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Therapists Brandon Fielding, from left, and his wife, Kelli Dougal, join fellow therapist Gayle Fielding and her husband, clinical psychologist Kelly Fielding, at Birchstone on Friday afternoon. Birchstone is a family-owned mental health clinic in Vancouver.

Birchstone hopes to bridge the gap; clinic in Vancouver will offer mental health urgent care starting this month

Therapists Brandon Fielding, from left, and his wife, Kelli Dougal, join fellow therapist Gayle Fielding and her husband, clinical psychologist Kelly Fielding, at Birchstone on Friday afternoon. Birchstone is a family-owned mental health clinic in Vancouver.

October 2, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

A person experiencing a mental health crisis often needs more support than a visit to the emergency room. A family of therapists in Vancouver aims to be that additional resource. Read story

A medical program through Kaiser Permanente for very low-income residents is helping more people get care according to a 2022 study.

Aid programs in Clark County improve health care for low-income patients

A medical program through Kaiser Permanente for very low-income residents is helping more people get care according to a 2022 study.

October 1, 2024, 1:14pm Clark County Health

About half of low-income American adults have trouble paying medical bills each year. They may not know that hospitals offer financial assistance, which recent research indicates increases access to health care and improves management of conditions including diabetes. Read story

Clark County health worker report, Sept. 28, 2024

September 28, 2024, 5:48am Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Health recently took disciplinary action or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers.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

Then-intern Ben Madson and Pharmacist Ike Ekeya of Vancouver work together at Square Care Medical &amp; Pharmacy on July 18, 2023.

Square Care Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County’s last independent pharmacy, may close its doors in December

Then-intern Ben Madson and Pharmacist Ike Ekeya of Vancouver work together at Square Care Medical &amp; Pharmacy on July 18, 2023.

September 26, 2024, 6:10am Business

The last independent, locally owned pharmacy in Clark County may close in December. Read story

Clark County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick, pictured here in 2020, says lead is a “silent poison. Public Health’s hazard assessment program works in partnership with health providers to identify lead exposure cases.

Clark County Public Health presentation discusses the dangers and health effects of lead

Clark County Public Health Director Dr. Alan Melnick, pictured here in 2020, says lead is a “silent poison. Public Health’s hazard assessment program works in partnership with health providers to identify lead exposure cases.

September 25, 2024, 3:40pm Clark County Health

The Clark County Board of Health wants to eventually increase lead testing across the county, especially within low-income communities. Read story

Hot dogs from an unpermitted food cart vendor.

Clark County Public Health urges community to avoid unpermitted food carts

Hot dogs from an unpermitted food cart vendor.

September 24, 2024, 5:00pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health is warning consumers to avoid unpermitted food carts. Read story

Vancouver resident Abby Griffith, left, who is blind, navigates train tracks while leaving the Vancouver train station with Kail Hibbs of the city of Vancouver on Monday afternoon. The journey took place ahead of the city&rsquo;s Week Without Driving challenge to highlight the importance of mobility access in the region.

Disability advocates challenge Vancouver’s elected leaders to go a week without driving

Vancouver resident Abby Griffith, left, who is blind, navigates train tracks while leaving the Vancouver train station with Kail Hibbs of the city of Vancouver on Monday afternoon. The journey took place ahead of the city&rsquo;s Week Without Driving challenge to highlight the importance of mobility access in the region.

September 18, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

For many, the daily commute is a routine task. For people with disabilities, it can be much more complex. Read story

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Fentanyl test strips, which can detect the presence of fentanyl in drugs, are coming to Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver this fall under a new state law.

Fentanyl test strips coming to Clark County college campuses as overdose deaths spike

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Fentanyl test strips, which can detect the presence of fentanyl in drugs, are coming to Clark College and Washington State University Vancouver this fall under a new state law.

September 13, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health

Fentanyl test strips are coming to Washington State University Vancouver and Clark College campuses this fall, as mandated by a new state law. Read story

Health Inspections for Sept. 2-7, 2024

September 13, 2024, 6:00am Business

Health Inspections for Sept. 2-7, 2024 Read story

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center nurse Maggie Bass, right, gives a COVID-19 vaccine to an unidentified person, Sept. 21, 2021, in Jackson, Miss.

Health providers urge Clark County to stay up to date on vaccines despite burnout

Jackson-Hinds Comprehensive Health Center nurse Maggie Bass, right, gives a COVID-19 vaccine to an unidentified person, Sept. 21, 2021, in Jackson, Miss.

September 12, 2024, 2:41pm Clark County Health

As flu season begins, health providers are urging the community to stay up to date on their vaccinations, even if they may be feeling a bit burnt out on shots. Read story