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County youth health report shows reduction in drug, alcohol use

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March 18, 2017, 5:17pm Clark County Health

Alcohol, marijuana and tobacco use among Clark County youth is continuing to trend downward — welcome news to public health officials. Read story

School reports two whooping cough cases

March 14, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

An east Vancouver elementary school notified parents late last week of whooping cough cases at the school. Read story

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Vancouver boy, 4, dies after dental procedure

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March 13, 2017, 1:18pm Clark County Health

A 4-year-old Vancouver boy died Friday after complications from a dental procedure. Read story

The Vancouver Clinic is now offering genomic testing that will allow physicians to personalize medicine based on their patient&#039;s genetic profile. The clinic is using Seattle-based genomic screening company ActX.

Vancouver Clinic, Seattle firm team up to offer genomic testing

The Vancouver Clinic is now offering genomic testing that will allow physicians to personalize medicine based on their patient&#039;s genetic profile. The clinic is using Seattle-based genomic screening company ActX.

March 13, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

Doctors at The Vancouver Clinic will soon have the ability to consider patients’ genetic information when prescribing medication and determining whether to begin early cancer screenings. Read story

Commission on Aging to focus on caregiver resources

March 8, 2017, 3:34pm Clark County Health

The Commission on Aging’s March meeting will focus on the programs and resources available in the community for caregivers. The meeting is at 4:30 p.m. March 21 in the sixth-floor hearing room at the Public Service Center, 1300 Franklin St. Lexie Bartunek, community services program coordinator with the Area Agency… Read story

Burton Elementary School kindergartner Josephine Liambila, center, takes a bite of a roasted potato wedge during lunch Monday while classmates Ashlynn Miller, left, and Silvia Paunescu, right, watch. Potatoes were the Harvest of the Month, an in-season, regionally grown food that was prepared and sampled by elementary school students.

Farm to School program champions more healthy eating

Burton Elementary School kindergartner Josephine Liambila, center, takes a bite of a roasted potato wedge during lunch Monday while classmates Ashlynn Miller, left, and Silvia Paunescu, right, watch. Potatoes were the Harvest of the Month, an in-season, regionally grown food that was prepared and sampled by elementary school students.

March 8, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

Lunchtime at Burton Elementary School had a new feature Monday: a taste test. Read story

Ben Spinney of Vancouver works out at Cascade Athletic Club in Vancouver. Spinney, 21, was preparing to appear on the obstacle-course competition series &quot;American Ninja Warrior,&quot; but learned last week that his heart condition would prohibit him from competing.

Vancouver man’s heart condition keeps him from ‘Ninja’ dreamvideo icon

Ben Spinney of Vancouver works out at Cascade Athletic Club in Vancouver. Spinney, 21, was preparing to appear on the obstacle-course competition series &quot;American Ninja Warrior,&quot; but learned last week that his heart condition would prohibit him from competing.

March 6, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Health

Ben Spinney had his heart set on being the next American Ninja Warrior. And as a 21-year-old with what amounts to half of a heart, his story won him a spot on the popular obstacle-course competition series. Read story

Our federal voices: Disagreements in Congress

March 5, 2017, 6:05am Clark County Health

At a town hall last month, U.S. Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler faced tough questions from constituents who are worried about losing their health care. Read story

Dr. Storm Dickerson performs a bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy in 2013 at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Vancouver. At right is Julie Blomdahl, RNFA.

Trumping Obamacare: Affordable Care Act reform

Dr. Storm Dickerson performs a bilateral nipple-sparing mastectomy in 2013 at PeaceHealth Medical Center in Vancouver. At right is Julie Blomdahl, RNFA.

March 5, 2017, 6:00am Clark County Health

Since President Obama's Affordable Care Act was signed seven years ago this month, it has remained in the forefront of controversy. Nearly 114,000 Clark County residents are enrolled, but many voters remain dissatisfied. Leaders at the federal and state level are divided, but nonetheless reform seems likely. Today, we look… Read story

A new partnership among Legacy Health, the Oregon Health &amp; Science University Knight Cancer Institute and The Vancouver Clinic will improve access to leading cancer care and clinical trials in Clark County.

Partnership to enhance cancer care in Clark County

A new partnership among Legacy Health, the Oregon Health &amp; Science University Knight Cancer Institute and The Vancouver Clinic will improve access to leading cancer care and clinical trials in Clark County.

March 2, 2017, 12:00pm Clark County Health

A new partnership in Clark County will give residents access to leading cancer care and clinical trials without crossing the Columbia River. Read story