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Clark County Health

PeaceHealth seeks hospice volunteers

September 25, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Health

PeaceHealth Hospice is searching for volunteers who can work with patients and families to provide hospice services. Read story

Registered Nurse Kristina Yang of Ridgefield gets a catheterization lab ready for surgery.

A different avenue to the heart at PeaceHealth

Registered Nurse Kristina Yang of Ridgefield gets a catheterization lab ready for surgery.

September 24, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

There’s plenty of ways to touch someone’s heart. Read story

The view is reflected in the visor of flight nurse Michelle LaVina during a demonstration flight in September.

After 40 years, Life Flight Network continues to expand, add members

The view is reflected in the visor of flight nurse Michelle LaVina during a demonstration flight in September.

September 23, 2018, 6:05am Business

If you’ve never seen a helicopter take off, it’s something to behold. No matter how many action movies you’ve watched, there’s a visceral thrill to seeing it in person: the high-pitched whine as the engine comes to life, the sharp stench of jet fuel, the sheer force of the wind… Read story

Lisa Skeen of Vancouver, left, and certified peer counselor Cindy Falter begin the Connection group at the Southwest Washington chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Vancouver. Falter and her fellow certified peer counselor John McDonald lead the weekly group to help others find support and resources in the community.

Woman’s struggles with mental illness help her help others

Lisa Skeen of Vancouver, left, and certified peer counselor Cindy Falter begin the Connection group at the Southwest Washington chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness in Vancouver. Falter and her fellow certified peer counselor John McDonald lead the weekly group to help others find support and resources in the community.

September 22, 2018, 4:26pm Clark County Health

Cindy Falter takes her spot at a large rectangular table with a half-dozen other people at the National Alliance on Mental Illness Southwest Washington. Read story

Carol Gabriel helps her husband, Lyndon Gabriel, get situated in his motorized chair after an afternoon nap at their home in Vancouver. He was diagnosed with ALS about three years ago. “I’ve had a good life,” Lyndon said.

Unable to walk, he’s ready to ‘roll’ in Walk to Defeat ALS

Carol Gabriel helps her husband, Lyndon Gabriel, get situated in his motorized chair after an afternoon nap at their home in Vancouver. He was diagnosed with ALS about three years ago. “I’ve had a good life,” Lyndon said.

September 21, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

The things Lyndon Gabriel used to make are scattered around his house. Read story

Free Clinic of Southwest Washington receives Legacy Heath grant

September 18, 2018, 6:04am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington received a $10,000 grant from Legacy Health. Read story

Clark County Public Health Advisory Council filling vacancy

September 18, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

The Clark County Board of Health is seeking applicants for a position on the volunteer Public Health Advisory Council. Read story

Dr. Ron Hsu looks over X-rays with patient Taryn Hatfield of Washougal, 6, center, and Taryn’s mom, Leah, at Storybook Dental in Camas. Hsu is working on a countywide program to help educate local schools on how to treat dental trauma and tooth avulsions.

Camas dentist spearheads program on dealing with dental trauma

Dr. Ron Hsu looks over X-rays with patient Taryn Hatfield of Washougal, 6, center, and Taryn’s mom, Leah, at Storybook Dental in Camas. Hsu is working on a countywide program to help educate local schools on how to treat dental trauma and tooth avulsions.

September 17, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

Dr. Ron Hsu’s calling is higher than just being a dentist, so it makes sense that he’d expand his endeavors beyond his practice, Storybook Dental in Camas. Read story

Class on Wednesday looks at Alzheimer’s, dementia, differences

September 16, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Learn more about the differences between Alzheimer's disease and dementia at an "Understanding Alzheimer's and Dementia" class from 2 to 3:30 p.m. Wednesday at Kaiser Permanente Orchards Medical Office, 7101 N.E. 137th Ave., Vancouver. Read story

Jade Samples, right, and her mother, Angie Bolster, wash a large truck at a car wash fundraiser for Samples, a Vancouver teen in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant. Samples was diagnosed with Lupus last year, and has encountered a series of medical problems that have delayed her kidney transplant.

Teen in need of kidney transplant keeps eyes on prize

Jade Samples, right, and her mother, Angie Bolster, wash a large truck at a car wash fundraiser for Samples, a Vancouver teen in need of a lifesaving kidney transplant. Samples was diagnosed with Lupus last year, and has encountered a series of medical problems that have delayed her kidney transplant.

September 15, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

The prize has been waiting for Jade Samples since Halloween. Read story