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…
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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…
ADVENTIST HEALTH TILLAMOOK: Loren E. Parks Trust Donates $300,000 to Support EMS, Hospice
Adventist Health Tillamook announced two significant donations totaling $300,000 from the Loren E. Parks Trust, made possible through trustee Jerry Dove on April 6, 2026. These gifts will support the purchase of…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: The Crossroads Between Domestic Abuse and Perimenopause
EDITOR’S NOTE: April is Sexual Assault Awareness Month, so Leanna Coy’s article about the connections between Intimate Partner Violence (IPV – IPV or Domestic Violence Awareness month is October) is timely. These…
Nehalem Valley Care Center Has a New Administrator, Former Administrator Returns after 30 Years
Rob Hays has accepted the position as Nehalem Valley Care Center’s Administrator, returning to the place where he started his administrative career. Rob fell in love with this community and those who…
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: Half of us aren’t moving enough, putting heart health at risk; National Walking Day April 1st
To combat inactivity and rising stress, the American Heart Association invites Oregon and southwest Washington residents to lace up and walk on National Walking Day, Wed., April 1 (PORTLAND, OR) – As…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy Opens in Tillamook
Tillamook County Community Health Centers (TCCHC) is pleased to welcome Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy (Genoa) to Tillamook County. TCCHC has partnered with Genoa to offer on-site medication services to our patients and the…