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A new survey being circulated by WIAA aims to train coaches like Skyview’s Matt Gruhler, above, to help players with mental health issues.

WIAA conducts survey aimed to train coaches on issues of mental health

A new survey being circulated by WIAA aims to train coaches like Skyview’s Matt Gruhler, above, to help players with mental health issues.

January 24, 2018, 8:26pm Clark County Health

Coaches want students to know it's OK to seek help Read story

Lab assistant Melissa Cornelison tests nasal swabs for influenza recently at PeaceHealth Southwest’s Inpatient Laboratory in Vancouver. The hospital is seeing an influx in patients with the flu.

Clark County flu activity ‘may have peaked’

Lab assistant Melissa Cornelison tests nasal swabs for influenza recently at PeaceHealth Southwest’s Inpatient Laboratory in Vancouver. The hospital is seeing an influx in patients with the flu.

January 24, 2018, 6:10pm Clark County Health

Even though the flu virus continues to sicken people across Clark County, relief may be on the horizon. Read story

Dr. Toni Storm-Dickerson, left, and Dr. Allen Gabriel place the BioZorb implant into the breast of Dr. Anne Peled, a breast cancer surgeon from California, during lumpectomy and oncoplastic surgery Tuesday at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The oncoplastic surgery uses breast tissue to fill the void left by the removed tumor. The implant serves as a marker of the cancer location for future radiation treatment.

Breast cancer surgeon diagnosed with breast cancer advocates oncoplastic surgery

Dr. Toni Storm-Dickerson, left, and Dr. Allen Gabriel place the BioZorb implant into the breast of Dr. Anne Peled, a breast cancer surgeon from California, during lumpectomy and oncoplastic surgery Tuesday at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. The oncoplastic surgery uses breast tissue to fill the void left by the removed tumor. The implant serves as a marker of the cancer location for future radiation treatment.

January 22, 2018, 6:30am Breast Cancer

Dr. Anne Peled never imaged she would be on the other side of the scalpel. Read story

Health organizations host free radon forum

January 19, 2018, 5:59am Clark County Health

 The American Lung Association and Washington Department of Health are hosting a free radon event Wednesday. Read story

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State suspends license of Clark County surgeon

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January 17, 2018, 7:57pm Clark County Health

State health officials immediately suspended the license of a Clark County surgeon after he tested positive for controlled and illicit substances. Read story

Lab assistant Melissa Cornelison tests nasal swabs for influenza on Tuesday afternoon at PeaceHealth Southwest’s Inpatient Laboratory in Vancouver. The hospital is seeing an influx of patients with the flu.

Flu activity reaches new peak in Clark County

Lab assistant Melissa Cornelison tests nasal swabs for influenza on Tuesday afternoon at PeaceHealth Southwest’s Inpatient Laboratory in Vancouver. The hospital is seeing an influx of patients with the flu.

January 15, 2018, 5:14pm Clark County Health

Flu activity is hitting a new high in Clark County. Read story

Physical therapist JJ Flentke helps patient Cathy Monbrod of Vancouver to balance during an exercise Tuesday morning at Boomerang Therapy Works in Vancouver. Flentke opened the gym, which focuses on keeping seniors active, in June.

Vancouver’s Boomerang Therapy Works helps with agility, cognitive issues

Physical therapist JJ Flentke helps patient Cathy Monbrod of Vancouver to balance during an exercise Tuesday morning at Boomerang Therapy Works in Vancouver. Flentke opened the gym, which focuses on keeping seniors active, in June.

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

Cathy Monbrod has always exercised. Swimming. Biking. Walking. Read story

State pitches health insurance bill

January 14, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

State Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler’s office was shocked when it received 2018 health plan proposals last spring. Read story

Certified nursing assistant Meron Mesfin washes her hands before entering the rooms of influenza patients on Tuesday afternoon at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The hospital has additional precautionary measures in place — such as masks and extra handwashing — to prevent the spread of influenza.

Flu hitting Clark County hard

Certified nursing assistant Meron Mesfin washes her hands before entering the rooms of influenza patients on Tuesday afternoon at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver. The hospital has additional precautionary measures in place — such as masks and extra handwashing — to prevent the spread of influenza.

January 10, 2018, 7:14pm Clark County Health

Flu season is in full swing, and Clark County is getting hit hard. Read story

Meghan Green holds up one of her old shirts on Tuesday afternoon in her Ridgefield home.

Ridgefield woman finds big success, new life with weight-loss program

Meghan Green holds up one of her old shirts on Tuesday afternoon in her Ridgefield home.

January 8, 2018, 6:00am Clark County Health

Meghan Green had somewhat low expectations when she started the HMR diet last January. Read story