Wacom Technology Corp., a 28-year-old Japanese company that produces interactive pen technology and other interface devices with major operations in Vancouver, recently announced a partnership with Access, a global provider of electronic forms management, automation and workflow software, to create a new e-signature solution for the healthcare industry.

The company said the solution combines a Wacom signature tablet with Access' Intelligent Forms Suite software to deliver a more streamlined, secure and efficient way to integrate electronic handwritten signatures into the healthcare industry's daily workflow.

“Through modernizing the signature capture process, Wacom and Access' e-Signature solution provides not only a cost-savings to healthcare providers with less of a need to print, scan and store documents, but an increase in the trust and confidence patients feel in their healthcare provider through the streamlined and professional process it offers,” said Michael Marcum, VP of vertical markets for Wacom. “Improving the process to add unalterable and legally-binding electronic signatures to documents is also a time-savings, which benefits both patients and the healthcare industry.”

The Port of Vancouver will hold a centennial public tour on Thursday, February 23 at noon. This will be the first tour taking place during the port's 2012 centennial year.

With construction under way on the West Vancouver Freight Access rail project – the largest transportation project in the port's history – tour-goers will learn why the port is attracting nearly $400 million in private investment and new jobs for the community, the port said.

Reservations and photo identification are required to attend the tour, which lasts approximately two hours. Visit the Port of Vancouver's website for more information regarding tour dates and the port’s first 100 years.

Clark County Public Health is seeking nominations for the Public Health Community Award, which recognizes an individual or organization for outstanding contributions to promoting and protecting community health.

Wells Fargo recently donated $4,050 to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra. The symphony said it plans to use the money to raise the quality of its remaining spring concerts, especially for its growing younger audience.