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Clark County Health

PeaceHealth among 100 healthiest workplaces

November 26, 2019, 5:59am Business

For the second year in a row, Vancouver-based PeaceHealth was named one of the 100 healthiest workplaces in America as part of an awards program from health care analytics company Springbuk. Read story

Dawn Horner of Felida keeps active with her dogs Mollie, left, and Cooper, both 11, at Felida Community Park.

Felida woman turns cancer diagnosis into mission

Dawn Horner of Felida keeps active with her dogs Mollie, left, and Cooper, both 11, at Felida Community Park.

November 25, 2019, 6:30am Clark County Health

A small sign in Dawn Horner’s house has a motto she tries to live by: “Start each day with a grateful heart.” Read story

Health Worker Report

November 23, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division of the state Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County health care providers. Read story

Loowit Brewing Company in downtown Vancouver.

Loowit to host pinball tournament for a good cause

Loowit Brewing Company in downtown Vancouver.

November 22, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

What makes a good event name? Read story

A vial of the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office.

Measles case confirmed in Clark County

A vial of the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office.

November 20, 2019, 4:39pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick warned an audience at Washington State University Vancouver last week about the possible return of measles, following an outbreak earlier this year. Read story

(Lexington Herald-Leader files)

Public Health: It’s flu season, take the shot

(Lexington Herald-Leader files)

November 18, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

You didn’t get a flu shot last year, and you didn’t get sick, so why get the shot this year? Read story

Attendees walk through the World Diabetes Day event at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday afternoon. The event was held to celebrate people who have diabetes, and raise awareness for options that can help someone manage diabetes or prevent diabetes. At top: Tera Malmquist with Omnipod Insulin Management System demonstrates her company&#039;s automated insulin injector during a World Diabetes Day event at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Technology has made living with diabetes more manageable than it once was.

Hospital highlights many ways to monitor diabetes in 2019

Attendees walk through the World Diabetes Day event at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday afternoon. The event was held to celebrate people who have diabetes, and raise awareness for options that can help someone manage diabetes or prevent diabetes. At top: Tera Malmquist with Omnipod Insulin Management System demonstrates her company&#039;s automated insulin injector during a World Diabetes Day event at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. Technology has made living with diabetes more manageable than it once was.

November 14, 2019, 8:29pm Clark County Health

Nathan Niska, 47, used to prick his finger to sample his blood five to six times a day. Read story

Certified makeup artists Monique Contreras, back left, and Cedar Lapp, right, apply makeup to Lucy Campbell, far left, and Beverly Wagner, center, at Vancouver Orchards Retirement Community in Vancouver. In recognition of Alzheimer&#039;s awareness month, activities coordinator Tracy Shanks organized a makeover with Cedar&#039;s Academy of Makeup Artistry, and a photo session for the residents.

Vancouver retirement home gives residents makeovers, photo shoot

Certified makeup artists Monique Contreras, back left, and Cedar Lapp, right, apply makeup to Lucy Campbell, far left, and Beverly Wagner, center, at Vancouver Orchards Retirement Community in Vancouver. In recognition of Alzheimer&#039;s awareness month, activities coordinator Tracy Shanks organized a makeover with Cedar&#039;s Academy of Makeup Artistry, and a photo session for the residents.

November 11, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

It hit Tracy Shanks in the middle of her morning drive to work. Read story

Planned Parenthood recently rolled out telemedicine as a way to accommodate the need for more visits. Patients can video chat with clinicians rather than have an in-person visit.

Working in Clark County: Catherine Dole, assistant health center manager at Planned Parenthood

Planned Parenthood recently rolled out telemedicine as a way to accommodate the need for more visits. Patients can video chat with clinicians rather than have an in-person visit.

November 11, 2019, 6:03am Business

The words “Planned Parenthood” stir a lot of emotions in the United States. Read story

Light Up Your Night for lost loved ones

November 9, 2019, 6:01am Clark County Health

Community Home Health & Hospice is hosting Light Up Your Night events for those mourning the death of a loved one. Read story