As Columbia River Mental Health Services explores ways to restore behavioral health programs it suspended last week, patients and advocates are still reeling. Read more… …
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Columbia River Mental Health Services names Craig Pridemore as interim CEO
By The Citizen on April 4, 2025
Columbia River Mental Health Services, which abruptly suspended some operations March 24 due to financial woes, announced Thursday it has hired its former CEO back.…
Clark County Food Bank assesses impact of USDA cutting $5 million in emergency food aid for Washington
By The Citizen on March 31, 2025
Clark County Food Bank leaders are assessing the impact of cuts to local food assistance after the Trump administration revoked nearly $5 million in emergency…
Columbia River Mental Health finds means to offer some services but cash flow problems that started last year remain
By The Citizen on March 28, 2025
After announcing earlier this week it would suspend operations, Columbia River Mental Health Services has found a way to continue providing select behavioral health programs,…
Measles vaccination rate among Clark County kindergartners drops to 89.9%; some schools even lower
By The Citizen on March 25, 2025
The measles vaccination rate is dropping perilously low, and online misinformation is to blame, according to Clark County Public Health officials. Read more… Source: The…
Columbia River Mental Health Services suspends operations
By The Citizen on March 24, 2025
Financial woes forced Columbia River Mental Health Services to suddenly suspend operations Monday. The move leaves thousands of people who rely on the Vancouver-based nonprofit…
Threats to Social Security rattle Clark County seniors: ‘When you can’t predict what will happen, how can we prepare?’
By The Citizen on March 22, 2025
Clark County resident Anita Fisher often lies awake at night worrying about finances. Read more… Source: The Columbian
“It allows you to really make a difference”: Clark College launches new surgical technology program
By The Citizen on March 20, 2025
This fall, Clark College will launch a new surgical technology program, the first of its kind in Southwest Washington. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver-based Absci to send first drug to clinical trials in what CEO calls a ‘huge milestone’
By The Citizen on March 19, 2025
Absci is preparing to send its first internally developed drug to clinical trials. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Camas could be the first community in Washington to remove fluoride from drinking water
By The Citizen on March 18, 2025
Camas could become the first community in Southwest Washington to reverse its water fluoridation efforts. Read more… Source: The Columbian