June 21, 11:30-1:00 at NACET. Most in the innovation and business communities have heard something about the coming U.S. patent law changes brought by the passage last year of the America Invents Act.As implementing regulations are being published and major aspects of the Act are now nine months or less away from coming online, this seminar will focus on updated considerations, tips, and strategies for dealing with the "first to file" change on priority to inventions and definition of what … [Read more...] about American Invents Act
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Infant CPR and Safety
May 15 6-8:30 p.m. Flagstaff Medical Center’s Childbirth Education Department, in partnership with North Country HealthCare and Flagstaff Exchange Club are offering a free American Heart Association Family and Friends Infant CPR and Safety Class. The free class is offered at the North Country HealthCare Learning Center, 2920 N. 4th St., Flagstaff. The program is a two-and-a-half-hour safety course designed for parents, family, friends and caregivers of infants from newborn to … [Read more...] about Infant CPR and Safety
Celebrating the American Worker and Labor Day
Statement from Governor Jan Brewer's office. “On this Labor Day, we celebrate the American worker. We celebrate the bus drivers and teachers, the office workers and homebuilders. Whether walking a beat or picking crops in a field, these are the people who make our communities run. “It is no secret that times are tough. Too many people are unemployed. Many who still have jobs feel uneasy, or are working harder for less money than just a few years ago. But I remain … [Read more...] about Celebrating the American Worker and Labor Day
Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
Flagstaff insurance agent Leslie L. Barton has earned the Chartered Healthcare Consultant (ChHC) designation from the American College. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant is the most comprehensive, current designation in the new world of healthcare. The Chartered Healthcare Consultant designation is earned by completing studies through The American College. Earning the designation encompassed comprehensive study of major healthcare reform in the United States and understanding the issues that … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Insurance Agent Recognized for Designation
SCA Helping Disaster Victims
It's been an active year for disaster relief, and SCA has been on scene at the country's most significant natural disaster of the year: the Alabama tornados. About 300 people were killed when tornados ripped through the south nearly two months ago. As communities continue work on cleanup and rebuilding, SCA has been helping with efforts. SCA, a global hygiene and paper company with a manufacturing facility in Cherokee, Alabama, at the Barton Industrial Park, took immediate action to … [Read more...] about SCA Helping Disaster Victims
Activities and Parade on Armed Forces Day
Several activities and a parade are planned for Armed Forces Day on May 21. Festivi- ties include a pancake breakfast at the American Legion Post 3 (204 W. Birch) from 6:00 a.m.-9:30 a.m. The Flagstaff “Armed Forces Day Parade” an official event of the Arizona Centennial, will begin at 10:00 a.m. in historic downtown Flagstaff. It will be an exciting event honoring the legacy of Arizona’s military heritage, our distinguished veterans, remembering our fallen heroes and welcoming our troops … [Read more...] about Activities and Parade on Armed Forces Day
FSO Wraps Up 61st Season
Apr. 8 American Roots: The Percival Lowell Concert. In the spirit that Percival Lowell brought to Flagstaff as he sought to bring more culture to the town, the Flagstaff Symphony and partner Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music welcome the Kruger Brothers. They will perform Music From teh Spring with the Symphony in Ardrey Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. … [Read more...] about FSO Wraps Up 61st Season
Physician of the Year
Cindy Martin, M.D., has been named Flagstaff Medical Center’s 2011 Physician of the Year. Dr. Martin will receive FMC’s 18th annual Healing Excellence and Leadership (HEAL) award at a ceremony on Thursday, March 31, as part of FMC’s celebration of National Doctors’ Day. Each year, FMC presents the HEAL award to a physician on its active staff who exemplifies the mission, vision and values of FMC by working in partnership with the hospital to provide excellent healthcare services to patients … [Read more...] about Physician of the Year