Author: Staff
Vancouver summit to address health outside the doctor’s office
Later this month, Community Choices will hold a summit for Clark County health professionals in order to brainstorm ways that they can, essentially, get out of their offices and into […]
Three recovery month events in Clark County
September is national drug and alcohol Recovery Month, celebrating freedom from substance abuse and addiction. We at Live Well are commemorating the month by featuring a range of local recovery […]
H2C newbie no more
Well, I survived. Last weekend, I was among the 15,000 people running in the Hood to Coast Relay. In 23 hours, I ran nearly 20 miles, got less than three hours of […]
Fisherman’s wish to fish fulfilled
Last week, I wrote a story about a 91-year-old man dying from heart disease. John Russell is a lifelong fisherman who hadn’t been on the water in three years. He ached […]
Send us your stories of recovery
Janel Pettit blogged earlier this week for Live Well about running her first half marathon since breaking her ankle on Mt. Hood on New Year's Day. She wrote an inspiring […]
Run Girl Run benefits girls' self-esteem, fitness
Guest post by Janel Pettit I have to start off with a great social networking story. I met with some friends at a Tweetup last Tuesday and we got to talking […]
Run Girl Run benefits girls’ self-esteem, fitness
Guest post by Janel Pettit I have to start off with a great social networking story. I met with some friends at a Tweetup last Tuesday and we got to talking […]
Volunteer to improve community health
On July 1 the Human Services Council in Vancouver started a new program to recruit volunteers age 18 and older. The council, which had previously only worked with volunteers at […]
Tips for a Hood to Coast newbie
Next Friday, I’ll be participating in the annual Hood to Coast relay for the first time, and I’m looking to veteran relay runners for advice. I’m not a running newbie – […]
Two races running on Salmon Creek Trail this weekend
Moxie Runners will hold its inaugural all-women's Run Girl Run race this weekend at the Sleep Country Amphitheater in Ridgefield. The event features a 5K and half marathon that takes […]