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Death by neti pot

Nasal rinses with neti pots or squeeze bottles have become increasingly popular for treating colds, allergies and sinus troubles. But as an NPR blog post says, “It’s not such a great […]

Gift of Lift Christmas

Last week, I wrote a story about a clothing drive launched by Vancouver surgeon Allen Gabriel. His office, Southwest Medical Group Plastic Surgery, unveiled last month its Gift of Lift campaign […]

Here’s to beer in your eye

About 20 percent of people in a recent survey admitted to cringe-worthy behavior: soaking their contact lenses in “alternative” solutions. Among the most disturbing: butter and petroleum jelly. Bausch + Lomb, a […]

2011 Clark County Public Health report to the community

Clark County public health this week sent out its 2011 report to the community. The report reads as a summary of the agency's accomplishments, peppered with some statistics on important […]

Shopping for a cause

Why not sweeten holiday shopping with some Pink Lemonade? That's the message the local nonprofit Pink Lemonade Project is spreading this holiday season. The Pink Lemonade Project's mission is to provide breast […]

Don’t get hurt hanging holiday lights after Thanksgiving

Legacy Emanuel Medical Center sent out this public service announcement this week, warning everyone to be careful when hanging holiday lights: The day after Thanksgiving is the most popular time of […]

Fitness bachelorette parties a new trend for brides-to-be

With less than six weeks to go before my wedding (!!), a friend recently asked what I would like to do for a pre-func party with the girls. Much to […]

The Gift of Lift

Two weeks ago, local plastic surgeon Dr. Allen Gabriel launched a unique clothing drive to benefit women in Haiti. Gabriel, with Southwest Medical Group Plastic Surgery, started The Gift of Lift […]

Tis the season for holiday fun runs

Christmas music is playing on radio stations. Starbucks has switched to its red cups. And crazed shoppers are gearing up for Black Friday. Yes, the holidays are definitely upon us. Next week, […]

Dentistry from the Heart

A couple weeks ago, a local dental office partnered with a national nonprofit to provide free dental care to Clark County residents. Vancouver’s Gillespie Dentistry partnered with the nonprofit Dentistry from […]

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