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Columbian Health Reporter

The bones and joints of a human hand.

A common myth knuckles under

The bones and joints of a human hand.

May 10, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Moms who hate hearing kids crack their knuckles aren't going to like hearing this: Those threats that knuckle-cracking will cause arthritis just aren't true. Read story

Facilities technician Adam Norman tests the pollen counting machine on the roof of The Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek office as Dr. Raj Srinivasan looks on. Norman collects samples from the roof three days a week.

Vancouver Clinic in Salmon Creek official pollen counting station

Facilities technician Adam Norman tests the pollen counting machine on the roof of The Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek office as Dr. Raj Srinivasan looks on. Norman collects samples from the roof three days a week.

May 7, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Allergy sufferers in Clark County have a new resource for monitoring pollen levels -- just in time for the dreaded grass season when hay fever reaches fever pitch. Read story

Friends Gary McCulley, 11, left, and Wyatt Varashupe, 10, ride their bikes to Walnut Grove Elementary School on Wednesday morning. The boys typically walk to school but decided to ride their bikes for National Bike to School Day.

Local students take to 2 wheels on National Bike to School Day

Friends Gary McCulley, 11, left, and Wyatt Varashupe, 10, ride their bikes to Walnut Grove Elementary School on Wednesday morning. The boys typically walk to school but decided to ride their bikes for National Bike to School Day.

May 6, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Wyatt Varashupe and Gary McCulley usually walk the short distance from their homes to Walnut Grove Elementary School. Read story

Futuristic technology makes unsightly reminders of the past disappear

May 3, 2015, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

Gloria Hellsund was diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago. Read story

Clark County bans e-cigarettes in public places

April 29, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Beginning June 1, the use of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices will not be allowed anywhere in Clark County where smoking is banned, except for specialty vape shops. Read story

County poised to ban e-cigarettes in most public places

April 29, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County isn't alone in its desire to restrict the use of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices in public places. Read story

Therapy dogs calm stressed Cougars at WSUV

April 28, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Albert lounged in the grass next to the quad at Washington State University Vancouver, panting as his tongue stretched out of his mouth. Read story

Clark County nurse suspended over sex charge

April 27, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

A Clark County nurse's license has been suspended for at least nine years based on charges he had sexual contact with a child. Read story

Lymph node transfer eases painful swelling

April 26, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

For two years, Carol Prather of Vancouver endured painful swelling in her feet and ankles, unsure why her lower legs were retaining fluid. Read story

Provider access a primary concern

April 25, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Medicaid expansion implemented under the Affordable Care Act added more than 32,000 Clark County adults to the state health plan for low-income people. Read story