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Christy Quinn uses a cane to walk. She had a career as a dental hygienist, but had to end her career due to the accident.

Walking quadriplegic swims, participates in spinal cord injury group Wheel Connect

Christy Quinn uses a cane to walk. She had a career as a dental hygienist, but had to end her career due to the accident.

January 2, 2019, 7:40pm Clark County Health

The water is Christy Quinn’s “saving grace” right now. Read story

Even though Kaiser settled contract negotiations with some labor unions in November, disagreement continues between Kaiser and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which consists of 11 labor unions in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Hawaii, Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

Kaiser Permanente, unions set for court trial

Even though Kaiser settled contract negotiations with some labor unions in November, disagreement continues between Kaiser and the Coalition of Kaiser Permanente Unions, which consists of 11 labor unions in California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Hawaii, Virginia, Maryland and the District of Columbia.

January 2, 2019, 6:43pm Business

Kaiser Permanente is entangled in a legal battle against some of its employees that could reach trial in March. Read story

Jennifer Hickel works with a client during an ortho-bionomy session. Hickel recently opened Clark County’s first ortho-bionomy practice.

First ortho-bionomy practice opens in Vancouver

Jennifer Hickel works with a client during an ortho-bionomy session. Hickel recently opened Clark County’s first ortho-bionomy practice.

December 31, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

You’ve probably never heard of Jennifer Hickel’s line of work. She is used to that by now. Read story

Nurse Elise Stills, right, tries to see if James, the 17-month-old son of Randell Farnham, will try to stack blocks, a sign of developmental progress. Stills has been a familiar presence in Farnham’s home as part of a county program that provides home visits to low-income, first-time mothers.

Nurse-Family Partnership among several programs to benefit from $1.15 million boost in funding

Nurse Elise Stills, right, tries to see if James, the 17-month-old son of Randell Farnham, will try to stack blocks, a sign of developmental progress. Stills has been a familiar presence in Farnham’s home as part of a county program that provides home visits to low-income, first-time mothers.

December 29, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Health

In March of last year, Randell Farnham was just shy of turning 21 years old when she found herself pregnant for the first time and hospitalized for a heart condition. While at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, a social worker referred her to the Nurse-Family Partnership, a program run through… Read story

Deklan Montes lays against his service-dog-in-training, Valor. Deklan used to rest on his previous service dog, Andy, while he played video games. Andy died in the summer of 2017, and Deklan said he misses how calming Andy was.

Vancouver family needs new service dog for son with autism

Deklan Montes lays against his service-dog-in-training, Valor. Deklan used to rest on his previous service dog, Andy, while he played video games. Andy died in the summer of 2017, and Deklan said he misses how calming Andy was.

December 24, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

Andy the Saint Bernard has a permanent spot in the Montes family’s Vancouver home. Read story

Dr. Erin Baldwin, from left, Dr. Dina Brothers, registered nurse Desiree Kauffman and registered nurse Jaimie Mogush look over toys donated for children in the emergency room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday morning.

PeaceHealth hopes toys will ease young people in their care

Dr. Erin Baldwin, from left, Dr. Dina Brothers, registered nurse Desiree Kauffman and registered nurse Jaimie Mogush look over toys donated for children in the emergency room at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center on Thursday morning.

December 21, 2018, 6:01pm Clark County Health

It’s not always bad to find yourself in the emergency room. Read story

PeaceHealth, ACLU settle transgender lawsuit

December 21, 2018, 5:44pm Business

Vancouver-based PeaceHealth and the ACLU of Washington have settled a lawsuit involving coverage of transgender health care services under PeaceHealth’s employee medical plan, PeaceHealth announced Friday. Read story

Sewing group volunteers Elsie Fernquist, clockwise from left, Floreen Clark, Betty Maas and Dana Difford work on hand-sewn gifts for babies born at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. About 2,000 births happen at the hospital each year, and every baby gets a receiving blanket, a hat and a burping bib.

Four volunteers make blankets, bibs, hearts for newborn babies at hospital

Sewing group volunteers Elsie Fernquist, clockwise from left, Floreen Clark, Betty Maas and Dana Difford work on hand-sewn gifts for babies born at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. About 2,000 births happen at the hospital each year, and every baby gets a receiving blanket, a hat and a burping bib.

December 21, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

Elsie Fernquist likes to joke that she just wanted to get out of cooking on Thursdays. Read story

Acute flaccid myelitis suspected in Clark County child

December 19, 2018, 1:46pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is investigating a possible case of acute flaccid myelitis in a Clark County child. Read story

(The Columbian files)

Vancouver-based PeaceHealth acquires Zoom+Care

(The Columbian files)

December 18, 2018, 11:12am Business

Vancouver-based PeaceHealth announced Tuesday it acquired Portland-based ZOOM+Care, which provides on-demand retail and digital care through the internet and neighborhood clinics. Read story