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WSU Vancouver anthropology professor Barry Hewlett, left, poses with an Ebola survivor in the Republic of Congo.

Science on Tap: WSUV professor to share Ebola experiences

WSU Vancouver anthropology professor Barry Hewlett, left, poses with an Ebola survivor in the Republic of Congo.

September 11, 2018, 6:03am Clark County Health

The first social scientist to be invited by the World Health Organization to help Ebola control efforts works right here in Clark County. Read story

Children at the Open House Ministries day care center play with new sensory calming toys, including sensory rings. The toys were purchased through a grant, and are an innovative way to educate kids while keeping them engaged while also calming them.

Open House Ministries’ day care uses sensory toys to help make learning fun, provide calm

Children at the Open House Ministries day care center play with new sensory calming toys, including sensory rings. The toys were purchased through a grant, and are an innovative way to educate kids while keeping them engaged while also calming them.

September 10, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Health

Vikkilynn Rolfs realized she needed to take a different approach. Read story

Vancouver Lake lifted from health advisory

September 5, 2018, 4:44pm Clark County News

Clark County Public Health lifted all health advisories for Vancouver Lake on Wednesday, according to a Public Health press release. Cyanobacteria blooms are no longer present at any areas of the lake that are easily accessible to the public. Read story

Joaquin Simpson, 6, of Pendleton, Ore., looks up at Stretch the clown, played by Ray Zimmerman of Battle Ground, during a magic show at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland.

Clark County men volunteer as clowns at Shriners Hospital for Children

Joaquin Simpson, 6, of Pendleton, Ore., looks up at Stretch the clown, played by Ray Zimmerman of Battle Ground, during a magic show at the Shriners Hospital for Children in Portland.

September 3, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

Four clowns walk into a hospital elevator. Read story

Bill Sherwin of Portland launches his daughter Nevella Sherwin, 4, into the air while swimming at Vancouver Lake in July.

Public Health places Vancouver Lake under warning

Bill Sherwin of Portland launches his daughter Nevella Sherwin, 4, into the air while swimming at Vancouver Lake in July.

August 30, 2018, 1:44pm Clark County Health

Vancouver Lake has been placed under a warning due to elevated cyanotoxin levels at the lake, according to a Public Health press release. Read story

Ombudsman Joan McConnell, from left, Wilfred Lirette Jr. and Henry Cayton speak about the ombudsman program at an adult family home in Vancouver. McConnell started volunteering with the program about a decade ago. The program is in need of more volunteers.

Ombudsmen advocate for those in skilled nursing, assisted living, and adult family homes

Ombudsman Joan McConnell, from left, Wilfred Lirette Jr. and Henry Cayton speak about the ombudsman program at an adult family home in Vancouver. McConnell started volunteering with the program about a decade ago. The program is in need of more volunteers.

August 27, 2018, 6:03am Clark County Health

Joan McConnell likes to joke that the first three months of her retirement were spent sleeping. Read story

A sign at Battle Ground Lake State Park warns visitors of the possibility of increased levels of bacteria in the water in July 2018. Tests over the weekend showed no sign of the bacteria, and heath officials say signs will be removed if follow-up tests Monday verify that result.

Public Health preps for next swim season

A sign at Battle Ground Lake State Park warns visitors of the possibility of increased levels of bacteria in the water in July 2018. Tests over the weekend showed no sign of the bacteria, and heath officials say signs will be removed if follow-up tests Monday verify that result.

August 26, 2018, 10:32pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health will reinforce swimming safety before next swim season, after this summer saw a closure and advisories at the three bodies of water Public Health routinely monitors. Read story

Mental health therapist Wendy Del Mar, center, joins fellow employees outside the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office as they rally in favor of staffing improvements and better patient care Tuesday afternoon.

Health professionals picket Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver

Mental health therapist Wendy Del Mar, center, joins fellow employees outside the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office as they rally in favor of staffing improvements and better patient care Tuesday afternoon.

August 21, 2018, 5:51pm Clark County Health

Drivers signaled support with their horns to the nearly 50 people gathered at an informational picket Tuesday outside the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park Medical Office in east Vancouver. Read story

Wednesday’s Stepping Stones event will offer people an opportunity to remember loved ones through art.

Vancouver art event set to help grieving cope with loss

Wednesday’s Stepping Stones event will offer people an opportunity to remember loved ones through art.

August 21, 2018, 6:02am Clark County News

Who knew a stone could mean so much? Read story

Travis Coalman with Hamer Electric installs fire alarms in the new inpatient rehab unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, which is set to open on Aug. 27. The unit will move from the fourth floor of the Mother Joseph Building to the third floor.

A new place to rehabilitate at PeaceHealth Southwest

Travis Coalman with Hamer Electric installs fire alarms in the new inpatient rehab unit at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, which is set to open on Aug. 27. The unit will move from the fourth floor of the Mother Joseph Building to the third floor.

August 20, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Christmas has graced staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center’s Acute Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit a few months early. Read story