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…
Category: Health Care
Free Information Sessions on Health Insurance Enrollment – Seaside – Nov. 12; Nehalem – Nov. 21; Tilamook – Dec. 10
Rinehart Clinic’s Enrollment Navigators will be available at three free information sessions to help people sign up for health insurance during Open Enrollment (November 1 through December 15). Visit any of these…
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…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Sugar, Sugar, Sugar
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation With this candy-coated holiday today, we thought this would be a good time to talk about sugar! I recently heard someone say, “Sugar…
New data show rapid rise in youth marijuana, nicotine vaping; puts new generation at risk for addiction
While overall use of marijuana among Oregon youth has remained flat, the primary way they’re using the substance — vaping — has dramatically increased, an Oregon Health Authority analysis has found. This…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Taking Charge of Our Health
In our most recent column, we shared that 11.3% of Tillamook County residents have been diagnosed with type 2 diabetes and an estimated 30% more of our local population may have prediabetes…
Veterans Stand Down Nov. 1st at Tillamook County Fairgrounds Provides Services, Support & More
ATTENTION: Veterans, Friends, Family of Veterans Do you know someone in our community that is a veteran? Many times veterans are those that are homeless or housing challenged. Please encourage veterans to…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Domestic Violence Awareness Month – “Because I’m a survivor …”
EDITOR’S NOTE: For local assistance, for domestic violence, Tides of Change -Crisis Prevention Center at503-842-9486 or 800-992-1679 – www.tidesofchangenw.org, info@tidesofchangenw.org – 1902 2nd St., Tillamook – Our mission is to provide hope,…
