In 2018, neurosurgeon Whitney James met nurse Barbara Marco, sparking a partnership that would transform health care. The two shared a commitment to providing exceptional patient care and operated a thriving neurosurgery practice. Over the years, they dreamed of creating a holistic health care model that would merge what they considered to be the best […]
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Northern Arizona Healthcare Welcomes New Doctor to Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic
Blirjon Baxhija, M.D., has joined the Cardiovascular Institute Sleep Clinic, serving Northern Arizona Healthcare patients in Flagstaff and Cottonwood. Dr. Baxhija specializes in internal and sleep medicine. He currently is accepting new patients. “NAH knows how important it is to offer specialty services to the communities we serve, and adding a specialized sleep medicine physician […]

NAH Seeking Volunteers
Northern Arizona Healthcare (NAH) is looking for community members to become a pivotal part of “Team NAH.” According to a news release, volunteers, along with their time and talent, are crucial to providing exceptional care to NAH patients and visitors. Volunteers are needed at both Flagstaff Medical Center and Verde Valley Medical Center. NAH representatives […]
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A Passion for the Outdoors, Adventure, Travel
From the base camp of Mt. Everest to the floor of the Grand Canyon, Helen Ranney is doing everything she can to have fun working, traveling and spending time with her husband, world-renowned geologist and author Wayne Ranney. In addition to her many roles as wife, mother of three adult children, grandmother of eight and […]

An Affinity for Recreational Vehicles, Community
Longtime Prescott area resident Bob Been is a fount of knowledge about everything having to do with recreational vehicles. But what many might not know is how much he has leveraged his success in the industry to boost his community. Been was born in Chateauroux, France. His father served in the Army Air Corps and […]

Raising a Glass to Verde Valley Wine Promoter Paula Woolsey
For her decades of work in the Verde Valley wine industry and helping to elevate Arizona wines to the global stage, Paula Woolsey has received the 2024 Tourism Hall of Fame Award. “We raise our glasses to toast Paula as this year’s Arizona Tourism Hall of Fame Award honoree, as her vision and hard work […]
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Show Your Heart Some Love this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, show some love — to your heart! According to the American Heart Association: The heart does more physical work than any other muscle in the body. The average heart pumps 2,000 gallons of blood per day. In a 70-year lifetime, an average human heart beats more than 2.5 billion times. The average […]

Can Hearing Loss Be Fixed?
After being diagnosed with hearing loss, many patients ask, “Can it be fixed?” While the question is simple, the answer can be quite complicated. It depends on multiple factors. For the majority of patients, the answer is, unfortunately, no. However, there are certain situations when medical intervention can help. Being aware of when a hearing […]

Igniting Change: How California Wildfires Could Impact Arizona Fire Insurance
As wildfires rage across California year after year, the consequences extend far beyond its borders. For homeowners, these fires may have significant implications, particularly when it comes to fire insurance. Arizona homeowners may soon feel the impact across state lines as legislators and insurance regulators respond to growing challenges in managing fire risk and providing […]

Love is a Four-Legged Word
There’s a saying that goes “Love is a four-legged word,” and for those of us lucky enough to share our lives with a dog, we know how true this is. As Valentine’s Day approaches, it’s a perfect time to reflect on the unique and unconditional love that our furry companions give us every day. Dogs […]

Levitating Your Healing, Wellness Journey with Oxygen Therapy
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is a powerful, non-invasive treatment that uses 100% medical-grade oxygen in a pressurized chamber to promote healing and recovery. By delivering oxygen at two to three times normal atmospheric pressure, HBOT enhances the body’s natural ability to repair tissues, fight infections and reduce inflammation. This therapy is a safe and effective […]