June 25, 2024, 5:30pm Business
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will host its annual wine-tasting fundraiser Aug. 4 at Burnt Bridge Cellars, 1500 Broadway, Vancouver. Read story
June 24, 2024, 6:04am Clark County Health
Summer is here which means the cyanobacteria — better known as blue-green algae — often found in Clark County lakes won’t be far behind. The algae blooms typically appear in the warmer months of July, August and September and are responsible for periodic closures that can last from a few… Read story
June 17, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Health
Paul Hunter, a homeless former carpet layer, had legs so swollen he was having trouble walking. The wounds on his legs from drug use were turning black. It was only a matter of time before he’d end up in the hospital. Read story
June 14, 2024, 3:20pm Clark County Health
Clark County Public Health has identified 60 cases of whooping cough in the county since the beginning of the year — four times more than at this point last year. Read story
June 13, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Health
An annual report published by addiction treatment provider Ideal Option found substance use involving two or more illicit drugs has remained prevalent in Washington, making treatment for patients far more complex. Read story
June 8, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Health
Syphilis has surged in Clark County in recent years, a trend reflected throughout the United States. It’s especially an issue for Clark County’s growing population of homeless people, who lack medical care and are more at risk of sexual assault, experts say. Read story
June 8, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health
The Washington State Department of Health has taken disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers. Read story
June 7, 2024, 3:50pm Clark County Health
Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver voted to ratify a new labor contract Thursday evening after 10 hours of voting. Read story
June 5, 2024, 12:02pm Business
Nurses at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center will vote Thursday on a contract that includes higher wages but does not increase minimum staffing requirements at the Vancouver hospital. Read story
June 4, 2024, 6:02am Clark County Health
Drugs are one of the leading causes of death among pregnant women in Washington, according to a report from the state Department of Health. Read story
