Thursday, November 14 , 2024

Stories by Dylan Jefferies

Columbian staff writer

Ana Howe, a navigator with the Washington Healthplanfinder adventure tour, and Mary McHale, Associate Director of Outreach with Washington Healthplanfinder, discuss health insurance options in front of the adventure tour van parked outside of the Vancouver Mall. The adventure tour seeks to enroll more people in state health insurance before the open enrollment period ends on Dec. 15.

Wednesday last day to sign up for Washington health insurance that begins Jan. 1

Ana Howe, a navigator with the Washington Healthplanfinder adventure tour, and Mary McHale, Associate Director of Outreach with Washington Healthplanfinder, discuss health insurance options in front of the adventure tour van parked outside of the Vancouver Mall. The adventure tour seeks to enroll more people in state health insurance before the open enrollment period ends on Dec. 15.

December 10, 2021, 6:32pm Clark County Health

Wednesday is the last day to sign up for health insurance through the state for coverage beginning Jan. 1. Customers can still sign up through Jan. 15 for coverage that starts Feb. 1. Read story

Washington Healthplanfinder tour to visit Vancouver

December 9, 2021, 5:59am Clark County Health

Need help navigating your health insurance options during this year’s open enrollment period? Read story

Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell used to be the Value Motel. James Kasper converted the notorious property into recovery housing over the past year. The project took hours and hours of work. A year ago, the building was in disrepair. Now, it features new amenities. Heidi Hansen, a resident of Kasper Recovery Housing, sees the transformation of the building as a part of her own recovery. "I've transformed because of what Kasper has done," she said.

Renovation of former Value Motel paves long road to recovery

Kasper Recovery Housing in Hazel Dell used to be the Value Motel. James Kasper converted the notorious property into recovery housing over the past year. The project took hours and hours of work. A year ago, the building was in disrepair. Now, it features new amenities. Heidi Hansen, a resident of Kasper Recovery Housing, sees the transformation of the building as a part of her own recovery. "I've transformed because of what Kasper has done," she said.

December 8, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

A few years ago, Heidi Hansen stayed at the Value Motel in Hazel Dell, an infamous motel where drugs were regularly bought and sold. She was homeless, anxious, and in need of shelter. Read story

The Columbia River Mental Health Services Mobile Health Team loads its van with supplies before heading out.

Columbia River Mental Health Services offers homeless health care to go

The Columbia River Mental Health Services Mobile Health Team loads its van with supplies before heading out.

December 5, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

Columbia River Mental Health Services has launched its Mobile Health Team, a program that strives to eliminate barriers to accessing mental health services, drug and alcohol screenings, and basic medical care for people experiencing homelessness. Read story

Resource center seeks items to give to homeless

December 5, 2021, 6:04am Clark County News

On the morning of Dec. 12, employees and volunteers with Lifeline Connections Recovery Resource Center will distribute wool socks, scarves, hand warmers, gloves, protein bars, hand sanitizer, sleeping bags, blankets, basic toiletries and more to people experiencing homelessness in the Vancouver area. Read story

Seton Catholic junior Stefanie Valent-Musleh, front, and other students load Walk & Knock food donations. Last year, Seton Catholic wasn't able to participate in the event. "We're embracing it this year, and we're so excited to be a part of it," said Vice Principal Dan Chase while helping students load the donations into cars.

Seton Catholic students collect 1,000 pounds of food for Knock & Walk

Seton Catholic junior Stefanie Valent-Musleh, front, and other students load Walk & Knock food donations. Last year, Seton Catholic wasn't able to participate in the event. "We're embracing it this year, and we're so excited to be a part of it," said Vice Principal Dan Chase while helping students load the donations into cars.

December 4, 2021, 6:05am Clark County News

After school on Friday, Dec. 3, a group of students from Seton Catholic College Preparatory High School delivered more than 1,000 pounds of food to the Clark County Food Bank. Read story

Clark County reports seven new COVID-19 deaths as disease activity continues to slowly decline

December 2, 2021, 11:57am Clark County Health Free

Clark County reported 681 new COVID-19 cases and seven new deaths Thursday as disease activity continues to decline. Read story

Giving Tuesday campaign spurs bump in charitable donations across Clark County

December 1, 2021, 6:55pm Clark County News

Many nonprofits across Clark County saw increased donations during the nationwide Giving Tuesday campaign, an event that promotes charitable giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. Read story

Ruth Cunningham helps assemble more than 1,000 gift bags at CDM Caregiving Services on Tuesday afternoon. The bags will be distributed to Clark County caregivers at the second annual Caregiver Christmas on Dec. 7.

Vancouver nonprofit, others assemble more than 1,000 gift bags for local caregivers

Ruth Cunningham helps assemble more than 1,000 gift bags at CDM Caregiving Services on Tuesday afternoon. The bags will be distributed to Clark County caregivers at the second annual Caregiver Christmas on Dec. 7.

December 1, 2021, 6:30am Clark County News

All day Tuesday, volunteers filled the assembly room at CDM Caregiving Services in Vancouver. Holiday music filled the room as they filled bags with gifts of all kinds: coupons, gift cards, blankets, towels, bath bombs, candles and more. Read story

Shelter client Tonya Johnson waits for the Satellite Overflow Shelter at Immanuel Lutheran Church to open on Nov. 19. Johnson grew up in Clark County. She attended Battle Ground High School and Clark College and was a special education teacher for more than 20 years. But a series of tragic events left her without a safety net. She's been living on the streets since August.

Satellite Overflow Shelter program helps Clark County homeless

Shelter client Tonya Johnson waits for the Satellite Overflow Shelter at Immanuel Lutheran Church to open on Nov. 19. Johnson grew up in Clark County. She attended Battle Ground High School and Clark College and was a special education teacher for more than 20 years. But a series of tragic events left her without a safety net. She's been living on the streets since August.

November 30, 2021, 6:01am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

On a recent Friday night, a group of some 10 people experiencing homelessness huddled outside Immanuel Lutheran Church, waiting for someone to open the doors. It was drizzling, with temperatures dipping into the 30s. Read story