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Columbian Health Reporter

Beri Trestrail transformed the mask used during radiation treatment for tonsil cancer into a work of art that she proudly hangs on a wall in her Vancouver home. The mask, Trestrail said, represents the beautiful new life she has now that she has completed treatment.

Vancouver woman transforms radiation mask into art

Beri Trestrail transformed the mask used during radiation treatment for tonsil cancer into a work of art that she proudly hangs on a wall in her Vancouver home. The mask, Trestrail said, represents the beautiful new life she has now that she has completed treatment.

June 5, 2017, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Every day for 35 days, Beri Trestrail had a mask placed over her face and bolted to a table while she underwent radiation treatment. Read story

CDC: 16 Washingtonians contract salmonella

June 3, 2017, 5:38pm Clark County Health

A Clark County resident is among nearly 400 people sickened in a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to chicks and ducklings. Read story

Mykel Peterson, 4, died following a dental procedure.

Vancouver boy’s death at dentist ruled drug intoxication

Mykel Peterson, 4, died following a dental procedure.

June 2, 2017, 4:53pm Clark County Health

A 4-year-old Vancouver boy died of multiple drug intoxication after receiving anesthesia during a dental procedure in March, the Clark County Medical Examiner’s office announced Friday. Read story

Clark County boy sickened in salmonella outbreak

June 2, 2017, 11:30am Clark County Health

A Clark County resident is among nearly 400 people sickened in a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to chicks and ducklings. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released an outbreak advisory Friday, reporting 372 cases of salmonella in 47 states. Read story

Group calls for action on early learning

June 1, 2017, 6:14pm Clark County News

A recent report found that only 43 percent of Clark County children are ready for kindergarten on the first day. A group of educators, child care providers and other stakeholders hoping to see that number rise are now rallying to improve access to early childhood education. Read story

Race for the Cure registration opens

June 1, 2017, 4:43pm Clark County Health

Registration for the 2017 Race for the Cure is officially open. Susan G. Komen of Oregon and Southwest Washington will host the event Sept. 17 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in Portland. Early bird registration, with discounted entry cost, opened Thursday and runs through June 30. The event will feature… Read story

The Vancouver Clinic will hand over pharmacy operations to Fred Meyer this month -- a move that will result in pharmacy closures at two of its clinic locations and layoffs for about a dozen employees.

Vancouver Clinic will close two pharmacies

The Vancouver Clinic will hand over pharmacy operations to Fred Meyer this month -- a move that will result in pharmacy closures at two of its clinic locations and layoffs for about a dozen employees.

May 31, 2017, 4:41pm Business

The Vancouver Clinic will hand over pharmacy operations to Fred Meyer this month, a move that will result in pharmacy closures at two of its clinics and layoffs for about a dozen employees. Read story

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May 29, 2017, 6:30am Clark County Health

The arrival of spring is evident in many ways for David Schmitke. One sign of the changing seasons is the arrival of osprey, another is the longer days. Read story

Akhil Jhaveri, 51, left, smiles as his wife, Laura Jhaveri, 51, tells him a story at their home in Ridgefield, Tuesday March 21, 2017. Akhil was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, in July 2011, and has since lost the ability to move his limbs, speak and has difficulty breathing.

Ridgefield man continues battle with ALS with family’s love and support

Akhil Jhaveri, 51, left, smiles as his wife, Laura Jhaveri, 51, tells him a story at their home in Ridgefield, Tuesday March 21, 2017. Akhil was diagnosed with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease, in July 2011, and has since lost the ability to move his limbs, speak and has difficulty breathing.

May 28, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

The music is loud, filling the back bedroom and seeping into the otherwise quiet house. Jordan Jhaveri, 17, sits in front of the computer, searching for a song to play. She settles on a new Selena Gomez song. Then, she turns to her dad. Read story

Volunteer Dave Meigs works on a lamp at the Repair Café Thursday at the Vancouver Community Library. Repair Café brings together volunteer fixers who repair items for free.

Repair Café serves up fixes for free

Volunteer Dave Meigs works on a lamp at the Repair Café Thursday at the Vancouver Community Library. Repair Café brings together volunteer fixers who repair items for free.

May 26, 2017, 8:39pm Clark County News

Sue Yarbrough had been looking for five years for someone to sharpen her garden shears. She tried hardware stores, metal shops. Everyone turned her away. Read story