With summer officially beginning June 21, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people across the state to take simple steps to protect themselves from seasonal hazards that can lead to illness, injury and preventable deaths….
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TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet
By Lewis Martin MS, RD, LD The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) eating pattern isn’t a restrictive fad diet—it’s a well-researched, balanced approach to long-term wellness and healthy blood pressure. You…
UPDATE ON ACUPUNCTURE SERVICES: An Open Letter to Board of Nehalem Bay Health Clinic
ENTER YOUR TEXT HERE From Nehalem Bay Health Center’s social 6/15/26: An Update on Acupuncture Services Many of you have reached out with questions and personal stories about what acupuncture care…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Alzheimer’s Research Shifting from Late-Stage Treatment to Early Detection
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC KEY TAKEAWAYS: • FDA-approved blood tests are now available to aid in diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease. • Currently, 11% of people age 65 and older have Alzheimer’s. That number…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Extreme heat ahead – Oregon Health Authority shares tips to stay safe
As Oregon enters the hottest months of the year, Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves, their families and their communities from heat-related illness. Heat-related…
IN GOOD HEALTH – WELLNESS WEDNESDAYS: Menopause and Muscle Health – The Power of Protein and Strength Training
By Leanna Coy, FNP BC The menopausal transition brings significant bodily changes. Muscles may feel less toned, and strength may decline. Physically active women may notice slower recovery time after their workouts….
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Health District Issues Care Center RFP for Construction Management/General Contractor
(Wheeler, OR) – The Nehalem Bay Health District has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for construction management and general contractor services related to the renovation of the region’s only skilled nursing…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: As summer begins, OHA connects LGBTQIA2S+ youth, families with support across Oregon
Resources help young people stay connected, supported and safe when school-based services are less accessible (PORTLAND, Ore.) — As students across Oregon head into summer break and many school-based support systems pause,…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: When Intimacy Changes – How Menopause Can Derail Your Sex Life
By Leanna Coy, FNP BC Jane once led an active, intimate marriage. Then her interest in sex began quietly fading. Her relationship with her husband became strained. Jane’s experience is common among…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Vaccination rates for Oregon students reach new low; Nonmedical exemptions at new high
Most families choose to vaccinate children, but more than a third of Oregon schools at risk of measles outbreak PORTLAND, Ore.—State health officials urge parents and guardians to check their school’s vaccination…
