By Tonya Brown, SRCH Colorectal Cancer Screening Coordinator and Care Oregon Panel Coordinator Do you only go to the doctor’s office when you are sick or injured? When was the last time…
Category: Guest Column
My Favorite Books of 2019
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Books – so many books, so little time to read – always a dilemma, and I find myself relying on the advice of other readers. Neal Lemery’s wide-ranging reading…
The Littoral Life: What’s in a name?
By Dan Haag On a recent lazy November afternoon, I listlessly pushed a cart through Fred Meyer. How I’d ended up there was a bit of a mystery. I distinctly recalled telling…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Stop Chewing So Loudly!
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation We all know someone who can’t stand the sound of people chewing their food. You may be one of these people. Before you…
Drew’s Reviews: Update – Where’s Drew? What’s in store for 2020?
By Andrew Jenck Long time readers will know that “Drew’s Reviews” is a side job, and I haven’t had a “regular” schedule to my reviews. I do appreciate everyone’s patience, though and…
POEM: BIRD INVASION
Driving in the country on a November sunny day Revealed a sight of shear anomaly. A vicious storm brewing off distant shores Results in scenes of grandeur that are hard to ignore….
On the Road with Wellness
By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator It’s been a busy Fall for the Tillamook County Wellness leadership team. Invited to present at three state-wide forums during the first two weeks of…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Life in the Fast Lane
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Life in the fast lane…surely make you lose your mind ( for any Eagles fans). You know when you are feeling it. Your…
Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Day Advice to PREVENT Breast Cancer from a Survivor
EDITOR’S NOTE: Elki Powers shared this insightful, full of information and resources article with the Pioneer months back. I had intended to run this during “Breast Cancer Awareness Month” – October ……
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: “WHY I’M IN …” An interview with Curt Shelley, Superintendent, Tillamook School District #9
The Tillamook County Wellness “Why I’m In” interview series highlights our community partners and what has inspired and motivated them to work toward the common goal of improving community health. What drew…