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Columbian Health Reporter

Liquid nicotine is often packaged in such a way to be attractive to kids.

E-cigarette poisoning calls on the rise

Liquid nicotine is often packaged in such a way to be attractive to kids.

December 1, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

As the popularity of electronic cigarettes has soared, so too have the number of liquid nicotine poisoning calls to the Washington Poison Center. Read story

Clark County Public Health educator Sandi Kendrick looks down at a dummy used to demonstrate how to administer lifesaving measures given to clients in rescue kits, at the Harm Reduction Center.

Needle exchange reduces rate of infectious diseases

Clark County Public Health educator Sandi Kendrick looks down at a dummy used to demonstrate how to administer lifesaving measures given to clients in rescue kits, at the Harm Reduction Center.

November 29, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

In 12 months, Clark County Public Health's needle exchange program has collected 1.2 million dirty syringes and handed out nearly 1 million clean needles to drug users. Read story

Shortages spur plea for blood donations

November 27, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Local blood donation centers facing supply shortages are issuing pleas for donations this week and throughout the holiday season. Read story

The Fort Vancouver National Site and local health care providers are working to create the Park Prescription Program.

Doctors prescribe walks at Fort Vancouver National Site

The Fort Vancouver National Site and local health care providers are working to create the Park Prescription Program.

November 24, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Some Clark County physicians will soon be writing new prescriptions for their patients. Read story

Each year, an estimated 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from foodborne diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Take care cooking holiday turkey

Each year, an estimated 48 million people in the U.S. get sick from foodborne diseases, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

November 23, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Thanksgiving is right around the corner. Plates will soon be filled with turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, pumpkin pie -- and a side of salmonella? Read story

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State health exchange ‘off to a strong start’

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November 20, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Nearly 25,000 Washington residents completed applications for health plans in the first three days of open enrollment through Washington Healthplanfinder. Read story

Yard signs reminding drivers to obey speed limits dot East Evergreen Boulevard, east of Harney Elementary School, in Vancouver.

Traffic Calming Program showing signs of popularity

Yard signs reminding drivers to obey speed limits dot East Evergreen Boulevard, east of Harney Elementary School, in Vancouver.

November 19, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Motorists driving along East Evergreen Boulevard are now welcomed to the Edgewood Park Neighborhood with brightly colored signs featuring friendly reminders. Read story

Lilliane Grahek, front left, with her sisters, Genevieve Grahek, front right, and Karlene Hamar, back left, and her mom, Kerin Clark Severson, at their Vancouver home.

Vancouver 12-year-old battling sclerodermavideo icon

Lilliane Grahek, front left, with her sisters, Genevieve Grahek, front right, and Karlene Hamar, back left, and her mom, Kerin Clark Severson, at their Vancouver home.

November 17, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Lilliane Grahek, lower left, was just 2 years old when the first blotch appeared. Read story

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Health overhaul Round 2 begins

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November 15, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Open enrollment for health plans on the state-based insurance exchange begins Saturday, giving Washington residents who purchased plans last year their first opportunity to make changes to their coverage. Read story

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center hosted a four-hour free flu shot clinic Tuesday.

Hundreds turn out for free flu shot clinic in Vancouver

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center hosted a four-hour free flu shot clinic Tuesday.

November 12, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Hundreds of Clark County residents are now protected against the flu, thanks to a free flu shot clinic offered by Legacy Health. Legacy Health offered the vaccines Tuesday at each of its five hospital campuses in the Portland-Vancouver area. More than 100 people were waiting in line when the event… Read story