Clark County’s overdose death rate is gradually declining, according to the Washington State Department of Health. Read more… Source: The Columbian
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After delays, Madrona Recovery will open in former Daybreak Youth Services building in September
By The Citizen on July 31, 2025
The doors to the long-planned 54-bed recovery and mental health center at the former Daybreak Youth Services building in Brush Prairie will finally open in…
Vancouver woman has energy to keep up with young son after losing weight with duodenal switch surgery
By The Citizen on July 29, 2025
Vannette Olvera struggled with her weight her whole life — that is, until two years ago. Read more… Source: The Columbian
Vaccination rates continue to drop in Clark County; Public Health hopes coalition can help
By The Citizen on July 24, 2025
Clark County Public Health has relaunched a coalition dedicated to vaccine awareness as childhood immunization rates across the county continue to decline. Read more… Source:…
Battle Ground HealthCare names Nancy Strebe as new executive director
By The Citizen on July 21, 2025
A new executive director is taking the helm at Battle Ground HealthCare as the nonprofit clinic braces for the effects of deep cuts to Medicaid…
‘It’ll probably kill a lot of us’: Medicaid changes bode ill for Clark County’s homeless
By The Citizen on July 19, 2025
Thousands of low-income Clark County residents, especially homeless people, could lose health care coverage in 2027 due to Medicaid eligibility changes. Read more… Source: The…
Vancouver continues work to make curbs compliant with Americans with Disabilities Act
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Each summer since 2015, the city of Vancouver has been steadily working to upgrade curb ramps to ease travel for people who use wheelchairs, walkers…
Dozens of jobs at Columbia River Mental Health Services may be at risk by proposed Cowlitz Indian Tribe takeover
By The Citizen on July 16, 2025
Ninety-some Columbia River Mental Health Services employees could lose their jobs in October if the Cowlitz Indian Tribe takes over the nonprofit as planned, according…
‘I wasn’t living’: Retired Vancouver firefighter finds relief from PTSD through psychedelic-assisted therapy
By The Citizen on July 12, 2025
When Matt Thierfelder began his career as a Vancouver firefighter in 1994, the weight of unspoken rules hung over him: Don’t show weakness and don’t…
Lock up your meds: Fred Meyer to offer free locking bags for safe prescription storage to eligible patients
By The Citizen on July 11, 2025
Fred Meyer pharmacies in Vancouver are providing free locking bags to ensure safe storage of opioid prescriptions as part of a new statewide initiative. Read…