A health law judge has permanently revoked the license of Washougal physician assistant Scott C. Miller, according to the Washington Medical Commission. Read more… Source:…
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Clark County sheriff’s deputies: Man arrested after false report of active shooter at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center prompted lockdown
By The Citizen on November 11, 2023
Clark County sheriff’s deputies arrested a man they say texted a false report of an active shooter Friday at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center, prompting…
Clark County health officials watch out for xylazine; ‘tranq’ not prevalent in county so far
By The Citizen on October 31, 2023
Although a drug called xylazine — commonly referred to as “Tranq” — is a growing threat in some communities, health officials say only a small…
National union leader joins health care workers at PeaceHealth on picket line
By The Citizen on October 26, 2023
Hundreds of health care workers at PeaceHealth were joined on the picket lines today by a national union leader as the strike at Vancouver’s hospital…
Family of Washougal’s Zain Justis creates foundation to honor his memory, fund cancer research
By The Citizen on October 20, 2023
Traveling through Washington’s vast forests on unmarked dirt roads, Matt and Barrett Justis had been traversing rough terrain for miles when their tent poles fell…
PeaceHealth strike will begin Oct. 23 — if there is no contract
By The Citizen on October 13, 2023
PeaceHealth employees in Vancouver and Longview gave notice Friday that their 1,900 health care workers will strike on Oct. 23 if a contract agreement can’t…
National settlement reached, but Washington Kaiser workers still want to strike
By The Citizen on October 13, 2023
Kaiser Permanente health care workers in Washington have voted 99 percent in favor to authorize a strike on Nov. 1 over what they say are…
Clark, Cowlitz counties get $800K grant to aid in opioid programs
By The Citizen on October 12, 2023
Clark and Cowlitz counties have been awarded an $800,000 grant from the federal government to support employment and training for those affected by opioid use,…
Battle Ground man who went into cardiac arrest gives heartfelt thanks for wife, first responders
By The Citizen on September 27, 2023
When Gretchen Ruff called 911 on the night of Aug. 25, the three short minutes it took for first responders to arrive at her Battle…
Homeless population grays in Clark County as more seniors end up on the street
By The Citizen on September 23, 2023
Chris Muntean, 70, feels lucky he had a heart attack. Read more… Source: The Columbian