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Columbian Health Reporter

Nathan Chiu, 7, front center, learns about martial arts from Lanedon Wells, 13, of World Class Martial Arts while his sisters, Katie, back left, and Melodie watch at a health fair at Doc Harris Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.

Getting good health on track

Nathan Chiu, 7, front center, learns about martial arts from Lanedon Wells, 13, of World Class Martial Arts while his sisters, Katie, back left, and Melodie watch at a health fair at Doc Harris Stadium on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015.

September 19, 2015, 6:20pm Clark County Health

CAMAS -- Twelve-year-old William Elwell put his knowledge of added sugars in popular drinks to the test. Read story

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit against CareOne Dental for as much as $1 million in Medicaid fraud on Sept. 1, 2015, at the Attorney General's Office in Vancouver.

State AG files fraud suit against CareOne Dental

Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced a lawsuit against CareOne Dental for as much as $1 million in Medicaid fraud on Sept. 1, 2015, at the Attorney General's Office in Vancouver.

September 10, 2015, 9:45am Clark County Health

Attorney General Bob Ferguson is in Vancouver today to announce a lawsuit against Clark County medical provider CareOne Dental, which is suspected of as much as $1 million in Medicaid fraud. CareOne Dental owners Dr. Liem Do and his wife, Dr. Phuong-Oanh Tran, are named in suit. Read story

Tickets available for Kaiser’s free Saward Lecture

September 9, 2015, 12:32pm Clark County Health

PORTLAND — Tickets are now available for Kaiser Permanente Center for Health Research’s annual Saward Lecture. This year’s speaker is award-winning science journalist Ira Flatow, who has been hosting the public radio show “Science Friday” for more than 20 years. The lecture is 7:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. Read story

Veterinarian Thomas Meyer examines a Shagya Arabian horse before surgery at Mountain View Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Meyer was recently named president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Vancouver veterinarian a leader among his peers

Veterinarian Thomas Meyer examines a Shagya Arabian horse before surgery at Mountain View Veterinary Hospital on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Meyer was recently named president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association.

September 9, 2015, 10:00am Clark County News

Thomas Meyer has devoted more than 35 years of his life to caring for animals across Clark County. Fresh out of college, he and his wife, Jean, opened Mountain View Veterinary Hospital in the garage of their Ridgefield home in 1979. Read story

Race for the Cure set for Sept. 20

September 9, 2015, 6:00am Clark County Health

Thousands of people have already signed up for Susan G. Komen Oregon and Southwest Washington’s Portland Race for the Cure. Read story

Macey Bodily, 7, at her home Yacolt Monday August 31, 2015. Macey was recently diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, and plans to travel to St. Jude Children's Hospital soon for an experimental treatment.

Yacolt girl battles brain tumor

Macey Bodily, 7, at her home Yacolt Monday August 31, 2015. Macey was recently diagnosed with a rare brain cancer, and plans to travel to St. Jude Children's Hospital soon for an experimental treatment.

September 7, 2015, 6:00am Clark County Health

Macey Bodily is a sweet, easy-going 7-year-old who loves to swim in the family pool and get manicures. Read story

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Insurance options opening up

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September 7, 2015, 6:00am Clark County News

Clark County residents who purchase health plans through the state-based insurance exchange will have more plans to choose from when open enrollment begins this fall. Read story

Co-owner Rob Ziebell offers a range of beers, all with running-related names, at Ghost Runners Brewery.

New brewery combines two passions: running and beer

Co-owner Rob Ziebell offers a range of beers, all with running-related names, at Ghost Runners Brewery.

September 6, 2015, 6:00am Clark County Health

The world is filled with classic pairings: Peanut butter and jelly. Wine and cheese. Barbie and Ken. Runners and beer. Read story

Salmonella outbreak affects two in county

September 4, 2015, 6:26pm Clark County Health

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Parkinson’s walk set for Sept. 13

September 2, 2015, 4:14pm Clark County Health

The Parkinson’s Resources of Oregon is hosting its 11th annual fundraising walk in Vancouver on Sunday, Sept. 13. The Sole Support Walk for Parkinson’s begins at 1:30 p.m. at Esther Short Park. Check-in begins at noon. There is no registration free for the event, but those who raise… Read story