C-Tran recently began offering free visual assistance services to help blind and low-vision bus riders navigate their routes. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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Vancouver teen, determined not be be defined by autism, named Division 5 Young Marine of the Year
By The Citizen on March 10, 2025
Tristan Begines was in eighth grade when he first joined the Lewis and Clark Young Marines program. Four years later, he has risen to the…
Vancouver-based nonprofit Thrive2Survive awarded $10,000 by Molina Healthcare
By The Citizen on March 6, 2025
Thrive2Survive, a Vancouver-based homeless nonprofit, was recently awarded $10,000 by Molina Healthcare of Washington. The grant is meant to continue Thrive2Survive’s mission to provide resources…
Who is in charge of health care? Vancouver woman’s doctor prescribed a medication but insurance denied it four times
By The Citizen on February 22, 2025
Dannielle Wright hoped to get her life back on track by seeking treatment for her depression. Then, her doctor and insurance company could not agree…
Piecing together the OHSU and Legacy Health merger: What will it mean for Clark County?
By The Citizen on February 15, 2025
More than a year since Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health announced their intent to merge, the potential impact on health care in…
‘Disenfranchised’: Caregiver raises concerns about ADA accessibility at Vancouver Clinic
By The Citizen on February 8, 2025
A Vancouver woman has raised concerns about accessibility at Vancouver Clinic after facing challenges while attending health care appointments with her disabled mother. Read more… …
One death connected to freezing temperatures in Clark County in past two weeks
By The Citizen on February 6, 2025
One person died during Clark County’s recent spate of cold weather, according to Clark County Public Health. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Law enforcement, schools, churches, hospitals in Clark County emphasize that crackdowns are federal government’s purview – not theirs
By The Citizen on February 1, 2025
As federal crackdowns on unauthorized immigration ramp up under edicts from President Donald Trump, Clark County agencies — from police departments to schools to hospitals…
ZoomCare clinics in Vancouver accepting Medicare and Medicare Advantage insurance plans
By The Citizen on January 28, 2025
ZoomCare clinics in Vancouver will now accept Medicare and Medicare Advantage insurance plans. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vulnerable people quietly kicked out of Clark County’s adult family homes and assisted living facilities
By The Citizen on January 18, 2025
The state of Washington prohibits nursing homes from kicking out residents without letting anyone know. Read more… Source: The Columbian