The family of a Camas teen who died by suicide after ingesting a chemical compound he purchased on Amazon is suing the online retailer for…
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Brush Prairie mom receives House resolution for research on rare condition, ADNP syndrome
By The Citizen on January 11, 2024
A Brush Prairie woman has received national recognition for research she conducted on behalf of her son who has ADNP syndrome, a rare genetic condition…
Clark County health worker report
By The Citizen on January 7, 2024
The Washington State Department of Health took disciplinary actions or has withdrawn charges against these Clark County providers. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vancouver among 16 communities most impacted by air pollution, according to new state report
By The Citizen on January 3, 2024
Vancouver residents are more likely than those in most places around Washington to become seriously ill from air pollution, according to a new state report.…
Nonprofit iUrban Teen targets food insecurity in Vancouver with Food for Good program
By The Citizen on January 2, 2024
iUrban Teen has begun an eight-month endeavor that aims to alleviate food insecurity in Vancouver. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Clark County Public Health officers Melnick, Krager resign Cowlitz County roles
By The Citizen on December 29, 2023
LONGVIEW — Cowlitz County Health Officer Alan Melnick and Deputy Health Officer Steve Krager elected to resign effective Sunday after the Cowlitz County Board of…
Kaiser Permanente staff required to wear masks due to increase in influenza, COVID-19 and RSV
By The Citizen on December 28, 2023
Kaiser Permanente is now requiring all staff to wear masks within its facilities statewide. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Hurt and homeless with no where to heal: Could a successful Oregon program be a model for Clark County?
By The Citizen on December 23, 2023
When complications from a blood clot forced amputation of Jimmy Howland’s leg, it might have led to a chance for him to get into housing.…
Vancouver woman home returns after medical crisis abroad
By The Citizen on December 14, 2023
Vancouver resident Diana James this week returned to the United States after being stuck in a Portugal hospital for the past seven months. Read more… …
Hospice patients, pets focus of Pet Peace of Mind, which has Vancouver branch
By The Citizen on November 30, 2023
Belinda Walker’s mother had her two Havanese and Pomeranian dogs on her lap 24/7. Read more… Source: The Columbian