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Clark County Board of Health seeks youth volunteer

February 4, 2023, 5:59am Clark County Health

The Clark County Board of Health is seeking a volunteer for the Public Health Advisory Council. Read story

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COVID case rate up; Clark County hospitals remain near capacity

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February 2, 2023, 12:11pm Clark County Health Free

The Clark County COVID-19 activity rate, which measures new cases per 100,000 people over seven days, slightly increased this week from 43.3 as of Jan. 26 to 50.3 as of Thursday. Read story

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‘Forever chemicals’ found in Camas water

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February 1, 2023, 3:39pm Clark County Health

The city of Camas has detected levels of harmful “forever chemicals” in the city’s drinking water system. Read story

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COVID, respiratory illnesses falling in Clark County

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February 1, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

Last month, it felt like everyone was coming down with some sort of respiratory illness — and many people were, as the nation was hit with a triple whammy of respiratory viruses. Read story

Veterans forums set Wednesday at Armed Forces Reserve Center in Vancouver

January 31, 2023, 6:01am Clark County Health

The state Veterans Affairs Department is hosting a veterans town hall and a women veterans forum on Wednesday at the Armed Forces Reserve Center in Vancouver. Read story

Desks sit inside the Mullen-Polk Foundation's Family Resource Center at the nonprofit headquarters in downtown Vancouver. The center will help connect individuals and families to resources throughout the community to help get their basic needs met.

Mullen-Polk Foundation opens Family Resource Center in Vancouver

Desks sit inside the Mullen-Polk Foundation's Family Resource Center at the nonprofit headquarters in downtown Vancouver. The center will help connect individuals and families to resources throughout the community to help get their basic needs met.

January 28, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

The Mullen-Polk Foundation, looking to help support a greater portion of the community, opened the doors this week to its very own Family Resource Center. Read story

Youth House staff member Maranda Heckler sits for a portrait below artwork created by clients who are part of the Options or Healthy Transitions programs at Clark County Youth House. Heckler is a case manager and a certified peer counselor with the Healthy Transitions Program, where she uses her own lived experience to offer support to youth struggling with their mental health.

Columbia River Mental Health Services programs help youth dealing with mental health issues

Youth House staff member Maranda Heckler sits for a portrait below artwork created by clients who are part of the Options or Healthy Transitions programs at Clark County Youth House. Heckler is a case manager and a certified peer counselor with the Healthy Transitions Program, where she uses her own lived experience to offer support to youth struggling with their mental health.

January 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

In high school, Cameron began to realize that they were struggling with their mental health. Life at home was difficult, and they did not feel recognized for the accomplishments they made. Read story

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Clark County COVID-19 activity down

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January 26, 2023, 1:25pm Clark County Health Free

The Clark County COVID-19 activity rate, which measures new cases per 100,000 population over seven days, decreased this week from 55.7 as of Jan. 19 to 43.3 as of Thursday. Read story

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his 2023 State of the State address at the Capitol in Olympia on Jan. 10. Inslee took the rare step of testifying at a Senate committee meeting Tuesday to show his support for a proposed state constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion in Washington.

Abortion bills get legislative hearing; Vancouver Sen. Cleveland sponsors 1 of 2 measures that aim to preserve access

Washington Gov. Jay Inslee delivers his 2023 State of the State address at the Capitol in Olympia on Jan. 10. Inslee took the rare step of testifying at a Senate committee meeting Tuesday to show his support for a proposed state constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion in Washington.

January 24, 2023, 7:36pm Clark County Health

Women’s access to reproductive health care and abortions were at the forefront in Olympia Tuesday as two bills were the focus of a public hearing before the Senate Health and Long Term Care committee. Read story

David Rodriguez, a behavioral health advocate with the Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy, helps individuals and families navigate the mental health care system.

Behavioral health advocates are here to help Washingtonians

David Rodriguez, a behavioral health advocate with the Office of Behavioral Health Advocacy, helps individuals and families navigate the mental health care system.

January 22, 2023, 6:00am Clark County Health

Navigating the mental health care system can be difficult, sometimes leaving people feeling confused and frustrated. Read story