The nation's high court this morning ruled in favor of the controversial component of SB 1070, part of Arizona's Immigration policy. The state can require law enforcement to check the immigration status of people they have stopped. The Supreme Court ruled against the Obama Administration's … [Read more...] about Supreme Court Rules in Favor of SB1070
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NAU Receiving $1 Million Grant for New Degree Program
Northern Arizona University received a major funding boost for its Personalized Learning initiative with a $1 million grant from Next Generation Learning Challenges. “With Personalized Learning, we are opening a new era in academic instruction at Northern Arizona University,” said NAU … [Read more...] about NAU Receiving $1 Million Grant for New Degree Program
Local DNP Takes National Role
The American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) today held a ceremonial “exchange of the gavel” as Angela K. Golden, DNP, FNP-C, FAANP took her place as the professional membership organization’s new President. She follows in the footsteps of Penny Kaye Jensen, who served as AANP President for … [Read more...] about Local DNP Takes National Role
FBN Healthcare Special
Health Reform Driving Local Changes Regardless of the Supreme Court decision this summer about specific aspects of the controversial Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), otherwise known as “Obamacare,” the health care industry is changing and local health care organizations are … [Read more...] about FBN Healthcare Special
New Law Affecting Local Patents
Flight nurse Ryan Heck recalls an all-too-familiar story. It was Memorial Day weekend and a man on the Hopi reservation had suffered a heart attack and needed a helicopter to transport him to the nearest hospital with cardiac facilities. “Flagstaff Medical Center was full,” Heck remembered. “So … [Read more...] about New Law Affecting Local Patents
Gore’s Study Intended to Improve Care
W. L. Gore & Associates (Gore) continues its commitment to improving patient outcomes in hernia patients, with the launch of a clinical quality improvement (CQI) study for GORE DUALMESH Biomaterial in laparoscopic repair for ventral hernia patients. Announced at the Abdominal Wall Reconstruction … [Read more...] about Gore’s Study Intended to Improve Care
Officials Declaring Monsoon Awareness Week
Even though Arizona's weather is still dry and springlike, state officials want Arizonans to prepare for the upcoming severe afternoon thunderstorms which can produce dangerous lightening, high winds and flash flooding. A proclamation by Gov. Jan Brewer designates June 10 to 15 as ``monsoon … [Read more...] about Officials Declaring Monsoon Awareness Week
Paving Underway on I-40 East of Flagstaff
The Arizona Department of Transportation will complete the final phase of a project to repave seven miles of Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff between the Coconino National Forest boundary and Buffalo Range (milepost 218 to 225). This phase of the project will include repaving the roadway with smooth, … [Read more...] about Paving Underway on I-40 East of Flagstaff
Flagstaff Choosing Police Chief From the Ranks
Kevin Treadway has been selected as the next Chief of Police of the Flagstaff Police Department. City Manager Kevin Burke and Deputy City Manager Josh Copley announced their selection this afternoon at an all staff/officer meeting at the Law Enforcement Administrative Facility. During his … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Choosing Police Chief From the Ranks
NAU Athletics Preparing for a Winning Season
Northern Arizona University announced lower season and single-game ticket prices for the 2012 football season, making games at the remodeled Walkup Skydome more affordable. “We have listened to the community in response to our ticketing policies and have made changes to our prices and options for … [Read more...] about NAU Athletics Preparing for a Winning Season