September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a great time to come together as a community and talk more openly about mental health. Suicide affects people of all ages, backgrounds, and demographics, making it a critical issue for us to address. By promoting open conversations and offering resources for those in need, we can help prevent suicide by encouraging individuals to seek the help they deserve. The Importance of Suicide Prevention In the United States, over 45,000 deaths each year are attributed to suicide. That equates to one death every 11 minutes. It is a leading cause of death among young …
Last week, Northern Arizona residents embraced healing and self-care during NACASA’s Canvas of Courage event for National Sexual Assault Awareness Month this April. The NACASA team transformed the Museum of Contemporary Art Flagstaff event space into a relaxing, healing environment where survivors and their loved ones were encouraged to create art with three local artists who graciously contributed their own unique projects. What is NACASA? NACASA stands for Northern Arizona Care and Services After Assault. It is a program of North Country HealthCare that provides a safe place, medical treatment, and support for adult and adolescent survivors of sexual assault …
If you’re age 45 or older, it’s time to schedule your colonoscopy. We know, it’s not really anyone’s idea of a good time, but colonoscopies are a powe …
A “Welcome to Medicare” visit is a one-time preventive physical exam covered by Medicare within the first 12 months of having Medicare Part B. It’s a …
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