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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park had measles informational signs posted at the medical facility during the measles outbreak in 2019.

Six cases of measles confirmed in Clark, Wahkiakum counties

Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park had measles informational signs posted at the medical facility during the measles outbreak in 2019.

January 8, 2024, 12:16pm Clark County Health

Six cases of measles were confirmed in both Clark and Wahkiakum counties as of Monday, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

Washington State Department of Health seeks students for radon poster contest

January 6, 2024, 5:07am Clark County News

The Washington State Department of Health is looking for students to help raise awareness about the dangers of radon gas by participating in the 2024 Northwest Radon Poster Contest. Read story

Vancouver resident Victor Griggs, 36, recently released his first book of poetry and prose entitled &ldquo;Rolling Through Life,&rdquo; which details his experience living with cerebral palsy.

Vancouver author describes solitude amid COVID pandemic in new book

Vancouver resident Victor Griggs, 36, recently released his first book of poetry and prose entitled &ldquo;Rolling Through Life,&rdquo; which details his experience living with cerebral palsy.

January 5, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Life

Vancouver resident Victor Griggs, who has cerebral palsy, never realized the power of his voice until he began expressing himself through the written word. Read story

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