Yesterday, March 19th, Oregon Health Authority excited to announce changes to Oregon’s vaccine eligibility schedule based on new information about increased allocation from the federal government. As of now, about 58 percent…
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ONE YEAR LATER … Local Racial & Social Equity Tillamook Group Organizes Memorial to COVID-19
By Don Backman, Photos by Don Backman A field of flags west of 101 at Hoquarten slough memorialized COVID 19’s impact on Tillamook County and Oregon. On Saturday, March 13, 2021, Racial…
Governor Announces Accelerated Vaccination Timelines
(Salem, OR) — In a press briefing with the Oregon Health Authority, Governor Kate Brown today announced Oregon’s accelerated vaccination prioritization timelines. The Governor was joined by Patrick Allen, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) Director;…
Oregon reports 381 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; No new cases for Tillamook County today, March 19th
PORTLAND, Ore. — There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon raising the state’s death toll to 2,357, the Oregon Health Authority reported today March 19, 2021. Oregon Health Authority reported 381…
Tillamook County COVID-19 Update: 10 cases (03/12/21-03/18/21); Moderate Risk Level
Tillamook County Community Health Centers reported today March 19, 2021: ⏺”Moderate Risk” 03/12/21 – 3/25/21 ⏺Next potential risk movement: 3/26/2021 ⏺10 new cases ⏺737 vaccines given this week ⏺22% of total Tillamook County residents vaccinated ⏺Vaccine…
Oregon reports 393 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 3 more cases
PORTLAND, Ore. — There are four new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,353, the Oregon Health Authority reported today March 18, 2021. Oregon Health Authority reported 393…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Spring Break – Having Fun While Staying Safe
By Morganne Skinner, RN, BSN, Public Health Nurse at Tillamook County Community Health Center So, it’s spring break time and naturally you are wanting a break! You want to get outside, have…
Oregon reports 239 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 3 new deaths; Tillamook County adds 3 more cases; OHA announces more vaccine doses available, more Oregonians eligible to receive vaccine by May 1st
There are three new COVID-19 related deaths in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 2,349. OHA reported 239 new confirmed and presumptive cases of COVID-19, bringing the state total to 160,259….
OP/ED: From the Perspective of a Nursing Student: The COVID vaccine
EDITOR’S NOTE: Proud mom moment here – the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted our lives in so many ways, and for our family with many in the vulnerable population and with chronic diseases,…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Warning Week Data Keeps Tillamook County in “Moderate Risk”
“Warning Week” data indicates Tillamook County may remain in the “Moderate Risk” category, but there is potential to move to the “High Risk” category effective 3/26/2021 – 04/08/2021. As calculated by Oregon Health Authority (OHA),…