Make your list and mark your calendars! Oil change, filters, car items… On June 24th and 25th, Napa is giving us 10% of all their proceeds from the Battle Ground and Camas locations! Thank you for the huge generosity.
Invite your friends!
A free clinic in Battle Ground Washington
Make your list and mark your calendars! Oil change, filters, car items… On June 24th and 25th, Napa is giving us 10% of all their proceeds from the Battle Ground and Camas locations! Thank you for the huge generosity.
Invite your friends!
Contact:
Dr. Alan Melnick, Health Officer/Public Health Director
(360) 397-8412; alan.melnick@clark.wa.gov
Vancouver, WA — With temperatures expected to approach 100 degrees Fahrenheit, Public Health officials are urging residents to protect themselves during the hot spell expected this weekend.
“We are encouraging people to avoid or limit physical activity outdoors, take shelter in air-conditioned buildings, and drink plenty of fluids,” said Dr. Alan Melnick, Clark County health officer. “Elderly people and the very young are especially vulnerable during periods of intense or prolonged heat.”
Some air-conditioned locations in Clark County are listed at http://cresa911.org/emergency-management/emergency-preparedness/beat-the-heat-tips-and-places-to-stay-cool/. To add the name of a cooling center to the list, please contact Eric.Frank@clark.wa.gov.
The following tips can help prevent heat-related problems:
If you must be out in the heat:
Heat stroke can cause death or permanent disability if emergency treatment is not provided. Warning signs include: body temperature above 103°F; red, hot and dry skin (no sweating); rapid pulse; throbbing headache; nausea; dizziness; and confusion.
If you see any of these signs, call for immediate medical assistance. Place the victim in a tub of cool water or cool shower, or spray the person with cool water from a garden hose. Do not give the person fluids to drink.
Less severe heat-related illnesses include heat exhaustion and muscle cramps. Signs are heavy sweating, paleness, weakness, headache and vomiting. Drink nonalcoholic, cool beverages. Seek medical attention if symptoms worsen or last more than an hour.
Swimming is allowed in most Clark County parks that have water access, but parks on the Columbia River are not considered safe for swimming because of strong river currents and sudden drop-offs.
Lifeguards will begin working at Klineline Pond on Saturday, June 18. Lifeguards will be on duty the final two weekends in June, with daily summer coverage starting on Friday, July 1.
Users at all county parks swim at their own risk. Parents should be vigilant watching children near the water. More information on swimming and water safety at parks is available on the county website: http://www.clark.wa.gov/public-works/swimming.
Despite the heat, rivers and lakes in Southwest Washington remain very cold. Cold water − especially when high or swift − can immobilize even the strongest swimmer in minutes. If your weekend plans include a trip to a local swimming hole, here are some safety tips:
Swimming pool safety:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/CommunityandEnvironment/WaterRecreation/PoolSafety.aspx
Staying cool during hot weather:
http://www.doh.wa.gov/Emergencies/EmergencyPreparednessandResponse/Factsheets/HotWeatherSafety.aspx
Strategies to Engage Children and Youth who Have Been Exposed to Trauma
Children exposed to early childhood trauma, also known as Adverse Childhood Experiences or ACEs, often have difficulty in school and are at risk of poor physical, emotional and mental health as adults.
This workshop will help you understand:
Our presenter wil be: Dr. Jody McVittie, Family Physician and Director of Sound Discipline
Register today at: www.connectbg.org/events.html
Event Details:
Wednesday, February 10, 2016 8:30 a.m. to noon
8:30 a.m. to noon
Battle Ground Baptist Church
1110 NW 6th Ave., Battle Ground, WA
Questions? (360) 699-3445
A class for people with chronic pain
Suffering from chronic pain related to back or neck injury, fibromyalgia, diabetic neuropathies or other pain syndromes? Taking Back My Life is the program for you- an 8 week series of classes that provides:
If you or someone you know would like to attend a series of classes, give us a call at 360 687 8941.
This past December, Battle Ground Health Care (BGHC) received an early Christmas gift. Drs. Ryan and Suzie Bergman of Dentistry on Officer’s Row donated a dental panoramic imager to BGHC at approximately one half its value. The non-profit organization, which provides free medical and limited free dental services to area residents, relies on the generous acts of local businesses and individuals to keep up with improving technology that it could not otherwise afford. The imager is less invasive, takes less time, and provides more accurate imagery than traditional x-rays. To learn more, visit www.