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Clark County Health

Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park had measles informational signs posted at the medical facility during the measles outbreak in 2019.

Six cases of measles confirmed in Clark, Wahkiakum counties

Kaiser Permanente Cascade Park had measles informational signs posted at the medical facility during the measles outbreak in 2019.

January 8, 2024, 12:16pm Clark County Health

Six cases of measles were confirmed in both Clark and Wahkiakum counties as of Monday, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story

Clark County health worker report

January 7, 2024, 5:20am Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Health took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers. Read story

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, left, listens to Cowlitz Indian Tribe Manager Michael Watkins talk about the tribe's new mobile treatment van at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's Vancouver clinic.

Sen. Murray tours Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s mobile medication-assisted treatment van

U.S. Sen. Patty Murray, left, listens to Cowlitz Indian Tribe Manager Michael Watkins talk about the tribe's new mobile treatment van at the Cowlitz Indian Tribe's Vancouver clinic.

January 3, 2024, 7:02pm Clark County Health

“Wow,” U.S. Sen. Patty Murray said as she walked through the Cowlitz Indian Tribe’s mobile medication-assisted treatment van Wednesday. Read story

The Grant Street Pier is barely visible as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region in September 2020. Clark County's air quality was so bad that Vancouver&#039;s PM 2.5 pollution levels went beyond the index used to rate air quality.

Vancouver among 16 communities most impacted by air pollution, according to new state report

The Grant Street Pier is barely visible as thick wildfire smoke continues to blanket the region in September 2020. Clark County's air quality was so bad that Vancouver&#039;s PM 2.5 pollution levels went beyond the index used to rate air quality.

January 2, 2024, 6:36pm Clark County Health

Vancouver residents are more likely than those in most places around Washington to become seriously ill from air pollution, according to a new state report. Read story

iUrban Teen has started an eight-month endeavor to alleviate food insecurity in Vancouver. An anticipated 200 families will receive fresh food boxes because of the Food for Good initiative &mdash; made possible through partnerships with community nonprofits and businesses.

Nonprofit iUrban Teen targets food insecurity in Vancouver with Food for Good program

iUrban Teen has started an eight-month endeavor to alleviate food insecurity in Vancouver. An anticipated 200 families will receive fresh food boxes because of the Food for Good initiative &mdash; made possible through partnerships with community nonprofits and businesses.

January 2, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

iUrban Teen has begun an eight-month endeavor that aims to alleviate food insecurity in Vancouver. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center CEO Gregory resigns

December 29, 2023, 5:55am Business

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center CEO Sean Gregory has resigned after seven years in the role. Read story

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Clark County Public Health officers Melnick, Krager resign Cowlitz County roles

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December 28, 2023, 7:24pm Clark County Health

Cowlitz County Health Officer Alan Melnick and Deputy Health Officer Steve Krager elected to resign effective Sunday after the Cowlitz County Board of Health voted not to renew the county’s contract with Clark County Public Health. Read story

Charles Hanset started the Sonya Fund in honor of his sister, who died from an overdose in 2014. The fund helps families who have had a loved one die due to homelessness, substance use or a mental health condition.

Founder of nonprofit Thrive2Survive keeps sister’s memory alive with Sonya Fund

Charles Hanset started the Sonya Fund in honor of his sister, who died from an overdose in 2014. The fund helps families who have had a loved one die due to homelessness, substance use or a mental health condition.

December 28, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Health

Charles Hanset carries his sister’s legacy with him every day. She died of an overdose in 2014. He had her name, Sonya, permanently inked into the skin on the side of his neck. Read story

A sign urges people to get a flu shot at Kaiser Permanente.

Kaiser Permanente staff required to wear masks due to increase in influenza, COVID-19 and RSV

A sign urges people to get a flu shot at Kaiser Permanente.

December 27, 2023, 5:01pm Clark County Health

Kaiser Permanente is now requiring all staff to wear masks within its facilities statewide. Read story

Jimmy Howland of Vancouver, who had his leg amputated in 2020, navigates the small ramp he built for his unit at Hope Village in Vancouver.  At top, a  man has his vitals checked at the Evergreen Crossing respite medical clinic in Portland.

Hurt and homeless with no place to heal: Could a successful Oregon program be a model for Clark County?

Jimmy Howland of Vancouver, who had his leg amputated in 2020, navigates the small ramp he built for his unit at Hope Village in Vancouver.  At top, a  man has his vitals checked at the Evergreen Crossing respite medical clinic in Portland.

December 23, 2023, 6:14am Clark County Health

When complications from a blood clot forced amputation of Jimmy Howland’s leg, it might have led to a chance for him to get into housing. Instead, the hospital ushered him into a reluctant relative’s home to fully recover. Read story