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Free hand sanitizers are given out during the Kick The Flu event for hospital employees at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in October 2018.

Clark County flu activity minimal, but it may not stay that way

Free hand sanitizers are given out during the Kick The Flu event for hospital employees at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in October 2018.

November 16, 2018, 7:51pm Clark County Health

Have no fear, flu season still isn’t really here. Read story

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

Cantwell: Protect health care costs deduction

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash.

November 16, 2018, 5:01pm Clark County Health

Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Wash., reached across the aisle this week to partner with Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, on legislation designed to assist low-income families with medical costs. Read story

U.S. Army veteran Jeremy Honsowetz sought treatment for alcohol use at the Vancouver Veterans Affairs campus and discovered that his drinking stemmed from post-traumatic stress disorder. He is now conducting a research study to learn how veterans seek treatment for PTSD.

Vancouver veteran studying PTSD treatment

U.S. Army veteran Jeremy Honsowetz sought treatment for alcohol use at the Vancouver Veterans Affairs campus and discovered that his drinking stemmed from post-traumatic stress disorder. He is now conducting a research study to learn how veterans seek treatment for PTSD.

November 16, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

For Jeremy Honsowetz, this work is personal. Read story

The Washington State Department of Transportation said the foggy conditions are making for a longer Thursday morning commute out of Vancouver.

Vancouver air quality listed as unhealthy for sensitive groups

The Washington State Department of Transportation said the foggy conditions are making for a longer Thursday morning commute out of Vancouver.

November 15, 2018, 7:56am Clark County Health

The Washington Department of Ecology says the air quality is unhealthy in Vancouver. That’s due, in part, to smoke from wildfires in California that settled over the area. Smoke and additional fog are also to blame for slowing the morning commute. Read story

The Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center on the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center campus.

Data breach at regional surgery center affects 2,393 patients

The Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center on the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center campus.

November 13, 2018, 6:28pm Business

The Southwest Washington Regional Surgery Center in Vancouver has been hit by a data breach, which may have revealed personal information from 2,393 patients including names, Social Security numbers, driver license numbers, medical information and some credit card numbers. Read story

Dr. Todd Borus begins Dana Pearson’s fourth full joint replacement this year at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The surgery is so noninvasive that patients can walk a few hours after the surgery.

Battle Ground resident has fourth joint replacement in 2018

Dr. Todd Borus begins Dana Pearson’s fourth full joint replacement this year at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The surgery is so noninvasive that patients can walk a few hours after the surgery.

November 12, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

Two nurses walked into Dana Pearson’s room at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center in Vancouver, ready to roll him into surgery. Read story

This undated image provided by Merck shows a vial and packaging for the Gardasil 9 vaccine. On Oct. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the vaccine to adults up to age 45.

FDA expands age range for HPV vaccine; next step up to insurers

This undated image provided by Merck shows a vial and packaging for the Gardasil 9 vaccine. On Oct. 5, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the use of the vaccine to adults up to age 45.

November 11, 2018, 5:55pm Clark County Health

Last month, the Food and Drug Administration broadened the age range for those who can receive the human papillomavirus vaccine. Read story

Clark College hosts Medicare session

November 10, 2018, 5:45am Clark County Health

Clark College's Economic and Community Development office will host a free "Welcome to Medicare" session from 10 to 11:50 a.m. Saturday. Read story

Jane Connell jogs near Lacamas Lake in Camas. Connell will participate in a fundraiser challenge to help her daughter get a track wheelchair. Connell will run or walk 4 miles every four hours for a 48-hour period, starting tonight.

Camas woman competes to raise money for daughter’s track wheelchair

Jane Connell jogs near Lacamas Lake in Camas. Connell will participate in a fundraiser challenge to help her daughter get a track wheelchair. Connell will run or walk 4 miles every four hours for a 48-hour period, starting tonight.

November 9, 2018, 6:04am Clark County Health

The support isn’t anything new, but the lack of sleep will be. Read story

Sheri Hoff describes her plan as Keith Wells, both of Vancouver, helps her put together a pamphlet with all of the resource class times for the Recovery Resource Center in Vancouver. Wells is an AmeriCorps VISTA member, and he manages the center.

Recovery Resource Center a place for those dealing with addiction

Sheri Hoff describes her plan as Keith Wells, both of Vancouver, helps her put together a pamphlet with all of the resource class times for the Recovery Resource Center in Vancouver. Wells is an AmeriCorps VISTA member, and he manages the center.

November 5, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

There are cobwebs lining the walls and windows. There are pumpkin figurines scattered about. There’s a spooky lighting machine projecting pumpkins and ghosts on the ceiling. Read story