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The VA Portland/Vancouver Health Care system announced plans to construct a primary care, mental health and virtual care facility in Vancouver at a cost of $12.3 million.

Veterans Affairs to upgrade Vancouver medical campus

The VA Portland/Vancouver Health Care system announced plans to construct a primary care, mental health and virtual care facility in Vancouver at a cost of $12.3 million.

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

Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery external systems have been shut down since Monday, according to a customer service representative.

System problems continue at Rebound Orthopedics & Neurosurgery

Rebound Orthopedics and Neurosurgery external systems have been shut down since Monday, according to a customer service representative.

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

This image provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Feb. 6 shows brands of cheese recalled due to a decadelong outbreak of listeria food poisoning that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen. New lab evidence linked soft cheeses and other dairy products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods of Modesto, Calif., to the outbreak, which was first detected in June 2014.

National listeria outbreak hasn’t affected Clark County

This image provided by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Feb. 6 shows brands of cheese recalled due to a decadelong outbreak of listeria food poisoning that has killed two people and sickened more than two dozen. New lab evidence linked soft cheeses and other dairy products made by Rizo-Lopez Foods of Modesto, Calif., to the outbreak, which was first detected in June 2014.

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

Apple Health patients can get help finding prenatal care

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

PeaceHealth Medical Group Chief Executive Scott Foster announces resignation

February 13, 2024, 5:55am Business

PeaceHealth Medical Group Chief Executive Scott Foster has announced his resignation. Read story

Legacy Health might terminate Regence BlueCross BlueShield contract

February 9, 2024, 5:55am Business

Portland-based Legacy Health announced Tuesday that the health system is preparing to terminate its contract with insurance provider Regence BlueCross BlueShield on March 31. Read story

Vancouver resident Libby Wymore is among one of the advocates who traveled to Olympia Monday morning to ask for support of House Bill 1450. Wymore was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 20 and went into remission a year after.

Vancouver woman among advocates who urge lawmakers to support House Bill 1450 to expand insurance coverage for biomarker testing for cancer patients

Vancouver resident Libby Wymore is among one of the advocates who traveled to Olympia Monday morning to ask for support of House Bill 1450. Wymore was diagnosed with non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma when she was 20 and went into remission a year after.

February 5, 2024, 5:51pm Clark County Health

Cancer patients, survivors and their families from the American Cancer Society’s Cancer Action Network traveled to Olympia Monday morning to urge lawmakers to endorse House Bill 1450, which would expand insurance coverage for biomarker testing throughout the state. Read story

Free children’s dental health clinic Feb. 3 at Clark College dental hygiene department

January 26, 2024, 5:55am Clark County Health

The Clark College Dental Hygiene department will host its annual free children’s dental health clinic from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Feb. 3. Read story

Dr. William Herzig, left, works with Dr. Jacob Calvert as they use the da Vinci robotic surgery system to perform a hysterectomy Wednesday morning on patient Tina Sixberry at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek. The facility is the first stand-alone outpatient surgical center in the region to use this system.

Vancouver Clinic patients are in da Vinci’s capable robotic hands

Dr. William Herzig, left, works with Dr. Jacob Calvert as they use the da Vinci robotic surgery system to perform a hysterectomy Wednesday morning on patient Tina Sixberry at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek. The facility is the first stand-alone outpatient surgical center in the region to use this system.

January 12, 2024, 6:03am Clark County News

Inside the new surgery center at Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek, da Vinci has little to do with art. It’s a robotic surgical system used for minimally invasive outpatient procedures. The da Vinci allows surgeons to use smaller tools and access difficult areas of the body without a large incision. It… Read story

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center CEO Gregory resigns

December 29, 2023, 5:55am Business

PeaceHealth Southwest Medical Center CEO Sean Gregory has resigned after seven years in the role. Read story