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 ……
Category: Health Care
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,…
Diabetes Prevention Program Offers Support, Easy Solutions – Free Informational Orientation Oct. 29th, Noon at Tillamook YMCA
Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes or know someone who is? 1 in 3 people are at risk – and it’s preventable. If you have already received a prediabetes diagnosis…
Columbia Pacific CCO offers a sneak peek at the future at presentations/listening sessions Oct. 22-24
Astoria, Ore.— Join Columbia Pacific CCO as we look at the great things in store for the next five years of partnership in Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties. We will be sharing…
Tillamook County Drugs, Sharps and Vape Pens Take-Back Day Oct. 26th
EDITOR’S NOTE: Following up from Neal Lemery’s summary of the opioids summit (https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/opioid-summit-energizes-community-response/), getting rid of unused prescription and other drugs is a big first step towards reducing unauthorized usage. If you…