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Clark County Health

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal (Associated Press files)

Evergreen, Vancouver school districts exceed state’s inoculation rate

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal (Associated Press files)

October 28, 2021, 5:07pm Clark County Health

State schools Superintendent Chris Reykdal announced Thursday that nearly 90 percent of public K-12 employees are fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Read story

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Clark County reports 14 COVID-19 deaths as case counts dip to lowest level since August

This illustration shows the 2019 Novel Coronavirus.

October 28, 2021, 12:28pm Clark County Health

Clark County reported 14 new deaths from COVID-19 as weekly case counts dipped below 1,000 for the first time since August but the activity rate rose, according to the Clark County Public Health. Read story

Sleeping areas are separated by shower curtains for sanitary purposes at the Winter Hospitality Overflows's emergency shelters in 2020. They also require guests to wear masks at all times unless they are eating or sleeping.

Winter Hospitality Overflow provides shelter, food to homeless in Clark County

Sleeping areas are separated by shower curtains for sanitary purposes at the Winter Hospitality Overflows's emergency shelters in 2020. They also require guests to wear masks at all times unless they are eating or sleeping.

October 27, 2021, 6:01am Churches & Religion

John Leinenbach, 55, has been homeless for about 10 years. Read story

Antonio Delgado, an environmental health specialist with Clark County, tests the soil where a septic system was proposed in 2019 in Ridgefield.

Clark County Public Health proposes new fees for services

Antonio Delgado, an environmental health specialist with Clark County, tests the soil where a septic system was proposed in 2019 in Ridgefield.

October 26, 2021, 6:40pm Clark County Health

Beginning in January, Clark County residents will likely find new fees in place for Public Health environmental services such as inspections and site reviews for new wells, septic systems or pools. Read story

Battle Ground to host blood drive on Nov. 4-5

October 26, 2021, 6:00am Clark County Health

Bloodworks Northwest will host a pop-up blood drive in Battle Ground on Nov. 4 and Nov. 5. Read story

LEADOPTION Kelly Brady-Pavelko, nurse manager at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center's emergency department, has seen front-line health care workers' mental health suffer over the past year.

Critical care for critical workers in Clark County

LEADOPTION Kelly Brady-Pavelko, nurse manager at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center's emergency department, has seen front-line health care workers' mental health suffer over the past year.

October 24, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health

Most people who work in hospitals expect back-to-back shifts, sleep deprivation, every imaginable bodily fluid, difficult patients, frightened families and the emotional burden of witnessing death. Read story

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Clark County reports 22 new COVID-19 deaths as disease activity remains high

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October 21, 2021, 12:28pm Clark County Health

Clark County reported 22 new COVID-19 deaths on Thursday as the number of new cases since Oct. 14 remained little changed from previous weeks, according to the latest data from Clark County Public Health. Read story

The Elwood is a permanent supportive housing development at 6317 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in Vancouver. The building is specifically tailored to serve people with disabilities who have been chronically homeless.

Vancouver housing designed to promote healing

The Elwood is a permanent supportive housing development at 6317 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd. in Vancouver. The building is specifically tailored to serve people with disabilities who have been chronically homeless.

October 18, 2021, 6:05am Clark County Health

When The Elwood opened its doors to tenants in March, dozens of the region’s most vulnerable residents gained access to stable, affordable housing. Read story

Washougal physician assistant Scott Miller speaks against COVID-19 safety precautions such as mask mandates and distance-learning during a Camas School Board meeting on May 10, 2021.

Washougal physician assistant’s license suspended over COVID actions

Washougal physician assistant Scott Miller speaks against COVID-19 safety precautions such as mask mandates and distance-learning during a Camas School Board meeting on May 10, 2021.

October 15, 2021, 2:12pm Clark County Health

The Washington Medical Commission suspended the license of Washougal pediatric health care provider Scott C. Miller as of Tuesday. Read story

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20 new Clark County COVID-19 deaths reported as new cases continue slow decline

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October 14, 2021, 12:35pm Clark County Health

The rate of COVID-19's spread in Clark County continued a slow decline in the past week, though deaths recorded since Oct. 7 rose to 20, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story