By Jan Boal, RN, CCN There are many diseases, conditions, that affect our physical health. So it the case with mental health. Often mental illness is seen as something to be feared…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – COVID-19 Breakthrough Cases Report 4/8/22
By Gordon McCraw Friday, April 8, 2022, 7:30am Weather The front this morning had minimal moisture associated with it, so it only gave us some light rain and drizzle as it went through. The…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Am I old yet?
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve had multiple conversations this week about age, and the “adjustments” folks are making in their lives because they are “aging”. so when Linda Tate’s blog popped up this week….
Oregon Health Authority: Coronavirus Update – April 7, 2022; Resources & Data Links
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s been awhile since we’ve shared information from the OHA about Coronavirus data and updates. Here are links to information, and a survey; resources to find testing and vaccines. Gentle…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: 61st COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Tillamook County
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Tillamook County Public Health Department was notified of one new COVID-19 related death that occurred in March 2022, raising the Tillamook County COVID-19 pandemic death toll to 61. Tillamook County’s…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 4/7/22; COVID-19 OHA data
By Gordon McCraw Thursday, April 7, 2022, 10:00am Weather The high pressure ridge that has given us the mild, sunny weather the last couple of days is pushing east ahead of an…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Which Way to Wellness? Fun Activities to Get Moving, Chance to Win Prizes; Walking Groups Launch
by Michelle Jenck, Director of Community Well-Being at Adventist Tillamook Health is most often measured in numbers – our blood pressure, blood sugar (or A1c), cholesterol, weight, waist circumference, and so on….
POSITIVE VIBES: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome our newest columnist! Jan Boal, RN is devoted to holistic care options for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Jan offers Virtual & In-Person Cannabis Nurse Services as well…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Holly Riendeau-Local Behavioral Health Clinician on Problem Gambling
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Tillamook County Wellness with partner Tillamook Family Counseling Center provides a Q&A with Holly Riendeau, TFCC’s problem gambling counselor What is your role at the…
OHA to change COVID-19 reporting frequency
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will stop distributing a daily media release about COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths (including individual death summaries), effective Monday, April 4. Daily information about new COVID-19…