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Young adults have highest virus infection rate in Clark County

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October 28, 2020, 6:10pm Clark County Health

Clark County’s highest rate of coronavirus infections is in young adults, but the county’s top health official is concerned about the virus spreading to older, more vulnerable populations. Read story

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick, left, and Dr. Lawrence Neville, chief medical officer at PeaceHealth Southwest, speak March 13 during a COVID-19 press conference at the Clark County Public Service Center. Seven months later, the pandemic is no closer to being over.

Virus on vexing trajectory in Clark County

Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick, left, and Dr. Lawrence Neville, chief medical officer at PeaceHealth Southwest, speak March 13 during a COVID-19 press conference at the Clark County Public Service Center. Seven months later, the pandemic is no closer to being over.

October 25, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Health

For weeks, Clark County Public Health Officer Dr. Alan Melnick has been warning of another COVID-19 surge that could arrive in the late fall and winter. Read story

Illustrator Julie Dee, left, and author Solina Adelson-Journey are pictured with their book, &quot;When the City Went Quiet,&quot; in Vancouver. The friends collaborated on a children&#039;s book about the coronavirus pandemic.

Vancouver woman processes pandemic by writing children’s book inspired by coronavirus

Illustrator Julie Dee, left, and author Solina Adelson-Journey are pictured with their book, &quot;When the City Went Quiet,&quot; in Vancouver. The friends collaborated on a children&#039;s book about the coronavirus pandemic.

October 25, 2020, 6:00am Clark County News

Solina Adelson-Journey, 37, felt catharsis kick in when she started writing. Read story

Gov. Jay Inslee waves to supporters while crossing the street at the intersection of Northeast 162nd Avenue and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver. Inslee made an appearance in Vancouver Saturday to support two Democrats -- Tanisha Harris and Daniel Smith -- running for seats in the 17th Legislative District.

Inslee appearance in Vancouver highlights importance of local elections

Gov. Jay Inslee waves to supporters while crossing the street at the intersection of Northeast 162nd Avenue and Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard in Vancouver. Inslee made an appearance in Vancouver Saturday to support two Democrats -- Tanisha Harris and Daniel Smith -- running for seats in the 17th Legislative District.

October 24, 2020, 5:58pm Clark County News

As rain drizzled on Tanisha Harris near the corner of Northeast Fourth Plain Boulevard and Northeast 162nd Street in Vancouver, she couldn’t help but feel happy about the start to her Saturday. Read story

Clark County Public Health has some funds available for Clark County food establishments that have been impacted by COVID-19.

Clark County eateries eligible for CARES funding

Clark County Public Health has some funds available for Clark County food establishments that have been impacted by COVID-19.

October 15, 2020, 5:52pm Business

Clark County food establishments have an easy avenue to score some cash this month, thanks to funding from the county’s allotment of CARES dollars. Read story

Lina Anderson of Studio Meraki works with Gwen McClellan of Vancouver as she gets the first of two scar camouflage treatments in Portland. They are self-harm scars from her teenage years. Anderson has used the camouflage treatment to help people with self-harm scars.

Tattoo artist from Vancouver uses ink to help clients camouflage scars

Lina Anderson of Studio Meraki works with Gwen McClellan of Vancouver as she gets the first of two scar camouflage treatments in Portland. They are self-harm scars from her teenage years. Anderson has used the camouflage treatment to help people with self-harm scars.

October 15, 2020, 6:05am Clark County Health

Gwen McClellan didn’t think the marks would ever blend in. Read story

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington offers flu shot clinics for uninsured

October 14, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will offer two free, drive-thru flu shot clinics this month for uninsured adults. Read story

Clark County Public Health launched a dashboard that tracks COVID-19 cases in schools.

Clark County Public Health launches COVID-19 dashboard for area schools

Clark County Public Health launched a dashboard that tracks COVID-19 cases in schools.

October 12, 2020, 4:30pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has launched an online dashboard for COVID-19 cases in local public and private K-12 schools. The webpage will be updated every Thursday. Read story

Sherry Cianni, left, and Heather James have had to do cancer treatment without friends or family accompanying them because of COVID-19 precautions in place at clinics and hospitals.

In pandemic, breast cancer treatment a sometimes solo flight for Vancouver women

Sherry Cianni, left, and Heather James have had to do cancer treatment without friends or family accompanying them because of COVID-19 precautions in place at clinics and hospitals.

October 11, 2020, 6:05am Breast Cancer

Heather James, 50, dropped a dollop of conditioner on her chest while showering. When she wiped it off, she felt a lump. Read story

Della Frazier and Zsaneen Kennedy, mother and daughter, both survivors of breast cancer, have a twice-monthly dinner with family members at the Kennedy home last year. Kennedy told her family about her breast cancer diagnosis at a family dinner like this in 2018.

Vancouver family needed connection to navigate grief during a time of increased isolation

Della Frazier and Zsaneen Kennedy, mother and daughter, both survivors of breast cancer, have a twice-monthly dinner with family members at the Kennedy home last year. Kennedy told her family about her breast cancer diagnosis at a family dinner like this in 2018.

October 11, 2020, 5:14am Breast Cancer

As a pandemic plays out around the globe, one Vancouver family has been navigating an intimate grief that’s required closeness during this time of increased isolation. Read story