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Health worker report | May 18

The Health Systems Quality Assurance Division of the state Department of Health recently took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County health care providers.

Campaign starts to teach hands-only CPR to thousands (with video) | May 17

Call 911. Push hard and push fast.

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• By Marissa Harshman

Hospital's tiniest baby heading home | May 16

When Harley was born prematurely on Dec. 20, she weighed just 15 ounces. She measured 10 inches. Her tiny arm was shorter than an adult's pinky. Her foot wasn't much bigger than a quarter.

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• By Marissa Harshman

Legacy Salmon Creek remodel under way | May 16

Preparing for an influx of patients in October, Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center has kicked off a $6 million project to remodel and equip a portion of the hospital, including the addition of four labor and delivery rooms, and one new surgical suite.

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• By Aaron Corvin

Kaiser Permanente didn’t disclose HIV tests, apologizes | May 16

PORTLAND (AP) — Kaiser Permanente Northwest is apologizing to nearly 6,500 members in Oregon and Washington whose blood was tested for HIV without their knowledge or consent.

Fluoride question divides Portland | May 19

PORTLAND — While soaking up the rays in what's been an unusually sunny season, Portlanders have broken away from their polite chatter about food, wine and outdoor adventure to fight about whether to fluoridate the water supply.

For youth, mental illness is familiar | May 19

WASHINGTON — Go to a busy street in your community and count the next 25 adolescents who walk, bike, skateboard, stroll or saunter past. Odds are that two (8.3 percent to be exact) would own up to having experienced 14 or more days in the last month that he or she considered "mentally unhealthy," according to a comprehensive report on ...

Tribes fight suicide, a leading killer of native youth | May 16

SEATTLE — Suicide stalks Indian Country, claiming more lives of native youth than those in any other population, not only in Washington, but nationally.

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• By Lynda V. Mapes, The Seattle Times

Stem cells recovered from cloned human embryos | May 15

NEW YORK — Scientists have finally recovered stem cells from cloned human embryos, a longstanding goal that could lead to new treatments for such illnesses as Parkinson’s disease and diabetes. In Wednesday’s edition of the journal Cell, however, scientists From Oregon Health & Science University report harvesting stem cells from six embryos created from donated eggs. Two embryos had been ...

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• By Malcolm Ritter, Associated Press

Justices review $100M award for home care workers | May 14

SEATTLE — Justices on the Washington Supreme Court are considering whether a $100 million verdict against the state should be allowed to stand.

UN: Eat more insects; good for you, good for world | May 13

ROME — The latest weapon in the U.N.'s fight against hunger, global warming and pollution might be flying by you right now.

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• By Frances D'Emilio, Associated Press

Map out your meal to avoid menu mishap | May 13

You may have heard advice to dine out less often if you want to weigh less. That's like telling people to leave their cars in the garage if they want to avoid getting into an automobile accident.

Coca-Cola unveils global anti-obesity push | May 13

ATLANTA — In a sign of how health concerns have shaken the beverage industry, Coca-Cola Co. used a boisterous anniversary celebration this week to pledge to make low-calorie drinks and clearer nutritional information more available around the world.

Restaurants try to push health through stealth | May 13

Okay, it was bright green. But that was the only clue that the kale-banana smoothie I was sipping included a cup of kale leaves and was certifiably "healthy." The only tip that my chicken, served alongside a medley of baby Brussels sprouts, butternut squash and dried cranberries, was good for me was that it had noticeably little salt. Had I ...

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• By Jane Black, Special To The Washington Post

Order up! Sign up for our food newsletter | May 7

Hey, foodies, chefs and assorted kitchen putterers: The Columbian's new Food & Dining newsletter will deliver even more recipes, food news, local dining reviews and links to our new local blogs weekly to your email.