Name: Digging into Death Certification Data to Uncover Family History and Family Health Information Treasures: A Physician’s Perspective
Start: 2026-11-24
End: 2026-11-24

Rezabek Vineyards is a small artisan winery located in the western foothills of the Cascade Range. They are dedicated to making memorable, high quality wine in small lots to ensure that each batch has true varietal character and balance. Their wines have won several awards, with more to come.

Rezabek Vineyards

Ridgefield Kayak Rentals

Battle Ground Lake Park is a beautiful park with a crystal-clear lake formed by volcanic upliftings and depressions in the earth. The park has 50 campsites, and day visitors can enjoy swimming, trout fishing, picnicking, hiking and boating.

Battle Ground Lake State Park

Built in 2010, Doc Harris Stadium offers fully covered seating for 3,000 fans on the home side and 1,000 seats on the visitors side. In addition to football, Doc Harris has also played host to Ultimate Frisbee leagues and regional soccer tournaments.

Doc Harris Stadium

Grains of Wrath Brewery is located in downtown Camas in an old 30s era auto shop. Envisioned as a cool spot to hang out with quality food and drinks, Grains of Wrath brews unique beers to pair with mouth-watering dishes. The space is kid-friendly and the patio welcomes pups during the warmer months.

Grains of Wrath

Clark County built the first segment of the Chelatchie Prairie Rail-with-Trail in 2011. Primary access to this multi-purpose trail is from Battle Ground Lake State Park and NE Palmer Road. The county’s long-term plan is to provide a trail along the entire 33-mile-long railroad corridor between Vancouver (Burnt Bridge Creek Trail at Stewart Glen) and the end of the rail line at Chelatchie Prairie. Photo from Washington Trails Association by Susan Saul

Chelatchie Prairie Rail with Trail

Camas Cheese Co. offers a variety of artisanal cheeses crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Their new store features a wide selection of cheeses, including unique blends and classic favorites. The shop is dedicated to providing high-quality, hand-made products that emphasize the joy of sharing exceptional cheese with others. Visit them to explore their cheese offerings and experience their commitment to quality and community.

Camas Cheese Co.

Caps N’ Taps is Camas’ local taproom and bottle shop specializing in 20 rotating taps, over 100 specialty bottled brews, and regional wines. They work closely with another Camas business, Di Tazza, to provide a small menu or they invite you to bring in “to-go” food from any of the neighboring downtown Camas restaurants.

Caps N' Taps

We invite you to enjoy the award-winning design of the historic Camas Hotel for your next getaway. Friendly staff, classically elegant rooms and a relaxing new Atrium ensure a pleasant visit. Conveniently located just 12 minutes from the Portland Airport, at the gateway of the scenic Columbia River Gorge with easy access to downtown Vancouver and Portland, the Camas Hotel is the perfect landing spot and a unique and convenient haven for travelers. The hotel's Atrium is also a lovely location for meetings, private parties, or simply enjoying a glass of wine.

Camas Hotel

Tommy O's at the Camas Hotel serves up Hawaiian favorites like Coconut Crunchy Shrimp and Mac Nut Halibut alongside tropical cocktails, sushi rolls, and more.

Tommy O's

Vancouver WA provides the perfect blend of [outdoor adventure](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/ "outdoor recreation"), [urban activities](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/neighborhoods/downtown/ "Downtown Vancouver WA"), and [accessibility](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/trip-planning/community-profile/accessible-travel-vancouver/ "Accessible Travel"). Conveniently located between the picturesque Cascade Mountains and the mighty Columbia River, Vancouver is a sports lover's playground.

Whether it’s indoor or outdoor sports, Vancouver WA has the advantage! Your athletes will compete with pride at our amazing natural [venues](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/sports/venues/ "Sports Venues") and diverse sporting facilities. Vancouver offers boundless options for teams of all sports and sizes, which is why past events run the gauntlet from the NAIA Cross Country National Championships at [Fort Vancouver National Historic Site](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/things-to-do/historic-sites-and-museums/fort-vancouver/ "Fort Vancouver") and the Lucas Oil National Motocross Series at [Washougal MX Park](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/listing/washougal-motocross-park/2139/ "Washougal Motocross Park") to the US Rowing Northwest Junior District Championships at [Vancouver Lake](https://www.visitvancouverwa.com/vancouver-lake-park/ "Vancouver Lake").

We also work with local sports leagues to grow their programming, raise awareness for events, and assist with securing venues and hotel rooms. Some of our many sports partners include Columbia Premier, Ridgefield Raptors, HoopSource Basketball and the Vancouver Lake Rowing Club.

Visit Vancouver Washington

Join Gregory Gardner, MD, MACP, for a session that explores the history of death recording and U.S. death records that document causes of death, including mortality schedules, registries, and death certificates from a physician’s perspective. Participants will learn tips and pitfalls for using these records and how to access them. The session also examines disease to watch for in family history research and how to use family health information to build a family history profile and assess potential health risks.

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