Salem, OR—The Oregon Department of Human Services (DHS) and Oregon Health Authority (OHA) today finalized a comprehensive, statewide COVID-19 testing plan for long-term care facilities with more than five residents. Implementation of…
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Oregon reports 184 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 4 new deaths; Smoking/vaping increase risk for COVID-19; Behavioral Health resources
COVID-19 has claimed four more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 180, the Oregon Health Authority reported Monday June 15th. Oregon Health Authority reported 184 new confirmed and presumptive…
Oregon reports 101 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 176, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 12:01 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority reported 101…
Lincoln County COVID-19 Case Update for June 13, 2020: 14 new cases, total cases 198
NEWPORT, Ore. – Lincoln County Public Health announced 14 new cases of COVID-19 today. This brings the current count to 198 cases. Lincoln County will stop providing these daily case count updates….
Mask in Manzanita: Doing Business, Keeping Community, Customers Safe & Healthy
EDITOR’S NOTE: This “cheery” note popped up on a private local Facebook business group and I asked Sarah if I could share it on the Pioneer since I know lots of you…
Urologist Dr. Eric Klein, MD, joins Adventist Health Tillamook
Urologist Dr. Eric Klein, MD, has joined Adventist Health Tillamook. He will be a part of the team practicing primarily at the Adventist Health Medical Office Plaza, located 1100 Third Street in…
State Supreme Court denies challenge to Governor Brown’s stay at home orders
On Friday June 12th, the Oregon Supreme Court vacated a ruling by a Baker County judge that attempted to temporarily block Governor Brown’s stay-at-home executive orders relating to COVID-19. The orders stay…
Governor Announces One-Week Statewide Pause on Pending County Applications for Reopening; COVID19 vs. Allergy Symptoms; OHA Grants
Cites increase in COVID-19 cases in both rural and urban communities – Oregon records highest number of cases June 11th (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown issued the following statement today on…
Oregon reports 178 new confirmed and presumptive COVID-19 cases, 2 new deaths today June 11th; Ready Schools, Safe Learners Initial Guidance for Schools
PORTLAND, Ore. — COVID-19 has claimed two more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll to 171, the Oregon Health Authority reported today June 11th. Oregon Health Authority reported 178 new…
Tillamook Family Counseling Center Offers Free Virtual Support Group for Those Impacted by Coronavirus, Experiencing Stress/Anxiety Starts June 18th
Tillamook Family Counseling Center is offering a weekly Support Group for those in the community who are impacted by the Coronavirus pandemic. Support groups can provide an opportunity to relate personal experiences…