“She’s Like Me” Launches an Online Community Designed to Connect Women Based on Shared Life Experiences
Sometimes women just need a forum to discuss their stories, many of which need serious and urgent attention. Whether it be a recent diagnosis from a doctor, a terrifying miscarriage or a husband’s infidelity, it’s hard to go through it
Latte Da Showcases “Dream Big” Programs
Dream Big Community Center and Latte Da Coffee House partner together to help youth make a difference and pursue their dreams. Dream Big Community Center has partnered with Latte Da Coffee House and Wine Bar for the month of February. During
Nominate Citizens Who Protect, Promote Community Health
Clark County Public Health is now welcoming nominations for the annual Public Health Community Award, which recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to promoting and protecting community health. Nominations are due March 31, 2015. Forms are available on the
Modern Morality: Raising Children of Character in a Changing World
It’s a question that Seattle-area parents Molly and Justin Sousley found themselves grappling with when their first-grader Jillian suddenly started cheating and fibbing during family game nights. “Right away, we realized that we needed to have some big conversations about
Changing How You Think May Change How You Feel
Maybe this question has been on your mind: Can my mental state affect my physical health? Doctors have suspected for centuries that there is a powerful tie between mind and body, and modern medical studies prove them right. Researchers now know
I’m only 10! Is it Really Safe (or Legal) to Leave Me Home Alone?
Mom, I get it. You have to work. Money is tight. I understand things got hard after dad left, but it scares me to stay home alone after school. Jimmy feels the same way. His mom and dad both work
Making a PAWsitive Difference: Service Dogs Sniff Out Diabetes
Andrew & Luna: a dynamic duo. These two are inseparable and though you might not know it at first, Luna is always working. Andrew Ziegler is a vibrant 17-year old who attends Camas High School. He enjoys sports and music,
Teen Workplace Safety
Nearly 25 years ago, as a 10-year-old boy, I started my first job. I worked as paper boy after school delivering The Columbian around my neighborhood. Not only did I deliver the newspaper, but I collected payments. I went to the doors of my customers and collected
Local Restaurants, County Team Up to Master Recipe for Good Health
Six Clark County restaurants have discovered that good health is good business, and they want to invite you to celebrate with them. Dragonfly Café, Farrar’s Bistro, Mighty Bowl, Mill Creek Pub, Mint Tea and Morelia’s Mexican Grill earned recognition from Clark
Defective and Dangerous Products: They’re Everywhere!
Just last month a major, worldwide warehouse club issued a voluntary recall of “Simply Right” baby wipes after the manufacturer of the wipes discovered the packages were tainted with a gram-negative bacteria known as B. Cepacia. Though it is unlikely that