Category: Health

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth education update for June 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   EDUCATION UPDATES From Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth June 14, 2018 Edition Resources for Parents CCC&Y’s Parent Tool Kit Upcoming Dates June — Flagstaff Public Library announces upcoming events June — Page Public Library announces…

District 2 Supervisor Liz Archuelta update for June 8

Coconino County Government ELIZABETH “LIZ” ARCHULETA Supervisor, District 2 larchuleta@coconino.az.gov Phone: (928) 679-7162   Welcome Summer   Summer is here! Families and children are making summer plans and looking forward to a break. Many people will be enjoying time outdoors. In order to…

First Things First: Everyone can help young kids stay safe around water this summer

FLAGSTAFF — Pool weather and summertime go hand in hand. Especially since pools are everywhere—in your backyard, apartment complexes, neighbors’ homes. As the weather gets warmer, more and more families are using their pools or attending pool parties. But along with…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for May 22

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   May 22, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Free Conference in Prescott June 8: AZ Families Thrive The Wonder Factory Science Saturday: Plant Power! Circus Camptastic! CCC STEM Camps Family Science: Amazing…

Fox tests positive for rabies

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) confirmed today that a fox tested positive for rabies. The fox was found in a wooded area north of Interstate 40, west of Milton Road and south of University…

June 2 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘SCAMS: Stealing Money & Identity’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP…

June 23 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection to focus on ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: ‘Diabetes: Types, Causes, Treatments’ Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona…

Arizona Teacher’s Walk-out: LAUNCH Flagstaff Issues Statement for World-Class Education Funding. See related stories here

FLAGSTAFF — The mission of LAUNCH Flagstaff is to advance world-class education for every child in Flagstaff from cradle through their career. We accept our shared responsibility in reaching this goal. The following partners of LAUNCH Flagstaff support our children by…

Arizona approved to build Veteran Home in Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State Home Construction Grant Program has approved funding for the Arizona Department of Veterans’ Services to build a new Arizona State Veteran Home in Flagstaff. The Flagstaff facility will contain 80…

May 5 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio One-Year Anniversary program to focus on ‘AHCCCS: Healthcare in Arizona’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s One-Year Anniversary radio program will be: AHCCCS: Healthcare in Arizona Ad on Facebook Ad on YouTube Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

Public Health Officials identify precautions to protect against rabies

COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials are reminding individuals to take precautions to protect against rabies. Spring brings warmer weather and a rise in outdoor recreational activity, increasing the potential of exposure to wildlife. CCPSHD…

Peaks Senior Living establishes scholarship at CCC

FLAGSTAFF — Coconino Community College students who want to become Certified Nursing Assistants or Licensed Nursing Assistants now have another scholarship opportunity. Thanks to The Peaks Health & Rehabilitation in Flagstaff, CCC now has $5,000 to create scholarships for five CNA…

April 4 — NAU to present ‘Global Health, Immigration & Narrative Nonfiction’

FLAGSTAFF — On Wednesday April 4 @ 6 pm in Cline Library, Author Daisy Hernández will present, “Global Health, Immigration & Narrative Nonfiction.” How do we talk about the health issues facing immigrant communities in the United States at a time when…

April 8 — Bilingual report: Latino Outdoors to present Community Nature Walk in Flagstaff

SEDONA — Latino Outdoors invites you to a Community Nature Walk that will connect you with the community in a family friend hike! Let’s connect and learn how to get outdoors! The free event will be held from noon to 21 p.m. Sunday,…

April 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Medicare: Pre & Thru Retirements’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: MEDICARE: PRE & THRU RETIRMENT Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all under AARP Arizona Hispanic…

April 28 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Food: Delight, Health and Weight’

Dear friend and partner, greetings! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be: FOOD: Delight, Health, and Weight Ways to access the radio program. Ad on Facebook Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and…

March 14 — Flagstaff High School Student Council to present ‘Conversation’ on student safety, gun control. See related stories with maps, links to other Flagstaff, Arizona, nationwide events

FLAGSTAFF — The Flagstaff High School Student Council will present a “Conversation” community forum on student safety and gun control at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14 at Flagstaff High School, 400 W. Elm St., Flagstaff, in the Commons area. At 10…

March 31 — National Stop the Bleed Day – Public Classes Being Offered in Coconino County

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Sheriff’s Office, along with Northern Arizona Healthcare – Trauma Services, Highlands Fire Department and numerous other public service agencies are hosting the 2018 National Stop the Bleed Day in the Flagstaff area on Saturday…

March 3 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Navigating Healthcare: From Preventative to Hospice’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: NAVIGATING HEALTHCARE: FROM PREVENTIVE TO HOSPICE Ad on Facebook:     Ad on YouTube:     Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher,…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 20

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 20, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Annual Kiddie Clinic Active Parenting group starting in Williams Save the Date – Annual Child Abuse Prevention Conference! FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff…

Feb. 17 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Opioids: Killing More Than Pain’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be: OPIOIDS: KILLING MORE THAN PAIN Ad on Facebook:  Ad on YouTube:  Programs of all our radio shows can be accessed on Facebook, YouTube, Podcasts, and Stitcher, all…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Feb. 13

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   February 13, 2018 Edition Check Out the Latest News Meet Me Downtown Flagstaff FREE Suicide prevention Workshops in Flagstaff Peter and Wendy LOCKs: Preschool – Constellations Youth Art Exhibition Save the Date –…

Feb. 10 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latinos: What the Health’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s (Feb. 10 — radio program will be: LATINOS: WHAT THE HEALTH Ad on Facebook: Ad on YouTube: Videos of all our radio programs can be accessed on our Facebook page and…

Feb. 7 — Free flu shots offered in Page

FLAGSTAFF — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is offering free flu shots at the CCPHSD Northern Region office, 467 Vista Avenue, Page, Arizona on Wednesday, February 7 from 10 AM – 1 PM. No appointment is needed. Influenza…

Free flu shots offered at CCPHSD Clinic

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is offering free seasonal flu shots (while supplies last) at the CCPHSD Clinic in Flagstaff. To schedule an appointment, call the Clinic at 928-679-7222 or toll-free at 1-877-679-7272. Influenza (flu) activity continues…

Changes to hazardous waste disposal in Flagstaff

COCONINO COUNTY — The Flagstaff City-Coconino County Public Library (300 W. Aspen Ave) will no longer accept batteries, CDs, MP3 players and cell phone drop-offs. Flagstaff residents can dispose of these products and other hazardous waste at the Hazardous Products…

Jan. 27 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Kinship Care in AZ’

Dear friend and partner, happy Friday! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be KINSHIP CARE IN AZ. We will talk about the state of kinship care, policy, procedures, challenges, resources, and we will also hear from kinship caregivers about their…

KNAU update for Dec. 22

Click here for the latest KNAU news Support Your Public Radio! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – December 22nd, 2017 Programming Updates…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Nov. 21

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   November 21, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Abby & Wally on Stage Santa’s Arrival Celebration Breakfast with Santa In-Home Santa Visit Giveaway Snowflake Festival Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting Tiny Tales:…

Hantavirus confirmed in recent traveler to northern Arizona. See more county news here

Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials have announced a confirmed case of Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) in a recent traveler to the County from outside Arizona. The individual traveled to multiple areas in northern Arizona and it is…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Nov. 14

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   November 14, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Snowflake Festival Breakfast with Santa Navajo Bridge Star Party Taurids and Leonids Meteor Shower Winter Wonderland & Tree Lighting Abby & Wally on Stage…

Coconino County Board of Supervisors to meet Nov. 14. See more Coconino County news here

Tuesday, November 14, 2017  NOTICE OF WORK SESSION, EXECUTIVE SESSION AND REGULAR SESSION OF THE COCONINO COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, THE BOARD OF EQUALIZATION AND THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE COCONINO COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICES DISTRICT,  PURSUANT TO A.R.S.…

NAU update for Oct. 13

Click here for the latest NAU News   Friday, Oct. 13 NAU’s director of shuttle services named 2017 Homecoming Dedicatee Judy Manor started working for shuttle services as a bus driver nearly 20 years ago. Since then, she has led to…

Oct. 14 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Medicare’s ABCDs and the Triple As’

Dear friend, happy Friday! The subject on Saturday’s radio program will be MEDICARE’S ABCDs AND THE TRIPLE As. We will explain each part of Medicare, Medicare Original versus Medicare Advantage, Medicare’s Savings Programs, Enrollment Periods, and the Area Agencies on Aging.…

KNAU update for Oct. 6

Click here for the latest KNAU news   Thank you for your support! Popular KNAU Links  Like us on Facebook On-Air Schedule Follow us on Twitter Local Events Calendar Current News Stories Support KNAU! KNAU Insider prEview – October 6th, 2017…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 26

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   September 26, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Halloween Harvest & 2nd Locals’ Night Become a Foster Parent! STEM Events Project WET Water Audit Super Hero Adventure Young Readers’ Fest Camp Mourning…

Coconino County announces Seasonal Flu Shot appointments

COCONINO COUNTY — The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is offering seasonal flu shots at the CCPHSD Clinic in Flagstaff. To schedule an appointment, call the Clinic at 928-679-7222 or toll-free at 1-877-679-7272. The Centers for Disease Control and…

Seasonal Flu Shot appointments

The Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) is offering seasonal flu shots at the CCPHSD Clinic in Flagstaff. To schedule an appointment, call the Clinic at 928-679-7222 or toll-free at 1-877-679-7272. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)…

Sept. 16 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘Latinos in Health Professions’

Dear friend, saludos! The subject of Saturday’s radio program will be LATINOS IN HEALTH PROFESSIONS. With the expertise of Dr. Adriana Perez, Dr. Martin Hernandez and three other guests we will discuss the importance of having Latino representation in health professions;…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for Sept. 12

Click here for the entire e-newsletter   September 12, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Project WET Water Audit STEM Events East Flagstaff Community Library Fall 2017 Programs Training for Parents of Children with Special Needs School’s Out, Make It…

Sept. 16 — 12th Annual Flagstaff Marathon

FLAGSTAFF — North Country HealthCare will host its 12th Annual Flagstaff Marathon on Saturday, September 16th at the Arizona Nordic Village. Back in 2006, North Country launched the first full marathon for Flagstaff in nearly twenty years. The event has continued…

Aug. 26 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘HEALTH: ACA EXPLAINED’

Dear partner and friend, greetings! Our radio program tomorrow will be on “Health: ACA EXPLAINED”. With the help of our guests we will explain the different components of this law (consumer protections, essential benefits, Medicaid expansion, subsidies, penalties, taxes, etc.). Join…

Aug. 12 — AARP Arizona Hispanic Connection radio program to focus on ‘HEALTH: Diet & Exercise’

Dear friend, greetings! Happy Friday! Our radio program tomorrow will be on HEALTH: Diet & Exercise. Our guests, Dr. Sonia Vega-Lopez and Hector Valdez from ASU, Medical Doctor and Emergency Department Medical Director for Banner Baywood Hospital in Mesa Nick Vasquez,…

Fleas test positive for plague in Coconino County

Coconino County Public Health Services District (CCPHSD) officials confirmed that fleas collected in the Red Lake area, approximately five miles northeast of Williams, tested positive for plague (Yersinia pestis). The tests were conducted by the Center for Pathogen and Microbiome…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for July 25

Click here for the entire e-newsletter July 25, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News 2017 Northern Arizona Suicide Prevention Conference Best for Babies Foster Parent Training Become a Foster Parent! Movies on the Square: Princess Bride Back to School Bash…

Boundary Fire Smoke Moves Into Flagstaff

FLAGSTAFF — Smoke in the Flagstaff area is from the Boundary fire due to a prevailing Northwest wind moving into the City. As the temperature rises the smoke will also rise. The forecast calls for Northwest winds to continue through the…

Sunnyside Market of Dreams / Mercado de los Sueños to present next ‘Farm Fresh Produce’ on June 10

Special Market on the Move! Two days this week! Wednesday from 2pm to 5pm and Saturday from 10am to 2pm! At the Market of Dreams, 2532 E. 7th Ave. 60 pounds of fresh, in-season produce for $15! ¡ mercado especial…

Coconino Coalition for Children & Youth — Action, Child Welfare, Events, Health, Outreach and Programs Update for June 6

Click here for the entire newsletter June 6, 2017 Edition Check Out the Latest News Summer Activity Camp for Kids Teddy Bear Picnic June Events for the Flagstaff Libraries June Calendar for the Flagstaff Libraries Resource Guide for Youth and…

Coconino County: Summer food safety tips

Summer is the time for picnics and cookouts but these outdoor activities can present food safety challenges. Summer is the time for picnics and cookouts but these outdoor activities can present food safety challenges. Bacteria in food multiply faster at…