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Stories by Wyatt Stayner

Columbian staff writer

Mackenzie Snell holds a copy of the book she wrote in honor of her brother Micah at the Snells’ home in Camas. Micah, 8, has a genetic mutation.

For Camas 8-year-old, marathons come with meaning

Mackenzie Snell holds a copy of the book she wrote in honor of her brother Micah at the Snells’ home in Camas. Micah, 8, has a genetic mutation.

November 19, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

Micah Snell can’t run, but he’s completed 28 marathons. Read story

Bill puts food-insecure vets at risk

November 18, 2018, 6:02am Clark County News

The next version of the farm bill could expand cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, which might have an adverse affect on military veterans. Read story

Free hand sanitizers are given out during the Kick The Flu event for hospital employees at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in October 2018.

Clark County flu activity minimal, but it may not stay that way

Free hand sanitizers are given out during the Kick The Flu event for hospital employees at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in October 2018.

November 16, 2018, 7:51pm Clark County Health

Have no fear, flu season still isn’t really here. Read story

U.S. Army veteran Jeremy Honsowetz sought treatment for alcohol use at the Vancouver Veterans Affairs campus and discovered that his drinking stemmed from post-traumatic stress disorder. He is now conducting a research study to learn how veterans seek treatment for PTSD.

Vancouver veteran studying PTSD treatment

U.S. Army veteran Jeremy Honsowetz sought treatment for alcohol use at the Vancouver Veterans Affairs campus and discovered that his drinking stemmed from post-traumatic stress disorder. He is now conducting a research study to learn how veterans seek treatment for PTSD.

November 16, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

For Jeremy Honsowetz, this work is personal. Read story

Dr. Todd Borus begins Dana Pearson’s fourth full joint replacement this year at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The surgery is so noninvasive that patients can walk a few hours after the surgery.

Battle Ground resident has fourth joint replacement in 2018

Dr. Todd Borus begins Dana Pearson’s fourth full joint replacement this year at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The surgery is so noninvasive that patients can walk a few hours after the surgery.

November 12, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

Two nurses walked into Dana Pearson’s room at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, ready to roll him into surgery. Read story

Jane Connell jogs near Lacamas Lake in Camas. Connell will participate in a fundraiser challenge to help her daughter get a track wheelchair. Connell will run or walk 4 miles every four hours for a 48-hour period, starting tonight.

Camas woman competes to raise money for daughter’s track wheelchair

Jane Connell jogs near Lacamas Lake in Camas. Connell will participate in a fundraiser challenge to help her daughter get a track wheelchair. Connell will run or walk 4 miles every four hours for a 48-hour period, starting tonight.

November 9, 2018, 6:04am Clark County Health

The support isn’t anything new, but the lack of sleep will be. Read story

Sheri Hoff describes her plan as Keith Wells, both of Vancouver, helps her put together a pamphlet with all of the resource class times for the Recovery Resource Center in Vancouver. Wells is an AmeriCorps VISTA member, and he manages the center.

Recovery Resource Center a place for those dealing with addiction

Sheri Hoff describes her plan as Keith Wells, both of Vancouver, helps her put together a pamphlet with all of the resource class times for the Recovery Resource Center in Vancouver. Wells is an AmeriCorps VISTA member, and he manages the center.

November 5, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

There are cobwebs lining the walls and windows. There are pumpkin figurines scattered about. There’s a spooky lighting machine projecting pumpkins and ghosts on the ceiling. Read story

The West Van for Youth coalition has released a survey to gather perceptions on youth substance use from families and businesses.

Wanted: adult perceptions about youth substance use in Vancouver

The West Van for Youth coalition has released a survey to gather perceptions on youth substance use from families and businesses.

October 31, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

The West Van for Youth coalition has released a survey to gather perceptions on youth substance use from families and businesses located in west and central Vancouver ZIP codes 98660, 98661 and 98663. Read story

Dr. Ron Hsu looks over X-rays with patient Taryn Hatfield of Washougal, 6, center, and Taryn’s mom Leah, at his practice Storybook Dental in Camas in September.

Halloween treats create sticky dental dilemma

Dr. Ron Hsu looks over X-rays with patient Taryn Hatfield of Washougal, 6, center, and Taryn’s mom Leah, at his practice Storybook Dental in Camas in September.

October 30, 2018, 6:06am Clark County Health

Dentists love Halloween, too. Read story

Kirsten Myers was an athlete in high school, rowing and running cross country and track. She went on to row at the University of Pennsylvania.

Type 1 diabetes won’t stop Vancouver woman from running New York City Marathon

Kirsten Myers was an athlete in high school, rowing and running cross country and track. She went on to row at the University of Pennsylvania.

October 29, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

With more than 50,000 people running the New York City Marathon on Sunday, Kirsten Myers isn’t likely to stand out from the crowd during the race, but the Vancouver woman’s accomplishment of running all 26.2 miles with Type 1 diabetes will distinguish her from the pack. Read story