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Stories by Chrissy Booker

Columbian staff writer

Tamine Robinson holds her 1-year-old daughter Riley, both of Battle Ground, as registered nurse Julie Ward fixes a bandage on Riley’s leg after administering the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine during a free vaccination clinic March 1, 2019, at Legacy Medical Group’s Family Wellness office in Vancouver.

Vaccine exemptions rise among Clark County kids, mirroring national trends

Tamine Robinson holds her 1-year-old daughter Riley, both of Battle Ground, as registered nurse Julie Ward fixes a bandage on Riley’s leg after administering the measles, mumps and rubella vaccine during a free vaccination clinic March 1, 2019, at Legacy Medical Group’s Family Wellness office in Vancouver.

October 4, 2024, 11:56am Clark County Health

Vaccine exemptions have risen in Clark County, mimicking countrywide trends that health officials say have a worrisome impact. Read story

PeaceHealth is buying four medical clinics in Clark County from Providence to help expand primary, specialty and hospital care for patients.

PeaceHealth will buy four Providence clinics in Clark County by December

PeaceHealth is buying four medical clinics in Clark County from Providence to help expand primary, specialty and hospital care for patients.

October 3, 2024, 12:48pm Business

PeaceHealth announced Thursday it will acquire four Providence medical clinics in Clark County. Read story

Some Clark County residents got property tax bills that indicated they had no escrow account on file and needed to pay their bills directly. The bills were sent in error.

Clark County Treasurer’s Office says residents should disregard property tax bill sent in error

Some Clark County residents got property tax bills that indicated they had no escrow account on file and needed to pay their bills directly. The bills were sent in error.

October 2, 2024, 4:42pm Clark County News

The Clark County Treasurer’s Office sent 6,000 residents an erroneous property tax bill last month. Read story

The Battle Ground Police Department is adding a body-worn camera program. Most other jurisdictions in Clark County already have body cam programs.

Battle Ground Police Department will begin using body cameras

The Battle Ground Police Department is adding a body-worn camera program. Most other jurisdictions in Clark County already have body cam programs.

October 2, 2024, 1:59pm Clark County News

Battle Ground police officers will begin using body-worn cameras while on duty starting next week. Read story

Therapists Brandon Fielding, from left, and his wife, Kelli Dougal, join fellow therapist Gayle Fielding and her husband, clinical psychologist Kelly Fielding, at Birchstone on Friday afternoon. Birchstone is a family-owned mental health clinic in Vancouver.

Birchstone hopes to bridge the gap; clinic in Vancouver will offer mental health urgent care starting this month

Therapists Brandon Fielding, from left, and his wife, Kelli Dougal, join fellow therapist Gayle Fielding and her husband, clinical psychologist Kelly Fielding, at Birchstone on Friday afternoon. Birchstone is a family-owned mental health clinic in Vancouver.

October 2, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

A person experiencing a mental health crisis often needs more support than a visit to the emergency room. A family of therapists in Vancouver aims to be that additional resource. Read story

Simon Jones, 14, of iUrbanTeen, center, gets hands-on experience during a tour of the Clark College electrical and power distribution systems lab April 1. The Vancouver nonprofit has launched a new program, iSports, to introduce youth across Clark County to the world of sports management.

iUrban Teen gets grant from NBA Foundation to introduce students to sports administration

Simon Jones, 14, of iUrbanTeen, center, gets hands-on experience during a tour of the Clark College electrical and power distribution systems lab April 1. The Vancouver nonprofit has launched a new program, iSports, to introduce youth across Clark County to the world of sports management.

October 2, 2024, 6:07am Business

Vancouver nonprofit iUrban Teen has launched a new program to introduce youth across Clark County to the world of sports management. Read story

Tour attendees look around a trauma room at the new emergency room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

PeaceHealth Southwest foundation receives $10 million gift from Nierenbergs

Tour attendees look around a trauma room at the new emergency room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

September 26, 2024, 1:31pm Clark County News

The PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center Foundation received a $10 million gift from local philanthropists David and Patricia Nierenberg. Read story

Then-intern Ben Madson and Pharmacist Ike Ekeya of Vancouver work together at Square Care Medical &amp; Pharmacy on July 18, 2023.

Square Care Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County’s last independent pharmacy, may close its doors in December

Then-intern Ben Madson and Pharmacist Ike Ekeya of Vancouver work together at Square Care Medical &amp; Pharmacy on July 18, 2023.

September 26, 2024, 6:10am Business

The last independent, locally owned pharmacy in Clark County may close in December. Read story

Clark County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick, pictured here in 2020, says lead is a “silent poison. Public Health’s hazard assessment program works in partnership with health providers to identify lead exposure cases.

Clark County Public Health presentation discusses the dangers and health effects of lead

Clark County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick, pictured here in 2020, says lead is a “silent poison. Public Health’s hazard assessment program works in partnership with health providers to identify lead exposure cases.

September 25, 2024, 3:40pm Clark County Health

The Clark County Board of Health wants to eventually increase lead testing across the county, especially within low-income communities. Read story

Hot dogs from an unpermitted food cart vendor.

Clark County Public Health urges community to avoid unpermitted food carts

Hot dogs from an unpermitted food cart vendor.

September 24, 2024, 5:00pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is warning consumers to avoid unpermitted food carts. Read story