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Halloween treats can be a horror for braces

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

The sticky sweets and chewy treats of Halloween can cause frightful problems for little goblins wearing dental braces. Read story

Hockinson Middle School teacher Kendall Jones of Vancouver gives directions in her leadership class Wednesday.

Out of cancer, into the light

Hockinson Middle School teacher Kendall Jones of Vancouver gives directions in her leadership class Wednesday.

October 19, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Last fall was an exciting time for Kendall Jones. Read story

Health information of Vancouver VA patients inadvertently released

October 16, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The Portland Veterans Affairs Medical Center is offering credit monitoring to 1,740 patients who received care at the Vancouver campus after learning the patients' protected health information was inadvertently released. Read story

The Vancouver Clinic and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center are launching CenteringPregnancy -- a group prenatal care program -- later this month.

CenteringPregnancy aims to help moms-to-be

The Vancouver Clinic and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center are launching CenteringPregnancy -- a group prenatal care program -- later this month.

October 16, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County women seeking prenatal care now have the opportunity to receive more comprehensive care without increased cost. Read story

Irina Razumovsky, left, and her daughter Julie Mourao, 10, raised $2,300 through a crowdfunding website to purchase an insulin pump for Julie, to help the Vancouver girl manage her Type 1 diabetes.

Fundraising site fulfills diabetic girl’s birthday wish

Irina Razumovsky, left, and her daughter Julie Mourao, 10, raised $2,300 through a crowdfunding website to purchase an insulin pump for Julie, to help the Vancouver girl manage her Type 1 diabetes.

October 12, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

When Julie Mourao turns 11 years old next month, she'll receive the one thing she's asked for since being diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes three years ago: an insulin pump. Read story

Some Halloween costumes may be enhanced by cosmetic contact lenses. But such lenses require a prescription from licensed eye care professionals, and for good reason.

Cosmetic contact lenses frightening if not from a pro

Some Halloween costumes may be enhanced by cosmetic contact lenses. But such lenses require a prescription from licensed eye care professionals, and for good reason.

October 12, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A brightly colored or funkily patterned pair of contact lenses may be the final touch to complete a Halloween costume. But local ophthalmologists urge people to see an eye care professional, rather than Dr. Google, to find the perfect pair of cosmetic lenses. Read story

Duncan Lou Who, a two-legged boxer, runs in the yard of his Felida home in April. Duncan became an international media darling after a video of him playing on the beach went viral.

Duncan Lou Who meets the Queen

Duncan Lou Who, a two-legged boxer, runs in the yard of his Felida home in April. Duncan became an international media darling after a video of him playing on the beach went viral.

October 10, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Duncan Lou Who's celebrity continues to grow. Read story

Ten-year-old Julie Mourao gives herself an insulin injection Tuesday afternoon at her Vancouver home.

Girl hopes for freedom at 11 with insulin pump

Ten-year-old Julie Mourao gives herself an insulin injection Tuesday afternoon at her Vancouver home.

October 5, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Ten-year-old Julie Mourao uses a needle to inject insulin into her stomach about five times a day. After her 11th birthday next month, though, she hopes to be able to abandon the needles in favor of an insulin pump. Read story

Help is here for Medicare confusions

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County seniors are getting bombarded with information about health plans, prescription drug coverage and rising premiums as Medicare open enrollment approaches. Read story

Shayna Hamilton, left, is cheered by members of the Camas High School girls basketball team after making a shot in to a pink recycling bin during the Downtown Camas Association's Girls' Night Out on Sept. 25.

Keeping cancer survivors in the pink

Shayna Hamilton, left, is cheered by members of the Camas High School girls basketball team after making a shot in to a pink recycling bin during the Downtown Camas Association's Girls' Night Out on Sept. 25.

October 4, 2014, 5:00pm Breast Cancer

After years of providing care for breast cancer survivors, Dr. Allen Gabriel realized he wasn't equipped to handle a key component of their recovery. Read story