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Clark County Health

Generically known as Naloxone, the medication used revive people who have stopped breathing, doesn’t reverse the effects of xylazine — often called tranq.

Clark County health officials watch out for xylazine; ‘tranq’ not prevalent in county so far

Generically known as Naloxone, the medication used revive people who have stopped breathing, doesn’t reverse the effects of xylazine — often called tranq.

October 31, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

Although a drug called xylazine — commonly referred to as “Tranq” — is a growing threat in some communities, health officials say only a small amount has been found in Clark County’s drug supply. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center workers join a spirited rally outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023.

National union leader joins health care workers at PeaceHealth on picket line

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center workers join a spirited rally outside the hospital Thursday afternoon, Oct. 26, 2023.

October 26, 2023, 3:30pm Business

Hundreds of health care workers at PeaceHealth were joined on the picket lines today by a national union leader as the strike at Vancouver’s hospital entered its fourth day. Read story

Fort Vancouver High School juniors Addison Miles, right, and Zamyrah Scott work on planting tulips. The tulips raise awareness of substance use in the community.

Fort Vancouver High School students host Red Ribbon Week event

Fort Vancouver High School juniors Addison Miles, right, and Zamyrah Scott work on planting tulips. The tulips raise awareness of substance use in the community.

October 23, 2023, 5:40pm Clark County Health

As Addie Cates plopped a tulip bulb into a small hole etched in a flower bed she made a promise to her community. Read story

Health care workers on strike hold signs Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are striking for five days over low wages, low staffing levels and prolonged contract negotiations with PeaceHealth management.

Five-day health care worker strike begins at PeaceHealth in Vancouver; second health care picket this monthvideo icon

Health care workers on strike hold signs Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center. Members of the Oregon Federation of Nurses and Health Professionals are striking for five days over low wages, low staffing levels and prolonged contract negotiations with PeaceHealth management.

October 23, 2023, 10:50am Clark County Health

Striking health care workers at PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center crowded the sidewalks along Mill Plain Boulevard in front of the central Vancouver hospital Monday morning, on the picket line before dawn. Read story

Application deadline extended for Clark County Public Health Advisory Council opening

October 21, 2023, 5:57am Clark County Health

The application deadline for an open position on the Clark County Public Health Advisory Council has been extended to Nov. 10. Read story

Toxic algae warning advisory issued for Lacamas Lake

October 20, 2023, 1:44pm Clark County Health

Clark County Public Health issued a warning advisory Friday for Lacamas Lake due to elevated levels of cyanotoxins from harmful algae. Read story

Linnea, left, and Matt Justis hold a photo of their son Zain Justis. Zain died in 2021 from primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and his parents created the foundation to raise awareness of and fund research for rare types of cancer that affect kids and young adults.

‘Better because of him’: Washougal family’s foundation honors son’s memory, funds cancer research

Linnea, left, and Matt Justis hold a photo of their son Zain Justis. Zain died in 2021 from primary mediastinal large B-cell lymphoma and his parents created the foundation to raise awareness of and fund research for rare types of cancer that affect kids and young adults.

October 20, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

Traveling through Washington’s vast forests on unmarked dirt roads, Matt and Barrett Justis had been traversing rough terrain for miles when their tent poles fell off the back of their motorcycles. Read story

ESD 112 awarded $1 million grant to help school mental health

October 19, 2023, 5:55am Clark County Health

The U.S. Department of Justice awarded Educational Service District 112 a $1 million grant to bolster mental health and case coordination programs in Clark County’s nine public school districts. Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

1,300 PeaceHealth workers voted to strike; company says they would lose insurance benefits

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver.

October 17, 2023, 2:53pm Business

Over 1,300 health care workers at PeaceHealth say they could lose their health insurance if the upcoming strike planned for Monday carries into November. Read story

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Collecting data on Clark County deaths complicated; housing status, reliability an issue in overdoses

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October 17, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

Challenges with collecting new kinds of data on Clark County deaths in recent years have become more evident with the release of a statewide dashboard tracking unintentional overdose deaths within some Washington counties. Read story