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Clark County Health

County public health seeks award nominations

February 2, 2016, 6:10am Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is accepting nominations for the annual Public Health Community Award, which recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to promoting and protecting community health. Read story

Adventist Health offers free coaching on sleep

February 1, 2016, 12:46pm Clark County Health

Sleep specialists from Adventist Health are offering free coaching to improve sleep and heart health. The specialists will coach people on developing a personalized sleep plan based on the latest biological and psychological knowledge about sleep and sleeping well. Improved sleep is also beneficial for heart health. The Sleeping Well… Read story

Dr. Kevin deWeber examines the knee of an injured soccer player Thursday at Clark College&#039;s O&#039;Connell Sports Complex. DeWeber is a sports medicine physician and, this summer, will be the medical director of the High Performance Center at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

Local doctor is Olympics bound

Dr. Kevin deWeber examines the knee of an injured soccer player Thursday at Clark College&#039;s O&#039;Connell Sports Complex. DeWeber is a sports medicine physician and, this summer, will be the medical director of the High Performance Center at the Rio 2016 Olympics.

February 1, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Health

Several years ago, Dr. Kevin deWeber decided to dream big. And in the world of sports medicine, nothing is bigger than the Olympics. Read story

Three-month-old Daniel, who was born with microcephaly, undergoes physical therapy Thursday at the Altino Ventura Foundation in Recife, Brazil.

Women warned about the Zika virus

Three-month-old Daniel, who was born with microcephaly, undergoes physical therapy Thursday at the Altino Ventura Foundation in Recife, Brazil.

February 1, 2016, 6:00am Clark County Health

Pregnant women take heed: You may want to postpone that spring break trip to Mexico or summer getaway to the Caribbean. Read story

Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Vancouver city councilor

Crackdown on massage parlors no open-and-shut case

Anne McEnerny-Ogle, Vancouver city councilor

January 31, 2016, 6:05am Clark County Health

The neon signs in the windows of illicit massage businesses may still be flashing "open," but state and local officials say they've stepped up efforts to turn out the lights. Read story

Clark Public Utilities raised about $19,000 for Operation Warm Heart in 2015 when the company hosted its first Race for Warmth.

Hundreds set to Race for Warmth

Clark Public Utilities raised about $19,000 for Operation Warm Heart in 2015 when the company hosted its first Race for Warmth.

January 26, 2016, 6:49pm Clark County Health

Hundreds of Clark County residents will lace up their running shoes this weekend to raise money for those who need help paying their utilities bills. Read story

Florence and Roger Muma, photographed during a recent hike, were married 43 years ago. Florence was recently hospitalized with a bacterial infection. While she was in the intensive care unit, Roger died of a heart attack.

A race of remembrance, and help

Florence and Roger Muma, photographed during a recent hike, were married 43 years ago. Florence was recently hospitalized with a bacterial infection. While she was in the intensive care unit, Roger died of a heart attack.

January 24, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Health

Florence Muma was confident she could get her running off on the right foot in 2016 with a personal record at the Resolution Run. Read story

Health plan sign-up deadlines draw near

January 19, 2016, 6:01am Clark County Health

Washington residents have less than two weeks to purchase a new health plan or renew their current plan before the state open enrollment period closes for the year. Read story

Vancouver Clinic offers workshop with dietitians

January 18, 2016, 4:29pm Clark County Health

The Vancouver Clinic is offering a workshop on principles for losing weight and becoming healthier. Dietitians will work with attendees to create a nutritional plan that meets their needs. The Reach workshop is 10 a.m. to noon Feb. 13 at The Vancouver Clinic’s 87th Avenue building, 700 N.E. 87th Ave. Read story

Added sugars account on average for nearly 270 calories (or more than 13 percent of calories) per day and are highest among children, adolescents and young adults.

New dietary guidelines take bite out of sugar, salt

Added sugars account on average for nearly 270 calories (or more than 13 percent of calories) per day and are highest among children, adolescents and young adults.

January 18, 2016, 6:02am Clark County Health

The federal government has some new, but familiar, advice for Americans when it comes to their diets: Eat a greater variety of food and nutrient-dense foods, cut back on added sugars and rein-in sodium consumption. Read story