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…
Category: Health Care
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…
Opioid Summit Energizes Community Response
By Neal Lemery for the Tillamook County Pioneer “Tillamook County is Number One!” Who doesn’t like to hear that statement about one’s community? There’s that sense of pride, and a feeling of…
NW Rides Improves Access to Care
By Shelby Porter, AmeriCorps Diabetes Prevention & Community Health Promotion VISTA with Tillamook County Community Health Centers Have you ever needed to get across town or even out of town for a…
‘Tis the Season – Time for Flu Shots
Tillamook, Ore.— With influenza season rolling around, it’s time for flu shots. Vaccines ae a covered benefit for most insurance plans and Columbia Pacific CCO members on the Oregon Health Plan. Did…
Brandi-Ann Harris, DNP joins Adventist Health in Tillamook
Brandi-Ann Harris, Doctor of Nurse Practitioner, has joined Adventist Health. Harris, who has joined the team practicing at Adventist Health Medical Office Plaza at 1100 3rd St, Tillamook. She received her Doctor…
