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Researchers at Oregon Health &amp; Science University seek to understand how alcohol&#039;s impacts on the brain can determine who is at risk for alcohol addiction.

Determining why some drink to intoxication

Researchers at Oregon Health &amp; Science University seek to understand how alcohol&#039;s impacts on the brain can determine who is at risk for alcohol addiction.

March 28, 2016, 6:06am Clark County Health

Nearly 17 million American adults had an alcohol-use disorder in 2013, and about 1.3 million received treatment, according to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. Read story

Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation kicks off annual fundraiser

March 22, 2016, 11:31am Clark County Health

The Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation’s northwest chapter is kicking off its annual fundraising walk scheduled for May 15. The Take Steps walk will begin at 2 p.m. May 15 at Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 S.E. Oaks Park Way. To register for the event, either as an individual or with a… Read story

The light emitted from computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets and other devices -- called blue light -- can have adverse effects on a person&#039;s eye health.

Blue light a special problem for eye

The light emitted from computers, laptops, smartphones, tablets and other devices -- called blue light -- can have adverse effects on a person&#039;s eye health.

March 21, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Health

The growing prevalence of digital devices comes with plenty of benefits. But, as with most things, the benefits come with some drawbacks. Read story

Tristan Ryan, a senior at Seton Catholic College Preparatory School, received the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for his efforts to raise more than $100,000 to benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He will represent Washington at the national award ceremony in Washington D.C. in May.

Teen is state’s volunteer service award recipient

Tristan Ryan, a senior at Seton Catholic College Preparatory School, received the Prudential Spirit of Community Award for his efforts to raise more than $100,000 to benefit the neonatal intensive care unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. He will represent Washington at the national award ceremony in Washington D.C. in May.

March 17, 2016, 5:33pm Clark County Health

Eighteen-year-old Tristan Ryan and his brother, Aidan, participate in a service project each year. Usually, they join Courts for Kids in building basketball courts for youth in other countries. Read story

Sharon Parks of Ryderwood talks with Dr. Nathan Boyer, an interventional cardiologist, during a follow-up appointment Tuesday at The Vancouver Clinic. Last month, Boyer performed a new procedure, called transcatheter aortic valve replacement, on Parks to replace a diseased aortic valve.

Alternative to open-heart surgery gives woman ’10 years back’

Sharon Parks of Ryderwood talks with Dr. Nathan Boyer, an interventional cardiologist, during a follow-up appointment Tuesday at The Vancouver Clinic. Last month, Boyer performed a new procedure, called transcatheter aortic valve replacement, on Parks to replace a diseased aortic valve.

March 14, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Health

Sharon Parks had no intention of undergoing another open-heart surgery. Read story

Local blood supply low due to Zika virus

March 10, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health

While there's no risk of local Zika virus transmission, the local blood supply is being impacted by the disease outbreak. Read story

Kaiser Cascade Park vision department now open Saturdays

March 8, 2016, 5:17pm Clark County Health

Kaiser Permanente is adding weekend hours at three of its vision departments in the region, including one Vancouver clinic. Kaiser’s Vision Essentials department at Cascade Park Medical Office, 12607 S.E. Mill Plain Blvd., will be open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturdays, beginning March 12. Members can schedule appointments… Read story

Free clinic eyed for east Clark County

March 8, 2016, 6:07am Clark County Health

A Camas physician is spearheading an effort to open a free clinic in east Clark County. Read story

Jacob Gamble plays with his Juliana mini-pig, Ruxin, at his home Tuesday morning in downtown Vancouver. Gamble got Ruxin, a registered emotional support animal, to help ease his post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

Ruxin, the therapy pig, more than a pal to help with pain

Jacob Gamble plays with his Juliana mini-pig, Ruxin, at his home Tuesday morning in downtown Vancouver. Gamble got Ruxin, a registered emotional support animal, to help ease his post-traumatic stress disorder and depression.

March 7, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Health

Growing up, Jacob Gamble and his brother raised a few hogs each year on his family's sheep farm in Southern Oregon. Every summer, they took the hogs to the county fair to show them and then sold them. Read story

Sophie Jouppe, 15, volunteers once a week at a reception desk at the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center office building. The Battle Ground High School freshman is one of more than 200 youth in the hospital&#039;s junior volunteer program.

Legacy’s junior volunteer program thrives

Sophie Jouppe, 15, volunteers once a week at a reception desk at the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center office building. The Battle Ground High School freshman is one of more than 200 youth in the hospital&#039;s junior volunteer program.

March 6, 2016, 8:10pm Clark County Health

Sophie Jouppe has for years heard stories about volunteering at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The 15-year-old's mom and older sister both volunteered at the hospital -- her mom continues to do so. Read story