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Stories by Marissa Harshman

Columbian Health Reporter

barre3: Pilates, yoga meet ballet at the barre

September 21, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Carrie Caldroney stands barefoot in her east Vancouver studio, her left hand resting on the ballet barre. She lifts her heels off the ground, shifting her weight to the balls of her feet. Read story

Malpractice suit dismissed against Vancouver plastic surgeon

September 18, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A medical malpractice lawsuit filed last year against a Vancouver plastic surgeon and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center has been dismissed at the request of the plaintiffs. Read story

Landlord workshop tackles marijuana issues

September 10, 2014, 5:00pm Business

Marijuana legalization has left Clark County landlords with many questions regarding their rights as property owners. Read story

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former supervisor and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, alleging, among other things, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and disability discrimination.

No hepatitis cases traced to PeaceHealth hospital

A woman has filed a lawsuit against her former supervisor and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver, alleging, among other things, wrongful termination, sexual harassment and disability discrimination.

September 9, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A joint investigation between Clark County Public Health and PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center concluded no patients were exposed to hepatitis C at the hospital. Read story

Ronda Jensen sits with her daughter Lilly, 9, as her 2-year-old twins, Gus and Eva, play on the living room in their Ridgefield home.

Hungering for Answers on Prader-Willi syndrome

Ronda Jensen sits with her daughter Lilly, 9, as her 2-year-old twins, Gus and Eva, play on the living room in their Ridgefield home.

September 7, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Eva Jensen of Ridgefield is a sweet, fun-loving 2-year-old. Read story

Clark County health department seeking accreditation

September 2, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County Public Health is beginning the two-year process to become an accredited health organization. Read story

Kia Calderon-Dillon of Stevenson traveled to Ann Arbor, Mich., this summer to donate a kidney to a man she met on Facebook.

Stevenson woman donates kidney to Michigan man

Kia Calderon-Dillon of Stevenson traveled to Ann Arbor, Mich., this summer to donate a kidney to a man she met on Facebook.

August 31, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Kia Calderon-Dillon traveled more than 2,000 miles to give away one of her organs. She made the trek from her home in Stevenson to Ann Arbor, Mich., for a man she met only a couple of months earlier on Facebook. Read story

More local choices for Washington Healthplanfinder

August 26, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Clark County residents looking to purchase health plans in the state insurance exchange will have significantly more options to choose from next year. And one of the existing providers' choices are going to be less expensive. Read story

The Darland family -- Hillary, Ron, Meleah and Laura -- banded together when Meleah and Ron both battled illnesses 11 years ago. Meleah, now 16, was fighting leukemia while Ron was battling Hodgkin's disease.

Cancer-free 11 years, Meleah Darland, her family share their strength

The Darland family -- Hillary, Ron, Meleah and Laura -- banded together when Meleah and Ron both battled illnesses 11 years ago. Meleah, now 16, was fighting leukemia while Ron was battling Hodgkin's disease.

August 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Meleah Darland was just 2 1/2 years old when she was diagnosed with acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

Hepatitis C investigation ongoing

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

August 17, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

The monthslong investigation into possible hepatitis C exposure at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is still underway, and hospital officials say they don't have a timeline for its completion. Read story