Vancouver Clinic

02/26/2026

Lifestyle changes can help people manage their blood pressure. See tips and recommendations from Dr. Michael Paull, Vancouver Clinic family medicine physician.

Get personalized blood pressure education and support from a primary care clinician. Schedule an appointment: mychart.tvc.org/mychart/openscheduling

02/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming Jaci Thomas, LICSW, to our Mental Health team. Jaci believes there is power and healing in sharing stories and experiences. She approaches each individual with curiosity, patience, and gentleness. She loves watching people learn to be kind to themselves in this frequently harsh and challenging world.

Jaci uses trauma-informed care and views reluctance as informative, not problematic. She maintains a special interest in assisting children who have experienced early relationship traumas and disruptions. She uses eye movement desensitization reprocessing, Internal Family Systems, guided imagery, tray sand therapy, and talk therapy in her sessions. She is a victim advocate for sexual assault survivors and previously volunteered for a local children’s bereavement program.

02/25/2026

Please join us in welcoming Emily Walker, MD, to our Mental Health team. Dr. Walker takes a collaborative approach to caring for patients. She believes that an individual’s values offer critical guidance in the therapeutic relationship and provide the motivation to make positive changes. Her approach often includes a combination of therapy, medications, and lifestyle-based practices.

Dr. Walker is passionate about working with individuals living with addiction. She incorporates her fellowship training in addiction medicine to address dual diagnoses of mental health and substance use disorders. She has a particular interest in reproductive psychiatry and holds a perinatal mental health certification. She considers it a privilege to walk alongside someone during the most challenging chapters of their life.

02/24/2026

High blood pressure is common—and manageable. Dr. Michael Paull, Vancouver Clinic family medicine physician, encourages patients to talk to their clinician about taking control of their numbers.

Make a positive impact on long-term health. Easily schedule a primary care visit online: mychart.tvc.org/mychart/openscheduling

02/23/2026

Contraception can look different after having a baby. Mica Zimmerman, certified nurse midwife at Vancouver Clinic, explains why estrogen is avoided early on, and walks through alternatives like progestin‑only pills, IUDs, and implants. Read more: https://ow.ly/7LI750YkzBU.

02/20/2026

Dr. Ben John, Vancouver Clinic cardiologist, shares his approach to healthy eating and exercising. His heart-healthy habits include eating a lot of salads, drinking plenty of coffee, and enjoying regular bike rides. Read the full Q&A: https://ow.ly/FL7n50V1BPH.

02/19/2026

Dr. Michael Paull, Vancouver Clinic family medicine physician, explains what the two numbers you see on your blood pressure readings mean.

An ideal blood pressure for most adults is below 120/80. Talk to your clinician if your numbers are higher or if you haven't had a recent blood pressure check. Need an appointment? Easily schedule online: mychart.tvc.org/mychart/openscheduling

02/18/2026

Giving feet some TLC can help patients with diabetes-related nerve damage prevent concerns. Keep toes and ankles active, moisturize properly, and choose well-fitting socks, advises Dr. Cynthia Luu, podiatrist, foot and ankle surgeon at Vancouver Clinic. Explore the slideshow to discover other tips: https://ow.ly/T6yZ50YhPQH.

Dr. Cynthia Luu offers some simple heel-to-toe tips that can help individuals prevent serious medical complications.

02/17/2026

Vancouver Clinic audiologists are experts at testing, diagnosing, managing, and treating auditory issues. Plus, they are accepting new patients! No long waits—just excellent care from trusted clinicians. Schedule an appointment today: https://www.tvc.org/service/audiology/.

Vancouver Clinic's Audiology department has a great team of audiologists ready to help with all your hearing needs. Call today and schedule an appointment.

02/16/2026

Nurse Advice for Vancouver Clinic patients is available 24/7. Our registered nurses listen closely and provide guidance on cold, flu, and COVID-19 symptoms. Reach Nurse Advice by calling 360-882-2778, Option 2.

02/14/2026

Please join us in welcoming Michael Bennett, DO, to our Urgent Care team. Dr. Bennett provides compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to individuals. He prioritizes patients’ wishes when partnering with them to make decisions about their care. He takes every opportunity to empower people to take control of their health.

Dr. Bennett has a particular interest in projects that improve patient care, including quality assurance, quality improvement, and process improvement. As an urgent care physician, he finds it rewarding to serve on the front line of medicine, treating a wide range of conditions.

02/13/2026

Please join us in welcoming Sarah Linfoot, LICSW, to our Mental Health team. Sarah believes therapy works best when it’s collaborative and rooted in empathy. Her goal is to create a space where clients feel safe, understood, and supported. She meets each person where they are, helping them build self-awareness and confidence at a pace that feels right for them. One of her greatest joys is seeing people reconnect with themselves and recognize their progress.

Sarah has a special interest in supporting individuals experiencing dissociative identity disorder (DID), grief, ADHD, anxiety, trauma, and relationship challenges. She helps clients understand themselves more deeply and strengthen their connections with others. Sarah often uses Internal Family Systems (IFS), an evidence-based therapy, to help people understand and work with different internal patterns, such as self-criticism or emotional reactions, and boost confidence in dealing with life’s challenges.