PORTLAND, Ore.—The second individual to have a test for COVID-19, with results pending yesterday, has come back negative, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting, Feb. 29th. This negative result is a separate…
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*UPDATED* OREGON ANNOUNCES FIRST, PRESUMPTIVE CASE OF NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus; Washington County resident, worked at Forest Hills Elementary School in Lake Oswego Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs,…
Oregon announces first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus
Health officials continue investigating as they urge good hand hygiene, covering coughs, staying home if sick PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority has confirmed its first, presumptive case of novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in an…
Workgroup Develops Tillamook County Opioid Use Disorder Strategic Plan
A group of key community leaders and stakeholders has developed a strategic plan that provides a framework for addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) in Tillamook County. RCORP Tillamook— the workgroup behind the…
OHA to begin regular updates on persons under monitoring for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Still no cases in Oregon and risk remains low as state’s investigation continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as state epidemiologists, local public health officials and federal…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Is There A Reason You Can’t Sleep?
By Linda Tate, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Communications Director This week, we are going to talk about Insomnia. Many of us will have trouble sleeping at some point in our lives. The…
FREE CLASS – Consumer Basics of Long-Term Care at TBCC March 6th from 1 to 3 pm
The Office of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman is offering a free class on March 6 from 1 to 3 pm at Tillamook Bay Community College to help consumers better understand Oregon’s long-term…
Health District Renews Management Agreement with Aidan Health Services, Inc.; Care Center in Wheeler Shows Consistent Quality Improvements
(Wheeler, Oregon) – The board of the Nehalem Bay Health District has unanimously approved a new three-year management agreement with the Oregon company that operates the Nehalem Valley Care Center in Wheeler….
Art for the Heart – Reception, Music at North County Recreation District Sunday Feb. 16th
Adventist Health presents the annual “Art for the Heart” exhibition at North County Recreation District in Nehalem. A community celebration and article reception will be held Sunday February 16th from 1 to…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Eating Out and Eating Well
By Dusti Linnell, PhD, OSU Extension Service, Tillamook and Lincoln County & Anne Goetze, RDN, LD, Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council Eating out is something we all do. A 2019 survey found…