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Karrie Keehart, from left, Mary Hylton and Jake Hylton react to a letter written by Jake at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center neonatal intensive care unit in Vancouver. Jake was a premature baby at the hospital 14 years ago, and as part of a class project, he printed 46 letters detailing what the experience was like for his mother when he was born prematurely.

Born premature, he encourages moms of preemies

Karrie Keehart, from left, Mary Hylton and Jake Hylton react to a letter written by Jake at the PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center neonatal intensive care unit in Vancouver. Jake was a premature baby at the hospital 14 years ago, and as part of a class project, he printed 46 letters detailing what the experience was like for his mother when he was born prematurely.

June 25, 2018, 6:05am Clark County Health

She returned home to her baby’s empty crib. Absence hit Mary Hylton hardest when she had to leave her son, Jake, at Southwest Washington Medical Center in 2004 after his birth. Mary had been induced into labor because her amniotic fluid was dangerously low, and after a day of labor… Read story

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Summer lunches for students not so accessible to all

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June 21, 2018, 7:12pm Clark County Health

There are more than 30 schools, churches and apartment complexes in Clark County where children can go to grab a free meal during summer vacation. For potentially thousands of low-income families who rely on public schools to feed their children breakfast and lunch during the school year, those sites are… Read story

Dawn Garzon Maaks, a clinical professor at Washington State University Vancouver’s college of nursing, will become president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners on July 1.

WSUV professor to head national association

Dawn Garzon Maaks, a clinical professor at Washington State University Vancouver’s college of nursing, will become president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners on July 1.

June 18, 2018, 6:09pm Clark County Health

A professor at Washington State University Vancouver will get to take the lead in addressing pediatric issues such as suicide and child abuse when she becomes president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest awards scholarships

June 15, 2018, 6:02pm Clark County Health

PeaceHealth Southwest Foundation awarded $51,500 in scholarships to 30 local students to help them further studies in health care. Read story

Catherine Martinez practices leg-strengthening exercises with student physical therapist Sabrita Cohen and physical therapist Jane Gyarmaty at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Martinez, who was a softball and volleyball standout at La Center High School, said she hopes to run a Spartan race in 2019 if she can rehab enough strength back into her legs.

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Catherine Martinez practices leg-strengthening exercises with student physical therapist Sabrita Cohen and physical therapist Jane Gyarmaty at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Martinez, who was a softball and volleyball standout at La Center High School, said she hopes to run a Spartan race in 2019 if she can rehab enough strength back into her legs.

June 12, 2018, 6:03am Clark County Health

On her 29th birthday, Catherine Martinez lost the ability to walk. Read story

Volunteers with Michelle’s Love, a small nonprofit that helps single moms with cancer, did yard work, cleaned and painted the inside of Christy Castro’s house in Vancouver on Saturday.

Michelle’s Love: Relief for moms trying to recover

Volunteers with Michelle’s Love, a small nonprofit that helps single moms with cancer, did yard work, cleaned and painted the inside of Christy Castro’s house in Vancouver on Saturday.

June 6, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Michelle’s Love, a small Scapoose, Ore.-based nonprofit that helps single moms with cancer, is showing more love to moms in Vancouver. Read story

Youth drug prevention team seeks members

May 30, 2018, 10:23am Clark County Health

Clark County Strong Teens Against Substance Hazards and Abuse, Peer Education Program is looking for youth to fill open positions for the 2018-19 program year. Peer educators advocate for healthy lifestyles, specifically addressing alcohol and drug issues in Clark County youth. Read story

Legacy Health to offer low cost bike helmets

May 30, 2018, 10:23am Clark County Health

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center will host an annual helmet sale from noon to 4 p.m. Saturday at an open house at Clark County Fire District 6, 8800 N.E. Hazel Dell Ave., Vancouver. Read story

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STD rates in Clark County rising

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May 20, 2018, 6:04am Clark County Health

Population growth and an increase in testing may be to thank for rising rates of sexually transmitted diseases in Washington state and Clark County, according to Kari Haecker, Clark County Public Health program manager for STD/HIV prevention. Read story

Austin Justin walks in front of his mom, Tabitha Fich, between parallel bars with his new RGO braces at his weekly physical therapy appointment at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland in April. “Every week when we go to therapy, his therapist always compliments how well he’s progressing and how fast he’s coming along, because it takes years for kids to be able to even get used to the RGOs,” Fich said. “Austin is just rocking through it.

5-year-old boy not letting genetic condition stop him

Austin Justin walks in front of his mom, Tabitha Fich, between parallel bars with his new RGO braces at his weekly physical therapy appointment at Shriners Hospitals for Children in Portland in April. “Every week when we go to therapy, his therapist always compliments how well he’s progressing and how fast he’s coming along, because it takes years for kids to be able to even get used to the RGOs,” Fich said. “Austin is just rocking through it.

May 20, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health

When Austin Justin stood for the first time, his mother cried. When he took his first tentative steps, she bawled. Read story