Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is seeking community members to serve on its Ethics Review Committee. The committee reviews actual and potential public health ethical dilemmas and provides recommendations to Public Health staff, management and community partners.

The committee is composed of community members and professionals from a variety of fields. The committee meets three times per year, with more meetings scheduled as needed, to understand and deliberate on ethical issues relating to public health policies, systems and operations.

Some examples of… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – The garbage a community leaves behind tells a story – often saying more about the people than the items they keep. Clark County residents are invited to learn more about the stories told by waste, including historical trash unearthed at Fort Vancouver National Historic Site, at a free event this month.

Dr. Douglas Wilson, chief archaeologist with the National Park Service at Fort Vancouver, will lead a discussion about garbology – the study of a community or culture by analyzing its waste. Wilson will discuss the differences between modern trash and historical… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for the annual Public Health Community Award. The award recognizes both an individual and an organization in Clark County for outstanding contributions to promoting and protecting community health.

Nominations are due by 5 pm Friday, Feb. 28. Visit the Public Health website to submit a nomination online or download a nomination form to submit by mail.

“This award highlights the great contributions to public health by… Read More

The Clark County Council is seeking applicants for two volunteer positions on the Solid Waste Advisory Commission.

One position represents Clark County at-large and is open to all residents. The other position represents Clark County agriculture. Applicants for the agriculture position should currently be involved in or have a background in one of the following areas:

• Farming and food processing
• Extension office, conservation district or other agricultural agency work
• Compost and agricultural debris facilities
• Other agricultural fields… Read More

The Clark County Council is requesting applications for two volunteer positions on the Mosquito Control District Board of Trustees.

Terms for the two at-large positions begin as soon as the positions are filled and run through Dec. 31, 2021.

The Board of Trustees oversees the work of the Clark County Mosquito Control District. The board establishes policy, manages expenditures and approves contracts for services. Clark County Public Health provides administrative services for the district.

The Board of Trustees is comprised of one member from each city or town in… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – After the holiday festivities end, Clark County Public Health urges residents to recycle their Christmas trees, rather than sending them to the landfill.

Before trees are recycled, all lights, tinsel, wire, ornaments and stands must be removed. Flocked and artificial trees cannot be recycled and should be placed in the garbage.

Waste Connections will pick up trees with yard debris collection or regular garbage service available in most parts of the county. In Vancouver city limits, the yard debris service is now called organics service. Trees taller than… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – The Master Composter Recycler program is now accepting applications for a no-cost 10-week training program that begins in January.

Master Composter Recyclers educate the community about easy ways to reduce waste and recycle right. Program volunteers host backyard composting workshops, share their knowledge at community events, and operate composting demonstration sites.

Those who are interested in becoming a Master Composter Recycler can register for the 10-week training program. Classes will be held 6-8:30 pm Wednesdays, Jan. 22 through March 26.

Vancouver, Wash. – The first case of severe lung disease associated with vaping has been reported in Clark County. A woman in her 40s was hospitalized due to lung injury and is now recovering.

A local medical provider reported the illness to Clark County Public Health. The woman reported vaping products containing nicotine and THC. The products were purchased at local licensed retailers.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and state and local health departments are investigating a national outbreak of lung injuries… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – C-TRAN is the latest local business to receive certification from the Clark County Green Business program. The certification recognizes C-TRAN for its efforts to operate efficiently and reduce its environmental impact.

The Green Business program offers resources and onsite assistance to help businesses reduce their environmental impacts and offer employees healthy workplaces. The program, coordinated by Clark County Public Health, recognizes and celebrates these achievements with Green Business certification.

C-TRAN earned the Green Business certification… Read More

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County is accepting nominations for the 2020 Green Awards, an annual program recognizing excellence in environmental sustainability.

Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations of organizations and individuals who consider the environment in decision-making and practices. Self-nominations are accepted.

Nominations are being accepted in the following categories:

• Green Business Award for a business with 25 or fewer employees
• Green Business Award for a business with more than 25 employees
• Green Business Award… Read More