<img height="1" width="1" style="display:none" src="https://www.facebook.com/tr?id=192888919167017&amp;ev=PageView&amp;noscript=1">
Menu
Today's Paper
Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Oct. 3, 2023
Current weather Vancouver, WA

Linkedin Pinterest
Healthright chevron arrow icon

Clark County Health

Kaiser braces for possible health care worker strike involving thousands in Washington

October 2, 2023, 12:15pm Clark County Health Updated 9 hours ago

A labor contract for thousands of health care workers across California, Oregon, Washington, Colorado, Virginia and Washington, D.C., expired Saturday night, laying the groundwork for what would be the biggest… Read story

She was a photographer who couldn’t see her art, but this Vancouver woman found a medium that touches her

September 30, 2023, 6:10am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

Although Patty White’s eyes don’t see well, they light up when she describes her artistic process. Read story

(iStock.com)

Clark County COVID-19 cases creep up

(iStock.com)

September 28, 2023, 4:43pm Clark County Health

Clark County has seen a gradual increase in COVID-19 cases as the seasons change, with expectations of more respiratory illnesses as winter nears. Read story

Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington are preparing for a possible strike with an authorization vote.

Kaiser Permanente workers across Washington preparing for possible November strike

Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington are preparing for a possible strike with an authorization vote.

September 28, 2023, 7:44am Business

Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington are preparing for a possible November strike with an authorization vote. Read story

Writer artist Bija Gutoff found that the visual arts provided her with an outlet for her feelings as she faced her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade. Her work is featured at Legacy Cancer Healing Center's 2023-24 Art in Residence exhibit.

Cancer survivor’s work featured in exhibit at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center

Writer artist Bija Gutoff found that the visual arts provided her with an outlet for her feelings as she faced her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade. Her work is featured at Legacy Cancer Healing Center's 2023-24 Art in Residence exhibit.

September 27, 2023, 8:00pm Clark County Health

Facing her second cancer diagnosis in less than a decade, freelance writer and artist Bija Gutoff found that pink ribbons and encouraging words were not enough to get through a life-changing illness. Read story

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders

Gretchen Ruff, left, touches the arm of her husband, Brad Ruff, on Monday at Clark County Fire District 3 Station 35. Gretchen Ruff called 911 and performed CPR on her husband in August once she realized he was in cardiac arrest.

September 27, 2023, 6:03am Clark County Health

When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle Ground home felt like a lifetime. Read story

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

Homeless population grays in Clark County as more seniors end up on the street

J.P. Walmer enjoys his morning coffee in his tent outside Vancouver City Hall as construction at the nearby waterfront is visible in the background. Walmer has been homeless for about a month and is looking for a place he can afford. He said he sleeps on multiple air mattresses to make it easier for him to get out of bed.

September 23, 2023, 6:14am Clark County Health

Chris Muntean, 70, feels lucky he had a heart attack. Read story

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

Public Health lifts algae advisory at Lacamas Lake

Cyanobacteria are microscopic bacteria, otherwise known as blue-green algae, that form harmful blooms during the summer. They flourish in warm, stagnant water filled with nutrients, such as Lacamas Lake as pictured in 2021. Blooms often occur in Vancouver, Lacamas and Round lakes.

September 21, 2023, 6:29pm Clark County Health

As summer fades and the heat dwindles, Clark County Public Health has lifted the algae advisory at Lacamas Lake. Read story

WA statewide COVID-19 data dashboard has been replaced. Here’s what to know

September 19, 2023, 7:20am Clark County Health Free

The Washington state Department of Health retired its COVID-19 Data Dashboard on Monday, after more than three years of tracking the pandemic-causing illness. Read story

Martha Petifer, left, puts a leash on her dog, Odyssey, while her partner Clint Austin watches at The Outpost Safe Stay Community, where she has lived since February. Petifer suffered a stroke and broken back in January.

For people in Clark County experiencing homelessness, health care can be out of reach

Martha Petifer, left, puts a leash on her dog, Odyssey, while her partner Clint Austin watches at The Outpost Safe Stay Community, where she has lived since February. Petifer suffered a stroke and broken back in January.

September 16, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

A numbness washed over Martha Petifer as she packed up her belongings after being evicted from her apartment. Read story