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Columbian Health Reporter

Registered nurse Jon Shinn visits with patient William C. Michael at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Shinn served in the U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own for six years, playing for more than 1,000 soldiers' funerals, before deciding to become a nurse.

Army musician’s new mission: serving in health carevideo icon

Registered nurse Jon Shinn visits with patient William C. Michael at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Shinn served in the U.S. Army Band Pershing's Own for six years, playing for more than 1,000 soldiers' funerals, before deciding to become a nurse.

November 11, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Jon Shinn never saw combat. He never experienced the front lines. His life was never threatened. He never even touched a weapon after basic training. Read story

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Navigating health plan maze to get the best coverage, price

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November 10, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

When the state-based insurance exchange opens for business Saturday, Washington residents will have nearly twice as many health plans to choose from as they did in the 2014 exchange. Read story

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Small-business health insurance exchange expanding

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November 9, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

The small-business health insurance marketplace offered only in Clark and Cowlitz counties in 2014 will expand to include the rest of the state in 2015, allowing businesses with 25 employees or fewer to purchase health plans and cash in on a 50 percent tax credit. Read story

Health plan regains Medicaid contract

November 8, 2014, 12:00am Business

Columbia United Providers will once again have a direct contract with the Washington State Health Care Authority to manage Medicaid care for Clark County residents. Read story

It's flu season, so time to get your vaccine shot.

Flu sickens many more than Ebola, enterovius D68

It's flu season, so time to get your vaccine shot.

November 3, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Viruses have been a hot topic across the country this fall. Read story

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Health insurance exchange ready for second round

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November 2, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Open enrollment for the state-based insurance exchange is set to begin in two weeks, and officials are hoping Round 2 goes a little smoother. Read story

Dr. Scott Rushing, center, prepares a 51-year-old patient for a single-site hysterectomy Wednesday in an operating room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The single-site surgery uses only one incision -- a 2-centimeter incision in the belly button -- and leaves no visible scar.

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Dr. Scott Rushing, center, prepares a 51-year-old patient for a single-site hysterectomy Wednesday in an operating room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The single-site surgery uses only one incision -- a 2-centimeter incision in the belly button -- and leaves no visible scar.

November 2, 2014, 12:00am Business

Ten years ago, a hysterectomy would have required an incision that spanned the length of the woman's abdomen and left a considerable scar. Read story

Vancouver acupuncturist arrested on rape allegations

October 30, 2014, 12:00am Clark County News

Vancouver police arrested a 54-year-old acupuncturist accused of sexually assaulting one of his female clients. Read story

Washington State Department of Health Beginning Jan. 1, the state will sell breast cancer license plates.

State to get breast cancer license plates

Washington State Department of Health Beginning Jan. 1, the state will sell breast cancer license plates.

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

Vancouver resident Maureen Gatens Thompson had seen pink-tinged breast cancer awareness license plates on cars in other states, and she wanted to see similar pink-ribboned plates in Washington. Read story

Provided by the Gift of Lift The Gift of Lift is collecting new and gently used bras to benefit women and girls in local and national nonprofit programs. The current drive runs through Jan. 17.

Gift of Lift: New boost, new life

Provided by the Gift of Lift The Gift of Lift is collecting new and gently used bras to benefit women and girls in local and national nonprofit programs. The current drive runs through Jan. 17.

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

A fizzling community effort to collect brassieres for women in need is getting a much-needed lift. Read story