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Columbian Health Reporter

Proposed e-cigarette restrictions include exception for vape shops

April 21, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Clark County Board of Health is poised to restrict the use of electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices but made one concession after listening to public testimony. Read story

Tony Adams, founder of Mind Fitness Attitude Boxing instructs a boxing student during a Friday afternoon class at LA Fitness in Vancouver.

Gang-affected youth bond through boxing program

Tony Adams, founder of Mind Fitness Attitude Boxing instructs a boxing student during a Friday afternoon class at LA Fitness in Vancouver.

April 21, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

When leaders of the Maplewood Neighborhood Association first suggested the organization counter persistent gang issues by donating money to a boxing program for gang-affected youth, some residents were skeptical. Read story

Whooping cough, chickenpox cases rising in Clark County

April 20, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

Public health officials are urging immunizations as several vaccine-preventable diseases make a resurgence in Clark County and across the state. Read story

Tiffany Aplet, center, has been working to manage her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with the assistance of a new COPD clinic at PeaceHealth Medical Group Pulmonary.

COPD lung diseases have no cure; symptoms can be controlled

Tiffany Aplet, center, has been working to manage her chronic obstructive pulmonary disease with the assistance of a new COPD clinic at PeaceHealth Medical Group Pulmonary.

April 19, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

A year and a half ago, Tiffany Aplet was a frequent visitor to the hospital emergency room. Read story

A young man uses an e-cigarette.

County to consider passing e-cigarette ordinance

A young man uses an e-cigarette.

April 18, 2015, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Clark County Board of Health will consider an ordinance to prohibit electronic cigarette use in public places where tobacco products are banned. Read story

In December 2010, PeaceHealth became the new corporate parent of Vancouver-based Southwest Washington Medical Center, shown here.

More PeaceHealth leadership leaves company

In December 2010, PeaceHealth became the new corporate parent of Vancouver-based Southwest Washington Medical Center, shown here.

April 8, 2015, 5:00pm Business

PeaceHealth has announced the departures of two more members of the Vancouver-based health care system's leadership team -- just a week after the top two officials at its Vancouver hospital said they were leaving. Read story

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is eliminating many of its inpatient pediatric services in order to make room for the growing number of adult patients.

Growth spurs cuts to Legacy Salmon Creek’s pediatric services

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is eliminating many of its inpatient pediatric services in order to make room for the growing number of adult patients.

March 31, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center is eliminating many of its inpatient pediatric services to make room for the growing number of adult patients. Read story

Susanna Meeks, 40, of Camas was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in the fall of 2009.

Camas woman breaks her silence on Crohn’s disease

Susanna Meeks, 40, of Camas was diagnosed with ulcerative colitis in the fall of 2009.

March 30, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Susanna Meeks knew something was wrong. Read story

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Exchange signs up more than 42,000 in Clark County

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March 27, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

More than 42,000 Clark County residents have enrolled in health plans through the state-based insurance exchange since the open enrollment period began in October. Read story

Maria Sloniker works out Tuesday at Lake Shore Athletic Club in Vancouver.

Clark the 14th-healthiest county in Washington

Maria Sloniker works out Tuesday at Lake Shore Athletic Club in Vancouver.

March 25, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Clark County ranks in the middle of the pack when it comes to community health in Washington. Read story