By Andrew Jenck Long time readers will know that “Drew’s Reviews” is a side job, and I haven’t had a “regular” schedule to my reviews. I do appreciate everyone’s patience, though and…
Category: Guest Column
POEM: BIRD INVASION
OIOpublisher Driving in the country on a November sunny day Revealed a sight of shear anomaly. A vicious storm brewing off distant shores Results in scenes of grandeur that are hard to…
On the Road with Wellness
By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator It’s been a busy Fall for the Tillamook County Wellness leadership team. Invited to present at three state-wide forums during the first two weeks of…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Life in the Fast Lane
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Life in the fast lane…surely make you lose your mind ( for any Eagles fans). You know when you are feeling it. Your…
Breast Cancer Awareness: Every Day Advice to PREVENT Breast Cancer from a Survivor
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 ……
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…
POETRY: Halloween Fun & Pumpkin Patch Photos by Don Best
By Virginia Carrell Prowell (10-27-19) It’s the last week of October, what does that mean? Let’s look at the possibilities of fun and dreams. I was on my way to meet some…
Beyond the Beach: Plan some winter hiking
By Dan Haag It’s just around the corner, the infamous Oregon Coast rain and wind. When it hits, it’s time to take stock of what winter represents: perhaps a needed vacation, or…
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…