Halloween is a time for fun, imagination, and maybe even a little fright — but safety should always come first. Whether you’re planning to go trick-or …
Every year, as the weather cools down and the kids head back to school, flu season makes its return. Influenza (commonly called “the flu”) is a contag …
September is National Recovery Month, a nationwide observance dedicated to raising awareness about substance use disorders and promoting recovery. It …
Are you passionate about empowering young girls and helping them build confidence through physical activity? Join us this fall as a coach for Girls on the Run, an inspiring afterschool program designed for 3rd to 8th-grade girls! About Girls on the Run Girls on the Run 5K at Buffalo Park on Nov. 4, 2023. Photo by Sean Openshaw / www.SeanOpenshaw.com Girls on the Run is a national program with affiliate councils throughout the country. Since 2008, over 3,200 girls have participated in the Northern Arizona region alone! That’s a lot of lives changed by this innovative program. Here at North …
Every year, Arizona Gives Day — an initiative of AZ Impact for Good — brings together individuals and communities across the state to support local nonprofit organizations. Since its inception in 2013, AZ Impact for Good has raised nearly $42 million for Arizona’s nonprofit sector. This makes a huge impact in our local area! Donations are accepted on the AZ Impact for Good website every day, but the big statewide “Arizona Gives Day” online giving campaign takes place in early April each year. This year, mark your calendars for April 2, 2024, and join us for the big 24-hour fundraiser …
Flu season is here! Are you ready? The single best way to protect yourself is by getting an annual flu shot. Flu vaccines are recommended to most people 6 months of age and older, including those who are pregnant or breastfeeding. In fact, the CDC put out a statement in late June saying, “CDC recommends everyone 6 months of age and older, with rare exceptions, receive an updated 2024-2025 flu vaccine to reduce the risk of influenza and its potentially serious complications this fall and winter.” How Do Flu Vaccines Really Protect You? Getting vaccinated helps in two ways. First, …
National Health Center Week takes place August 6-12, 2023. The team at North Country HealthCare is excited to celebrate National Health Center Week 2023 from August 6 – August 12. The week serves as an opportunity to highlight the important work being done by community health centers across the country to care for millions of Americans. North Country HealthCare will be hosting a CEO Town Hall event on Thursday, August 10th at 7:30 a.m. North Country HealthCare CEO Dr. Anne Newland will discuss “Interprofessional Education & Practice.” The event will be offered in-person in the Community Room at 2920 N. …
North Country HealthCare has been recognized by the National Committee for Quality Assurance for delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in 11 northern Arizona communities.
