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Kelly Ferguson, foreground right, chief operating officer of Columbia River Mental Health Services, leads a tour through the waiting room at the new NorthStar Clinic on Aug. 8.

Treatment facility NorthStar Clinic opens doors after delay by appeal from nearby Vancouver business

Kelly Ferguson, foreground right, chief operating officer of Columbia River Mental Health Services, leads a tour through the waiting room at the new NorthStar Clinic on Aug. 8.

November 13, 2023, 5:57pm Clark County Health

Columbia River Mental Health Services held a ribbon-cutting ceremony months ago for its NorthStar Clinic — an addiction treatment facility in central Vancouver. But the clinic only opened its doors to clients for the first time on Monday. Read story

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

Kaiser Permanente pharmacy techs, imaging specialists continue strike amid ongoing contract negotiations

While some union health care worker have a contract agreement with Kaiser, imaging specialists — including mammography and X-Ray technicians — and pharmacy technicians are still on strike in the Northwest.

November 13, 2023, 3:26pm Clark County Health

More than 900 imaging specialists and pharmacy technicians at Kaiser Permanente are continuing to strike across Oregon and Southwest Washington. The walkout is expected to last until the end of this week. Read story

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Clark County sheriff’s deputies: Man arrested after false report of active shooter at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center prompted lockdown

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November 10, 2023, 5:11pm Clark County Health

Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man they say texted a false report of an active shooter Friday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, prompting a lockdown. Read story

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

Washington Kaiser workers ratify contract that includes 17-25% pay increase for every union member

Service Employees International Union member set up in front of the Kaiser Permanente's Cascade Park Medical Office on Mill Plain Boulevard on Wednesday morning. Members said they are fighting for livable wages and increased staffing.

November 9, 2023, 2:02pm Business

Members of the union representing Kaiser Permanente workers across Washington, have voted to ratify a new contract agreement, the union announced Thursday. Read story

Macey Bodily of Yacolt, 15, holds her custom-designed shoes for the Doernbecher Freestyle Auction. Macey was one of six young designers who created shoes and apparel for this freestyle collection.

Yacolt teen works with Nike to make sneakers that make a statement

Macey Bodily of Yacolt, 15, holds her custom-designed shoes for the Doernbecher Freestyle Auction. Macey was one of six young designers who created shoes and apparel for this freestyle collection.

November 1, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

After almost eight months, Macey Bodily of Yacolt, one of six young patient artists, finally saw her designs come to life as a part of the 19th Doernbecher Freestyle Collection. Read story

Generically known as Naloxone, the medication used revive people who have stopped breathing, doesn’t reverse the effects of xylazine — often called tranq.

Clark County health officials watch out for xylazine; ‘tranq’ not prevalent in county so far

Generically known as Naloxone, the medication used revive people who have stopped breathing, doesn’t reverse the effects of xylazine — often called tranq.

October 31, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

Although a drug called xylazine — commonly referred to as “Tranq” — is a growing threat in some communities, health officials say only a small amount has been found in Clark County’s drug supply. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center workers join a spirited rally outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023.

National union leader joins health care workers at PeaceHealth on picket line

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center workers join a spirited rally outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023.

October 26, 2023, 3:30pm Business

Hundreds of health care workers at PeaceHealth were joined on the picket lines today by a national union leader as the strike at Vancouver’s hospital entered its fourth day. Read story

Fort Vancouver High School juniors Addison Miles, right, and Zamyrah Scott work on planting tulips. The tulips raise awareness of substance use in the community.

Fort Vancouver High School students host Red Ribbon Week event

Fort Vancouver High School juniors Addison Miles, right, and Zamyrah Scott work on planting tulips. The tulips raise awareness of substance use in the community.

October 23, 2023, 5:40pm Clark County Health

As Addie Cates plopped a tulip bulb into a small hole etched in a flower bed she made a promise to her community. Read story

Health care workers on strike hold signs Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are striking for five days over low wages, low staffing levels and prolonged contract negotiations with PeaceHealth management.

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Health care workers on strike hold signs Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are striking for five days over low wages, low staffing levels and prolonged contract negotiations with PeaceHealth management.

October 23, 2023, 10:50am Clark County Health

Striking health care workers at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center crowded the sidewalks along Mill Plain Boulevard in front of the central Vancouver hospital Monday morning, on the picket line before dawn. Read story

Application deadline extended for Clark County Public Health Advisory Council opening

October 21, 2023, 5:57am Clark County Health

The application deadline for an open position on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council has been extended to Nov. 10. Read story