The recent surplus, salvage, and vintage sale at the old Harvey Rinehart Memorial Hospital in Wheeler drew strong community support and was a clear success. The Nehalem Bay Health District thanks the…
Category: Health Care
IN GOOD HEALTH: Learning to Work
Work Isn’t a 4-Letter Word By Michelle Jenck, M-Ed I once attended a seminar where a learning disabilities expert said something that stuck with me: A teacher’s job is to…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Should You Use AI for Health Information?
By Leanna Coy, FHP-BC When looking for information, the internet long ago replaced the encyclopedia. Now, with growing popularity, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming the go-to for information. About one-third of…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER CELEBRATES NATIONAL HEALTH CENTER WEEK
Today, August 2nd marks the start of National Health Center Week, a time to celebrate the important role Community Health Centers play in building healthier communities.From humble beginnings to now serving…
Health Breakdown: When eroding faith in health institutions collides with weaker public health systems
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC A parasitic infection causing severe diarrhea has affected thousands of people across the United States (U.S.) this year. Cyclosporiasis is an infection caused by food or water…
Tillamook 4-H’ers shine at UKANDU Family Camp (VIDEO)
Story, Photos & Video by Don Backman What’s your favorite animal out here?” “Definitely the Jersey,” Tatum Lancaster, Tillamook County Dairy Princess Ambassador, proudly announced while holding a curious young Jersey…
BUTCH’S BLOG: Dr. Fauci is a Hero
By Butch Freedman Among the many blasphemous proceedings under the trump high jacking of the United States and all its democratic institutions, the attack on Dr. Anthony Fauci stands out. Sure,…
FREE Diabetes Self-Management Class starts Sept. 14, Sign up Now!
Living with diabetes doesn’t mean you have to do it alone. 💜 Our FREE Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) is designed to help you feel more confident managing your diabetes and living…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Cyclosporiasis cases linked to national outbreak reported in Oregon
Federal health agencies say illnesses caused by contaminated lettuce (PORTLAND, OR)—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is reporting two Oregon residents who developed Cyclospora infections that may be linked to the ongoing multistate cyclosporiasis outbreak. Both individuals traveled to…
FREE National Diabetes Prevention Program at Tillamook YMCA Starts in September, Sign up Now!
Did you know that 1 in 3 American adults has prediabetes—and most don’t know it? The good news? Small changes today can make a big difference tomorrow. Join our FREE National…
