OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: OHA released updated guidance for face coverings that applies to Oregonians statewide. One important update to note is a strong recommendation that “individuals, including children between 2 and 12…
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Oregon health care professionals are here to help; Updates to face covering guidance
You may be worried or anxious about seeing a health care professional for care that’s not COVID-19 related. Or you may have had a health care appointment that was cancelled and you’re…
Tillamook County Community Health Vision to Eliminate Systemic Racism, Improve Health of All Community Members
TILLAMOOK, Ore. – The Tillamook County Community Health Centers and the Community Health Council, acknowledge the tragic recent and persistent violence against our African American community. The more recent killings of George…
Facts about face coverings and masks OHA Weekly Report
It’s simple: Wearing a face covering is one of the most effective things you can do to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Starting Wednesday, June 24th face coverings are required for indoor…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Can I Protect Myself From Seasonal Allergies?
y Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation I don’t know about the rest of you, but between my eyes and my nose, I’m constantly itching my face during a time…
City of Manzanita Adopts Mask/Face Covering Requirement effective June 24th
Today, June 23, 2020, Mayor Mike Scott has declared a state of emergency for the City of Manzanita as COVID-19 continues to be a threat to public health and safety. The state…
New COVID-19 case reported in Clatsop County June 23rd
The Clatsop County Public Health Department has been informed of a new COVID-19 case. The individual is a female age 30-39 and a north-county resident. She was reported to be hospitalized for…
Oregon reports 146 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths; Tillamook County reports 7th case of COVID-19; Lincoln County reports first death
COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 192, the Oregon Health Authority Monday June 22nd. Oregon’s 191st COVID-19 death is a 68-year-old man in Lincoln…
Seventh Case of COVID-19 Reported in Tillamook County
TILLAMOOK, Ore. —Today June 22nd, Tillamook County Community Health Centers are reporting a seventh case of COVID-19 in Tillamook County. The individual is between the ages of 30-39 and is a resident…
Food Roots Partners with Adventist Health to Increase Access to Locally Grown Food
Adventist Health makes investment to support Food Roots Local Food Programming TILLAMOOK OR – As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to unfold and impact our community, food insecurity in Oregon’s rural communities is…