It is my passion and professional commitment to stop the spread of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) and STIs (sexually transmitted infection) in our county and state! Today, I’d like to discuss prevention. Why? Because we need to increase our knowledge to stop the STIs from being shared. Here are … [Read more...] about Tips for Preventing STIs
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Five Myths About Foot Care
Old wives’ tales and myths can be fun to laugh at. We believed them as children. “Step on a crack and you’ll break your mother’s back.” But there are other myths that are no laughing matter, especially when they involve your health. From bunions to broken toes, as a foot and ankle surgeon, I have … [Read more...] about Five Myths About Foot Care
When You Love an Addict
When you love an addict, it is a painful and confusing journey. The effects of addiction are like a stone being thrown into a pond. There seems to be no ending to the spillover of pain, drama, intensity and insanity. The whole family system is imprinted, and we all suffer. Concepts of recovery … [Read more...] about When You Love an Addict
Signs of Hormone Imbalance for Women and Men
Hormone imbalance can occur at any age and at any stage of a woman’s life. Teenagers experience an emotional rollercoaster of changes as they transition through puberty and into early adulthood. A woman’s fertile years span from Menarche (onset of menstruation) and can start to decline as young as … [Read more...] about Signs of Hormone Imbalance for Women and Men
SCORE Helping Businesses Succeed for Decades
I moved to Prescott in 2018 after 41 years in the commercial audiovisual industry in Southern California. We opened and ran a successful manufacturers’ rep company for 33 of those years, serving a five-state region. I had several terrific mentors, but I wish I had known of SCORE in those days. I … [Read more...] about SCORE Helping Businesses Succeed for Decades
Growing Trend: Houseplants for Your Home, Office
If you purchased an indoor plant recently, you are part of a growing trend that began several years ago and exploded during the pandemic. The popularity of houseplants was already on the rise before 2020. Young adults who couldn’t afford to rent or buy a house turned to indoor plants as a way to … [Read more...] about Growing Trend: Houseplants for Your Home, Office
It’s ‘Let’s Go Shooting’ Month
August is the national “Let’s Go Shooting” month, sponsored by the National Sports Shooting Foundation (NSSF). It’s the month that experienced shooters are encouraged to take a “plus one” with them to the range and introduce someone new to the great fun and challenges that shooting sports … [Read more...] about It’s ‘Let’s Go Shooting’ Month
CCC is Open for Business this Fall
Local. Affordable. Quality Education. The marketing and public relations team at Coconino Community College decided on these words to describe the college, because they help paint a picture for every student we serve concerning what they can expect from us. “Local” refers to our dedication to … [Read more...] about CCC is Open for Business this Fall
Five Fantastic Natural First Aid Essentials
Have you ever wanted to build your very own natural first aid kit but didn’t know where to start? Well, I’m here to help you! In June of this year, I launched NatureAid. NatureAid is the natural first aid course that I developed to help people identify what items they may need to put in their own … [Read more...] about Five Fantastic Natural First Aid Essentials
City Offering Competitive Grant Opportunity for Growing Small Businesses
The Business Retention and Expansion Incentive is a competitive grant program brought to Flagstaff businesses by your City Council and designed to help businesses grow in Flagstaff. Originally funded at $30,000, the program could award one business $30,000 or six businesses $5,000 each, or any … [Read more...] about City Offering Competitive Grant Opportunity for Growing Small Businesses
