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Guest services concierge Sharon Guajardo greets volunteers during a motorcade at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in June 2020. PeaceHealth is bringing back its volunteer program for the first time since the pandemic.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center seeks volunteers after COVID pause

Guest services concierge Sharon Guajardo greets volunteers during a motorcade at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in June 2020. PeaceHealth is bringing back its volunteer program for the first time since the pandemic.

February 28, 2023, 6:07am Clark County Health

Volunteers are a huge piece of what makes PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center run. Yet for the past three years, the medical center has had to limit volunteers due to COVID-19 restrictions. Read story

Brandy Benedict, a public health nurse with Clark County Public Health's Harm Reduction Program, demonstrates how to administer the opiate-reversal drug naloxone as part of a recent training at Mountain View High School.

Dose of prevention in Clark County’s fentanyl fight

Brandy Benedict, a public health nurse with Clark County Public Health's Harm Reduction Program, demonstrates how to administer the opiate-reversal drug naloxone as part of a recent training at Mountain View High School.

February 26, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

The tasks of teaching about the dangers of fentanyl and how to save someone suffering from an overdose are being spearheaded by a Vancouver Girl Scout and a Clark County sheriff’s sergeant. Read story

Sherri McMillan, founder and president of WHY Community, said the organization provided an opportunity for 1,647 individuals to train for and participate in around 15 local runs and triathlons for free in 2022.

WHY Community sets goal of providing 2,000 free race entries

Sherri McMillan, founder and president of WHY Community, said the organization provided an opportunity for 1,647 individuals to train for and participate in around 15 local runs and triathlons for free in 2022.

February 24, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Health

WHY Community provided a free opportunity for 1,647 individuals to train for and participate in around 15 local runs and triathlons in 2022. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 rate slightly down, hospitalizations up

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February 23, 2023, 4:10pm Clark County Health

Clark COVID-19 rate slightly down, COVID-19 hospitalizations up Read story

Proposed Vancouver opioid treatment site topic of public hearing

February 23, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

Columbia River Mental Health Services recently proposed establishing an opioid treatment program in Vancouver at 7105 N.E. 40th St. The Washington Department of Health will host a hearing for public comment at 4:30 p.m. on March 14. Read story

Clark County shelter system expands for weather

February 23, 2023, 5:58am Clark County Health

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert for the emergency shelter system in Clark County for Wednesday through Sunday. Read story

U.S. health officials are proposing a simplified approach to COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the virus.

Is the pandemic over? Clark County health officials say COVID likely here to stay

U.S. health officials are proposing a simplified approach to COVID-19 vaccinations, which would allow most adults and children to get a once-a-year shot to protect against the virus.

February 21, 2023, 6:04am Clark County Health

While many aspects of life have gone back to pre-pandemic norms — we can go to the movies again, schools are reopened, most businesses no longer require a mask, and the nationwide public health emergency will be lifted on May 11 — COVID-19 has left lasting impacts on the community. Read story

Owner and instructor Krista Davis, center, leads exercise classes at Recoil Bungee Fitness in Vancouver.

Working in Clark County: Krista Davis, Recoil Bungee Fitness

Owner and instructor Krista Davis, center, leads exercise classes at Recoil Bungee Fitness in Vancouver.

February 18, 2023, 6:03am Business

Who says working out can’t be fun? At a newly opened fitness studio in Vancouver, students trade running laps and lifting weights for bungee cords and acrobatics. Read story

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

Vancouver Public Schools plans to hire 14 mental health providers with help of $1.7 million grant

The Vancouver Public Schools Administrative Services building.

February 17, 2023, 5:19pm Clark County Health

Vancouver Public Schools will hire mental health providers for each of its secondary schools using a $1.7 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education, the district announced Friday. Read story

Clark County Health Inspections, Feb. 1-7

February 17, 2023, 6:04am Business

Clark County Health Inspections Read story