By Laura Swanson Our hearts go out to all those impacted by suicide, and after especially tragic suicides this weekend, the Pioneer is calling on our community to reach out to those…
Category: Wellness
OUTBACK WITH BACKMAN: Tillamook County Trails & Recreation Map Winner, Handy Resource
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Here’s our local hiking expert’s review of the new Tillamook County Trails and Recreation map available on the Visit Tillamook Coast website, a collaborative effort with Tillamook County Wellness,…
New online GIS-enabled map details Tillamook County’s trails and outdoor recreation areas
EDITOR’s NOTE: A collaborative project between Tillamook County Wellness, the U.S. Forest Service/Hebo Ranger Station and Tillamook Coast Visitors Association has produced an interactive, live map of all types of outdoor recreation…
Opioid Use Response for Tillamook County (OUR Tillamook) receives $140,700 grant for expanding access to addiction resources
June 2, 2021 (Tillamook, OR) – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) has awarded a grant to Adventist Health Tillamook as the fiscal agent for the Opioid Use Response for Tillamook County (OUR Tillamook)…
Tillamook County Farmers Markets: Robust, Plentiful, and Accessible – Manzanita opens, in new location Friday June 11th; Tillamook opens Sat. June 12th
by Sayde Walker, for Tillamook County Wellness In and around Tillamook County we have an abundance of small farms and producers offering everything from farm fresh eggs to artisan cheeses, preservatives, roasted…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Celebrate National Trails Day Every Day with Local Favorites in Tillamook County
Tillamook County is home to an abundance of beautiful hikes, beaches, and rivers – and with summer just around the corner, you may be looking for some inspiration on where to start….
When Gambling Becomes a Problem … How to Talk to Someone About a Gambling Problem
By Laura Swanson, for SOS Tillamook, Prevention Program/Tillamook Family Counseling Center When does gambling become a problem? Problem gambling is any gambling, betting or wagering that causes family, financial, legal, emotional or…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS – Mental Health Spotlight: There is a Way Out
By Dr. Ben Douglas, MD, Adventist Health Tillamook “I felt like I was at the bottom of a deep well with no way to get out.” This is how one patient described…
OUR Tillamook: Community Partners Addressing Opioid Use Disorder in Tillamook County
EDITOR’S NOTE: Substance Use Disorder (SUDS) and Opioids Use Disorder (OUD) have impacted many families in Tillamook County – from accidental overdoses to arrests and jail sentences. OUR Tillamook is making a…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Interpersonal Best – Help for Getting & Staying Active
By Michelle Jenck, Adventist Health Tillamook Director of Community Well-Being and TCW Coordinator Just as we have to “move well” to “be well”, we also have to feel good enough to get…