For the 13th year in a row, Mountain Valley Regional Rehabilitation Hospital (MVRRH) has been acknowledged for providing nationally recognized rehabilitative care to its patients. The hospital was ranked in the Top 10% of inpatient rehabilitation facilities nationwide for providing care that is patient-centered, effective, efficient and timely. “This means that in the Northern Arizona area, we’re providing the highest level of rehabilitative care available anywhere in the United States right … [Read more...] about Mountain Valley Rehab Hospital Ranked Among Nation’s Best
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Disinfect Your Home to Prevent Illness
The recent outbreak of the coronavirus has gotten us all thinking more seriously about what we can do to protect ourselves and our families. Your own home is a good place to start. Here are some tips on how to best protect your home from germs and contaminants. If you have someone in the home that is ill, make sure to clean all the surfaces that person touches. The flu virus can live on hard surfaces for 24 hours, so make sure surfaces are disinfected often during the illness. Even if you are … [Read more...] about Disinfect Your Home to Prevent Illness
Which Hearing Aids Are Right for Me?
The world of hearing aids can be intimidating. With multiple manufacturers and models, it can feel akin to purchasing a vehicle. A minority of adults with hearing loss are actually fit with hearing aids, while the average length of time between noticing an issue and seeking treatment is seven years. Fortunately, licensed providers are available to act as guides, with “guides” being the keyword. While providers are very knowledgeable and reliable sources, the question of which type of hearing aid … [Read more...] about Which Hearing Aids Are Right for Me?
Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Massage therapy encompasses many different techniques, styles and personalized options, which can vary from appointment to appointment. Few things allow us to individualize an experience for the moment like massage therapy does. In the winter, deep tissue for aching muscles from snow shoveling may be in order. After taking final exams, a relaxing massage is just what is needed to end the semester. Sometimes it is about bodywork and total-body stretching to help reach sports and physical … [Read more...] about Massage 101: Choosing the Right Massage and Add-On Therapies
Can a Staffing Service Help You?
So, what is a staffing service or agency and how can it be beneficial to me? Is it just for day labor or can it help me find a career? What if I’m an employer and need someone to help for a day or two or I’m looking for long-term, career-minded employees? You may wonder these things if you are either looking for work or need employees. These are great questions, and I’m certain there are many more. Need a job? How fun is it to go looking through all the different jobs of all the various … [Read more...] about Can a Staffing Service Help You?
Rural Business Banking: More Options Than Ever
When you keep money local throughout the spending cycle, it works with you to strengthen the dollar and enhance the local economy. Rural businesses have traditionally been limited to large national banks for their comprehensive business services. All that has changed in recent years, however, with credit unions evolving their business services and offering better rates to empower rural businesses. Here are a few things to consider when choosing the right financial institution for your … [Read more...] about Rural Business Banking: More Options Than Ever
Are You Prepared for a Bear Market?
If you’ve ever visited New York City, you may have seen the famous bull statue in the Financial District. That bull is considered a sign of optimism, indicative of what’s known as a bull market. A bull market generally refers to a time when the stock market is rising and expected to continue to rise, but it can refer to any group of securities in which that is the case. The flip side is a bear market. A bear market is generally a period marked by pessimism and potentially falling prices in … [Read more...] about Are You Prepared for a Bear Market?
Why Exercise is Key to Good Health, Weight Loss
Per the Centers for Disease Control, 50% of American adults attempt to lose weight every year. Aside from dieting and fad dieting, exercising is one of the most common methods used by those trying to shred extra pounds. Exercise burns calories, which plays a crucial role in weight loss and has been linked to many other benefits. Those benefits include improved moods and improved anxiety symptoms, improvement in depression symptoms, as well as stronger bones, which leads to less osteoporosis in … [Read more...] about Why Exercise is Key to Good Health, Weight Loss
Offering Options, Solutions for Working from Home
Business owners are faced with challenges every day. As leaders of our community, we are continually reinventing the wheel to success. The coronavirus is a new challenge for our businesses, and we can utilize technology to overcome some disruptions. Technology has advanced enough to allow you to work from home and continue your business as usual. Also, internet providers such as SparkLight announced that they would provide all users with unlimited data without caps, which means you will not be … [Read more...] about Offering Options, Solutions for Working from Home
Protecting Stone Surfaces
The natural stone you have in your home, office or commercial building is an investment that will give you many years of beautiful service. Simple care and maintenance will help preserve your stone’s beauty for generations to come. The following are daily cleaning procedures and recommendations. Countertop Surfaces Clean stone surfaces with a few drops of neutral cleaner, stone soap (available at hardware stores or from your stone dealer), or a mild liquid dishwashing detergent and warm … [Read more...] about Protecting Stone Surfaces