February 22, 2016, 2:00pm Clark County Health
Buying a bottle of Coca-Cola from a vending machine or grabbing a bottle of Minute Maid Lemonade from the gas station could one day come with a health warning. Read story
February 21, 2016, 6:19pm Clark County Health
Access to a drug that can reverse the effects of opiate overdose is increasing in Clark County -- giving drug users, their friends and family members a means to preventing overdose deaths. Read story
February 16, 2016, 6:07am Clark County Health
People with Medicare and Medicaid now have access to a new alternative to blood-thinning medication to reduce the risk of stroke among atrial fibrillation patients. Read story
February 15, 2016, 6:05am Health
Kyle Cryblskey always had a tender, giving heart. Read story
February 14, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Health
If an earthquake causes destruction in Clark County or a disease outbreak strikes the community, first responders, medical workers and others who would be working on the front lines will be prepared to help the community respond -- including the youngest local residents. Read story
February 10, 2016, 11:28am Clark County Health
The Washington State University Clark County Extension is offering two series of classes to help people reduce their risk of Type 2 diabetes, lose weight and become more physically active. The 16-week programs include one-hour meetings each week, followed by one-hour meetings one time per month for eight months. The… Read story
February 9, 2016, 1:46pm Clark County Health
Personal identification and private health information of more than 91,000 Washington Medicaid clients was improperly handled by two state employees, violating federal privacy laws. The Washington State Health Care Authority, which oversees the state Medicaid program, called Apple Health, is sending notification letters to… Read story
February 8, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health
Glenn Baker was just 32 years old when he underwent a relatively new surgical procedure in 1966 to replace a heart valve. Read story
February 7, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health
A Kentucky company has submitted plans to build a 72-bed psychiatric hospital in Salmon Creek. Read story
February 5, 2016, 12:00pm Clark County Health
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is implementing visitor restrictions now that flu activity has picked up in Clark County. The hospital is asking anyone who is sick — symptoms may include a fever greater than 100 degrees and a sore throat or cough — to not visit… Read story
