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Stories by Wyatt Stayner

Columbian staff writer

Recovery Cafe to host free flu shots for uninsured

December 1, 2020, 6:03am Clark County Health

Recovery Cafe Clark County and The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington are teaming up this week to offer a free flu clinic for the uninsured. Read story

Melissa Mohr, left, practice manager for Dr. Allen Gabriel&#039;s office in Vancouver, and Susan Stearns, CEO of the Pink Lemonade Project, pause for a portrait. Pink Lemonade Project is raising funds for its Holiday Glow program. People can apply for financial assistance through the program until 5 p.m. Dec. 9.

Holiday Glow helps Clark County breast cancer patients

Melissa Mohr, left, practice manager for Dr. Allen Gabriel&#039;s office in Vancouver, and Susan Stearns, CEO of the Pink Lemonade Project, pause for a portrait. Pink Lemonade Project is raising funds for its Holiday Glow program. People can apply for financial assistance through the program until 5 p.m. Dec. 9.

November 26, 2020, 5:45am Breast Cancer

Pink Lemonade Project CEO Susan Stearns knows what it’s like trying to navigate the holidays after breast cancer treatment. Read story

Sue Vanlaanen and her husband, Mike Koon, spent last Thanksgiving in Hawaii. This year, they will spend the holidays at home, apart from most of their family as a safety precaution. Koon has Alzheimer&#039;s, and the pandemic has been particularly hard for him to understand.

Pandemic can add holiday challenges for those in Clark County with loved ones who have Alzheimer’s

Sue Vanlaanen and her husband, Mike Koon, spent last Thanksgiving in Hawaii. This year, they will spend the holidays at home, apart from most of their family as a safety precaution. Koon has Alzheimer&#039;s, and the pandemic has been particularly hard for him to understand.

November 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

Sue Vanlaanen, 68, knows she might get a confused question or two on Thanksgiving. Read story

Vancouver Clinic and Humana partner again

November 19, 2020, 6:02am Clark County News

Vancouver Clinic and Humana, a health insurance company, will continue their partnership at Vancouver Clinic's newest location in Vancouver. Read story

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Clark County health officials see Halloween link to COVID-19 spike

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November 18, 2020, 7:50pm Clark County News

As Clark County’s COVID-19 case counts continue to break records, local health officials have a theory as to what has contributed to the November surge. Read story

Karen Bean of Vancouver keeps in step with her dog, DeeDee at Hearthwood Park. Bean lost 100 pounds during the pandemic. She has plans to move to Oklahoma soon to live with her granddaughters.

Pulling weeds at park helps Vancouver woman lose 100 pounds during pandemic

Karen Bean of Vancouver keeps in step with her dog, DeeDee at Hearthwood Park. Bean lost 100 pounds during the pandemic. She has plans to move to Oklahoma soon to live with her granddaughters.

November 17, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

Even the COVID-19 pandemic couldn’t stop Karen Bean from reaching her goal. Read story

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick said he's worried about upcoming holidays, the flu season and school reopenings as possible causes of a resurgence, but right now Melnick is encouraged by reduced community transmission and decreased hospitalizations for coronavirus.

Melnick: Clark County in midst of COVID-19 ‘explosion’

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick said he's worried about upcoming holidays, the flu season and school reopenings as possible causes of a resurgence, but right now Melnick is encouraged by reduced community transmission and decreased hospitalizations for coronavirus.

November 16, 2020, 2:45pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County is in the midst of a COVID-19 “explosion," according to its highest-ranking public health official. Read story

Ethan Gonzales works as a recovery coach and peer support for Lifeline Connections. He uses his lived experience with drug and alcohol use to help people navigate their own recovery.

Many hats to wear as recovery coach for Vancouver treatment center

Ethan Gonzales works as a recovery coach and peer support for Lifeline Connections. He uses his lived experience with drug and alcohol use to help people navigate their own recovery.

November 15, 2020, 6:00am Clark County Health

Ethan Gonzales, 47, shuffles through many roles in his work for Lifeline Connections in Vancouver. Read story

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Clark County reports highest-ever single-day COVID-19 case count, death toll

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November 10, 2020, 12:04pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County’s COVID-19 outbreak grew explosively Tuesday, with the highest-ever, one-day increase in coronavirus cases and deaths since the pandemic began. Read story

Breast cancer survivor Linda Green poses with her husband, Chuck Green, in November 2018 during her last day of chemotherapy. Green&#039;s aggressive cancer was detected early. There has been a drop in mammogram screenings at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center because of the pandemic.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center behind its regular pace for mammograms

Breast cancer survivor Linda Green poses with her husband, Chuck Green, in November 2018 during her last day of chemotherapy. Green&#039;s aggressive cancer was detected early. There has been a drop in mammogram screenings at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center because of the pandemic.

November 8, 2020, 6:04am Breast Cancer

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center has seen a drop in breast cancer mammogram screenings this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story