Wednesday, November 13 , 2024

Stories by Marissa Harshman

Columbian Health Reporter

Dena Tornow gives patient Jackie Hadder a flu shot during a flu vaccine clinic Thursday at Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office. Health officials are urging people to get their flu shot soon, before the flu begins circulating.

As flu season arrives, health official says vaccinations vital

Dena Tornow gives patient Jackie Hadder a flu shot during a flu vaccine clinic Thursday at Kaiser Permanente Salmon Creek Medical Office. Health officials are urging people to get their flu shot soon, before the flu begins circulating.

October 12, 2015, 6:01am Clark County Health

The air is crisp, leaves are changing colors and football is back on television: all signs that fall has arrived. Another thing sure to follow the change in season is the arrival of influenza, the seasonal flu. Read story

Help offered to review Medicare options

October 11, 2015, 7:01pm Clark County Health

As Medicare open enrollment approaches and mailboxes fill up with fliers about available health and drug plans, local volunteers are offering to help seniors sort through their options. Read story

Mary Sullivan, in jacket, and her twin sister, Meg Perlick, both of Vancouver, are both breast cancers survivors who have gone on to lead healthy, active lives.

Twins share fight with breast cancer

Mary Sullivan, in jacket, and her twin sister, Meg Perlick, both of Vancouver, are both breast cancers survivors who have gone on to lead healthy, active lives.

October 11, 2015, 6:03am Breast Cancer

Mary Sullivan and Meg Perlick have shared a lot over the years, including a battle against cancer. Read story

Adriana Dorsey underwent breast brachytherapy last year.

Radiation targets breast cancer from within

Adriana Dorsey underwent breast brachytherapy last year.

October 11, 2015, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Adriana Dorsey never imagined her routine mammogram would lead to a cancer diagnosis. Read story

Breast cancer survivor Jill Barr, under the observation of physical therapist Joyce Masters, practices strength-building exercises.

Physical therapy positive step for patients

Breast cancer survivor Jill Barr, under the observation of physical therapist Joyce Masters, practices strength-building exercises.

October 11, 2015, 5:59am Breast Cancer

Stevette Camp's world was turned upside down when she was diagnosed with breast cancer last April. Read story

Breast cancer survivor Ruthie Westlund of Vancouver uses a beige pair of knitted breast prosthetics, called Knitted Knockers, until she's able undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The Bellingham-based nonprofit has distributed more than 5,000 of the prosthetics to women across the country.

Survivors enjoy gentle support with Knitted Knockers

Breast cancer survivor Ruthie Westlund of Vancouver uses a beige pair of knitted breast prosthetics, called Knitted Knockers, until she's able undergo breast reconstruction surgery. The Bellingham-based nonprofit has distributed more than 5,000 of the prosthetics to women across the country.

October 11, 2015, 5:59am Breast Cancer

Barbara Demorest hit bottom after being diagnosed with breast cancer four years ago. Read story

Matt and Krystal Fleeger welcomed their daughter, Neva, into the world on Aug. 2. Eighteen months earlier, Krystal Fleeger was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.

New lease on life

Matt and Krystal Fleeger welcomed their daughter, Neva, into the world on Aug. 2. Eighteen months earlier, Krystal Fleeger was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.

October 11, 2015, 5:59am Breast Cancer

Krystal and Matt Fleeger never planned to have children. After 18 years together, the Portland couple thought they would live out the rest of their lives together, just the two of them. Read story

Alicia Clausen, 37, and her husband of 15 years, Pete, learned she had breast cancer in June. The Vancouver couple had planned to start a family this year but had to put those plans on hold after learning she had cancer.

Couple weathers ‘speed bump’ as cancer diagnosis takes unexpected turns

Alicia Clausen, 37, and her husband of 15 years, Pete, learned she had breast cancer in June. The Vancouver couple had planned to start a family this year but had to put those plans on hold after learning she had cancer.

October 11, 2015, 5:59am Breast Cancer

When Alicia Clausen found a lump in her left breast while showering four months ago, she knew it couldn't be good. Read story

Race for the Cure draws 16,000, raises more than $2.35M for Komen

October 11, 2015, 5:58am Breast Cancer

An estimated 16,000 people turned out for the 24th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in downtown Portland last month. Read story

Jeff Campbell, owner of Double Fifth Dragon Boating, attaches the removable head onto the new Kearney Breast Center dragon boat that was unveiled July 30. Buddhist monks performed a blessing ceremony for the boat.

Survivors team up on dragon boat

Jeff Campbell, owner of Double Fifth Dragon Boating, attaches the removable head onto the new Kearney Breast Center dragon boat that was unveiled July 30. Buddhist monks performed a blessing ceremony for the boat.

October 11, 2015, 5:58am Breast Cancer

Janna Brown has always dreamed of seeing a team of local breast cancer survivors paddling a dragon boat. Read story