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Vancouver Clinic wants to more than double size of its Camas clinic

July 26, 2024, 3:20pm Business Updated 3 hours ago

One of Clark County’s largest health care providers, the Vancouver Clinic, plans to expand its Camas location. Read story

Pursuing peer counseling that’s a cut above: Program aims to train barbers, beauticians to provide support

July 25, 2024, 6:07am Business Subscriber ExclusiveUpdated 22 hours ago

A haircut is a fairly individual experience. But in some places, especially communities of color, barbershops and beauty salons are social hubs where open, judgment-free conversations can take place. Read story

Family caregiver advocate Christina Keys remembers her mom, Patricia Keys, while looking at her portrait in the front hallway of her Vancouver home Monday afternoon. Christina Keys quit her job 12 years ago to take care of her mother, who died in December 2022. More than 120 organizations and advocates for workers have launched a statewide campaign to defeat ballot Initiative 2124, which would make opting into the long-term care coverage tax voluntary. Also pictured is her mom&rsquo;s service dog, Puddy, 13. &ldquo;You weren&rsquo;t a burden,&rdquo; she said to her late mother.

Family caregivers, nurses launch campaign to protect Washington’s long-term care benefit, defeat I-2124

Family caregiver advocate Christina Keys remembers her mom, Patricia Keys, while looking at her portrait in the front hallway of her Vancouver home Monday afternoon. Christina Keys quit her job 12 years ago to take care of her mother, who died in December 2022. More than 120 organizations and advocates for workers have launched a statewide campaign to defeat ballot Initiative 2124, which would make opting into the long-term care coverage tax voluntary. Also pictured is her mom&rsquo;s service dog, Puddy, 13. &ldquo;You weren&rsquo;t a burden,&rdquo; she said to her late mother.

July 25, 2024, 6:05am Clark County Health

Last week, hundreds of family caregivers, advocates and nurses across the state launched a campaign to defeat a Washington ballot initiative that would cut funding to long-term health care benefits. Read story

The new stand-alone Kaiser Permanente Thurston Way Imaging Center opened July 9 and only offers imaging services, including CT scans and mammograms.

Kaiser Permanente opens stand-alone imaging center in Vancouver

The new stand-alone Kaiser Permanente Thurston Way Imaging Center opened July 9 and only offers imaging services, including CT scans and mammograms.

July 24, 2024, 6:08am Business Updated 1 day ago

Kaiser Permanente’s new stand-alone imaging facility is now open in central Vancouver. Read story

Ziarell Sibert, 18, from left, and Cowlitz Indian Tribe substance use disorder coordinator Rena Sherrill-Clark watch Taylor Hardman, 15, try to throw rings onto metal pots while wearing drunk goggles at Columbia River Mental Health Services&rsquo; youth summit Tuesday at River City Church. The event focused on issues that affect youth and offered informative booths and sessions for attendees to interact with.

Columbia River Mental Health Services’ youth summit in Vancouver teaches some of life’s more important lessons

Ziarell Sibert, 18, from left, and Cowlitz Indian Tribe substance use disorder coordinator Rena Sherrill-Clark watch Taylor Hardman, 15, try to throw rings onto metal pots while wearing drunk goggles at Columbia River Mental Health Services&rsquo; youth summit Tuesday at River City Church. The event focused on issues that affect youth and offered informative booths and sessions for attendees to interact with.

July 23, 2024, 5:09pm Clark County Health

it’s a class a lot of people wish they took in their youth. Yes, English and math are important, but how do you know whether you’re in a healthy relationship? How do you sign up for college with little funds? What if you’re struggling with addiction? Read story

Clark County Fire District 6 bought an ambulance from Texas to get patients in severe need of help to the hospital.

Clark County Fire District 6 buys a used ambulance for ‘level zero’ emergencies

Clark County Fire District 6 bought an ambulance from Texas to get patients in severe need of help to the hospital.

July 23, 2024, 11:59am Clark County Health

Due to rare but extended ambulance wait times, Clark County Fire District 6 recently bought a used ambulance to make sure critical patients can get quick transport to a hospital. Read story

Washington’s 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline marks 2nd anniversary as advocates call it pillar for mental health support

July 19, 2024, 6:03am Clark County Health

July marks the two-year anniversary of the launch of Washington’s 988 Crisis and Suicide Lifeline, an initiative advocates say has become a pillar for mental health support. Read story

Robb Milano, Emergency Medical Services Division chief, adds a dose of Narcan to a medical kit at Vancouver Fire Department headquarters. The Vancouver Fire Department has launched a new leave-behind Narcan program. Narcan overdose prevention kits are provided to any individual who receives overdose treatment from Vancouver first responders.

Vancouver Fire Department sees slight drop in overdoses with new Narcan leave-behind program

Robb Milano, Emergency Medical Services Division chief, adds a dose of Narcan to a medical kit at Vancouver Fire Department headquarters. The Vancouver Fire Department has launched a new leave-behind Narcan program. Narcan overdose prevention kits are provided to any individual who receives overdose treatment from Vancouver first responders.

July 18, 2024, 3:34pm Clark County Health

In 2023, the Vancouver Fire Department responded to one to two overdoses a day on average, according to the department. Read story

The root of a tree runs under a sidewalk, causing an uneven surface, which creates difficulties for those in wheelchairs.

Clark County Council OKs committee to advise on issues affecting disabled people

The root of a tree runs under a sidewalk, causing an uneven surface, which creates difficulties for those in wheelchairs.

July 18, 2024, 6:08am Clark County Health

The Clark County Council unanimously approved the creation of the Accessible Community Advisory Committee following a public hearing Tuesday. Read story

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, delivers 16,650 signatures, along with a letter, to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough urging the reopening of a Lewis County clinic. (Contributed by the Office of Rep.

Rep. Gluesenkamp Perez tours Vancouver VA campus with secretary of Veterans Affairs

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Skamania, delivers 16,650 signatures, along with a letter, to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough urging the reopening of a Lewis County clinic. (Contributed by the Office of Rep.

July 17, 2024, 1:17pm Clark County Health

Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez hand-delivered a petition to U.S. Secretary of Veterans Affairs Denis McDonough on Tuesday urging the VA to reopen a clinic in Lewis County. Read story