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Klarissa Hightower, third from left, poses for a hat contest alongside Sarah Copes, Joy Howard, Tangela Hills, Terri Johnson and Tracie Baldwin at Odyssey World International Education Services’ spring tea on Saturday. The nonprofit’s event aims to connect and uplift women of color.

‘Spring into Sisterhood’: Odyssey World hosts annual gathering dedicated to uplifting women

Klarissa Hightower, third from left, poses for a hat contest alongside Sarah Copes, Joy Howard, Tangela Hills, Terri Johnson and Tracie Baldwin at Odyssey World International Education Services’ spring tea on Saturday. The nonprofit’s event aims to connect and uplift women of color.

April 28, 2025, 12:59pm Clark County News

Women across Clark County commemorated spring over the weekend not with flowers, but by uplifting one another, celebrating friendship and gathering in sisterhood. Read story

Dr. Anna Eckhardt, left, takes a measurement while working with Naomi Allen of Gresham during her prenatal checkup at Vancouver Clinic on Sept. 11, 2018. For many people on Medicaid in Clark County, prenatal care is hard to find.

For those on Medicaid in Clark County, prenatal care is hard to find

Dr. Anna Eckhardt, left, takes a measurement while working with Naomi Allen of Gresham during her prenatal checkup at Vancouver Clinic on Sept. 11, 2018. For many people on Medicaid in Clark County, prenatal care is hard to find.

April 23, 2025, 3:10pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health highlighted disparities in prenatal care access across the county, particularly for those with Medicaid, during a Wednesday presentation at the Board of Health meeting. Read story

Sandra Fachiol, 22, the newly crowned Miss Clark County 2025, was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and clinical depression at 14 and has dedicated her platform to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness.

‘I knew if I was going to win, it had to be as myself’: Miss Clark County 2025 dedicates platform to mental health advocacy

Sandra Fachiol, 22, the newly crowned Miss Clark County 2025, was diagnosed with an anxiety disorder and clinical depression at 14 and has dedicated her platform to breaking the stigma surrounding mental illness.

April 23, 2025, 6:08am Clark County Health

Sandra Fachiol, a self-professed nerd and childhood tomboy, never saw herself as the pageant type. Read story

OHSU and Legacy Health announced their intent to merge in August 2023. Residents across Southwest Washington and Portland have not shied away from expressing hope, and in some instances, uncertainty, about the $1 billion acquisition.

Community review board opposes OHSU acquisition of Legacy Health, but final decision lies with another agency

OHSU and Legacy Health announced their intent to merge in August 2023. Residents across Southwest Washington and Portland have not shied away from expressing hope, and in some instances, uncertainty, about the $1 billion acquisition.

April 22, 2025, 6:10am Business

A community review board has unanimously opposed Oregon Health & Science University’s proposed acquisition of Legacy Health. But the final decision lies elsewhere. Read story

Executive Director Kim Schneiderman gives a tour of NAMI Southwest Washington’s new headquarters on Tuesday in Vancouver.

‘What we’re trying to do is heal a community’: NAMI program helps businesses learn to deal with people in crisis

Executive Director Kim Schneiderman gives a tour of NAMI Southwest Washington’s new headquarters on Tuesday in Vancouver.

April 18, 2025, 6:10am Clark County Health

Communicate. Assess. Listen. Mediate. Read story

About 100 demonstrators gathered Monday at the corner of Mill Plain and Chkalov Drive in east Vancouver to protest sudden changes and staff cuts at the Social Security Administration.

‘We’ve all paid into it’: Protesters rally in Vancouver over Social Security

About 100 demonstrators gathered Monday at the corner of Mill Plain and Chkalov Drive in east Vancouver to protest sudden changes and staff cuts at the Social Security Administration.

April 14, 2025, 5:45pm Clark County News

About 100 people rallied in Vancouver on Monday to protest sudden changes and staff cuts at the Social Security Administration. Read story

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

Vancouver family files wrongful death lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek

Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center (Taylor Balkom/The Columbian files)

April 14, 2025, 3:45pm Business

A Vancouver woman’s lawsuit against Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center alleges medical negligence at the hospital led to her husband’s death. Read story

Delta Dental of Washington now offers virtual dental care that will coordinate with in-person care as needed.

Delta Dental of Washington now offers a virtual dental care option for patients

Delta Dental of Washington now offers virtual dental care that will coordinate with in-person care as needed.

April 14, 2025, 6:05am Clark County Health

Members of Delta Dental of Washington now have the option to receive dental care virtually through a new online platform. Read story

Columbia River Mental Health Services, 6926 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., offers mental health treatment to adults, teenagers and kids in the community.

Columbia River Mental Health Services to reopen Vancouver and Battle Ground locations after receiving $1.6 million grant from Cowlitz Indian Tribe

Columbia River Mental Health Services, 6926 N.E. Fourth Plain Blvd., offers mental health treatment to adults, teenagers and kids in the community.

April 11, 2025, 6:06am Clark County Health

Columbia River Mental Health Services is slowly regaining its footing after an abrupt suspension of services in late March, with two of its locations reopening. Read story

Mark Mantei, CEO of Vancouver Clinic, talks about the future of the company in 2023.

Vancouver Clinic CEO Mark Mantei to retire at the end of 2025

Mark Mantei, CEO of Vancouver Clinic, talks about the future of the company in 2023.

April 8, 2025, 4:45pm Clark County Health

Vancouver Clinic CEO Mark Mantei announced Tuesday that he will retire from his position at the end of the year. Read story