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Columbian Health Reporter

When winter blues hit, these strategies can ease the load

November 7, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health

The shorter, darker days are upon us. And with the change of seasons can come the blues. Read story

AFM strikes 8 Washington children’s nervous systems

November 6, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health

State health officials are investigating eight cases of children experiencing polio-like symptoms caused by a neurological condition called acute flaccid myelitis. Read story

The Vancouver Clinic announced this week it will open a new clinic in Ridgefield just west of Interstate 5's Exit 14.

Vancouver Clinic footprint growing with Ridgefield location

The Vancouver Clinic announced this week it will open a new clinic in Ridgefield just west of Interstate 5's Exit 14.

November 3, 2016, 4:49pm Business

North county residents will soon have a shorter drive to see a physician. Read story

Learn to make diabetic-friendly Thanksgiving foods

November 3, 2016, 3:20pm Clark County Health

Legacy Salmon Creek is hosting a free event to teach people how to make diabetic-friendly versions of Thanksgiving favorites. The cooking and tasting event is 2 to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 17 at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, conference rooms C and D, 2211 N.E. 139th St. The event is… Read story

A Covington Middle School student walks past a property that has been on the radar of Clark County Code Enforcement for two years and is located across the street from the school. Since police activity at the home earlier this year, the county has received more complaints from parents.

House near Covington Middle School draws complaints for code violations

A Covington Middle School student walks past a property that has been on the radar of Clark County Code Enforcement for two years and is located across the street from the school. Since police activity at the home earlier this year, the county has received more complaints from parents.

November 2, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Life

In his two decades as a code enforcement officer, Kevin Pridemore has never seen anything quite like the house on the corner of Northeast 112th and Rosewood avenues. Read story

Dr. Gina Westhoff, a gynecologic oncologist at Legacy Medical Group in Salmon Creek, encourages women to know their family history about reproductive cancers. Women with familial risks can undergo genetic testing to determine whether they&#039;re at an increased risk of developing breast and reproductive cancers, such as ovarian cancer.

Family history key to ovarian cancer

Dr. Gina Westhoff, a gynecologic oncologist at Legacy Medical Group in Salmon Creek, encourages women to know their family history about reproductive cancers. Women with familial risks can undergo genetic testing to determine whether they&#039;re at an increased risk of developing breast and reproductive cancers, such as ovarian cancer.

October 31, 2016, 6:30am Clark County Health

Ovarian cancer accounts for just 3 percent of cancers in women, but it’s one of the most deadly, with the highest mortality rate of all reproductive cancers. The five-year survival rate for women diagnosed with late-stage ovarian cancer — which makes up about 75 percent of the diagnoses — is… Read story

Don Stose, the legislative liaison for the Pink Lemonade Project, right, and Jeanne Firstenburg, former president of the Pink Lemonade Project, admire a pink Toyota RAV4 on Friday at McCord&#039;s Vancouver Toyota. McCord&#039;s donated the SUV to the Vancouver nonprofit. Markon Brand Design wrapped the vehicle in pink and the nonprofit&#039;s logos.

Pink Lemonade Project gets new wheels

Don Stose, the legislative liaison for the Pink Lemonade Project, right, and Jeanne Firstenburg, former president of the Pink Lemonade Project, admire a pink Toyota RAV4 on Friday at McCord&#039;s Vancouver Toyota. McCord&#039;s donated the SUV to the Vancouver nonprofit. Markon Brand Design wrapped the vehicle in pink and the nonprofit&#039;s logos.

October 28, 2016, 7:46pm Breast Cancer

Two months ago, Brittany Pratt made a comment to the Pink Lemonade Project board of directors about her small car. The nonprofit’s executive director was having difficulty cramming the organization’s displays and bins of swag into her small, four-door sedan when she went to community events. Read story

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Washington health exchange costs rise

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October 26, 2016, 5:22pm Clark County Health

Clark County residents looking to purchase health coverage for 2017 through the state-based insurance exchange have only 20 options offered by four insurers. And those plans will likely cost more than they did this year. Read story

The FDA said it will issue new warnings about mixing prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone, pictured, and sedatives.

Drug take-back event gathers 1,654 pounds of medications

The FDA said it will issue new warnings about mixing prescription painkillers, such as hydrocodone, pictured, and sedatives.

October 24, 2016, 5:47pm Clark County Health

More than 900 Clark County residents handed over 1,600 pounds of unwanted medications to law enforcement and volunteers last weekend. Read story

A teal-colored pumpkin represents food allergy awareness among all the orange pumpkins.

Colorful safety reminder helps trick-or-treaters with allergies

A teal-colored pumpkin represents food allergy awareness among all the orange pumpkins.

October 24, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Health

Most little ghouls and goblins love filling their bags with sweet treats on Halloween. But for kids with food allergies, the holiday can be downright scary — even life threatening. Read story