Since December, Clark County sheriff’s deputies have had a new partner in addressing mental health needs — the root of many of their calls for…
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Labor and love: 1 in 10 Clark County residents are caregivers, dealing with isolation and rewards
By The Citizen on March 30, 2024
“How’s your mom?” everyone would ask Christina Keys. She’d put a smile on her face and tell them her mother was fine, but still needed…
‘Very safe’ chemical proposed for algal bloom prevention at Lacamas Lake
By The Citizen on March 30, 2024
A plan to chemically treat Lacamas Lake for toxic algal blooms this summer could get the go-ahead from the Camas City Council on Monday. Read…
Clark County and Vancouver receive millions from opioid litigations
By The Citizen on March 21, 2024
Local governments in Clark County and across Washington received a combined $55 million to combat the opioid epidemic. The money comes from litigation resolutions between…
Teen skin care: Less is more, Vancouver dermatologist says
By The Citizen on March 19, 2024
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…
Children’s Center creates podcast to foster healthy conversations about mental illness
By The Citizen on March 15, 2024
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…
First over-the-counter birth control pill will be in Clark County stores in April
By The Citizen on March 14, 2024
The first over-the-counter birth control pill, sold without an age restriction, will be available from at least one Vancouver pharmacy next month. Read more… Source:…
COVID-19, respiratory ailments ‘slowing down’ in Clark County
By The Citizen on March 13, 2024
“Respiratory illness in general in Clark County seems to be slowing down,” Clark County Public Health spokesperson Marissa Armstrong said, and that includes COVID-19. (See…
NWCAVE fundraiser hosts Elizabeth Smart: “Media is so powerful. I have no doubt that I would not be here if not for the media”
By The Citizen on March 8, 2024
As a child, Elizabeth Smart was taught to not talk to strangers, to use the buddy system, and to stop, drop and roll if on…
Tooth Fairy gives Sarah J. Anderson Elementary students a reason to smile
By The Citizen on February 29, 2024
When kids lose a tooth, they leave it under their pillow and hope the Tooth Fairy pays them a visit during the night. Or at…