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Kindergarten teacher Chelsea Hendryx shows incoming kindergartner Hakeem Hardnett, how to use the swings during recess at Hazel Dell Elementary School as part of Vancouver Public Schools' Jump Start program. Roughly 900 students across the distric attended Jump Start, a two-week program for students to familiarize themselves with rules and routines of school.

COVID-19 case totals still falling in Clark County schools

Kindergarten teacher Chelsea Hendryx shows incoming kindergartner Hakeem Hardnett, how to use the swings during recess at Hazel Dell Elementary School as part of Vancouver Public Schools' Jump Start program. Roughly 900 students across the distric attended Jump Start, a two-week program for students to familiarize themselves with rules and routines of school.

March 2, 2022, 5:25pm Clark County Health

Reported cases of COVID-19 in Clark County schools are continuing a rapid decline that’s been observed over a month now. Read story

An inmate and guard walk through a gate at Larch Corrections Center in December 2009.

COVID-19 cases drop at Larch Corrections Center

An inmate and guard walk through a gate at Larch Corrections Center in December 2009.

March 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

The number of active COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals at Larch Corrections Center has dropped to 53, according to a Monday bulletin from the Washington Department of Corrections. Read story

The PeaceHeath Southwest Medical Center emergency room.

PeaceHealth announces new specialty services

The PeaceHeath Southwest Medical Center emergency room.

March 1, 2022, 6:03am Business

PeaceHealth patients will soon be able to get specialty pharmacy services or infusion services through a new partnership with Ardon Health and Emerging Health. Read story

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Clark County Public Health, schools ready to follow new COVID rules

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February 28, 2022, 7:40pm Clark County Health

Clark County officials pivoted accordingly following Gov. Jay Inslee’s announcement Monday that lifting of the statewide mask mandate will be pushed up to March 12. Read story

COVID cases rise slightly at Larch Corrections Center

February 26, 2022, 6:08am Clark County Health

The number of active COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals at Larch Corrections Center rose slightly Friday, according to an end-of-the-week bulletin from the Washington Department of Corrections. Read story

Daniel Salazar, patient care coordinator for the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, checks in a patient at the clinic located at 4100 Plomondon St.

Volunteers keep care coming at Free Clinic of Southwest Washington

Daniel Salazar, patient care coordinator for the Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, checks in a patient at the clinic located at 4100 Plomondon St.

February 26, 2022, 6:04am Clark County Health

The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington, a Vancouver-based organization that provides free health care services for people who are uninsured, is gearing up for its largest fundraiser of the year, which is slated for May 5. Read story

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Clark County mask mandates in effect despite new guidance from the CDC

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February 25, 2022, 8:28pm Clark County Health

Indoor mask mandates remain in effect in Clark County despite new guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that say such measures are no longer recommended in the county. Read story

Jordan Bates of Aristo Healthcare, left, administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a person experiencing homelessness at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday. The clinic was part of the Washington State Department of Health's "Health-in-motion Care-a-van", which is a mobile vaccine clinic that made two stops in Vancouver.

Clark County COVID-19 case rate falls sharply this week

Jordan Bates of Aristo Healthcare, left, administers a dose of COVID-19 vaccine to a person experiencing homelessness at St. Joseph Catholic Church on Thursday. The clinic was part of the Washington State Department of Health's "Health-in-motion Care-a-van", which is a mobile vaccine clinic that made two stops in Vancouver.

February 24, 2022, 2:15pm Clark County Health

Clark County reported a sharp drop in its COVID-19 disease activity rate this week as the omicron surge continues to ebb. Read story

Meredith Pena, left, and Deanna Berger laugh at Pena's house in Orchards. Despite not having prior podcasting experience, the two women felt passionate and inspired to share their journey through breast cancer diagnosis with others. When they first started, they both spoke into a single microphone. "We kind of learned as we went, and our sound quality gets better as we go," Pena said.

Vancouver nurses, breast cancer survivors host podcast ‘Rotten Melons’

Meredith Pena, left, and Deanna Berger laugh at Pena's house in Orchards. Despite not having prior podcasting experience, the two women felt passionate and inspired to share their journey through breast cancer diagnosis with others. When they first started, they both spoke into a single microphone. "We kind of learned as we went, and our sound quality gets better as we go," Pena said.

February 24, 2022, 6:00am Clark County Health

“Rotten Melons: When your boobs do you wrong.” Read story

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COVID cases drop at Larch Corrections Center

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February 24, 2022, 5:56am Clark County Health

The Washington Department of Corrections reported Wednesday there are 79 active COVID-19 cases among incarcerated individuals and three among staff at Larch Corrections Center, the first drop in cases since the outbreak began in early February. Read story