Making the decision to have elective surgery is often a difficult one. It is normal to want to return home immediately following surgery. Sometimes, however, healing takes longer than expected. Some individuals may need to receive care and rehabilitative services from a skilled nursing facility. I recently had the privilege of interviewing several patients who had this experience. Many said, “At first, I felt I was being sent to a nursing home.” Dispelling this myth is essential for full … [Read more...] about Choosing a Rehabilitation Center
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Flagstaff Nordic Center Open for Skiing
Flagstaff Nordic Center is open for cross country skiing and snowshoeing, one day earlier than last season. Officials report they will remain open every day except Christmas Day as long as snow conditions allow. Forecasts call for additional snowfall throughout the weekend and several chances for additional accumulation before Christmas. Season Pass Holders Get To Ski More Flagstaff Nordic Center employees remind enthusiasts that Season Pass Holders enjoy additional days of … [Read more...] about Flagstaff Nordic Center Open for Skiing
Lowell Announcing New Collections Center
Lowell Observatory recently announced plans for a new Library and Collections Center that will house the Observatory's extensive historical collections and provide much needed library and office space for its growing science and support staff. To make this critical facility a reality, a public capital campaign was launched this month. More than $2 million of the $3 million campaign target has already been raised. Included in this goal is an endowment to support the maintenance and repair of the … [Read more...] about Lowell Announcing New Collections Center
Cottage Place Supporting Food Center
Chef Frank Branham, owner of the Cottage Place restaurant in Flagstaff, is working to raise awareness and money for the Flagstaff Family Food Center. This Thursday night, Frank will offer a cooking demonstration of a gourmet meal at the Food Center in Flagstaff’s Sunnyside neighborhood. For a $30 ticket, participants will enjoy a gourmet meal, wine and a tour of the Flagstaff Family Food Center. As the winter season gets underway, organizers of the event want to increase awareness of the … [Read more...] about Cottage Place Supporting Food Center
Governor Cuts Math Center Ribbon
Saying “the traditional way of teaching college math leaves far too much to chance,” Arizona Gov. Jan Brewer got a firsthand look Thursday at how the Lumberjack Mathematics Center Northern Arizona University is improving the odds of student success. Brewer toured the center after a round of speeches and a ribbon-cutting attended by local political figures and NAU administrators, faculty and staff. During the visit, Brewer saw faculty serving as guides and mentors while students navigated a … [Read more...] about Governor Cuts Math Center Ribbon