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Clark County Health

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, left, listens as Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy speaks to the media in March 2020.

Clark County Public Health strives to address racism, health inequalities

Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County Health Officer and Public Health Director, left, listens as Clark County Councilor Gary Medvigy speaks to the media in March 2020.

July 29, 2023, 6:08am Clark County Health

It’s been three years since the Clark County Board of Health unanimously approved a resolution aimed at eliminating system racism and health inequalities. Read story

PeaceHealth's Memorial campus was once home to a historic hospital. Now the building is nearing its end. The hospital system is set to vacate the building at the end of September, as seen Thursday morning, July 27, 2023.

Vancouver Memorial Health Center to close; longtime Vancouver facility ‘in decline’

PeaceHealth's Memorial campus was once home to a historic hospital. Now the building is nearing its end. The hospital system is set to vacate the building at the end of September, as seen Thursday morning, July 27, 2023.

July 28, 2023, 6:04am Business

After almost a century of providing a home for local health care, change is coming for what was once Vancouver Memorial Hospital. This fall, PeaceHealth will no longer offer services at the Main Street site. Read story

Janet Lyons, left, donated a kidney to her longtime friend, Debbie Lein, 10 years ago.

Friend gives gift of life: Women celebrate 10 years since kidney donation

Janet Lyons, left, donated a kidney to her longtime friend, Debbie Lein, 10 years ago.

July 25, 2023, 6:05am Clark County Health

Thirty years ago, Debbie Lein popped her head through the window of Janet Lyon’s SUV and asked if she wanted to be her friend. Read story

In addition to a passion for helping others, Ike Ekeya brings over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine to his role as owner of Square Care Medical and Pharmacy.

Working in Clark County: Ike Ekeya, Square Care Medical and Pharmacy

In addition to a passion for helping others, Ike Ekeya brings over 20 years of experience in emergency medicine to his role as owner of Square Care Medical and Pharmacy.

July 24, 2023, 6:07am Business Subscriber Exclusive

With health and wellness becoming an increasingly hot topic in recent years, it’s important that people have a wide range of options and access to health care providers in their community. Read story

FILE - People leave a testing and vaccination clinic for COVID-19, March 30, 2022, in Long Beach, Calif. While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. health officials are only beginning to decide on a strategy for using the COVID-19 vaccines to stay ahead of the outbreak. A panel of vaccine experts is meeting Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to discuss key questions for future COVID-19 booster campaigns, including how often the shots should be updated against new viral strains and who should get them.

Washington health experts agree COVID-19 isn’t going anywhere

FILE - People leave a testing and vaccination clinic for COVID-19, March 30, 2022, in Long Beach, Calif. While many Americans are trying to move on with their lives after two years of the coronavirus pandemic, U.S. health officials are only beginning to decide on a strategy for using the COVID-19 vaccines to stay ahead of the outbreak. A panel of vaccine experts is meeting Wednesday, April 6, 2022 to discuss key questions for future COVID-19 booster campaigns, including how often the shots should be updated against new viral strains and who should get them.

July 24, 2023, 6:02am Clark County Health Free

With summer travel in full swing, new vaccines anticipated by fall and a much improved understanding of COVID-19, health experts in Washington agree that while the pandemic may not be over, the community is in a much better situation when it comes to the virus. Read story

Marlow Bullis, 6, rests on the shoulder of her dad, Vancouver Rowing Club coach Conor Bullis, while on a boat tour.

Keeping Vancouver Lake afloat a complicated challenge

Marlow Bullis, 6, rests on the shoulder of her dad, Vancouver Rowing Club coach Conor Bullis, while on a boat tour.

July 22, 2023, 6:13am Clark County Health

Clark County is inviting the public to comment on its long-term, 308-page solution to the toxic blue-green algae blooms and noxious plant growth that has plagued Vancouver Lake for years. Read story

A Longview Fire Department crew, aided by a helicopter, attack a wood chip pile fire burning at a mill in Longview in this photo released on Thursday.

Longview commercial fire still smoldering; air quality in Clark County improves

A Longview Fire Department crew, aided by a helicopter, attack a wood chip pile fire burning at a mill in Longview in this photo released on Thursday.

July 20, 2023, 12:06pm Clark County Health

Longview firefighters are continuing their battle against a fire that is burning in a mountain of wood chips at a mill along the Columbia River waterfront. Read story

Legacy Health is selling off its outreach laboratory business to an international laboratory service company, Labcorp.

Legacy Health outsources laboratory services to Labcorp

Legacy Health is selling off its outreach laboratory business to an international laboratory service company, Labcorp.

July 20, 2023, 6:05am Business

Legacy Health is outsourcing its laboratory business to an international laboratory service company, Labcorp. Read story

A large commercial fire in Longview spread smoke across Southwest Washington. The fire was first reported about 6:40 p.m. Tuesday evening at Nippon Dynawave Packaging off Industrial Way in Longview.

Longview commercial fire spreads smoke across SW Washington, lowering air quality in Clark Countyvideo icon

A large commercial fire in Longview spread smoke across Southwest Washington. The fire was first reported about 6:40 p.m. Tuesday evening at Nippon Dynawave Packaging off Industrial Way in Longview.

July 19, 2023, 7:04pm Clark County Health Free

A major fire in wood chip piles at a Longview paper mill Tuesday evening left surprised Clark County residents waking up to smoky, unhealthy air Wednesday morning. Read story

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Clark County Public Health issues cyanotoxin warning for Vancouver Lake

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July 19, 2023, 1:28pm Clark County Health Free

Clark County Public Health issued a warning advisory at Vancouver Lake due to high levels of harmful algae, or cyanotoxins. Read story