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Clark County Health

Rep. Paul Harris listens during a meeting of the Washington State Board of Education at Educational Service District 112 on Nov. 7. Harris, R-Vancouver, has been named chair of the House Minority Caucus.

Harris’ bill to raise smoking, vape age clears state House

Rep. Paul Harris listens during a meeting of the Washington State Board of Education at Educational Service District 112 on Nov. 7. Harris, R-Vancouver, has been named chair of the House Minority Caucus.

February 20, 2019, 1:49pm Clark County Health

Lawmakers in the state House on Wednesday passed a bill raising the smoking and vaping age to 21. Read story

A vial of the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019.

Clark County measles outbreak up to 63 cases; another school exposed

A vial of the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019.

February 20, 2019, 12:53pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has confirmed one new measles case, bringing the county's outbreak case total to 63 cases. One new school and two medical facilities have also been identified as possible exposure sites. Read story

Free teen heart screenings Saturday

February 20, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Health

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver and PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center in Longview will offer free heart screenings for teenagers Saturday. Read story

Dr. Dino Ramzi opened his Battle Ground medical office, Patient Direct Care, in 2017.

Battle Ground doctor co-founds vaccine organization

Dr. Dino Ramzi opened his Battle Ground medical office, Patient Direct Care, in 2017.

February 20, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

A new measles vaccine advocacy organization called Vaccinate Washington has Clark County connections. Read story

A box containing the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019.

Clark County measles outbreak adds exposure site, stays at 62 cases

A box containing the measles vaccine is displayed at the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019.

February 19, 2019, 4:04pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health hasn't identified any new confirmed cases in its ongoing measles outbreak investigation. The confirmed measles case count remains at 62, but Public Health has identified one new exposure location and a new exposure time range for a previously identified exposure site. Read story

An informational sign about the measles is posted in the entrance of the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019.

Clark County measles outbreak rises to 62 cases

An informational sign about the measles is posted in the entrance of the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office Monday morning, Feb. 4, 2019.

February 18, 2019, 4:40pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has identified one new confirmed measles case and a new exposure location in its ongoing outbreak investigation. There are now 62 confirmed cases, according to a Public Health press release issued Monday. Read story

Surgeons group calls for more genetic testing for Breast cancer

February 18, 2019, 6:02am Breast Cancer

The nation’s breast surgeons are advising that all patients diagnosed with breast cancer be offered genetic testing to check for inherited mutations, fueling an intense debate about how such tests should be used to prevent and treat disease. Read story

Colleen Storey, a supervisor of hospice outreach with PeaceHealth Hope Bereavement Services, talks about an art exercise in the Stepping Stones program.

Stepping Stones a pathway for grief

Colleen Storey, a supervisor of hospice outreach with PeaceHealth Hope Bereavement Services, talks about an art exercise in the Stepping Stones program.

February 18, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

Some people might not understand where Jeana Diaz was coming from. Read story

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

Clark County confirmed measles cases up to 61

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

February 17, 2019, 4:31pm Clark County Health

Two new local measles cases have been confirmed, bringing the total to 61 since Jan. 1, according to Clark County Public Health. Public health officials also announced two more possible exposure sites. Read story

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

Measles outbreak: 754 kids missed school

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

February 17, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

As a result of the county’s measles outbreak, Evergreen, Vancouver and Battle Ground public schools temporarily excluded 754 students for not completing their MMR vaccinations. Read story