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OLYMPIA–Results from the 2021 Healthy Youth Survey (HYS), a statewide survey of young people focused on their health behaviors, are now available. Data suggest mental health concerns remain with some signs of improved health behaviors, including a decrease in substance use. While the full impact of the pandemic is not yet fully understood, the results of the HYS will help in identifying the needs of students now and moving forward. HYS data underscores the importance of a continued focus on e...
DAYTON–Fire Districts within Columbia County successfully campaigned for and voters approved an EMS Levy in 2018. Levy funds can only be spent on EMS-related expenses or equipment. A portion of the Levy funds were used to purchase two LifePak 15 monitors, two auto-loaders with gurneys, and a Lucas CPR device. A LifePak 15 monitor is used to take patient vitals, and include a 15-lead electrocardiograph. These monitors also act as an Automated External Defibrillator (AED) in cardiac e...
