Cardiovascular diseases are the No. 1 cause of death in the United States. On average, one American dies every 39 seconds of cardiovascular disease – disorders of the heart and blood vessels. The American Heart Association estimates that the direct and indirect cost for cardiovascular disease in the … [Read more...] about Mountain Heart Receiving IAC Accreditation
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AZ Red Cross Volunteers Helping Tornado Aftermath
The American Red Cross continues to expand relief efforts across Oklahoma, with additional kitchens opening today and more trucks and volunteers flowing into the state. Already this week, more than 200 Red Cross disaster workers in Oklahoma have opened shelters, kitchens and emergency … [Read more...] about AZ Red Cross Volunteers Helping Tornado Aftermath
Flagstaff Selecting New Utilities Director
Flagstaff City Manager Kevin Burke announced that Brad Hill has been selected for the position of Utilities Director. Hill has been serving as the interim director for the past two years, responsible for water, wastewater, stormwater and water resource management programs. Hill has over 23 years of … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Selecting New Utilities Director
New Goodwill Center Open for Business
Goodwill of Northern Arizona is pleased to announce the grand opening of a new and bigger Retail Store, Job Connection and Donation Center in Flagstaff. These centers will be staffed with 141 Goodwill team members who provide assistance to residents of Flagstaff and the surrounding community who are … [Read more...] about New Goodwill Center Open for Business
Fire Restrictions in Place
Campfire and smoking restrictions will be implemented at 8 a.m. Wednesday on the entire Coconino National Forest and on the Williams and Tusayan Ranger Districts of the Kaibab National Forest in order to protect public health and reduce preventable human-caused fires. Restrictions will not yet be … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions in Place
North Country Receiving Grant
The Central and Northern Arizona Affiliate of Susan G. Komen for the Cure has awarded a $149,992 grant to North Country HealthCare for diagnostic and treatment services for women diagnosed either through the Well Woman HealthCheck Program or referred by partners in our community. At North Country … [Read more...] about North Country Receiving Grant
Bike to Work Week Underway
Bike to Work Week is an annual event held throughout the United States and Canada,to promote bicycle riding as a mode of transportation. In Flagstaff, the event is sponsored by the Flagstaff Biking Organization. Events began Sunday with a Bike Bazaar from 8:00 until noon at Heritage Square. The … [Read more...] about Bike to Work Week Underway
Jobs Bill Advancing
The House Natural Resources Committee is passing a major jobs bill introduced by U.S. Reps. Ann Kirkpatrick, D-Ariz., and Paul Gosar, R-Ariz., that would bring thousands of jobs to Arizona’s Copper Corridor. Introduced in February, the Southeast Arizona Land Exchange and Conservation … [Read more...] about Jobs Bill Advancing
Cold War Spy-Catcher Breaking Silence
The man in front of you in the checkout line looks like he might own a small business or teach science at the local community college. But looks can be deceiving. Instead, he is a retired US Army counterintelligence agent, and he helped topple the one of the biggest spy rings of the cold … [Read more...] about Cold War Spy-Catcher Breaking Silence
County Supporting Homeless and Veterans
Coconino County, in conjunction with area veteran’s advocate groups, will host the First Annual High Country Stand Down event May 17 to 18 to connect area homeless veterans and their families with the services they need. From 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, May 17, County-area homeless and … [Read more...] about County Supporting Homeless and Veterans