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Nicole Hamberger, community engagement specialist for Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health, demonstrates how to inject naloxone at the Sept. 2 Hands Across the Bridge event in downtown Vancouver.

‘Naloxone saves lives’: Everyone should learn to give the overdose-reversing drug, says Clark County Public Health

Nicole Hamberger, community engagement specialist for Southwest Washington Accountable Community of Health, demonstrates how to inject naloxone at the Sept. 2 Hands Across the Bridge event in downtown Vancouver.

September 10, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Every 11 minutes someone in America dies from an opioid overdose. But there is a solution, public health officials say: Carry naloxone, even if you don’t think you know anyone who uses opioids. Read story

A rendering of the new inpatient rehabilitation facility planned in Vancouver.

PeaceHealth rehabilitation unit staff question need for planned 50-bed facility

A rendering of the new inpatient rehabilitation facility planned in Vancouver.

September 9, 2024, 10:18am Clark County Health

Rehabilitation staff at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center have voiced concerns over a future stand-alone, inpatient rehabilitation facility to be built in Vancouver. Read story

Battle Ground volleyball coach Dana Snodgrass, center, cheers as players Savannah Snodgrass (10) and Lilly Sappington (6) celebrate a point during a season-opening match against Hudson&rsquo;s Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 at Battle Ground High School.

Battle Ground volleyball standing for mental health

Battle Ground volleyball coach Dana Snodgrass, center, cheers as players Savannah Snodgrass (10) and Lilly Sappington (6) celebrate a point during a season-opening match against Hudson&rsquo;s Bay on Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024 at Battle Ground High School.

September 7, 2024, 6:10am Clark County Health

Other volleyball teams might spend practice working on serves, sets and spikes. Battle Ground spends much of that time on mental exercises. Read story

Health Worker Report, September 2024

September 7, 2024, 5:33am Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers.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

Clark County Public Health lifts Vancouver Lake algae advisory

September 6, 2024, 4:12pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health on Friday lifted an algae advisory for Vancouver Lake in place since Aug. 22. Read story

Air quality in Vancouver is expected to be poor through Friday due to heat.

Smoggy conditions in Clark County mean vulnerable people should limit time outside

Air quality in Vancouver is expected to be poor through Friday due to heat.

September 5, 2024, 9:38am Clark County Health

Elevated levels of ozone pollution — otherwise known as smog — have prompted the Southwest Clean Air Agency and the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality to issue an air quality advisory for the Portland-Vancouver and Salem, Ore., areas. The advisory is expected to remain in effect until 8 p.m. Friday. Read story

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

Clark County Public Health campaign focuses on proper disposal of e-cigarettes, vaping devices

Disposable vape devices, like this Puff Bar flavored disposable, can leach nicotine and hazardous gases thrown away or placed in recycling bins. Clark County Public Health recently launched an educational campaign on how to properly dispose of the devices.

September 4, 2024, 5:12pm Business

If you’re among the thousands of Washington residents who use e-cigarettes or vape devices, you likely have wondered what to do with your old ones. Read story

Registered nurse John McPherson, second from left, works with colleagues as they prepare for a patient in the cardiac services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday morning.

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center expands its cardiac care, offers nonsurgical heart procedures 24/7

Registered nurse John McPherson, second from left, works with colleagues as they prepare for a patient in the cardiac services unit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center on Thursday morning.

September 4, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

On what seemed like a normal work day April 17, Yacolt resident Richard Blake suddenly began experiencing arm pain and indigestion — classic signs of a heart attack. Read story

Trent Standard, right, kisses his daughter Hazel, 2, on the cheek while mom Janet holds her Friday at Homestead Park in east Vancouver. The Standards are hosting a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser Saturday at Evergreen High School to raise money for their daughter who has a rare condition called Smith-Magenis syndrome.

Fighting for visibility: Vancouver couple raise awareness for daughter with rare genetic condition, host Walk-A-Thon fundraiser

Trent Standard, right, kisses his daughter Hazel, 2, on the cheek while mom Janet holds her Friday at Homestead Park in east Vancouver. The Standards are hosting a Walk-A-Thon fundraiser Saturday at Evergreen High School to raise money for their daughter who has a rare condition called Smith-Magenis syndrome.

September 3, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

When Janet and Trent Standard welcomed their daughter two years ago, they not only embraced parenthood but soon advocacy after discovering she was born with a rare genetic condition. Read story

Riding in traffic where there&rsquo;s no bike lane, Sara Schmit approaches the busy intersection of Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast 98th Avenue in Vancouver. Schmit has been a dedicated all-season bike commuter for years, and said she learned how to do it safely and comfortably the hard way: trial and error.

‘The first bad decision was assuming I needed a car’: Vancouver woman embraces biking to work year-round

Riding in traffic where there&rsquo;s no bike lane, Sara Schmit approaches the busy intersection of Mill Plain Boulevard and Southeast 98th Avenue in Vancouver. Schmit has been a dedicated all-season bike commuter for years, and said she learned how to do it safely and comfortably the hard way: trial and error.

August 31, 2024, 6:13am Clark County Health

It’s a rare occasion when Sara Schmit climbs into somebody’s car. When she does, she said, she always feels anxiety. As the car moves, her legs refuse to stay still. They want to pedal. Read story