March 19, 2024, 6:09am Clark County Health
From serums to fancy moisturizers and creams, skin care routines among teens have become increasingly more complicated, but Vancouver dermatologist Dr. Jessica Smith believes less is more when it comes to skin. Read story
March 18, 2024, 6:00am Health
Health care affordability, workforce shortages and access to care remained top of mind for lawmakers during this year’s legislative session — and while several politicians and health care leaders say there’s still work to be done, they feel important gains were made in all three categories. Read story
March 15, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health
Children’s Center, a nonprofit that provides mental health care to youth in Clark County, is hoping to foster healthy conversations about mental health and reduce the stigma through its new podcast. Read story
March 15, 2024, 5:57am Clark County Health
PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center is seeking new members to join its Patient & Family Advisory Council to provide feedback around patient experiences through monthly sessions. Read story
March 8, 2024, 6:02am Business
As contract negotiations continue between Portland-based Legacy Health and Regence BlueCross BlueShield, patients at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center are worried what a potential contract termination would mean for their access to care. Read story
March 5, 2024, 6:03am Business
A former employee of PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center in Vancouver has filed a class-action lawsuit against the health system for alleged wage and hour violations, including failing to provide employees with meal and rest breaks. Read story
March 1, 2024, 6:05pm Clark County Health
U.S. Veterans Affairs plans to expand primary and psychiatric care at its Vancouver medical campus. Read story
February 20, 2024, 6:13pm Business
It’s been weeks since Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery’s external computer systems went down, and the company has yet to confirm whether a cyberattack is to blame. Meanwhile, one patient told The Columbian she’s been unable to reach the company, which has delayed her short-term disability checks. Read story
February 17, 2024, 6:07am Clark County Health
Clark County has no recorded cases tied to the national listeria outbreak that has killed two people and sickened 26 others in the United States, according to Clark County Public Health. Read story
February 14, 2024, 6:06am Clark County Health
Clients of Apple Health (Medicaid) insurance may be struggling to find prenatal care in Clark County, according to a news release from Clark County Public Health. Prenatal care can reduce the risk of complications throughout the pregnancy for the parent and baby. Read story