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Clark County Health

WA statewide COVID-19 data dashboard has been replaced. Here’s what to know

September 19, 2023, 7:20am Clark County Health

The Washington state Department of Health retired its COVID-19 Data Dashboard on Monday, after more than three years of tracking the pandemic-causing illness. Read story

Martha Petifer, left, puts a leash on her dog, Odyssey, while her partner Clint Austin watches at The Outpost Safe Stay Community, where she has lived since February. Petifer suffered a stroke and broken back in January.

For people in Clark County experiencing homelessness, health care can be out of reach

Martha Petifer, left, puts a leash on her dog, Odyssey, while her partner Clint Austin watches at The Outpost Safe Stay Community, where she has lived since February. Petifer suffered a stroke and broken back in January.

September 16, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

A numbness washed over Martha Petifer as she packed up her belongings after being evicted from her apartment. Read story

Easing access to health care for homeless is challenging in Clark County

September 16, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Health

Health providers are adding new initiatives to help homeless residents who need care, though challenges remain. Read story

The Xchange Recovery Center in Ridgefield, seen in 2022, is expanding its services.

Bringing health care to the streets of Clark County

The Xchange Recovery Center in Ridgefield, seen in 2022, is expanding its services.

September 16, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

While residents experiencing homelessness and housing leaders recognize the issues preventing the unhoused from accessing health care, some have taken matters into their own hands and made care more accessible. Read story

Health Inspections: Reported Sept. 6-9

September 15, 2023, 6:00am Business

Health Inspections: Sept. 6-9 Read story

The union that represents Kaiser Permanente health care workers announced Thursday that 98 percent of its members have voted to authorize a strike.

Kaiser workers in Clark County, elsewhere vote to authorize strike

The union that represents Kaiser Permanente health care workers announced Thursday that 98 percent of its members have voted to authorize a strike.

September 14, 2023, 4:46pm Business

As a strike vote comes to a close, the union that represents Kaiser Permanente health care workers announced Thursday that 98 percent of its members have voted to authorize a strike. Read story

A trash can shared between the public and people living at the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail camp in Vancouver overflows with garbage.

Clark Asks: What’s being done about trash in Clark County homeless camps?

A trash can shared between the public and people living at the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail camp in Vancouver overflows with garbage.

September 14, 2023, 6:07am Clark County Health

At the Burnt Bridge Creek Trail camp — one of the largest homeless camps in Vancouver — a single, modest-size trash can spills over with empty food containers and paper towels. The leftover food has attracted wasps. Read story

Members of Magenta Theater perform a song Tuesday at a NAMI Southwest Washington Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit at the Clark County YMCA.

Shine the Light: Suicide Prevention & Awareness Summit strives to save lives

Members of Magenta Theater perform a song Tuesday at a NAMI Southwest Washington Suicide Prevention and Awareness Summit at the Clark County YMCA.

September 13, 2023, 7:29pm Clark County Health

A simple conversation can help save a life. Read story

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month.

Southwest Washington chapter of National Alliance on Mental Health event tackles suicide, stigma

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness month.

September 12, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

Shine the Light aims to raise awareness, educate public Read story

Health Inspections: Reported Aug. 28 – Sept. 1

September 8, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Health

Clark County health inspections reported Aug. 28 - Sept. 1. Read story