By Sarah Hagopian, Prevention Intern, Tillamook Family Counseling Center These days, you’ve probably heard plenty about the risks of teens trying or using substances. As a parent, it’s natural to feel concerned…
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OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Nutrition Benefits for OHP members with complex health needs
New benefits will help improve health outcomes and reduce health care costs. Salem, Ore.—Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is introducing two new nutrition benefits for eligible Oregon Health Plan (OHP) members: a fruit and vegetable benefit and a pantry stocking benefit. These supports…
IN GOOD HEALTH: With Grace, No Despair
Suffering is inevitable. Despair isn’t. By Michelle Jenck, M Ed There but for the Grace of God . . . This is the thought I often have when I see someone less fortunate,…
MEN’S HEALTH MONTH: Midlife Check-up – Five Health Screenings for Men
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Mike is a hard worker, and the callouses on his hands show it. His years of hard work have allowed him to take care of his family and…
Tillamook County Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary of Wellness Coalition – Making Healthy Happen
A “Year of Wellness” kicked off in 2016 with a declaration from the Tillamook County Board of Commissioners to improve the health of Tillamook County. Since that declaration, ten years of…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Building a healthier Oregon: More treatment beds, more hope for families
A stronger path for Oregon families New residential treatment beds are helping Oregon families get the mental health and addiction care they need, close to home. These improvements strengthen communities across the…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: OHA urges Oregonians to prepare for summer health, safety risks; Tips on heat, wildfire smoke, water safety, other seasonal hazards
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….
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…
