(From Nehalem Bay Health Center & Pharmacy social media 5/15/26) What a week it has been. Nothing quite like arriving Tuesday morning to discover the first floor covered in water to get…
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NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Water Damage to Nehalem Bay Health Center Building Causes Closures This Week
(From Nehalem Bay Health District social media post – May 15, 2026) Update on Water Damage at Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy This is an update for the community regarding an…
IN GOOD HEALTH: At Dawn’s Early Light
A reason to get out of bed every morning. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed They say morning sunlight is good for us. As someone who used to go to bed at 11:00…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: I Need Help — The Impact of Suicide in a Small Community
EDITOR’S NOTE: CONTENT WARNING – This article talks in detail about suicide. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, please dial or text to 988. There is…
MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Nature Rx
Touching grass is harder than it sounds for some of us. Here’s what has motivated me to get my daily dose of nature. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed Thanks to my quirky…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: The Powerful Link Between Sleep and Your Mental Health
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC KEY TAKEAWAYS: Sleep and mood are closely connected The risk of developing anxiety and depression is higher for someone with chronic insomnia Treatment options are available that improve…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Open House & Ribbon Cutting at Genoa Pharmacy Wednesday May 6th
EDITOR’S NOTE: Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy opened in March – https://www.tillamookcountypioneer.net/tillamook-county-community-health-centers-genoa-healthcare-pharmacy-opens-in-tillamook/. The Tillamook community is invited to Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy’s Open House! Why: Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy and TCCHC staff are celebrating the opening of…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Improved Weight Loss During Menopause Found with Combining Medications
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Menopause often leads to significant weight changes for women and individuals assigned female at birth. This is primarily due to the hormonal fluctuations that are triggered by the…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Eat protein like your life depends on it…because in menopause, it does
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC The menopausal transition is a crucial time to take steps to prevent muscle loss and improve bone strength. Learn the role protein plays in keeping you strong. Protein-packed…
Why Policy Matters: Step In, Don’t Step Back
EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve been working with Michelle Jenck for over a decade with Tillamook County Wellness – that started out as the “Year of Wellness” – but that’s another story. Michelle and…
