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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

Apple Health patients can get help finding prenatal care

February 14, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

Clients of Apple Health (Medicaid) insurance may be struggling to find prenatal care in Clark County, according to a news release from Clark County Public Health. Prenatal care can reduce the risk of complications throughout the pregnancy for the parent and baby. Read story

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington volunteers plant native trees and shrubs at the WaferTech campus in Camas on March 4, 2023.

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington strives to bring Spanish-speaking community together with tree-planting event

Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington volunteers plant native trees and shrubs at the WaferTech campus in Camas on March 4, 2023.

February 13, 2024, 6:09am Clark County News

The Watershed Alliance of Southwest Washington’s second annual reforestation day this weekend is about more than planting trees. It’s about bringing the Spanish-speaking community together without language as a barrier. Read story

PeaceHealth Medical Group Chief Executive Scott Foster announces resignation

February 13, 2024, 5:55am Business

PeaceHealth Medical Group Chief Executive Scott Foster has announced his resignation. Read story

Heather James, pictured here in September 2020, has been fighting aggressive breast cancer for four years.

I’ll fight as long as I can, says Felida cancer patient Heather James

Heather James, pictured here in September 2020, has been fighting aggressive breast cancer for four years.

February 9, 2024, 6:06am Breast Cancer

Since the beginning of the pandemic, Felida resident Heather James’ journey with breast cancer has been an uphill battle. Read story

Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery external systems have been shut down since Monday, according to a customer service representative.

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery’s customer systems down; health care provider won’t confirm if cyberattack occurred

Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery external systems have been shut down since Monday, according to a customer service representative.

February 7, 2024, 6:54pm Business

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery would not confirm reports it had been hit by a cyberattack over the weekend, but all external computer systems have been shut down since Monday. As of Wednesday afternoon, patient and scheduling portals remained unavailable. Read story

Nonprofit, church host Super Bowl watch party for homeless

February 6, 2024, 6:00am Clark County News

Odyssey World International is partnering with River City Church to host a Super Bowl watch party for members of the homeless community Sunday. Read story

Vancouver resident Libby Wymore is among one of the advocates who traveled to Olympia Monday morning to ask for support of House Bill 1450. Wymore was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 20 and went into remission a year after.

Vancouver woman among advocates who urge lawmakers to support House Bill 1450 to expand insurance coverage for biomarker testing for cancer patients

Vancouver resident Libby Wymore is among one of the advocates who traveled to Olympia Monday morning to ask for support of House Bill 1450. Wymore was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 20 and went into remission a year after.

February 5, 2024, 5:51pm Clark County Health

Cancer patients, survivors and their families from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network traveled to Olympia Monday morning to urge lawmakers to endorse House Bill 1450, which would expand insurance coverage for biomarker testing throughout the state. Read story

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie in 2019. It's now closed.

OHSU study co-authored by Vancouver addiction specialist finds addiction treatment scarce for teenagers in Washington, around U.S.

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie in 2019. It's now closed.

February 2, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health

A study published by Oregon Health & Science University in January found that access to residential addiction treatment for teens in the United States is scarce and expensive. Read story

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton talks to the crowd of hundreds of volunteers, donors and partners at its annual meeting at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

Clark County Food Bank served more than 135,000 people in 2023

Clark County Food Bank President Alan Hamilton talks to the crowd of hundreds of volunteers, donors and partners at its annual meeting at the Hilton Vancouver Washington.

January 30, 2024, 6:13pm Clark County Health

Alleviating hunger in Clark County is no small feat, but the Clark County Food Bank hopes to lead the charge. Read story

An ambulance responds to a call in southeast Vancouver during an ice storm Jan. 17.

Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office investigating 3 deaths that may be tied to cold temps

An ambulance responds to a call in southeast Vancouver during an ice storm Jan. 17.

January 30, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

The Clark County Medical Examiner’s Office is investigating three deaths potentially related to the snow and ice storms earlier this month. Read story