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Columbian Health Reporter

Trees have begun to pollinate in southwest Washington, triggering symptoms for seasonal allergy sufferers.

Spring brings itchy eyes, sneezing and congestion

Trees have begun to pollinate in southwest Washington, triggering symptoms for seasonal allergy sufferers.

March 23, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Spring has arrived. And so has the allergy season. Read story

A microscopic germ is becoming a gigantic problem at health care facilities across the United States. In response to the startling figures, more than a dozen health care facilities in Clark and Cowlitz counties formed a task force to reverse the trend in the area. Since the task force formed in the fall of 2012, the rate of C.

Health care collaboration cuts C. difficile infections

A microscopic germ is becoming a gigantic problem at health care facilities across the United States. In response to the startling figures, more than a dozen health care facilities in Clark and Cowlitz counties formed a task force to reverse the trend in the area. Since the task force formed in the fall of 2012, the rate of C.

March 23, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

A microscopic germ is becoming a gigantic problem at health care facilities across the United States. Read story

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Health plan enrollment rises in Clark County

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March 20, 2014, 5:00pm Clark County News

Another 11,000 Clark County residents enrolled in health plans through the state-based insurance exchange in the month of February, bringing the county's total up to more than 47,000. Read story

The Clark County Food Bank is celebrating nutrition month with a countywide recipe contest.

Clark County Food Bank’s recipe contest promotes nutrition

The Clark County Food Bank is celebrating nutrition month with a countywide recipe contest.

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

The Clark County Food Bank is celebrating nutrition month with a countywide recipe contest. Read story

David Williams, 61, of Hockinson lifts weights under the guidance of Brian Stecker, a personal trainer who specializes in fitness for baby boomers, at his east Vancouver training studio.

Trainers, doctors tout need to be active while aging

David Williams, 61, of Hockinson lifts weights under the guidance of Brian Stecker, a personal trainer who specializes in fitness for baby boomers, at his east Vancouver training studio.

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

David Williams has always been an active guy. But when the 61-year-old could no longer hike on hunting trips without huffing and puffing and stopping to rest, Williams realized he had let his physical fitness slip away. Read story

The change to daylight saving time can alter a person's perspective on the world, but a few days of healthy living and good sleep should fix things, experts say.

Springing forward into daylight saving time can take a few days’ adjustment

The change to daylight saving time can alter a person's perspective on the world, but a few days of healthy living and good sleep should fix things, experts say.

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

Lingering effects of a switch to daylight saving time Sunday may mean you're feeling a little extra sleepy today. Read story

Help available to find health plan this month

March 4, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

Those who are uninsured have until the end of the month to purchase a health plan through the insurance exchange if they want to collect a tax credit. Read story

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner, a radiologist at The Vancouver Clinic, reviews the mammogram of a woman who is younger than 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

Doctors: Mammography still valuable diagnostic tool for breast cancer

Dr. Jennifer Ochsner, a radiologist at The Vancouver Clinic, reviews the mammogram of a woman who is younger than 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer.

March 2, 2014, 4:00pm Breast Cancer

A Canadian study challenging the need for annual mammograms has prompted women across the country to question whether they need the yearly X-rays. Read story

The Center for Community Health on Fourth Plain Boulevard is one of Clark County's busiest public buildings.

Workplace shooting reverberates at Center for Community Health

The Center for Community Health on Fourth Plain Boulevard is one of Clark County's busiest public buildings.

February 27, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

The Center for Community Health may undergo some minor modifications in response to the workplace shooting on the building's fourth floor earlier this month. Read story

The Burgess family -- Tracy, 53, Larry, 56, and Jake, 16 (elder son Dylan, 21, is not pictured) -- is uncertain whether they will qualify for a tax subsidy to help pay for health coverage.

Battle Ground family fears health plan costs

The Burgess family -- Tracy, 53, Larry, 56, and Jake, 16 (elder son Dylan, 21, is not pictured) -- is uncertain whether they will qualify for a tax subsidy to help pay for health coverage.

February 24, 2014, 4:00pm Clark County News

For the first time, Tracy Burgess is hoping -- praying, even -- that her family doesn't make money. At least, not too much money. Read story