April 23, 2018, 6:30am Clark County Health
Abigail Boyd-Williams used to spend her Saturdays in bed, closing herself off from others and feeling depressed. Read story
April 23, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health
The percentage of Clark County 10th-graders misusing prescription medications may have declined over the last decade, but local teens are still using opioids and dying from overdoses. Read story
April 20, 2018, 6:02am Clark County Health
Washington Walmart stores are hosting their second Walmart Wellness Day of the year on Saturday. Read story
April 19, 2018, 1:38pm Clark County Health
Oregon Health and Science University announced the dates and topics for its annual Brain Awareness lecture series. This year’s series will explore the influence nourishing the brain has on daily abilities, from academic performance to good decision making. The lectures are at 7 p.m. May 7, May 14 and May… Read story
April 18, 2018, 2:53pm Clark County Health
In front of television cameras and a crowd of cheering fans, Adrian and Declan Reagan became the newest members of the Harlem Wizards. Read story
April 16, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health
Teenagers smoking behind the bleachers may be a thing of the past, but health officials say teens are still using nicotine. The latest method: “juuling” in school bathrooms. Read story
April 11, 2018, 5:31pm Clark County Health
Woodland Public Schools officials sent letters home to families Wednesday alerting them to four confirmed cases of whooping cough in the district and warning that students might have been exposed. Read story
April 11, 2018, 2:30pm Clark County Health
Local nonprofit Pink Lemonade Project wants to hear from people affected by breast cancer. Pink Lemonade Project is a Vancouver-based nonprofit dedicated to empowering breast cancer patients and survivors. The organization offers weekend retreats, support groups and regular social events, among other services. Pink Lemonade has created an online survey,… Read story
April 10, 2018, 10:58am Clark County Health
Community Home Health & Hospice is offering a free eight-week grief support group for survivors of suicide loss. The group will meet 4 to 6 p.m. Thursdays, May 10 to June 28, at the Elaine & Don Heimbigner Hospice Care Center, 3102 N.E. 134th St., Vancouver. The group will be… Read story
April 10, 2018, 10:56am Clark County Health
Fort Vancouver Regional Library is hosting a free six-week series on healthy aging and aging in place. The classes are 3 to 5 p.m. Sundays, beginning May 6, at Vancouver Community Library, Klickitat Room, 901 C St., Vancouver. Here are the scheduled topics: May 6: Healthy Aging and Alternative Medicine:… Read story