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Clark County COVID-19 infection rate rises since last report

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December 1, 2022, 2:15pm Clark County Health

The COVID-19 infection rate in Clark County rose this week, following a week without an update during the Thanksgiving holiday. Read story

The Washington State Department of Health's "Health-in-motion Care-a-van" makes a stop at St. Joseph Catholic Church to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations in February.

Triple whammy of respiratory illnesses hits Clark County

The Washington State Department of Health's "Health-in-motion Care-a-van" makes a stop at St. Joseph Catholic Church to distribute COVID-19 vaccinations in February.

November 30, 2022, 11:23am Clark County Health

Washington, like the country at large, is in the middle of a “triple whammy” of respiratory illnesses as hospital beds continue to fill with COVID-19, flu and RSV patients. Read story

Washington’s Native community gets a Lifeline

November 27, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Health

Washington just launched the Native and Strong Lifeline — the first program of its kind in the country that is dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people in crisis. Read story

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Washington’s flu hospitalizations highest in 10 years

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November 25, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Health

The Washington State Department of Health has reported a rapid rise of flu cases across the state, following nationwide trends. Flu hospitalizations are at the highest rates seen in 10 years at this point in the year, according to a press release. Read story

The Washington emergency medical license waiver ended Oct. 31, meaning doctors in Oregon can now only provide telehealth services to patients in Washington if the provider is licensed in Washington as well.

Clark County residents’ health care split again by state line

The Washington emergency medical license waiver ended Oct. 31, meaning doctors in Oregon can now only provide telehealth services to patients in Washington if the provider is licensed in Washington as well.

November 21, 2022, 7:47pm Clark County Health

Many Oregon health care providers are no longer able to see patients in Washington via telehealth services since Washington’s COVID-19 state of emergency ended Oct. 31. Read story

Clark County hospitals, including PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, are operating near capacity due to an influx of respiratory ailments and inability to move some patients out to less-intensive care facilities.

Clark County hospital beds almost full but COVID isn’t the only issue

Clark County hospitals, including PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center, are operating near capacity due to an influx of respiratory ailments and inability to move some patients out to less-intensive care facilities.

November 20, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Health

In Clark County, hospital and intensive care beds continue to remain near capacity, and officials are urging patients with non-emergency health issues to stay out of the emergency department if possible. Read story

The PeaceHeath Southwest Medical Center emergency room.

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver gets ‘A’ rating

The PeaceHeath Southwest Medical Center emergency room.

November 18, 2022, 5:47pm Clark County Health

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver received an ‘A’ grade this fall from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, an independent national watchdog organization. Read story

Teen Talk volunteer Stephanie Zonker talks to a parent during a teen mental health event at Prairie High School.

Prairie High School event helps parents learn to support teens’ mental health

Teen Talk volunteer Stephanie Zonker talks to a parent during a teen mental health event at Prairie High School.

November 18, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health

Gathered in the library at Prairie High School on Wednesday, counselors reminded parents that they are not alone in supporting their children through mental health struggles. Read story

Crisis line to focus on serving Native people

November 18, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

Washington’s Native and Strong Lifeline launched Thursday, the first program across the country dedicated to serving American Indian and Alaska Native people. Read story

Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund aids Pink Lemonade Project

November 18, 2022, 6:03am Clark County Health

Pink Lemonade Project received a $245,500 grant, the largest grant the organization has ever seen, from the Cowlitz Tribal Foundation Clark County Fund. Read story