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Longview centennial: How health care has changed

WEBChanges in health insurance coverage, including the creation of Medicaid and Medicare in 1965, have altered how and where patients seek care. As of June 2023, …

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Cowlitz Family Health Center opens new mental health, …

WEBFamily Health Center received a $779,000 grant from the U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration for the project, but costs rose to about $2.5 million, Coffee said. Cowlitz Family Health

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'A long return to normal' – part two of our Q&A with Dr. Steve …

WEBEditor’s note: This is the second part of our Q&A interview with Dr. Steve Krager, Cowlitz County deputy health officer, about the current state of the coronavirus …

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Cowlitz County health officials, organizations working to address

WEBAs of early June, 56% of Hispanic residents in Cowlitz County ages 65 and older had received at least one dose and 40% were fully vaccinated, compared to …

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Cowlitz County community gardens address food insecurity, …

WEBEating a healthy diet full of fresh fruit and vegetables is a key part of managing chronic disease, including diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, …

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Coronavirus Q&A with Cowlitz County's deputy health officer

WEBEditor’s note: This is the first of a two-part interview with the county’s deputy health officer Dr. Steve Krager. The second part will appear in Thursday’s paper.

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Why good sleep matters

WEBGood sleep is important for everyone, no matter their age. For teenagers, eight to 10 hours stimulates intellectual growth and contributes to better mental health, …

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Longview hospice center to close April 28; in-home services to …

WEBCommunity Home Health & Hospice’s Longview care center plans to close April 28, and its in-home services transfer to a new owner on May 1. The media could …

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Majority of Cowlitz County Board of Health says COVID mandates

WEBThe board passed a "medical freedom" resolution that says public health mandates related to COVID-19 caused more harm than they prevented, and death …

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After almost a year closed, Longview hospice center to reopen …

WEBNonprofit Community Home Health and Hospice formerly operated the facility, called the Longview Dr. Richard Nau Hospice Care Center at the time, but …

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OHSU-Legacy Health merger: Here’s what we know

WEBAug 21, 2023. Oregon Health & Sciences University said this week that it will seek to join forces with Legacy Health, a business move that would dramatically reshape the …

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Cowlitz County Board of Health to hold special meeting …

WEBThe board of health special meeting is scheduled to be held at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, and a Cowlitz County Commissioners special meeting is set to follow at …

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Cowlitz County health officers resign after county board of health

WEBThe Cowlitz County Board of Health voted Nov. 21 not to renew the contract with Clark County for the services of health officer Alan Melnick and deputy health …

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Board of Health recommends Krager as Cowlitz County Health …

WEBBoard of health member Mary Jane Melink argues in favor of rehiring former Deputy Health Officer Steve Krager, who resigned Dec. 31, at a special meeting …

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Longtime Family Health Center CEO to retire

WEBDian Cooper has directed the Family Health Center from its humble beginnings to a thriving clinic with four satellite offices and 22,000 patients a year. …

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OHSU-Legacy Health merger raises questions, but answers may …

WEBIt will likely be months before the public gets a good look at the plan to integrate Oregon Health & Science University and Legacy Health, a tie-up that would …

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Columbia Wellness to take over crisis response for Wahkiakum …

WEBCrisis teams mostly will be responding from Longview, but response time may speed up in some cases because Columbia Wellness has workers solely for crisis, …

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WA Legislature Commentary Our emergency rooms and …

WEBAs with any complex problem, the solutions to our current health care capacity and work force challenges are multi-facetted. Improving the current situation for …

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Core Health opens transitional housing for medically fragile, disabled

WEBCore Health purchased the shuttered building at 910 16th Ave. in early December for $625,000. The 11,000-square foot building has 27 rooms across three …

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New WA law will make breast cancer exams more affordable and …

WEBThe bill requires that health insurers that cover certain breast cancer exams, including magnetic resonance imaging, not require patients to share the cost on those …

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