Dermatologists urge people to learn the ABCDEs of skin cancer | May 20
They want them to know when a 'mole' might pose a threat to health
Every year, millions of Americans are diagnosed with skin cancer.
What hospitals charge can vary greatly | May 20
Complicated pricing systems and various market factors affect the price tag of a procedure from site to site
The price tag for a spinal fusion surgery can range from $50,000 at one hospital to $71,000 at another — and that's just in Vancouver.
Campaign starts to teach hands-only CPR to thousands (with video) | May 17
Call 911. Push hard and push fast.
Campaign starts to teach hands-only CPR to thousands (with video)
Call 911. Push hard and push fast.
Hospital's tiniest baby heading home
She weighed just 15 ounces when born in December
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.
Health officials begin tracking West Nile virus
State and national health officials have begun the annual tracking and monitoring season of West Nile virus, and the state Department of Health launched an online dead bird reporting system for residents. Dead birds can signal that West Nile virus is circulating in a community.
Legacy Salmon Creek remodel under way
Hospital grows to handle influx of Kaiser patients
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.
Kaiser Permanente didn’t disclose HIV tests, apologizes
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.
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