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Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery on 192nd in Camas.

Vancouver’s Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery confirms systems hack

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery on 192nd in Camas.

March 21, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery confirmed its computer systems were compromised in early February, according to a statement posted on its website. Read story

FILE - Fake pill bottles with messages about OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma are displayed during a protest outside the courthouse where the bankruptcy of the company is taking place in White Plains, N.Y., on Aug. 9, 2021. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said more than $100 million in opioid settlement money has been directed to cities and counties in Washington, including more than $33 million to Clark County.

Clark County governments to receive combined $33 million from opioid litigations

FILE - Fake pill bottles with messages about OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma are displayed during a protest outside the courthouse where the bankruptcy of the company is taking place in White Plains, N.Y., on Aug. 9, 2021. Attorney General Bob Ferguson said more than $100 million in opioid settlement money has been directed to cities and counties in Washington, including more than $33 million to Clark County.

March 20, 2024, 6:18pm Clark County Health

Local governments in Clark County and across Washington received a combined $55 million to combat the opioid epidemic. The money comes from litigation resolutions between the state and opioid distributors, manufacturers and national pharmacy chains. Read story

Fueled by the influence of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, an increasing number of teens and tweens are becoming obsessed with skincare, according to Dr. Jessica Smith, dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente Northwest. With this growing trend sweeping the nation, what should parents know?

Teen skin care: Less is more, Vancouver dermatologist says

Fueled by the influence of social media platforms like TikTok and YouTube, an increasing number of teens and tweens are becoming obsessed with skincare, according to Dr. Jessica Smith, dermatologist with Kaiser Permanente Northwest. With this growing trend sweeping the nation, what should parents know?

March 19, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health

From serums to fancy moisturizers and creams, skin care routines among teens have become increasingly more complicated, but Vancouver dermatologist Dr. Jessica Smith believes less is more when it comes to skin. Read story

Motorists drive along the Fourth Plain corridor Monday afternoon.

Residents, nonprofits, law enforcement, businesses focus on solutions along Fourth Plain corridor

Motorists drive along the Fourth Plain corridor Monday afternoon.

March 19, 2024, 6:05am Business

Over the four years Leanne Zink has worked in an office off Vancouver’s East Fourth Plain Boulevard, she has watched homelessness and drug problems worsen nearby. She must frequently call 911 to get help for those she finds passed out in front of her office. She now carries overdose-reversal medication… Read story

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Washington Department of Health releases updated guidance for COVID-19

COVID-19 test kitsfrom iHealth. (Jay L.

March 18, 2024, 4:17pm Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Health released updated guidance Monday for how to protect against COVID-19, influenza and respiratory syncytial virus, also known as RSV. Read story

Artwork hangs on the wall of Children&rsquo;s Center in Vancouver. The nonprofit organization is launching a podcast called &ldquo;Hope and Healing&rdquo; that discusses the stigma surrounding mental health.

Children’s Center creates podcast to foster healthy conversations about mental illness

Artwork hangs on the wall of Children&rsquo;s Center in Vancouver. The nonprofit organization is launching a podcast called &ldquo;Hope and Healing&rdquo; that discusses the stigma surrounding mental health.

March 15, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

Children’s Center, a nonprofit that provides mental health care to youth in Clark County, is hoping to foster healthy conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma through its new podcast. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center seeking new members to join advisory council

March 15, 2024, 5:57am Clark County Health

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking new members to join its Patient & Family Advisory Council to provide feedback around patient experiences through monthly sessions. Read story

This image provided by Perrigo Company shows boxes of Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill available later this month in the United States. Manufacturer Perrigo said March 4 that it has begun shipping the medication, called Opill, to major retailers and pharmacies.

First over-the-counter birth control pill will be in Clark County stores in April

This image provided by Perrigo Company shows boxes of Opill, the first over-the-counter birth control pill available later this month in the United States. Manufacturer Perrigo said March 4 that it has begun shipping the medication, called Opill, to major retailers and pharmacies.

March 14, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health

The first over-the-counter birth control pill, sold without an age restriction, will be available from at least one Vancouver pharmacy next month. Read story

Clark County Commission on Aging hosts emergency series

March 14, 2024, 5:56am Clark County Health

The Clark County Commission on Aging continues its “Prepare in a Year” series with a discussion on creating an emergency kit. Read story

Brain researcher John Medina gives a lecture on the effects of food and exercise on cognitive ability to residents at The Park at University Village, an assisted and independent living home in the Vancouver area.

How the arts keep you sharp: Brain researcher delivers lecture on healthy aging at Vancouver assisted living home

Brain researcher John Medina gives a lecture on the effects of food and exercise on cognitive ability to residents at The Park at University Village, an assisted and independent living home in the Vancouver area.

March 13, 2024, 8:00pm Clark County Health

Most people know the basics of staying healthy: diet, exercise and social interactions. Read story