The death of former Northern Arizona University President Eugene M. Hughes does not diminish the legacy he leaves behind in the state. Hughes, 86, died March 10, 2021, in Flagstaff. The Nebraska native was born April 3, 1934, in Scottsbluff. Hughes first arrived in Flagstaff in 1970 as Dean … [Read more...] about Eugene M. Hughes Leaves Lasting Legacy
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Matching Doctors, Pharmacists to Rural Communities
Statistics from the Arizona Department of Health Services show that Arizona is ranked 38th in the nation in the number of primary care providers per 100,000, and an additional 605 primary care physicians are needed to bridge the gap. For more vulnerable populations in the state, such as those in … [Read more...] about Matching Doctors, Pharmacists to Rural Communities
Students Becoming Certified for Computer Support Jobs by Year’s End
The scenario is all too common: The computer isn’t working right. What’s wrong with it? The customer dials a number or submits a ticket via email. The line engages; the email is answered. “Support desk,” the voice says. “How may I help you?” Coconino Community College will begin offering the … [Read more...] about Students Becoming Certified for Computer Support Jobs by Year’s End
Improving Lives in Northern Arizona and Beyond
The girl was four years old. She had been riding in the back of a pickup truck when a bale of hay flew out. The wire holding the hay together caught one of the girl’s hands and ripped through four fingers. Jack Quigley, M.D., and Stephen Lex, M.D., worked to reattach the fingers and put the girl’s … [Read more...] about Improving Lives in Northern Arizona and Beyond
Destination: Forever Home
A puppy had been badly burned and needed immediate medical care, according to the urgent online post. It was Saturday morning, March 6. Recently-retired American Airlines Boeing 787 Captain David Weeks was at home in Flagstaff, enjoying the sound of the breeze through the pines on this unusually … [Read more...] about Destination: Forever Home
Rough Year for Pets, Too
It’s tricky enough to match up homeless pets with new owners, but the upheavals of 12 months of pandemic conditions have added to the challenges of animal adoption. In some cases, it also has added new difficulties to the world of pet ownership. Sudden changes for families facing unemployment … [Read more...] about Rough Year for Pets, Too
Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Arizonans From Frivolous Lawsuits
Governor Doug Ducey today signed legislation to ensure Arizonans acting in good faith during the COVID-19 pandemic are protected against frivolous civil claims. Health care professionals, businesses, schools, nonprofits, governments, religious institutions, and property owners are among the … [Read more...] about Ducey Signs Legislation To Protect Arizonans From Frivolous Lawsuits
Flagstaff ATHENA Anne Newland Recognized for Leadership Through Pandemic
Dr. Anne Newland is the 2021 ATHENA Award recipient, an honor sponsored by the Greater Flagstaff Chamber of Commerce. She has been serving as North Country HealthCare CEO since December 2015. Prior to that, she served as the chief medical officer. Under her leadership, Dr. Newland developed the … [Read more...] about Flagstaff ATHENA Anne Newland Recognized for Leadership Through Pandemic
As Cases Decline, Ducey Eases Restrictions On Elective Surgeries And Long-Term Care Facilities
Governor Doug Ducey today rescinded three Executive Orders issued during the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic: “With nearly three and a half million vaccine doses administered across Arizona, we’re on track to fighting off the pandemic and returning to normal,” said Governor Ducey. “At the … [Read more...] about As Cases Decline, Ducey Eases Restrictions On Elective Surgeries And Long-Term Care Facilities
Survival Skills in Demand
As a series of severe winter storms walloped Texas in February, causing a crippling statewide power crisis that led to shortages of water, food and heat, one woman in her late 60s was texting Cody Lundin from her San Antonio home, thanking him for the life-saving skills she and her husband learned … [Read more...] about Survival Skills in Demand