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Opinion: State lawmakers need to examine their role in health care cost increases

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 22:52:01 +0000

Columnist Elizabeth New argues that Washington’s taxes, price caps and regulations are inflating health-care costs and jeopardizing providers.

Opinion: We need more nurses not more regulations

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 09 Feb 2022 22:11:23 +0000

Elizabeth Hovde of the Washington Policy Center believes state lawmakers need to resist bills that increase regulation and approve those that reduce barriers and home-grow more providers for Washington hospitals.

Red Cross: National blood crisis may put patients at risk

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 12 Jan 2022 01:43:19 +0000

The American Red Cross is facing a national blood crisis – its worst blood shortage in more than a decade.

More children and teenagers struggling with emotional stressors

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 00:49:09 +0000

New data from the Washington State Department of Health’s behavioral health group indicates that more young people are seeking medical help in instances of emotional distress.

Lung cancer screening: Nurse navigator at Vancouver Clinic provides personal touch

Paul Valencia — Tue, 30 Nov 2021 19:50:57 +0000

Renee Klein, a nurse navigator for Vancouver Clinic’s Lung Cancer Screening Program, lost her mother to cancer and wants to help other families with early detection and coordinated treatment plans.

Keeping food safe during the holidays

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:40:32 +0000

The Washington State Department of Health would like to remind people of some food safety tips to have a happy and healthy holiday season.

Public Health warns of rise in opioid overdose visits to area emergency departments

ClarkCountyToday.com — Wed, 24 Nov 2021 20:32:25 +0000

In Clark County, fentanyl overdose deaths increased by 200 percent from 2019 to 2020, from 13 to 39 deaths.

Bringing mobile care to the homeless community

ClarkCountyToday.com — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 21:32:49 +0000

Columbia River Mental Health Services is launching a new program to help those who are unhoused and struggling with physical and mental health concerns.

Battle Ground HealthCare opens new clinic to better serve Clark County residents

ClarkCountyToday.com — Fri, 05 Nov 2021 00:14:24 +0000

Battle Ground HealthCare is celebrating the opening of its new location on 1910 SW 9th Ave. with a weeklong virtual celebration called “A Week of Gratitude: Celebrating where we have been and where we are going”.

PeaceHealth cardiologist warns of danger of ending aspirin regimen

ClarkCountyToday.com — Thu, 21 Oct 2021 22:50:48 +0000

Cardiology Department Chair Margo Kozinski is concerned that reports of a proposed change are confusing patients, leading some to incorrectly stop taking aspirin.