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Clark County Health

Elevated toxin levels found at Lacamas Lake

July 14, 2022, 6:42pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health has issued a warning advisory at Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. Read story

COVID-19 outbreak reported at Larch Corrections Center

July 14, 2022, 5:59am Clark County Health

The Washington Department of Corrections reported 20 active COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals over the last 14 days at Larch Corrections Center, according to a Wednesday bulletin. Read story

Eric Erickson of CDM Caregiving Services, left, shakes hands with community leader Pat Jollota, second from left, after receiving the Pat Jollota Leadership Award during the 2022 Senior Hero Awards at Pearson Air Museum on Wednesday afternoon. Erickson was recognized for his more than 20 years of service with CDM Caregiving Services. "I used to work as a work study student at Western Washington University, and my boss there made me love serving seniors," Erickson said. "If you know a young person just getting into this line of service, make them love it.

Caregivers, organizations honored at Senior Hero Awards

Eric Erickson of CDM Caregiving Services, left, shakes hands with community leader Pat Jollota, second from left, after receiving the Pat Jollota Leadership Award during the 2022 Senior Hero Awards at Pearson Air Museum on Wednesday afternoon. Erickson was recognized for his more than 20 years of service with CDM Caregiving Services. "I used to work as a work study student at Western Washington University, and my boss there made me love serving seniors," Erickson said. "If you know a young person just getting into this line of service, make them love it.

July 13, 2022, 7:38pm Business

When Christina Keys first attended the Senior Hero Awards in 2018, she had a revelation. Hearing stories about caregivers going above and beyond for Clark County’s seniors moved her to action. Read story

Leah Mulyar, 5, of Vancouver, left, and her sister, Isabel, 7, wear masks while enjoying a book at Vancouver Community Library on March 11, the final day of required indoor masking in Washington.

Clark County at high risk for COVID-19; CDC recommends indoor masks

Leah Mulyar, 5, of Vancouver, left, and her sister, Isabel, 7, wear masks while enjoying a book at Vancouver Community Library on March 11, the final day of required indoor masking in Washington.

July 8, 2022, 3:19pm Clark County Health

Clark County residents should now wear masks indoors to protect themselves and others from COVID-19, according to federal health guidance. Read story

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Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate continues steady rise

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July 7, 2022, 2:12pm Clark County Health

Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate increased this week after decreasing slightly last week. The rate has been steadily rising over the past few weeks, causing the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to put Clark County at medium risk for disease transmission. Read story

Bailey Wilkes, left, and her younger sister Sammy play in the sand at Vancouver Lake. At 6 months old, Bailey was diagnosed with severe allergies to more then 20 different kinds of food, including eggs and most kinds of nuts. Now, thanks to a unique program at the Southern California Food Allergy Institute and a grant provided by United Healthcare Children's Foundation, Bailey is on her way to overcoming many of her allergies.

Vancouver girl, 6, improving after grant helps family pay for treatment for severe food allergies

Bailey Wilkes, left, and her younger sister Sammy play in the sand at Vancouver Lake. At 6 months old, Bailey was diagnosed with severe allergies to more then 20 different kinds of food, including eggs and most kinds of nuts. Now, thanks to a unique program at the Southern California Food Allergy Institute and a grant provided by United Healthcare Children's Foundation, Bailey is on her way to overcoming many of her allergies.

July 1, 2022, 6:02am Clark County Health

At 6 months old, Bailey Wilkes was diagnosed with life-threatening allergies to more than 20 different types of food, including eggs and most kinds of nuts. For most of her life, her diet has been severely restricted. Read story

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Clark County in medium risk category for COVID-19 for first time since March

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June 30, 2022, 1:55pm Clark County Health

Clark County’s COVID-19 activity rate decreased this week, ending a two-week run of gradual increases that has put the county at a medium level of risk of disease transmission, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Read story

M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust details summer grant winners

June 30, 2022, 6:01am Clark County Health

The Vancouver-based M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust released its Spring 2022 Grants Report, which outlines $32.5 million in charitable giving around the Pacific Northwest, including 29 grants totaling $12 million in Washington. Read story

Dr. Ozone Gautam, left, looks over his bio while joining fellow members of a new Internal Medicine Residency Program at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. "Everyone has been so welcoming, inside and outside of the hospital," Gautam said. "I'm settling in well.

Legacy Health, Vancouver Clinic launch internal medicine residency program

Dr. Ozone Gautam, left, looks over his bio while joining fellow members of a new Internal Medicine Residency Program at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center. "Everyone has been so welcoming, inside and outside of the hospital," Gautam said. "I'm settling in well.

June 28, 2022, 10:17am Clark County Health

Legacy Health has launched a new internal medicine residency program in partnership with the Vancouver Clinic that will provide a comprehensive medical education focused on developing highly skilled primary care internists. Read story

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Heritage High School English teacher Paul Hamonn speaks to a large crowd of demonstrators at a March for Our Lives rally at Vancouver Waterfront Park on Saturday.

Clark County schools strive to provide comfort, support in wake of school shootings, tragedies

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Heritage High School English teacher Paul Hamonn speaks to a large crowd of demonstrators at a March for Our Lives rally at Vancouver Waterfront Park on Saturday.

June 26, 2022, 6:05am Clark County Health

In the days that followed the May 24 mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas, a communal grief washed across the United States. Read story