Each year, the Flagstaff City Council adopts state and federal legislative priorities that drive our advocacy and the work of the city’s lobbyists. Our state priorities include forest health, transportation, affordable housing, workforce development, early childhood education, clean energy, rural … [Read more...] about Tracking Legislation that May Impact Flagstaff
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Airport Improvement Projects Scheduled for This Year
Flagstaff Pulliam Airport (FLG) experienced its third busiest year for passenger travel in 2022. Eager to keep up with the growing demand of passenger travel, as well as serving as the hub for passenger, air freight, public safety flights and other transportation services in Northern Arizona, FLG … [Read more...] about Airport Improvement Projects Scheduled for This Year
NACA Providing Guidance to a Healthy Lifestyle
The Native Americans for Community Action, Inc. (NACA) Health Promotion programs and Wellness Center are designed to enhance services provided through NACA’s Family Health Center and from surrounding healthcare facilities. Patients are referred by their medical provider and encouraged to take … [Read more...] about NACA Providing Guidance to a Healthy Lifestyle
Is it Neuropathy or Poor Circulation?
Neuropathy is a condition that involves damage to the peripheral nerves: the nerves in your hands and feet. Symptoms include muscle cramping, difficulty walking, burning, tingling, numbness and pain in the legs or feet. In many cases, it’s caused by diabetes, but poor circulation can also cause … [Read more...] about Is it Neuropathy or Poor Circulation?
Using VR in Tinnitus Management
The second most frequent request I receive from patients, after improved hearing, is to make their tinnitus go away. While tinnitus is not dangerous, it can certainly diminish sufferers’ quality of life. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for tinnitus. Instead, the focus is on mitigating the … [Read more...] about Using VR in Tinnitus Management
Get Moving: Exercise is Essential in Recovery
When someone first enters into recovery, it can be tough to get motivated. When most of your life revolves around alcohol and not taking care of your body, it can be extremely difficult to break that cycle. Addiction gets us comfortable in an unhealthy cycle of sitting around abusing substances and … [Read more...] about Get Moving: Exercise is Essential in Recovery
Exploring the Benefits of Acupuncture for Overall Health
Acupuncture has been used in China for thousands of years and is still used today in hospitals and clinics there. It was brought to the U.S. in the 70s and has spread across the country as alternative therapy for various health aliments from pain, immune system boosting, fertility, hot flashes, … [Read more...] about Exploring the Benefits of Acupuncture for Overall Health
How to Spot Melanoma
Why should you check your moles? This question is always discussed at the dermatologist’s office. The cancer that arises from moles is called melanoma and it is the fifth most common cancer across all age groups that we see in the United States. Unfortunately, the rates of melanoma are continuing to … [Read more...] about How to Spot Melanoma
Hardening Your Home
We tend to think of our home as our castle or our safe space. We should all be fortunate enough to feel safe in our homes. While it may “feel” safe, there are several steps you can take to improve its safety. Hardening is defined as “to make or become tougher and more clearly defined.” We should … [Read more...] about Hardening Your Home
Mountain Modern Commands More Money
Design trends come and go and just like fashion, they evolve and change over time. What can be so much fun about watching the evolution of style is to see what takes off and makes a mark versus what pops up and then quickly fades away. Anyone who visits Arizona and doesn’t know our area very well … [Read more...] about Mountain Modern Commands More Money