PORTLAND, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today lifted a public health advisory for contact with ocean water at Nye Beach in Lincoln County. The health authority issued the advisory May 23, after water samples showed higher-than-normal…
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Staying safe in warmer weather for Memorial Day weekend and beyond
OIOpublisher OHA offers tips for preventing injury, illness while spending time outdoors PORTLAND, Ore.—While higher temperatures offer opportunities for enjoying the outdoors in Oregon, they can also present a variety of health…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Nye Beach in Lincoln County health advisory issued May 23; High bacteria levels prompt OHA recommendation to avoid water contact
(5/23/23 – PORTLAND, Ore.) —Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is issuing a public health advisory today, May 23, 2023 for unsafe levels of fecal bacteria in ocean waters at Nye Beach in Lincoln…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: HEALTH CARE MASK UPDATE
As we approach Monday April 3rd, which is when the mask requirement for health care settings in Oregon ends, we realize there may be mixed emotions. Please know that everyone should feel…
OHA AmeriCorps VISTA poverty reduction program extends recruitment for Spring 2023; Position Available in Tillamook County
PORTLAND, Ore. – The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) AmeriCorps VISTA partnership project, a program aimed at alleviating, preventing and reducing poverty statewide through full-time service in public health, has extended its recruitment…
CONSEJO HISPANO & OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY COMMUNITY RESOURCE FAIR & VACCINE CLINIC – FOOD, MUSIC, MORE WED. MARCH 22, TILLAMOOK
Join us at the Tillamook County Fairgrounds for a community resource fair and vaccine clinic. Local community resources Food boxes Live music Food and beverages Bouncy house for kids! COVID & FLU…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Hospitalizations, positive tests for respiratory viruses keep dropping
Outlook in battle against COVID-19, RSV, flu is good, state health officer says PORTLAND, Ore. — Following the worst respiratory virus surge Oregon has ever seen, the state’s top health official today painted an…
Oregon will lift mask requirement for health care settings April 3; Change follows improvements in people hospitalized for respiratory infections, test positivity
From Tillamook County Community Health Centers: In alignment with other states including Washington and with respiratory virus positivity rates decreasing and expected to continue to drop, Oregon will lift the mask requirements…
Testing homes for radon gas is now more important than ever; FREE Radon Tests Available
EDITOR’S NOTE: Several zip codes in Tillamook County are “on the list” to receive free home radon tests, as fewer than 20 tests have been recorded. Free test kits are available for…
Make your holidays merry by preventing respiratory viruses like RSV
As Oregon emergency departments overflow, health officials offer tips for keeping loved ones healthy PORTLAND, Ore. – An increase in severe respiratory infections this season is putting pressure on Oregon’s already-strained hospitals as…