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.…
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,…
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… …
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
Readers, we want to hear from you regarding Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health merger
By The Citizen on January 14, 2025
In May 2024, Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health systems signed a binding, definitive agreement to merge into OHSU Health. The merger would…
Washington reports 14 cases of bird flu in humans; what should the Clark County know about avian flu?
By The Citizen on January 11, 2025
There have been 14 recorded cases of avian influenza among humans in Washington, but none in Clark County. Local health officials still consider the risk…
Flu cases are rising in Clark County, with hospital admissions following suit
By The Citizen on January 4, 2025
The number of emergency department visits and hospitalizations due to respiratory illnesses, including influenza and COVID-19, continues to rise in Clark County. Read more… Source:…