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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

Clark County health board seeks dentist

January 4, 2024, 5:28am Clark County News

The Clark County Board of Health is accepting applications for a Public Health Advisory Council position to be filled by a dentist practicing in Clark County. The term begins as soon as it’s filled and ends Sept. 30, 2026. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center CEO Gregory resigns

December 29, 2023, 5:55am Business

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center CEO Sean Gregory has resigned after seven years in the role. Read story

Physicians at Legacy women’s health clinics call for union election

December 28, 2023, 5:57am Clark County News

Physicians at Legacy women’s health clinics call for union election Read story

A sign urges people to get a flu shot at Kaiser Permanente.

Kaiser Permanente staff required to wear masks due to increase in influenza, COVID-19 and RSV

A sign urges people to get a flu shot at Kaiser Permanente.

December 27, 2023, 5:01pm Clark County Health

Kaiser Permanente is now requiring all staff to wear masks within its facilities statewide. Read story

Sadie&rsquo;s puppies resting together at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington steps in to help after stray Labrador gives birth to 11 puppies

Sadie&rsquo;s puppies resting together at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

December 25, 2023, 3:29pm Clark County Life

In late November, a Vancouver family stumbled upon Sadie, a 3-year-old pregnant stray dog, rummaging through trash in their neighborhood. Initially, the family intended to nurse her back to health, but when Sadie, a Labrador mix, gave birth to 11 puppies around Thanksgiving, they realized they didn’t have the space… Read story

Walk & Knock food drive collects more than 265,000 pounds of food, toiletries

December 22, 2023, 5:55am Clark County Health

More than 265,000 pounds of food and toiletries were donated to the 2023 Walk & Knock food drive, along with $16,000 in cash donations. Read story

A nurse walks by a mural by Portland-based artist John Vance on Tuesday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

Art for pediatrics: Portland artist transforms unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

A nurse walks by a mural by Portland-based artist John Vance on Tuesday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center.

December 20, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Health

The surgical services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is getting a kid-friendly upgrade this winter. Read story

Hockinson senior Sophia Sermone, 18, middle, consolidates toy donations meant for Doernbecher Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Portland. Classmates Zachary Chung, right, and Sarah Deroos, left, both 17 and juniors, helped with donations.

O Christmas trio: Three Hockinson High School students organize toy drive

Hockinson senior Sophia Sermone, 18, middle, consolidates toy donations meant for Doernbecher Children&rsquo;s Hospital in Portland. Classmates Zachary Chung, right, and Sarah Deroos, left, both 17 and juniors, helped with donations.

December 18, 2023, 6:03am Clark County News

Three students at Hockinson High School are showcasing the importance of local fundraisers this holiday season. Read story

Lifeline Connections gives awards to Clark County sheriff, PeaceHealth doctor

December 15, 2023, 5:44am Clark County News

Lifeline Connections has selected Clark County Sheriff John Horch to receive the 2023 John Cox Award of Excellence. Dr. Heidi Radlinski from the PeaceHealth Bloom Clinic received the 2023 Community Partner Award. There were 14 nominees overall. The awards were presented at the annual Lifeline Connections: A Year of Gratitude… Read story

Diana James, 72, experienced a brain bleed in Portugal seven months ago that left her in a coma. James just returned to the states on Monday.

Vancouver woman returns home after medical crisis abroad

Diana James, 72, experienced a brain bleed in Portugal seven months ago that left her in a coma. James just returned to the states on Monday.

December 13, 2023, 4:44pm Clark County Health

Vancouver resident Diana James this week returned to the United States after being stuck in a Portugal hospital for the past seven months. Read story