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Millennials: Now we’re after their blood

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February 26, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Millennials are at it again. Read story

Doernbecher becomes Level 1-certified in trauma, surgery

February 26, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Doernbecher Children’s Hospital is now verified as a Level 1 pediatric trauma center and a Level 1 site for children’s surgery. Read story

Laury Giffin tattoos pink cherry blossoms on Laura Hottman’s right breast. Hottman, 54, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015. After a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Hottman opted for decorative tattooing to disguise the scars on her breasts.

Decorative tattoos a symbol of survival following battle with breast cancer

Laury Giffin tattoos pink cherry blossoms on Laura Hottman’s right breast. Hottman, 54, was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015. After a double mastectomy and reconstruction, Hottman opted for decorative tattooing to disguise the scars on her breasts.

February 25, 2018, 6:00am Breast Cancer

Laura Hottman never planned on getting tattoos. But the 54-year-old also never planned on getting breast cancer. Read story

Amy Filbin wants to raise awareness about a “silent drinking epidemic among women” and launch a community of nondrinkers — while still enjoying what she calls the Happiest Hour.

Vancouver Happiest Hour aims to be sober but not solemn

Amy Filbin wants to raise awareness about a “silent drinking epidemic among women” and launch a community of nondrinkers — while still enjoying what she calls the Happiest Hour.

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

Around the time she turned 40, Amy Filbin's solo drinking accelerated. One bottle of wine per night grew into two, which grew into more. It reached the point where she was hiding her daytime drinking and worrying that her beloved nephew could smell the stuff on her breath while they… Read story

Rachel Haebe, of Vancouver, left, waits patiently while dental assistant Libby Mayea uses an intraoral scanner to digitally map Haebe’s teeth. The map will be used to create invisible aligners to help straighten her teeth and correct her bite. Natalie Olsen, of Vancouver, co-founded the company to make fixing teeth more affordable.

Idea behind OrthoDirect something to smile about

Rachel Haebe, of Vancouver, left, waits patiently while dental assistant Libby Mayea uses an intraoral scanner to digitally map Haebe’s teeth. The map will be used to create invisible aligners to help straighten her teeth and correct her bite. Natalie Olsen, of Vancouver, co-founded the company to make fixing teeth more affordable.

February 22, 2018, 6:00am Business

A young business in Clark County hopes to narrow some gaps in the business of fixing teeth. Read story

Health department seeks award nominees

February 22, 2018, 5:57am Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for its annual Public Health Community Award. Read story

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring meet at the Clark County Public Service Center in May.

Clark County to sue pharmaceutical firms over opioids

Clark County Council members Jeanne Stewart, from left, Julie Olson, Marc Boldt, John Blom and Eileen Quiring meet at the Clark County Public Service Center in May.

February 20, 2018, 5:05pm Clark County Health

Citing the drain on public resources, the Clark County Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to join the growing number of local jurisdictions taking legal action against pharmaceutical companies for deceptively pushing addictive opioid medications. Read story

President Donald Trump’s 2019 budget proposes replacing a portion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cash-on-a-card benefits with a pre-assembled box of canned and shelf-stable foods. State officials criticized the proposal, saying it would negatively impact the health of Washington residents.

Trump’s food box plan rankles many

President Donald Trump’s 2019 budget proposes replacing a portion of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program cash-on-a-card benefits with a pre-assembled box of canned and shelf-stable foods. State officials criticized the proposal, saying it would negatively impact the health of Washington residents.

February 20, 2018, 6:01am Clark County Health

Judy Tiffany has diabetes. Her mom, Dorris Cotton, has celiac disease. Read story

Medical assistant Leena Amphornphong takes Phyllis Peterson’s vitals during an appointment at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The Vancouver hospital is giving ovarian cancer patients, like Peterson, more opportunities to enroll in clinical trials.

Woman with cancer takes part in clinical trials, hoping to help

Medical assistant Leena Amphornphong takes Phyllis Peterson’s vitals during an appointment at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. The Vancouver hospital is giving ovarian cancer patients, like Peterson, more opportunities to enroll in clinical trials.

February 19, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Phyllis Peterson has spent her life helping others. Read story

WSUV hosts community conversation on opioids

February 15, 2018, 5:58am Clark County Health

Washington State University Vancouver is hosting a community conversation about the opioid crisis. Read story