One of the most significant, actually historic, health care projects in Oregon in 2025 was dedicated on October 4, 2025 in the north coast community of Wheeler, Oregon. The new 16,000 square…
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS ANNOUNCE WALK-IN VACCINE CLINICS – MONDAYS & WEDNESDAYS, STARTING OCT. 13 & 15
OIOpublisher Tillamook County Community Health Centers is happy to welcome everyone to our All Ages Walk-in Vaccine Clinic beginning Monday, October 13th and Wednesday October 15th. Vaccine clinics will be held every…
Oregon finalizes 2026 health insurance rates for individual and small group markets; Federal policy shifts add pressure to 2026 rates
(Salem, OR) – The Oregon Division of Financial Regulation has finalized the 2026 health rates for the individual and small group plans following months of federal uncertainty that delayed the normal review…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH CENTER & PHARMACY PREPARES FOR BIG MOVE – CLOSURES, CELEBRATION OCT. 4 & OPERATIONS AT NEW LOCATION
Countdown to the New Health Center 🎉 We can’t believe It’s finally here! After years of planning and preparation, we’re getting ready to open the doors to our new health center and pharmacy…
Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Dedication: Community celebration, ribbon cutting October 4 in Wheeler
One of the most significant health care projects in Oregon this year will be dedicated on October 4, 2025 at 1 pm in the north coast community of Wheeler, Oregon. The new…
IN GOOD HEALTH: The Importance of Vaccines
By Jan Boal, RN As a part of my studies for nursing, microbiology was mandated, and boy, am I glad! It was fascinating! Learning how our immune system, the body’s defense network…
Let’s Talk Tillamook: Understanding the Future of the Oregon Health Plan
EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s Talk Tillamook is a community series that shares how federal policies affect our lives in Tillamook County. This Q&A is based on an interview with Dr. Tim Borman, a…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update 9/15/2025: Save Date for Oct. 4 Dedication Celebration
What’s happening at the Nehalem Bay Health Center this week – 9/15/25: • Architect’s final review of the building • Bremik demobilization • Tillamook County final inspection Major milestones on the project:…
West Coast Health Alliance recommendations show vaccines ‘safe, effective’; Vaccines available to anyone
Updated health guidance aligns Oregon with California, Washington, Hawaii in supporting COVID-19 vaccine for anyone who wants it PORTLAND, Ore.—Updated guidance released Wednesday September 17, 2025, by the new, four-state West Coast Health Alliance has cleared the way for federally approved 2025-2026 COVID-19…
Impacts of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Rural Health – Nothing beautiful about cuts to Medicaid
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the expansion of Medicaid, 44 million people gained health insurance. This allowed people who were unable to get medical coverage through…