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Clark County Health

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

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee takes part in an AP interview, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at the Governor's Mansion in Olympia, Wash. Inslee, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Loren Culp, police chief of the small town of Republic, Wash., in the Nov. 3 election. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Inslee: 5 Washington counties can relax virus restrictions

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee takes part in an AP interview, Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, at the Governor's Mansion in Olympia, Wash. Inslee, a Democrat, is being challenged by Republican Loren Culp, police chief of the small town of Republic, Wash., in the Nov. 3 election. (AP Photo/Ted S.

October 13, 2020, 4:35pm Clark County Health

OLYMPIA -- Gov. Jay Inslee says five counties in Central and Eastern Washington still under the tightest COVID-19 restrictions will be allowed to resume more activity and open more services. Read story

Clark County COVID-19 activity at record-high levels in latest report

October 13, 2020, 12:09pm Clark County Health

Clark County has passed a milestone -- going the wrong way -- for school opening on Tuesday as its COVID-19 activity rate exceeded 100 for the first time. One new death was reported. Read story

Lylah Bloom, 6, plays outside during the after-school program at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver. Below, Cash Mendoza, 6, sports a cat mask at the after-school program at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver.

Vancouver Parks and Recreation after-school program popular

Lylah Bloom, 6, plays outside during the after-school program at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver. Below, Cash Mendoza, 6, sports a cat mask at the after-school program at Firstenburg Community Center in Vancouver.

October 13, 2020, 6:04am Clark County Health

When Vancouver Parks and Recreation staff announced they were opening their doors for after-school activities, they knew families would jump at the chance. They didn’t know quite how high demand would be. 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

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

Clark County sets record for new COVID-19 cases, adding 157 in three days

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

October 12, 2020, 11:29am Clark County Health

Clark County set a record for new COVID-19 cases this weekend, adding 157 new cases since Friday, according to Clark County Public Health. One person died from the disease. 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

Laura Thornquist, left, demonstrates how she has been coaching teammates while the coronavirus pandemic has kept them off the lake. She corrects teammate Britten Witherspoon&#039;s form as she paddles in a water trough in Thornquist&#039;s Woodland backyard.

Members of Catch-22 dragon boat team build fitness, community after breast cancer diagnosis

Laura Thornquist, left, demonstrates how she has been coaching teammates while the coronavirus pandemic has kept them off the lake. She corrects teammate Britten Witherspoon&#039;s form as she paddles in a water trough in Thornquist&#039;s Woodland backyard.

October 11, 2020, 6:00am Breast Cancer

“You should try dragon boating.” That’s what Britten Witherspoon, 43, kept hearing from other members of her support group for young breast cancer survivors. Read story

&quot;Mommy Found A Lump&quot; is a children&#039;s picture book about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment by Portland surgeon Nathalie Johnson.

How to talk to children about cancer

&quot;Mommy Found A Lump&quot; is a children&#039;s picture book about breast cancer diagnosis and treatment by Portland surgeon Nathalie Johnson.

October 11, 2020, 5:21am Breast Cancer

Figuring out what’s really up with your parents is child’s play. Just check their text messages or eavesdrop on a phone call. That’s what one child whispered during a support group hosted by oncology social worker Krista Nelson at Portland’s Providence Cancer Institute. Read story

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Breast cancer survivors share wisdom: Get support. Accept help. Stay strong. Never give up

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October 11, 2020, 5:19am Breast Cancer

Facing a breast cancer diagnosis and treatment — especially during a pandemic — can be a frightening prospect. Read story