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Columbian Health Reporter

Chicks and ducklings may carry salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious infection in children and people with weakened immune systems.

Health officials warn against kissing chicks, ducklings

Chicks and ducklings may carry salmonella bacteria, which can cause serious infection in children and people with weakened immune systems.

March 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

As soft and cute as little chicks and ducklings are, they shouldn't be cuddled, snuggled or kissed, health officials warn. Read story

Camas residents Helen and Jay Elder, and their dog, Wesley, walk the trails along Round Lake on Wednesday.

Retirees taking control of their health

Camas residents Helen and Jay Elder, and their dog, Wesley, walk the trails along Round Lake on Wednesday.

March 23, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

When Helen Elder retired eight years ago, she and her husband, Jay, decided to make their health their No. 1 priority. Read story

Baby Dash Stewart arrived two and a half weeks early, and after only 45 minutes of labor and delivery, on Monday afternoon.

Express delivery: Dash didn’t dawdle

Baby Dash Stewart arrived two and a half weeks early, and after only 45 minutes of labor and delivery, on Monday afternoon.

March 21, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

When Hailee and Dan Stewart told friends and family they planned to name their baby boy Dash, they were often met with jokes about whether Dash would live up to his name. Read story

Teen: Off-limits shops too appealing

March 20, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Stores selling e-cigarettes, vaporizers, hookah products and marijuana are too appealing to youth. That's the take-home message from a 14-year-old Vancouver boy who spent the last few months surveying his peers and adults about the retail shops. Read story

Dr. Tony Stupski cares for a patient Tuesday at Sea Mar Community Health Centers' Vancouver medical clinic.

Infusion sought for program that aids doctor shortage

Dr. Tony Stupski cares for a patient Tuesday at Sea Mar Community Health Centers' Vancouver medical clinic.

March 19, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

When Dr. Tony Stupski completed medical school, he entered the workforce with $170,000 in student loan debt. Stupski had an opportunity to get state and federal assistance in paying off those loans. In exchange, he had to commit to working in primary care in medically underserved communities. Read story

Vancouver moms Reagen Darling, left, and Shelly Stafford walk a lap around the Westfield Vancouver mall during a recent Barbells and Bottles class.

Vancouver woman starts free fitness class at mall

Vancouver moms Reagen Darling, left, and Shelly Stafford walk a lap around the Westfield Vancouver mall during a recent Barbells and Bottles class.

March 16, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

When Reagan Darling moved to Vancouver about a year ago, she was overweight and in search of new mom friends. Read story

Portraits were displayed outside today's Real Heroes Breakfast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, a fundraiser for the American Red Cross.

American Red Cross honors community heroesvideo icon

Portraits were displayed outside today's Real Heroes Breakfast at the Hilton Vancouver Washington, a fundraiser for the American Red Cross.

March 13, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

While driving to work one dark morning, Waylon St. Clair noticed a strange glow ahead. The glow was coming from flames consuming a tree, fence and the side of a house. Read story

A young man uses an e-cigarette.

Vaping rises among Clark County youth

A young man uses an e-cigarette.

March 13, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

Nearly a quarter of high school seniors in Clark County are using electronic cigarettes and other vaping devices -- more than any other nicotine delivery method, according to the recently released 2014 Healthy Youth Survey. Read story

Nicole Parrish, a volunteer at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, uses the WoofTrax app while walking Cutty, a dog at the shelter, Wednesday morning in Washougal.

Paws for a Cause: App raises money for shelters

Nicole Parrish, a volunteer at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society, uses the WoofTrax app while walking Cutty, a dog at the shelter, Wednesday morning in Washougal.

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

Nicole Parrish has been a volunteer dog walker at the West Columbia Gorge Humane Society for nearly three years. For the past few months, Parrish's walks have not only exercised the dogs but also raised money for the no-kill shelter in Washougal. Read story

Cardiologist Dr. James Reiss uses monitors with 3-D imaging of a patient's heart to guide him during a cryoablation procedure March 2 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

Cardiologist uses cryoablation to combat atrial fibrillation

Cardiologist Dr. James Reiss uses monitors with 3-D imaging of a patient's heart to guide him during a cryoablation procedure March 2 at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center.

March 9, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

People experiencing atrial fibrillation that can't be sufficiently managed by medication have another option in Clark County. Read story