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We help you see things clearer, express your style,

and frame your view of the extraordinary in the

ordinary world.

4 reasons to buy your frames and lenses from The Vancouver Clinic

1 Exclusive designer frame selections from Prada and Tiffany plus a large selection of other name brands including: Bebe, Marchon NYC, Maui Jim and Oakley. 3

Nationally certified opticians – which means our staff is academically educated and proficient in the latest lens and frame technologies through continuing education courses. This is not normally maintained or required at retail options.

4 Our opticians have a combined 45 years of knowledge and experience.

2We accept Vision Service Plan (VSP) insurance and offer a 20 percent discount on frames and lenses to cash-paying customers. Some brands excluded from discount pricing.

The Vancouver Clinic Vision Center is conveniently located on the second floor of our Salmon Creek location, 2525 NE 139th Street, Vancouver, WA 98686. Walk-ins are welcome to shop our selection of frames. For an eye exam, please call 360-882-2778.

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We are very excited to announce that we’ve signed agreements with Legacy

Health and the OHSU Knight Cancer Institute to join forces in delivering outstanding cancer care to our patients. The OHSU Knight-Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative began in 2013 to build a network of integrated cancer care clinics that improve patient access, outcomes and overall efficiency. TVC’s recent agreement to participate marks the Cancer Collaborative’s first expansion into Southwest Washington.

The OHSU Knight-Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative will benefit from working with our terrific oncologists and experienced, service-oriented oncology and infusion teams. The Vancouver Clinic oncologists and staff are key to the success of the Cancer Collaborative in Clark County.

Adult cancer care services will be provided at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center and TVC’s 87th Avenue location. These two centrally-located clinics will be managed and operated by Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center as an outpatient department of the hospital.

Specific services include:

• infusion hematology and medical oncology clinic and infusion services at TVC’s 87th Avenue location;

• infusion and radiation oncology clinics at Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center’s main campus and;

• hematology and medical oncology clinic also at the Legacy Salmon Creek Medical Center main campus, opening summer 2017.

DEAR PATIENTS, FAMILIES, AND FRIENDS

The OHSU Knight-Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative’s expansion into Southwest Washington will improve the region’s access to nationally-recognized care and research. We are very excited about this agreement because it will more closely integrate adult cancer care treatment options for our patients and ensure efficient utilization of health care resources throughout the region.

Sincerely,

SHARON CROWELL, MDBOARD CHAIR

MARK MANTEICEO

Photo: Board Chair Dr. Sharon Crowell and CEO Mark Mantei of The Vancouver Clinic signing the OHSU Knight-Legacy Health Cancer Collaborative agreements.

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Internal Medicine introduces a new approach to patients at Columbia Tech Center and Battle Ground

Reasons patients are choosing Team Medicine:

PATIENT-FOCUSED. We’ve been getting positive feedback from patients. Words used to describe their Team Medicine visit: compassionate, competent, effective, wonderful, professional, top-notch and perfect. One patient commented, “Best visit I’ve ever had!”

TWO, THREE, FOUR TIMES THE BRAIN POWER. Team Medicine is a simple idea – rather than having a single knowledgeable provider available to care for you, there is a team of professionals to call upon. Some of our most requested doctors oversee the work of nurse practitioners and are able to assist as needed on complex medical challenges. So when you come for your visit, you may have one or more of our knowledgeable team members attending to your medical needs.

COMPASSIONATE CARE. Nurse practitioners play an important role on the team to provide the caring, compassionate heart of a nurse and the technical skills to diagnose and treat health conditions. They are licensed to practice independently, and can prescribe medications.

ACCESSIBLE. Team Medicine is structured to respond directly and promptly to telephone calls and MyChart messages. When the clinic is open, team members will be in the office to provide same-day access to available appointments.

Scheduling an appointment with either team can be done by calling 360-882-2778.

Navin Nagaraj, MDBelieves doctor-patient

relationships should be based on open communication, trust, and

empowering patients to take charge of their health.

Nancy Schwarzkopf, NPSeeks to build lasting relationships

with patients by offering a safe, comfortable place to address health

concerns and set wellness goals.

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Sharon Crowell, MDWell known to patients, Sharon began

her career as a pharmacist before joining The Vancouver Clinic in 1993

as an Internal Medicine doctor.

Amanda (Mandy) Levchuck, FNP Believes her primary role is to offer patients a comfortable

experience where their needs are heard and acknowledged.

Team MedicineColumbia Tech Center

Jocelyn Talbot, MDEnjoys all aspect of internal medicine and trusts patients to be their own

best advocates when making medical decisions.

Gina McKenzie, FNP A Vancouver native with

experience caring for aging patients, Gina believes that

prevention and quality care are the keys to better health.

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Personalized Medicine

Based on Genetics

The Vancouver Clinic now has access to ActX Genomic Decision Support. The decision

to offer genomic screening is an important step toward our mission to excel at innovative patient-focused, quality-proven care.

With the implementation of ActX, patients will be able to obtain testing and the results will show up in their electronic health record. This will allow The Vancouver Clinic providers to use genomics to personalize medications, screening choices, therapies and manage hereditary risks.

Every time a provider orders medication, ActX will alert the provider in real time about potential adverse reactions, drug efficacy or dosing issues based on the patient’s unique genetic makeup.

Evidence-based decision support will also help providers take proactive steps toward minimizing actionable hereditary conditions. This functionality will allow providers to better understand the potential clinical implications of genomic findings and tailor their patient’s care accordingly.

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Please note: As a new service, most insurance companies do not yet cover this test, however, we are offering an introductory price through the end of June for $60 off, making the test just $335 (regularly $395). If you are interested, please discuss at your next clinic visit since this does require a provider to order the test.

Did you know that 87 percent of people have genetic variants that affects how their bodies

respond to medications?

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NEW PATIENTS WELCOME 360-882-2778

Jennifer Ong, MDFAMILY MEDICINE

Battle Ground

Nelya Pavlenko, MDFAMILY MEDICINE

Battle Ground

Heather Nash, FNPFAMILY MEDICINE

Washougal

Mary Lowdermilk, MDFAMILY MEDICINE

Salmon Creek

Stacy Drasen, MDPEDIATRICS

Columbia Tech Center

Amanda Levchuk, FNPINTERNAL MEDICINEColumbia Tech Center

Gina McKenzie, FNPINTERNAL MEDICINEColumbia Tech Center

Cameron Coffee, PA-CFAMILY MEDICINE

87th Avenue

Nancy Schwarzkopf, NPINTERNAL MEDICINE

Battle Ground

Austen Stasiak, MDFAMILY MEDICINE

Salmon Creek

Katherine Pearson, DOFAMILY MEDICINE

Washougal

Elizabeth Walton, FNPFAMILY MEDICINE

Washougal

Visit tvc.org to learn more about these providers accepting new patients.

Patient Service Center 360-882-2778Patient Accounts 360-397-4040Fax 360-604-1725tvc.org

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12APRIL

CHRONIC KNEE PAIN PRESENTED BY DR. MICHAEL FLEISCHMANLearn about the most up-to-date surgical and non-surgical treatment options to help with your pain. PHSW Health Education Center. 6PM – 7PM Register at peacehealth.org/southwest/events.

CLARK PUD HOME & GARDEN IDEA FAIR AT CLARK COUNTY EVENT CENTERJoin TVC at the Kid’s Zone all weekend for a fun sensory activity for kids of all ages.

PRE-DIABETES CLASS*The Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek Conference Rooms, 2525 NE 139th StreetLearn how to prevent diabetes and build a healthier lifestyle. 10AM – 12PM

REACH (REFINE EATING AND ACTIVITY TO CHANGE YOUR HEALTH) WORKSHOP*The Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek Conference Rooms, 2525 NE 139th StreetThis REACH workshop simplifies key principles for losing weight and becoming healthier. A dietitian will teach you how to create a plan that meets your individual needs. 10AM – 12PM

NATIONAL GET OUTDOORS DAY AT FORT VANCOUVERNational Get Outdoors Day is an annual event to encourage healthy, active outdoor fun. Get the kids out of the house and down to the Fort Vancouver National Historic Site to try their hand at archery, fish for a trout, try disc golf, conquer the climbing wall, and more! 10AM – 3PM

RIDGEFIELD 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATIONCome see your TVC care team in the parade at Ridgefield’s 4th of July celebration! We look forward to building a new clinic in Ridgefield in 2018.

SHINE (SETTING HEALTHY INITIATIVES THROUGH NUTRITION EDUCATION) WORKSHOP*The Vancouver Clinic Salmon Creek Conference Rooms, 2525 NE 139th StreetThis workshop is for children 7-10 years old with an adult. Every child, accompanied by their parent or guardian, will learn new nutritional facts from our dietitian that will help them live a healthy lifestyle. 10AM – 12PM

*Registration is required; please call 360-882-2778 x2361 to register. Workshops are $25 per participant.

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