The National Institutes of Health has awarded Coconino Community College, in partnership with Northern Arizona University and Diné College, a $1 million grant through the federal Bridges to Baccalaureate program. This is the first time CCC and NAU have partnered to work on a research-related … [Read more...] about CCC Part of $1,000,000 Grant
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Predictions for the Winter Sport Season
Picture it: Furry forest creatures provisioning for the coming season; amassing stores of nuts and other morsels to ensure their winter feasts. According to Dave Smith, director of sales and marketing at Snowbowl of Arizona, the habits of forest fauna are one indicator of what we can expect for the … [Read more...] about Predictions for the Winter Sport Season
New Plastic Surgeon Joining PSNA
Plastic Surgeons of Northern Arizona, including Stephen F. Lex M.D. and Jack Quigley M.D., has recently welcomed a new surgeon to its practice. Adam Boettcher, M.D., joined the practice from Grand Rapids, Mich. where he was completing his residency at the Michigan State University combined plastic … [Read more...] about New Plastic Surgeon Joining PSNA
Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
Expanding beyond the initial phase of incubating a new business is accelerating a growing business. This is the first goal at the city of Flagstaff’s Innovation Mesa, where the city intends to build a business accelerator adjacent to the current location of Northern Arizona Center for … [Read more...] about Business Accelerator to Create 300 Jobs
HomeCo Preparing for Zombie Apocalypse
In celebration of Halloween and all things zombie, the Flagstaff HomCo Ace Hardware team is helping customers prepare for a zombie apocalypse. Given the popularity of movies starring the undead and the store’s abundance of heavy-duty power tools, who better to prepare the Flagstaff community for a … [Read more...] about HomeCo Preparing for Zombie Apocalypse
Prescribed Burns Continuing this Week
The Flagstaff Fire Department’s Wildland Fire Management Division plans to conduct a 40 acre prescribed broadcast burn tomorrow at the US Naval Observatory located approximately 5 miles west of downtown Flagstaff (T21N, R6E, Sec. 22). Ventilation is forecast to be “Very Good” and smoke is expected … [Read more...] about Prescribed Burns Continuing this Week
FMC Not Using Recalled Medication
Flagstaff Medical Center (FMC) and Verde Valley Medical Center (VVMC) have not purchased or used the spinal injection drug methylprednisolone from the Massachusetts compounding pharmacy linked to the current outbreak of a rare form of meningitis. FMC and VVMC acquire methylprednisolone acetate from … [Read more...] about FMC Not Using Recalled Medication
Breast Cancer Screenings Scheduled this Month
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and as part of the month long celebration the Well Woman HealthCheck Program housed at North Country HealthCare is dedicating their October Cancer Screening Day to Breast Cancer Awareness. Mammograms will be FREE of charge to uninsured women who qualify for … [Read more...] about Breast Cancer Screenings Scheduled this Month
Paw Placement Fundraiser Approaching
Paw Placement of Northern Arizona's fundraiser later this month features fine wines and 'Best Doggone Desserts'. Sponsored by Arizona State Credit Union, the event is scheduled for Sunday, October 28th from 1:30-4:30 at Jake's on the Green. Tickets are $40 per person or $75 a couple and can be … [Read more...] about Paw Placement Fundraiser Approaching
Voter Registration Open Until October 9
The deadline for Coconino County residents to register to vote for the Nov. 6 General Election is Tuesday, Oct. 9. To register, an individual must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old by Election Day, reside within the County and have no felony convictions, unless civil rights have … [Read more...] about Voter Registration Open Until October 9