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Clark County Health

PeaceHealth lays off 50 staff members

July 12, 2019, 12:50pm Business

PeaceHealth has laid off approximately 50 employees from its Technology Solutions Partners division. In a statement Friday, the health care company said the layoffs resulted from a decision to centralize some of its tech support services to a shared services center in Vancouver. Read story

Bernadette Pye, her husband Andy and their red nose pitbull, Suntwo, enjoy an evening at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in Vancouver. Clark County Public Health has created a variance to Washington’s food code that allows dogs on outdoor spaces at restaurants. Heathen and Loowit Brewing are the only restaurants to receive variances so far.

Clark County Public Health now allows dogs at restaurants’ outdoor spaces

Bernadette Pye, her husband Andy and their red nose pitbull, Suntwo, enjoy an evening at Heathen Brewing Feral Public House in Vancouver. Clark County Public Health has created a variance to Washington’s food code that allows dogs on outdoor spaces at restaurants. Heathen and Loowit Brewing are the only restaurants to receive variances so far.

July 12, 2019, 6:10am Clark County Health

Each year, dogs seem to become more like people. Read story

Lyle’s Myles mastermind and unbeatable champion Lyle Smith “wins” the AIDS charity event in 2006 in Esther Short Park. Smith will step away as organizer of Lyle’s Myles after this year’s event.

Lyle’s Myles’ eternal winner to retire

Lyle’s Myles mastermind and unbeatable champion Lyle Smith “wins” the AIDS charity event in 2006 in Esther Short Park. Smith will step away as organizer of Lyle’s Myles after this year’s event.

July 12, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

Two things inspired Lyle Smith to launch an AIDS charity event in honor of his own wonderful self: a healthy sense of humor and an unhealthy, full-blown addiction. Read story

Clark County is warning people to be wary of giant hogweed in the Salmon Creek watershed. Sap from the invasive weed can cause blisters and scarring if it comes into contact with human skin.

Beware of giant hogweed, Clark County warns

Clark County is warning people to be wary of giant hogweed in the Salmon Creek watershed. Sap from the invasive weed can cause blisters and scarring if it comes into contact with human skin.

July 12, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Health

Clark County is warning residents to be wary of an invasive weed with sap that can cause severe burns and blisters. Read story

Southwest Washington Health Fair returns

July 12, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Health

The third annual Southwest Washington Health Fair will raise money for nursing scholarships Saturday. Read story

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie on May 21, 2019.

Judge backs Daybreak Youth Services probe searches

Daybreak Youth Services is pictured in Brush Prairie on May 21, 2019.

July 8, 2019, 5:53pm Clark County Health

A Clark County Superior Court judge ruled Friday that local deputies had substantial reason to seize records through search warrants served on Daybreak Youth Services. Read story

Respite volunteer Rhonda Hurt, left, jokes with hospice patient Marcy Phillips while visiting Phillips’ home in Battle Ground. Hurt visits Phillips for four hours each week to give her husband, Bill, a break, since he is Phillips’ main caretaker.

A needed respite for caretakers of hospice patients

Respite volunteer Rhonda Hurt, left, jokes with hospice patient Marcy Phillips while visiting Phillips’ home in Battle Ground. Hurt visits Phillips for four hours each week to give her husband, Bill, a break, since he is Phillips’ main caretaker.

July 8, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

How do you feel when someone entrusts you to watch over a dying family member? Read story

Signs leading to an American Red Cross blood and bone marrow drive are seen at The Nines hotel in Portland in 2017.

Camas blood drive aims to boost supply

Signs leading to an American Red Cross blood and bone marrow drive are seen at The Nines hotel in Portland in 2017.

July 8, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

Summertime means people will be outdoors hiking, biking, swimming and running, which can translate to improved physical and mental health for many. Read story

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State’s funding for Public Health services stagnates despite appeal

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July 5, 2019, 6:03am Clark County Health

Even after having to respond to a measles outbreak that garnered national attention, Clark County Public Health will receive a fraction of the funding for outreach advocated by health officials and local tribes. Read story

Lexie Ellis, 18, of Portland enjoys the water and sunshine while paddleboarding at Vancouver Lake in 2017.

Vancouver Lake health advisory downgraded

Lexie Ellis, 18, of Portland enjoys the water and sunshine while paddleboarding at Vancouver Lake in 2017.

July 3, 2019, 3:41pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has downgraded the health advisory at Vancouver Lake from warning to caution. While blooms of cyanobacteria, or blue-green algae, are still present at the lake, recent test samples from the water show low levels of toxins, according to a Public Health news release. Read story