A common complaint physical therapists and orthopedic physicians treat is aching and occasional sharp pain in the shoulder and upper arm. These symptoms, which may start suddenly or develop over time, are often a sign of an injury to the rotator cuff. The rotator cuff is perhaps the most vulnerable … [Read more...] about Preventing Shoulder Injuries
The Guidance Center: A Leader in Behavioral Health
Established in 1969, The Guidance Center (TGC) is a Community Mental Health Center that offers a full range of Behavioral Health programs and services for children, adolescents, adults and families. Services are tailored to meet individual and family needs. What is Mental Illness? A mental … [Read more...] about The Guidance Center: A Leader in Behavioral Health
NAU Changing Leadership
James Coleman, dean of the College of Humanities and Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University, has been selected as the university’s next provost, President Rita Cheng announced today. “Jim’s broad background crosses multiple disciplines and his research focus makes him an excellent fit for … [Read more...] about NAU Changing Leadership
Container Gardening: Versatility, Variety
Want to enjoy the benefits of beautiful blooms but feel that you don’t have the space? Worried about having to manage a large garden? Need a little visual pick-me-up in a corner of your yard that doesn’t get any sun? Container gardening might just be for you! Among its many advantages, … [Read more...] about Container Gardening: Versatility, Variety
Weatherford Hotel Saved 40 Years Ago
Forty years ago, public sentiment was in favor of new, modern buildings – motels with swimming pools, air conditioning and icemakers – recalls Henry Taylor. “It was a sad time for old buildings and history. It didn’t seem like anybody cared.” But after growing up in a historic Holbrook hotel, The … [Read more...] about Weatherford Hotel Saved 40 Years Ago
Taylor House Ride July 18
The annual Taylor House Century Bike Ride is scheduled for July 18 starting at Flagstaff Medical Center. The 15th annual event is sponsored by Pepsi-Cola and proceeds benefit the Taylor House, which provides housing for people with a family member receiving treatment at the hospital. Riders … [Read more...] about Taylor House Ride July 18
Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
A gentle breeze passes over a vast landscape of pinon-juniper woodlands and native shrubs like low-lying desert rabbit brush. Chunks of red sandstone disrupt the serene and vast landscape 24 miles west of Flagstaff on Interstate 40. Also jutting up from the earth here at Exit 219 is the dramatic … [Read more...] about Twin Arrows: A Growing Economic Engine
Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Cindy May successfully battled breast cancer this past year. Simultaneously, her marketing business grew by 25 percent. Jim Corning, owner of Novakinetics Aeronautics, had a divorce almost three years ago and then more than doubled his business in 2014. How were they able to grow their businesses … [Read more...] about Local Business Leaders Attributing Positivity to Profits
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Appoints DeRosa as CEO
Northern Arizona Orthopaedics (NAO) Board of Directors has selected Summit Center co-founder and veteran business leader Carl DeRosa, Ph.D. as chief executive officer, effective June 1, 2015. Dr. DeRosa joins NAO with more than 30 years of experience at some of Flagstaff’s leading organizations and … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona Orthopaedics Appoints DeRosa as CEO
Identifying Kinds of Skin Cancer
Humans and other life on Earth depend on the sun – for warmth, light and energy. But along with those benefits comes danger in the form of exposure of the skin to ultraviolet (UV) radiation, which can lead to skin cancers, among other skin problems. Here in Northern Arizona, we get a lot of UV … [Read more...] about Identifying Kinds of Skin Cancer