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Clark County Public Health confirms 14 measles cases, three suspected

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January 16, 2019, 3:57pm Clark County Health Free

A measles outbreak has grown in Clark County to 14 confirmed cases and the potential exposure of thousands of people to the highly contagious virus, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

Vancouver resident John Prince, front, catches a ride downtown on the bus Tuesday with Veronica Marti, lead travel trainer for C-Tran. The Clark County Commission on Aging is recommending that the county improve connectivity for seniors.

Report urges Clark County to help aging population stay connected with community

Vancouver resident John Prince, front, catches a ride downtown on the bus Tuesday with Veronica Marti, lead travel trainer for C-Tran. The Clark County Commission on Aging is recommending that the county improve connectivity for seniors.

January 16, 2019, 6:02am Clark County Health

John Prince and his wife moved from Northern California to Vancouver, just north of downtown, about six months ago. The 75-year-old researched the area beforehand and wasn't sure he'd be able to get around without a car. A retired real estate agent who primarily sold ranches, he'd spent his whole… Read story

A measles vaccine (Associated Press files)

Clark County Public Health investigating more measles cases

A measles vaccine (Associated Press files)

January 15, 2019, 12:40pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is investigating two more confirmed measles cases, along with 11 suspected cases. Read story

Meaghann Ande, the new executive director of the Pink Lemonade Project, has about a decade of experience working with nonprofits. She most recently worked for Share in Vancouver.

Vancouver-based Pink Lemonade freshens up

Meaghann Ande, the new executive director of the Pink Lemonade Project, has about a decade of experience working with nonprofits. She most recently worked for Share in Vancouver.

January 14, 2019, 6:02am Breast Cancer

Pink Lemonade Project has a new look. Read story

Grant should help Free Clinic of Southwest Washington recruit volunteers

January 14, 2019, 6:00am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington received $50,000 in grant funding that should help bolster its volunteer program. Read story

Laura Yoccabel-Dibble, left, and Haylie Huffman, of the Heathman Lodge, explore the new Vancouver Clinic, which has books and board games on shelves. The clinic will provide opportunities for socializing.

New Vancouver Clinic the ‘Cheers’ of health care

Laura Yoccabel-Dibble, left, and Haylie Huffman, of the Heathman Lodge, explore the new Vancouver Clinic, which has books and board games on shelves. The clinic will provide opportunities for socializing.

January 13, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Health

This is not your parents’ clinic. Read story

Camas’ Prune Hill has the highest life expectancy of anywhere in Clark County. Camas resident Austin Stevens walks twin dogs, Bailey, left, and Astro, both 1, along the sidewalk on Northwest Dahlia Drive on Tuesday afternoon. He said both dogs need to be walked frequently. “It’s a very safe environment to do that,” he said.

Location key in life expectancy in Clark County

Camas’ Prune Hill has the highest life expectancy of anywhere in Clark County. Camas resident Austin Stevens walks twin dogs, Bailey, left, and Astro, both 1, along the sidewalk on Northwest Dahlia Drive on Tuesday afternoon. He said both dogs need to be walked frequently. “It’s a very safe environment to do that,” he said.

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

Camas’ Prune Hill area has large houses on sidewalk-lined streets. It’s home to trails, parks and Lacamas Athletic Club, and its inhabitants are generally wealthy, educated homeowners. Read story

Children’s Dental Day will take place Feb. 2

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

The Clark County Dental Society and the Student American Dental Hygiene Club of Clark College will host a free Children's Dental Day in February. Read story

The Vancouver headquarters of PeaceHealth (The Columbian files)

PeaceHealth joins Apple Health Records app

The Vancouver headquarters of PeaceHealth (The Columbian files)

January 11, 2019, 6:03am Business

Add Vancouver-based PeaceHealth to the list of local providers using Apple’s Health Records software. Read story

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington receives a $5,000 grant

January 10, 2019, 6:04am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington received a $5,000 grant from the Patterson Foundation, which will help fund its oral health program. Read story