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Clark County Health

Ombudsman Joan McConnell, from left, Wilfred Lirette Jr. and Henry Cayton speak about the ombudsman program at an adult family home in Vancouver. McConnell started volunteering with the program about a decade ago. The program is in need of more volunteers.

Ombudsmen advocate for those in skilled nursing, assisted living, and adult family homes

Ombudsman Joan McConnell, from left, Wilfred Lirette Jr. and Henry Cayton speak about the ombudsman program at an adult family home in Vancouver. McConnell started volunteering with the program about a decade ago. The program is in need of more volunteers.

August 27, 2018, 6:03am Clark County Health

Joan McConnell likes to joke that the first three months of her retirement were spent sleeping. Read story

A sign at Battle Ground Lake State Park warns visitors of the possibility of increased levels of bacteria in the water in July 2018. Tests over the weekend showed no sign of the bacteria, and heath officials say signs will be removed if follow-up tests Monday verify that result.

Public Health preps for next swim season

A sign at Battle Ground Lake State Park warns visitors of the possibility of increased levels of bacteria in the water in July 2018. Tests over the weekend showed no sign of the bacteria, and heath officials say signs will be removed if follow-up tests Monday verify that result.

August 26, 2018, 10:32pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health will reinforce swimming safety before next swim season, after this summer saw a closure and advisories at the three bodies of water Public Health routinely monitors. Read story

Legacy employees net nursing scholarships

August 24, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Health

The Salmon Creek Hospital Foundation recently awarded 10 scholarships toward the educational advancement of employees from Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, according to a Legacy press release. Read story

Smoke lingers over the Vancouver area on Tuesday.

Smoke clears out of Clark County

Smoke lingers over the Vancouver area on Tuesday.

August 23, 2018, 7:34am Clark County Health

After days of discomfort, smoke and haze began clearing Thursday afternoon in the Vancouver-Portland area, but not before bringing some of the worst air quality of the year. Read story

Volunteer Connections expo comes to ilani

August 23, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

If the idea of an expo geared toward seniors doesn't intrigue you enough to get you to go, maybe a $10 free play card from ilani does. Read story

Darlene Hunt, 76, of Vancouver was admitted to the Legacy emergency room Monday for treatment and remained in the hospital Tuesday. Legacy spokesperson Kelly Love said that medical professionals at Legacy have told her they often see an increase in the number of bronchitis and pneumonia cases about two to three weeks after a stretch of unhealthy air.

Poor air quality taxing those with respiratory ailments

Darlene Hunt, 76, of Vancouver was admitted to the Legacy emergency room Monday for treatment and remained in the hospital Tuesday. Legacy spokesperson Kelly Love said that medical professionals at Legacy have told her they often see an increase in the number of bronchitis and pneumonia cases about two to three weeks after a stretch of unhealthy air.

August 21, 2018, 10:10pm Clark County Health

Between crochet, reality TV and her “little hobbies,” Vancouver resident Darlene Hunt has enough options to keep herself entertained indoors. Read story

Mental health therapist Wendy Del Mar, center, joins fellow employees outside the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office as they rally in favor of staffing improvements and better patient care Tuesday afternoon.

Health professionals picket Kaiser Permanente in Vancouver

Mental health therapist Wendy Del Mar, center, joins fellow employees outside the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park office as they rally in favor of staffing improvements and better patient care Tuesday afternoon.

August 21, 2018, 5:51pm Clark County Health

Drivers signaled support with their horns to the nearly 50 people gathered at an informational picket Tuesday outside the Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park Medical Office in east Vancouver. Read story

Randy Rolene of Vancouver relaxes with his dog Bella and fishes off of the dock at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. Rolene said he decided to come out to the river to take his dog for a swim, but he'll probably head home early because of the smoke. "It's nasty," he said.

Vancouver air unhealthy; quality advisory extended

Randy Rolene of Vancouver relaxes with his dog Bella and fishes off of the dock at Steamboat Landing Park in Washougal on Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018. Rolene said he decided to come out to the river to take his dog for a swim, but he'll probably head home early because of the smoke. "It's nasty," he said.

August 21, 2018, 7:57am Clark County Health

Haze and poor air quality remain throughout the Portland-Vancouver area Tuesday, with conditions worsening to the point where everyone is being told to stay indoors. Read story

The sun is seen through smoky air as it sets, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, behind the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Wash. Poor air quality will be common across parts of the Pacific Northwest this week as winds push smoke from surrounding wildfires into the region, forecasters and regulators said, and air quality alerts are in effect for much of Washington state through Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S.

Haze will stick around Clark County until at least Wednesday

The sun is seen through smoky air as it sets, Sunday, Aug. 19, 2018, behind the Narrows Bridge in Tacoma, Wash. Poor air quality will be common across parts of the Pacific Northwest this week as winds push smoke from surrounding wildfires into the region, forecasters and regulators said, and air quality alerts are in effect for much of Washington state through Wednesday. (AP Photo/Ted S.

August 20, 2018, 4:35pm Clark County Health

Clark County residents woke up to expected smoky skies Monday morning, and air quality officials continue to deem the area’s conditions as moderate. Read story

A symbol of the Cowlitz Tribe is seen in the new Ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center at Ilani Casino Resort on Thursday morning, April 5, 2018.

Tribe offers gambling addiction services

A symbol of the Cowlitz Tribe is seen in the new Ilani Meeting & Entertainment Center at Ilani Casino Resort on Thursday morning, April 5, 2018.

August 20, 2018, 6:06am Clark County Health

Before ilani even opened in April 2017, the Cowlitz Tribe promised it would fund therapy for compulsive gamblers. Read story