Category: Health

A Note from Supervisor Archuleta

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

As we head into the long Memorial Day weekend, I want to honor all of the men and women who have selflessly served our country and who have sacrificed their lives for our rights, freedoms, and liberties. Their sacrifice is not forgotten, and we are endlessly grateful for their service.

I encourage you to take this weekend to enjoy our beautiful spring weather (within safety limits). I want to thank you all for continuing to practice COVID-19 safety practices. I know this has not been an easy feat, but your commitment to our community during this time is crucial in slowing the spread of COVID-19 and ensuring the health and safety of all of our residents.

Bilingual report — Coconino County Flood Control District (FCD), City of Flagstaff, helping Museum Flood area residents prepare for the 2020 monsoon season

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

The Coconino County Flood Control District (FCD) and the City of Flagstaff, helping Museum Flood are residents prepare for the 2020 monsoon season.

Bilingual report — Coconino County Health and Human Services launches Healthy Habits Emergency Saving Matching Program

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) is launching a program that matches people’s savings while helping them improve their financial habits.

The Healthy Habits Emergency Saving Matching program provides free financial education/coaching and matches participants’ saving over nine months. The longer participants save, the larger the matching ratio becomes – giving participants the opportunity to triple their savings from $225 to $675.

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future — Communications Issue #1 — Local Efforts, Good Information to Have and to Share

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Dear Friends,

Friends of Flagstaff’s Future is entering a new phase in its 24 years of promoting the value of open spaces, participating in city planning, and supporting locally owned businesses.

This is the first of a bi-weekly communication containing information about Local Efforts and just plain good information to have and share about our community. Each communication will also contain quotes and references to Educational articles and New Ideas followed by a Thought for the Day.

If you have ideas to share, send them to us.
If you want more information about Friends of Flagstaff’s Future, take a look at our website: https://www.friendsofflagstaff.org/ or our Facebook page.

Let’s create the change we want to be! Stay healthy!

~Board of Friends of Flagstaff’s Future

Bilingual report: Coconino County Offices closed in honor of Memorial Day

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

All Coconino County administrative offices will be closed Monday, May 25, 2020 in honor of Memorial Day.

While the administrative offices at the Sheriff’s Office will be closed on Memorial Day, Dispatch, Patrol and Detention will be operating under normal schedules. Please dial 9-1-1 for emergencies. For non-emergencies, dial 928-774-4523 to connect with the non-emergency Dispatch number or to leave a message for one of the administrative offices.

Public health officials recommend Memorial Day precaution

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Memorial Day, observed on Monday, May 25, is a day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military.

This year, Coconino County Health and Human Services recommends taking extra precautions when participating in Memorial Day activities due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

KNAU eNews — Martian Home-Away-From-Home, Poetry for the Class of 2020 and more

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

More than fifteen hundred clinical trials are underway worldwide related to the coronavirus disease. Many of these experiments are focused on developing new drugs and therapies to treat patients. Along with public health measures, those are an important line of defense against COVID-19 until a vaccine is created. Learn more at KNAU.org.

NAU News — NAU grad creates Native American Cultural Competency program to help others feel supported, encouraged in higher ed

by Community Contributor • May 22, 2020 • Comments Off

Kalvina Lee Belin, a graduate of the master of public health program with an emphasis on Indigenous health, created the online training to offer strategies and tools to help faculty and staff create spaces where Native American students feel they belong and are motivated in the learning process.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County currently has a response rate of 34.6% for the 2020 Census.

by Community Contributor • May 21, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
Stay Connected with Us!

Sedona Arts Center Reopens June 5

by Community Contributor • May 21, 2020 • Comments Off

The Sedona Arts Center will be re-opening its Fine Art Gallery and classes to the public in early June with a Covid-19 protocol of: ongoing sanitation, social distancing, following government guidelines, and wearing face masks when social distancing is not possible.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Congratulations Graduates

by Community Contributor • May 20, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

A Note from Supervisor Archuleta
Public health officials recommend Memorial Day precautions
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
Division of Developmental Disabilities Virtual Town Hall Meetings
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
Stay Connected with Us!

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Join a winning team to help families in Coconino County

by Community Contributor • May 20, 2020 • Comments Off

As Coconino County and the state of Arizona ease out of the Coronavirus lockdown, many questions remain.

Are we heading for a second wave requiring families in hotspots to once again shelter at home? Will schools reopen this summer or fall? Are parents prepared to meet additional teach-at-home challenges? How have children survived the past few months — are they feeling depressed, isolated, traumatized, both physically and mentally?

So many questions. At the Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth, we have been busy trying to help families, partner organizations and members navigate this new virtual world. …

Now, more than ever, there is so much to do to help families in Coconino County, and with your help as a supporting member, we can continue to help the community and expand our efforts to meet the ever-changing times. Please visit here for membership options.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Public trashing Coconino National Forest

by Community Contributor • May 19, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
Public trashing Coconino National Forest
Coconino NF reopening some recreation sites
Flagstaff Family Food Center COVID-19 Service
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
Stay Connected with Us!
Visit our Website

United Way of Northern Arizona, Coconino County Launch COVID-19 Safety-Net Services Coalition

by Community Contributor • May 19, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County has suffered greatly from the coronavirus pandemic. Our residents only make up about 2% of the state, but we have 6% of the COVID-19 cases and 10% of the fatalities attributed to the disease – the highest death rate in Arizona.

Add to that the economic impact of the disease. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the four industries that have been hardest hit in terms of unemployment during this time are hospitality, retail, education/health care services, and government. Those also are the sectors that make up the bulk of our jobs in northern Arizona.

The demands on our nonprofits are unprecedented. Which is why United Way of Northern Arizona established the COVID-19 Fund two months ago, and why we are teaming up with Coconino County to lead the COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition.

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Weekly Update

by Community Contributor • May 19, 2020 • Comments Off

Third County COVID-19 Testing Blitz collects 398 specimens

by Community Contributor • May 18, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County collected 398 tests for COVID-19 at the third Testing Blitz event held Saturday, May 16 at the Coconino Health and Human Services location in Flagstaff.

Coupled with the first two testing blitz events, the County has collected 1098 number of total tests.

Please support COVID-19 Fund for Flagstaff’s Immigrant Families

by Community Contributor • May 15, 2020 • Comments Off

We invite you to contribute to a campaign to assist undocumented members of our community at https://www.gofundme.com/f/covid19-fund-for-flagstaff-immigrants.

These are long-time residents who’ve been working here, paying taxes, raising families, and volunteering in our community — often for many decades. Yet they were specifically excluded from federal relief funding, even as many of them have lost their jobs because of the pandemic.

Immigrants have long held low-wage jobs in Flagstaff restaurants, hotels, cleaning services, and construction. And many have already been laid off in an effort to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

Although undocumented workers are vital to our economic and community well-being, most are systemically excluded from safety-net programs like unemployment insurance and other public benefits. And despite paying into our tax system just like the rest of us, most will not receive a dollar of support from the COVID-19 federal relief program. This is a huge injustice!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Arizona COVID-19 Testing Blitz TOMORROW!!

by Community Contributor • May 15, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
Best Safety Practices to Prevent the Spread
May is Mental Health Month
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
Stay Connected with Us!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Grand Canyon National Park is beginning to increase access to South Rim Viewpoints

by Community Contributor • May 14, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
Grand Canyon National Park Limited Opening
May is Mental Health Month
DDD Virtual Town Hall TONIGHT
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
Don’t forget to fill out the 2020 Census!
Stay Connected with Us!

District 5 Supervisor Lena Fowler’s Weekly Update

by Community Contributor • May 13, 2020 • Comments Off

The CDC has recently announced the expanded the list of wide-range symptoms for COVID-19. The mild to severe symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after initial exposure to the virus. The expanded list of six new symptoms is crucial for individuals who are seeking testing whom must first show symptoms.
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Chills ***
Repeated shaking with chills ***
Muscle pain ***
Headache ***
Sore throat ***
New loss of taste or smell ***

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Watch WEBINAR- Understanding Adverse Childhood Experiences; Hope in Resiliency

by Community Contributor • May 13, 2020 • Comments Off

CCC&Y has created this hour-long webinar because the effects of childhood trauma play out both personally for individuals, but also, have tremendous costs for society. There is so much that all of us can be doing to mitigate these outcomes. There is no charge for this webinar, but we do ask that you consider sharing with others and complete the survey.

According to one participant: “Though I am familiar with the topic of ACES, each time I participate in training, I learn something new. Your model of ACES presented a light of hope with interventions that can occur at each level.” “It was a great training and I look forward to more in the future.” “I am recommending this training to several folks…” “Thank you for providing amazing webinars…” “Very good training.”

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — The Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) is hosting a Virtual Town Hall meeting May 14

by Community Contributor • May 12, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
Arizona Wildlife Federation honors Chairwoman Liz Archuleta
DDD Virtual Town Hall 5/14/2020
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill it out!
Stay Connected with Us!

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz on May 16 in Flagstaff

by Community Contributor • May 11, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill it out!
Stay Connected with Us!

City of Flagstaff to discuss city housing assistance on May 12

by Community Contributor • May 11, 2020 • Comments Off

The Flagstaff City Council will discuss the allocation of Community Development Block Grant Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) funds provided by the CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act and substantial amendments to the 2019/2020 CDBG Annual Action Plan at their meeting on May 12, 2020. CDBG-CV funds were allocated to the City of Flagstaff by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) specifically to prevent, prepare for, and respond to coronavirus.

Sinagua Middle School Parent Teacher Organization update — Update from Principal Popham regarding lockers & finishing the school year

by Community Contributor • May 11, 2020 • Comments Off

Phase 3 has begun and administration is now allowed back in the building to start getting ready for student check out. We are currently emptying lockers and bagging items and labeling.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Happy Mother’s Day

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2020 • Comments Off

I hope you and your families are staying safe and healthy as we work together to get through this difficult time. I want to thank you for staying committed to the safety of our community and abiding by social distancing and safety practices during this time. We, as a community, must continue to work together to ensure the health and safety of ALL community members. I know it’s not easy, but together we will get through this.

In This Newsletter:

A Note from Supervisor Archuleta
Quote of the Day
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
AZCourtHelp’s YouTube Channel
For Teens: LAUNCH Flagstaff’s Career Exploration Series
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill it out!
Stay Connected with Us!

Coconino County Parks & Recreation — COVID-19 update and Tips for physical and mental fitness

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2020 • Comments Off

On April 29, Governor Ducey extended the Stay Home, Stay Healthy, Stay Connected executive order through May 15. All playgrounds, basketball courts, ramadas (including picnic tables and barbecue grills), and restroom facilities managed byCoconino County Parks & Recreation remain closed at this time.

These sites include Fort Tuthill County Park, Raymond County Park, Sawmill County Park, and Peaks View County Park. Louise Yellowman County Park in Tuba City is closed to the public.

Coconino County Parks & Recreation encourages the public to engage in responsible physical and social distancing. Parks, natural areas and trails managed by Coconino County will remain open for public enjoyment; this excludes Louise Yellowman County Park.

Are you looking for things to do, both indoors and outdoors? Check out a few ideas in this newsletter and on Coconino.AZ.Gov/Parks.

Coconino County Small Business Weekly Planning Webinar — Presentation and Resources

by Community Contributor • May 8, 2020 • Comments Off

Good afternoon,

Business and employee experts have been brining you the latest tools, guidance and business planning know-how every week for the last 8 weeks.

Planning phases are now beginning to transition into implementation stages for small business owners. As we begin to reengage our businesses in the coming days/weeks, NOW is the TIME that we implement the safety practices and utilize the tools and resources gathered over the last 2 months.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County participating in Arizona COVID-19 Testing Blitz on May 9

by Community Contributor • May 7, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
Coconino County Public Townhall on COVID-19 (VIDEO)
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill it out!
Stay Connected with Us!

Northern Arizona Clinical Leaders Coalition reminds communities emergency rooms, other health care services safe for care

by Community Contributor • May 7, 2020 • Comments Off

During the COVID-19 outbreak in Arizona, some community members may not be receiving important health care – for fear of being exposed to COVID-19. The northern Arizona Clinical Leaders Coalition wants to remind our communities that emergency rooms and other health care services are safe for care.

United Way of Northern Arizona, Coconino County develop COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition Resource Guide

by Community Contributor • May 7, 2020 • Comments Off

The United Way of Northern Arizona and Coconino County have developed a COVID-19 Social Safety-Net Services Coalition Resource Guide.

The Social Safety-Net Services Coalition is a county-wide coalition of safety-net service providers who are working together to lead, support and coordinate Housing, Food and Emergency Cash Assistance in response to Covid-19.

The guide includes information on organizations providing Spanish-language assistance including the Circle of Page, the Page Domestic Violence Center, St. Vincent de Paul’s food boxes, utility and other services; and Williams Food Pantry and More.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County is participating in the Arizona Testing Blitz on May 9

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Quote of the Day
Coconino County Public Townhall
May is Mental Health Awareness Month
AZ COVID-19 Testing Blitz
COVID-19 Daily Dashboard
AZDHS COVID-19 Website
2020 Census: Don’t forget to fill it out!
Stay Connected with Us!

Bilingual report: District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — COVID-19 Public Town Hall TONIGHT! Tune in!

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County will hold a public interactive Town Hall on Wednesday, May 6 from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. using Zoom Video Communications (Zoom). The meeting will also be streamed on Coconino County’s YouTube channel and broadcast on NAU-TV.

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El Condado de Coconino albergará un Ayuntamiento interactivo público el miércoles 6 de mayo de 6:30 p.m. a 8:00 p.m. usando Zoom Video Communications (Zoom). La reunión también será transmitida en el canal YouTube del condado de Coconino y transmitida en NAU-TV.

Coconino County Hosts Public Town Hall on COVID-19 on May 6

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — CCC&Y Increases Its Prevention Work

by Community Contributor • May 6, 2020 • Comments Off

We need the entire community to get involved. According to the 2018 Arizona Youth survey 70.5% of Coconino County 10th graders had a low commitment to school and 50.6% of 8th graders witnessed another punched, kicked, choked or beaten. The Arizona ACE (Adverse Childhood Experience) Consortium estimates 1,210 children in Coconino County have 5 or more ACEs.

Learn more about what these numbers mean, especially for our substance
use rates, the high costs to society and what can be done. There is so much hope to be had- but we need you. Our youth need you!! Visit our full report and attend our webinars at https://coconinokids.org/prevention/. These webinars are ideal development for professionals, but also, a great starting point for the community to raise awareness and take action. Parents and youth, facing isolation, will find them supportive and helpful as well. We have a webinar just for youth.

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuleta — Coconino County Public Townhall at 6:30 p.m. on May 6

by Community Contributor • May 5, 2020 • Comments Off

In This Newsletter:

Museum of Northern Arizona — May brings the museum outdoors

by Community Contributor • May 5, 2020 • Comments Off

May brings new leaves to plants, longer days, and an awakening animal kingdom. This month at MNA our online offerings focus on the natural world. Join us for presentations on garden plants and soil; learn more about dragonflies, owls and reptiles; become a dinosaur detective with Dinosaur Dave; and channel your inner artist by painting the landscape. May is also the month we celebrate Mother’s Day. MNA’s gift shop is open for online business with a wonderful range of gifts. Finally, these are challenging times for all of us and there are many needs in our community. If you are able, I would encourage you to support those causes closest to you on #GivingTuesday, including MNA. Your support helps us to create new programs, educate our communities, and share the joy and wonder of the Colorado Plateau. Thank you for being a part of MNA.

County Conducts 287 COVID-19 Tests During First Arizona Testing Blitz

by Community Contributor • May 4, 2020 • Comments Off

Coconino County collected 287 specimens during the first Saturday of the Arizona Testing Blitz for COVID-19. 138 specimens were collected at the Coconino County HHS location on King Street in Flagstaff and 149 were collected at Fort Tuthill County Park.