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Columbian Health Reporter

Firefighters clean up after a fire at Madison Park Apartments in Vancouver damaged multiple apartments and several nearby homes Thursday.

Two fires Thursday caused more than $2 million damage

Firefighters clean up after a fire at Madison Park Apartments in Vancouver damaged multiple apartments and several nearby homes Thursday.

August 4, 2017, 7:40pm Clark County News

The Vancouver Fire Marshal’s office is still investigating the causes of two fires Thursday that affected six buildings and caused more than $2 million damage. Read story

Dr. Robin Virgin, from left, a family medicine physician at PeaceHealth Medical Group, Sean Gregory, chief executive of PeaceHealth’s Columbia Network, and Debra Carnes, director of strategic communication and engagement at PeaceHealth, meet with The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Friday afternoon.

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Dr. Robin Virgin, from left, a family medicine physician at PeaceHealth Medical Group, Sean Gregory, chief executive of PeaceHealth’s Columbia Network, and Debra Carnes, director of strategic communication and engagement at PeaceHealth, meet with The Columbian’s Editorial Board on Friday afternoon.

August 4, 2017, 5:05pm Business

Despite the health care uncertainties at the federal level, PeaceHealth leaders say they are focused on providing the best care to local patients at the lowest cost — regardless of what happens with the Affordable Care Act. Read story

Battle Ground issues water alert, calls for conservation

August 4, 2017, 10:58am Clark County Health

Battle Ground city officials have issued a Stage II Water Shortage Declaration after water consumption climbed during the recent hot weather. The city is calling on residents to conserve water to ensure reserves continue to meet personal and emergency response needs. Read story

Drivers traveling along Highway 14 navigate smoky conditions during their commute while near the Lieser Road exit Thursday morning. Smoke from Canadian and Oregon wildfires combined with stagnant air conditions throughout the region are leading to thick haze in the Vancouver area.

Poor air quality affects local patients with COPD

Drivers traveling along Highway 14 navigate smoky conditions during their commute while near the Lieser Road exit Thursday morning. Smoke from Canadian and Oregon wildfires combined with stagnant air conditions throughout the region are leading to thick haze in the Vancouver area.

August 3, 2017, 6:16pm Clark County Health

Respiratory therapists at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center were already worried about their patients when the temperatures started to climb earlier this week. But then the wildfire smoke blanketing much of Washington made its way to the metro area, leading therapists to brace for the worst. Read story

Concertgoers fill Columbia Tech Center Park in east Vancouver on July 23 to listen to the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Gold Dust. It was the third of six free concerts in the Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds summer concert series.

Sunday Sounds concert series picking up new fans

Concertgoers fill Columbia Tech Center Park in east Vancouver on July 23 to listen to the Fleetwood Mac tribute band, Gold Dust. It was the third of six free concerts in the Columbia Tech Center Sunday Sounds summer concert series.

August 2, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Life

Lawn chairs and blankets cover the grassy slope of the Columbia Tech Center Park. Read story

Cannabis Country Store in Battle Ground offers a variety of products commonly used for medicinal purposes, such as cannabis vape oil. Cannabis Country Store is one of five Clark County medically endorsed retail stores with medical marijuana consultants on staff.

Merging of marijuana markets gets mixed reviews

Cannabis Country Store in Battle Ground offers a variety of products commonly used for medicinal purposes, such as cannabis vape oil. Cannabis Country Store is one of five Clark County medically endorsed retail stores with medical marijuana consultants on staff.

August 1, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Business

Many users of medical marijuana don’t see enough incentive to enroll in state database Read story

Heather Hale of Japan spreads sand over her nephew Andrew Hisel of Vancouver, 7, at Klineline Pond in Salmon Creek on Monday afternoon. A heat wave is moving through the area this week with triple-digits forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.

Health officials warn about heat-related illness

Heather Hale of Japan spreads sand over her nephew Andrew Hisel of Vancouver, 7, at Klineline Pond in Salmon Creek on Monday afternoon. A heat wave is moving through the area this week with triple-digits forecast for Wednesday and Thursday.

July 31, 2017, 7:34pm Clark County Health

Take heed, Clark County, it’s about to get hot. And with the record-breaking temperatures, health officials worry there will be an increase in heat-related illnesses. Read story

Breast-feeding rates are on the rise across the country. But while most women start breast-feeding, many don’t continue. Health officials believe women need more breast-feeding support.

Latching on to breast-feeding in Clark County

Breast-feeding rates are on the rise across the country. But while most women start breast-feeding, many don’t continue. Health officials believe women need more breast-feeding support.

July 31, 2017, 6:30am Clark County Health

Amanda Davis always planned to breast-feed. She wanted to feed her babies in what she saw as the most natural way. But when she learned she was pregnant with twins, Davis wondered how she could make breast-feeding work. Read story

Prediabetes class offered at Vancouver Clinic

July 25, 2017, 1:01pm Clark County Health

The Vancouver Clinic is offering a two-hour prediabetes class with a certified diabetes educator. The class is 10 a.m. to noon Aug. 12 at The Vancouver Clinic’s 87th Avenue office, 700 N.E. 87th Ave. The class costs $25 and preregistration is required. To register, call 360-882-2778. The class is for… Read story

Kelli Rowe of Hazel Dell stretches into a pose during a class July 12 at Bikram Yoga Hazel Dell. After being injured in a car crash three years ago, Rowe found Bikram yoga as a way to heal. She has attended two classes a day since early May and intends on sticking with that schedule as long as she can.

Dedication to Bikram yoga gives woman her active life back

Kelli Rowe of Hazel Dell stretches into a pose during a class July 12 at Bikram Yoga Hazel Dell. After being injured in a car crash three years ago, Rowe found Bikram yoga as a way to heal. She has attended two classes a day since early May and intends on sticking with that schedule as long as she can.

July 24, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Health

Kelli Rowe tried Bikram yoga one time a few years ago. It wasn’t an enjoyable experience, thanks largely to the man on a nearby mat whose stomach wasn’t agreeing with exercise in a 105-degree room. Read story