An interview with Dr. Eric Henley, chief medical officer, North Country Health Care By Star Hunter / AmigosNAZ The next step of the Affordable Care Act ~ the Health Insurance Marketplace ~ became active Oct. 1, to the confusion of…
Category: Health
CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair draws crowd
[slideshow_deploy id=’1128′] Click on the image to see a slideshow from the CollegeAmerica Fall Resource Fair AmigosNAZ staff report FLAGSTAFF — The first impression that something was going on at the CollegeAmerica campus on east Route 66 were the two…
Health / Salud: Help make your child’s school healthier
Por Metro Editorial Services (MS) Because children spend most of their time in classrooms, schools are an ideal setting for healthy behaviors to be taught and modeled. Therefore, parents are speaking up and getting involved in an effort to improve…
Local / Locales
The Coconino County Public Health Services District will host Back to School Vaccination Clinics from 1 to 6 p.m. Wednesdays, Aug. 7 and 14 at the Coconino Public Health Services District, 2625 No. King St., Flagstaff. All required vaccinations for…
Commentary / Comentario: Time to enjoy upcoming summer events
By Elizabeth ‘Liz’ Archuleta / Coconino County District 2 Supervisor Make sure to make the most of your summer by going out and enjoying what our county has to offer! Here are some fun and healthy events for all ages.…
Health / Salud: Too much of a good thing?
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Millions of people regularly take one or more vitamin supplements daily. Many perceive vitamins as the way to combat nutritional deficiency from a poor or inadequate diet. With so many in the population leading busy…
Food / Cocina: Enjoy dairy for good health
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) To some people, dairy’s reputation for contributing to high cholesterol and weight gain is a misconception that’s hard to let go of. But dairy’s detractors should know the right dairy products enjoyed in moderation can…
Cover Story / Portada: Area food providers working to feed region’s need
Feeding the hungry remains a year-round challenge for many groups By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ Holiday canned food drives, free turkey dinners and other events during the winter months are how most people see the issue of hunger in America. Make…
Health / Salud: Living with fibromyalgia
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Few look forward to getting older, and that is largely because of the toll the aging process can take on the human body. While certain conditions may be largely associated with the senior population, middle-age…
Bilingual report: Latinos to play important role in state’s future
Improving student achievement, developing new leaders will be key to Arizona’s success By Frank X. Moraga / AmigosNAZ A vibrant Arizona of the future will require a strong investment in the state’s educational system. But party politics and a focus on…
Health / Salud: Glaucoma does not always exhibit symptoms
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) As the human body ages, certain things might not work as well as they used to. Though no two individuals are the same, there are certain things people expect to deal with as they age.…
Food / Cocina: Look to Latin cooking to improve health
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) There has been much interest in Mediterranean cuisine and its possible medical benefits. However, individuals who prefer the spice and flair of Latin dishes may also be better for it with respect to their health. There…
Health / Salud: What to do when beginning an exercise regimen
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Though it’s noble to want to lose weight and improve health, regardless of what time of year it is, there are precautions men and women should take before beginning a new exercise regimen. • Visit…
Health / Salud: U.S. Hispanics open up about oral health care
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Unlike years past, the public now has a wealth of information regarding the importance of oral care at their disposal. However, one demographic group may still be lacking in basic oral health knowledge and access…
Health / Salud: Acceptable exercises for pregnant women
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Women commonly gain weight during pregnancy. Though such weight gain is expected and perfectly natural, some women still want to maintain a healthy weight and hope to avoid gaining a few too many pounds while…
Health / Salud: The PSA test controversy
By Metro Editorial Services (MS) Inaccurate results and less than fool-proof detection has led many health professionals to eschew prostate-specific antigen tests (PSA) as an indicator of prostate cancer. A draft recommendation from the U.S. government said PSA tests should…