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Pedestrians walk off the Bridge of the Gods, which spans the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon states, as smoke from the Eagle Creek wildfire obscures the Oregon hills in the background near Stevenson on Sept. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Randy L.

Hospital visits in Clark County up during wildfires

Pedestrians walk off the Bridge of the Gods, which spans the Columbia River between Washington and Oregon states, as smoke from the Eagle Creek wildfire obscures the Oregon hills in the background near Stevenson on Sept. 6, 2017. (AP Photo/Randy L.

July 3, 2019, 6:05am Clark County Health

As the climate changes and wildfires are becoming more frequent, data and studies are starting to demonstrate how wildfire smoke can have adverse health effects, even for those who are miles away from the fire. Read story

Clark County Public Health confirmed blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in Lacamas and Round lakes.

Health advisory lifted for Lacamas, Round lakes; warning remains at Vancouver Lake

Clark County Public Health confirmed blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in Lacamas and Round lakes.

July 2, 2019, 1:30pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has lifted health advisories at Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas. Blue-green algae, or blooms of cyanobacteria, that were present at the lakes dissipated over the weekend and are not present anymore, according to a Public Health news release. Read story

Cook Leadi Cole prepares hot meals for patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The hospital overhauled its menu recently, incorporating new nutrition trends and patient feedback.

PeaceHealth implements new food services program

Cook Leadi Cole prepares hot meals for patients at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The hospital overhauled its menu recently, incorporating new nutrition trends and patient feedback.

July 1, 2019, 6:01am Clark County Health

Sierra Bell knocks on the door of a patient’s room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. Read story

Online resource an aid to LGBTQ youth

July 1, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

Growing up is hard. Read story

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Men’s Health Month renews focus on early prevention

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June 30, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

Father’s Day has passed, so it’s OK to return to nagging dad about his health. Read story

Amelia Burik, left, 4, of Vancouver enjoys the water and sunshine with her dad, Nick, right, at Vancouver Lake in 2017.

Vancouver, Round lakes placed under warning due to elevated toxin levels

Amelia Burik, left, 4, of Vancouver enjoys the water and sunshine with her dad, Nick, right, at Vancouver Lake in 2017.

June 27, 2019, 3:08pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health upgraded health advisories at Vancouver and Round lakes Thursday following test results that found levels of cyanotoxins in the water above the state Department of Health’s threshold. Read story

Clark County Public Health confirmed blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in Lacamas and Round lakes.

Blue-green algae bloom found in Lacamas, Round lakes

Clark County Public Health confirmed blue-green algae blooms have been spotted in Lacamas and Round lakes.

June 24, 2019, 4:30pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health issued blue-green algae advisories Monday for Lacamas and Round lakes in Camas. Read story

Julie Burger, right, works on a puzzle with her good friend Sue Meyer, at Burger’s home in Vancouver. Burger has Alzheimer’s disease, and incorporates activities such as puzzles into her daily routine to help keep her mind sharp. “People ask me if I’m afraid to have Alzheimer’s,” Burger said. “I don’t dwell on things.

Vancouver woman turns to advocacy after Alzheimer’s diagnosis

Julie Burger, right, works on a puzzle with her good friend Sue Meyer, at Burger’s home in Vancouver. Burger has Alzheimer’s disease, and incorporates activities such as puzzles into her daily routine to help keep her mind sharp. “People ask me if I’m afraid to have Alzheimer’s,” Burger said. “I don’t dwell on things.

June 24, 2019, 6:10am Clark County Health

Julie Burger’s memory and cognition are slowly fading, but she has a plan for that. Read story

Lance and Kayla Edwards exchange a glance while opening gifts at their baby shower in Vancouver. Edwards was born without a uterus, cervix or fallopian tubes, but a uterine transplant in 2017 gave her the ability to give birth. At top, Kayla Edwards is surrounded by friends and family at her baby shower in Vancouver.

Vancouver woman one of 10 chosen for uterine transplant trial in Texas

Lance and Kayla Edwards exchange a glance while opening gifts at their baby shower in Vancouver. Edwards was born without a uterus, cervix or fallopian tubes, but a uterine transplant in 2017 gave her the ability to give birth. At top, Kayla Edwards is surrounded by friends and family at her baby shower in Vancouver.

June 24, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

Even through the fog of hospital narcotics, Kayla Edwards could still hear the welcome sound of rushing blood. Read story

Share launches Summer Meals program, seeks volunteers

June 20, 2019, 8:22pm Clark County Health

Share's Summer Meals program offering free meals to kids throughout Clark County begins Monday. Read story