In the event of cardiac arrest or heart attack, speed and quick treatment are essential. At Flagstaff Medical Center, providing comprehensive and timely cardiac care is a key priority. As a designated Cardiac Arrest Center, FMC offers cutting-edge technology, top pre-hospital emergency medical … [Read more...] about Surviving a Cardiac Arrest
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Dental Care for Overall Health
As a dentist, I often hear the phrase, “It’s not that I hate you, I just hate coming to the dentist. I remember when I was a child and my dentist…” It’s not exactly an ego booster but it is a sentiment that we as dentists hear at least weekly and we grow to understand it’s not personal. Dentistry … [Read more...] about Dental Care for Overall Health
Have I Got a Story for You!
The 1982 hit, “I Melt With You,” by Modern English was the kind of fractured love song that appealed to twenty-somethings finding their way in a new millennium. Growing up during the Cold War, having experienced the tumultuous 70s, and bearing the many sorrows of the Vietnam era produced a … [Read more...] about Have I Got a Story for You!
Why Marketing Hype Doesn’t Work
In the good old days of Ward and June Cleaver, advertising was directed mainly at men. Women didn’t have as much buying power then as they do now, so advertisers targeted men as the decision-makers, even when touting a product like laundry detergent. Ladies – have you ever washed clothes in a dress … [Read more...] about Why Marketing Hype Doesn’t Work
Don’t File Suit – Mediate
When legal disputes happen, it’s natural to want to file a lawsuit. I’m not sure if this is true in all countries, but in America, we expect our judicial system to protect our rights. This systematic approach has been ingrained in us since a very early age. History has shown that major disputes … [Read more...] about Don’t File Suit – Mediate
Vacations and Kids!
I slowly hear the sound of the water ebbing back and forth, feel the warmth of the sun on my legs and the ocean’s breeze through my hair. I take a deep breath, inhaling the salt air as I open my eyes to the most beautiful shades of turquoise and blue, a thin line of distant white clouds depicting … [Read more...] about Vacations and Kids!
Mixing Business and Politics
Do controversial issues have a place in business? We will soon have a new Chick-fil-A in Flagstaff. Do I attend the ribbon cutting? The national owner of Chick-fil-A has taken a public stand against same gender marriage. Because of this stance, the mayor of Boston has said the business is not … [Read more...] about Mixing Business and Politics
Arrhythmia Insights
Mountain Heart is located at 2000 S. Thompson Street in Flagstaff, Arizona. In addition to a Sleep Center, there is a cardiac conditioning and wellness center. … [Read more...] about Arrhythmia Insights
Avoiding Tax Scams
It seems like every time you open your email or get a phone call, there is someone trying to solicit you to do something. Some of those solicitations are legitimate, but a lot are not. If you respond to those requests you will probably end up in some sort of trouble. Some are easier to get out of … [Read more...] about Avoiding Tax Scams
Comparison to Confidence
More often than not, I encounter business owners and individuals who are so concerned with the competition that they lose sight of their own unique and powerful place in the market. When you spend most of your time checking up on your competition, or trying to model what other people are doing, you … [Read more...] about Comparison to Confidence