As more people near the age of retirement, leaders of Washington’s long-term insurance care program, known as WA Cares, want to prepare families for the…
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Free Clinic of Southwest Washington will get a $1.5 million upgrade in the spring
By The Citizen on October 7, 2024
The Free Clinic of Southwest Washington’s building will undergo a $1.5 million renovation in the spring. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver-based CytoDyn on the verge of leronlimab cancer trial
By The Citizen on October 4, 2024
Vancouver-based biotechnology company CytoDyn announced Friday that it is contracting with North Carolina pharmaceutical company Syneos Health for an upcoming oncology trial. Read more… Source:…
PeaceHealth will buy four Providence clinics in Clark County by December
By The Citizen on October 3, 2024
PeaceHealth announced Thursday it will acquire four Providence medical clinics in Clark County. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Birchstone hopes to bridge the gap; clinic in Vancouver will offer mental health urgent care starting this month
By The Citizen on October 2, 2024
A person experiencing a mental health crisis often needs more support than a visit to the emergency room. A family of therapists in Vancouver aims…
Square Care Medical & Pharmacy, Clark County’s last independent pharmacy, may close its doors in December
By The Citizen on September 26, 2024
The last independent, locally owned pharmacy in Clark County may close in December. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Public Health presentation discusses the dangers and health effects of lead
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
The Clark County Board of Health wants to eventually increase lead testing across the county, especially within low-income communities. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Public Health urges community to avoid unpermitted food carts
By The Citizen on September 25, 2024
Clark County Public Health is warning consumers to avoid unpermitted food carts. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Disability advocates challenge Vancouver’s elected leaders to go a week without driving
By The Citizen on September 18, 2024
For many, the daily commute is a routine task. For people with disabilities, it can be much more complex. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Fentanyl test strips coming to Clark County college campuses as overdose deaths spike
By The Citizen on September 13, 2024
Fentanyl test strips are coming to Washington State University Vancouver and Clark College campuses this fall, as mandated by a new state law. Read more… …