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Sharol Lucey, a 76-year-old Vancouver resident, is among the longest-living heart transplant patients in the region. She sits near a picture of her heart donor, Steven Haugen, who died in 1997, making her life possible.

Two families, one heart: OHSU heart transplant patient from Vancouver lives life to the fullest almost three decades after surgery

Sharol Lucey, a 76-year-old Vancouver resident, is among the longest-living heart transplant patients in the region. She sits near a picture of her heart donor, Steven Haugen, who died in 1997, making her life possible.

December 2, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Health

The heart that brought two families together 26 years ago still beats rhythmically in Sharol Lucey’s chest. Read story

Clark County’s Environmental Justice Coalition seeks members

December 1, 2023, 5:58am Clark County Health

Clark County wants to hear from those at high-risk of being impacted by climate change. Read story

Pet Peace of Mind is a national nonprofit that also operates out of Vancouver. The programs assist hospice patients with pet upkeep and in some cases re-homing after a patient has died.

Hospice patients, pets focus of Pet Peace of Mind, which has Vancouver branch

Pet Peace of Mind is a national nonprofit that also operates out of Vancouver. The programs assist hospice patients with pet upkeep and in some cases re-homing after a patient has died.

November 30, 2023, 6:07am Clark County Health

Belinda Walker’s mother had her two Havanese and Pomeranian dogs on her lap 24/7. Read story

Stacy Abdollmohammadi poses with her family and a llama at Special Celebration&rsquo;s Sensitive Santa event, which her family has attend for four years.

Clark County residents of all ages, abilities can have special, free celebration with Sensitive Santa

Stacy Abdollmohammadi poses with her family and a llama at Special Celebration&rsquo;s Sensitive Santa event, which her family has attend for four years.

November 30, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Health

Many families possess a treasured photo of a screaming child on the lap of a Santa, who’s acting like everything is fine. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center offers lung-health event Wednesday

November 28, 2023, 5:57am Clark County Health

In recognition of Lung Cancer Awareness Month, PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is hosting a Mega Lungs Event on Wednesday in the Firstenburg Tower Lobby, 420 N.E. Mother Joseph Place. Read story

Council for the Homeless issues severe weather alert in Clark County, activating additional resources, shelter

November 24, 2023, 4:23pm Churches & Religion

Council for the Homeless issued a severe weather alert Friday for the emergency shelter system in Clark County. Read story

Community members gathered on Monday to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance hosted by the Community Foundation.

‘We gather as a beloved community to say that we dare to be different’: Clark County religious, community leaders speak out on Transgender Day of Remembrance

Community members gathered on Monday to honor Transgender Day of Remembrance hosted by the Community Foundation.

November 21, 2023, 12:30pm Clark County Health

Nikki Kuhnhausen. Brent Wood. Mac Ohana. Natalie Nguyen. Rikkey Outumuro. Summer Taylor. Zoella Rosa Matinez. Aja Raquell Rhone-Spears. Chloe Sagal. Colin Smith. Gigi Pierce. Jessi Hart. Kenna Leigh Gillock. Loni Kai Okaruru. Oliver Taylor. Rani Baker. Serena Brenneman. Titi Gulley. Read story

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Vancouver-based PeaceHealth reaches deal with state on charity care

Washington state Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

November 20, 2023, 7:31pm Business

Vancouver-based health care and hospital services provider PeaceHealth announced Monday it has reached an agreement with the state attorney general’s office regarding the Charity Care Law. Read story

Blue Monday concept.

Keep the winter blues at bay: Bolstering those anti-gloom defenses in Pacific Northwest’s SAD season

Blue Monday concept.

November 18, 2023, 6:13am Clark County Health

Kim Schneiderman knows just what to do when seasonal gloom closes in on her. Read story

Lifeguard Kendall Lotka demonstrates how to wear a WAVE Drowning Detection headset while swimming Tuesday at the Marshall Pool. The city of Vancouver is testing the new technology over the next month to aid lifeguards in keeping pools safe.

‘Nobody is exempt from drowning’ but new tech being tested at Marshall Pool in Vancouver could prevent tragedy

Lifeguard Kendall Lotka demonstrates how to wear a WAVE Drowning Detection headset while swimming Tuesday at the Marshall Pool. The city of Vancouver is testing the new technology over the next month to aid lifeguards in keeping pools safe.

November 16, 2023, 6:07am Clark County Health Subscriber Exclusive

It’s always exciting to be on the cutting edge of technology, but one new device on display in Vancouver is really making waves. Read story