By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator “It is widely recognized that education influences health outcomes and community well-being.” So begins the introductory statement from a recent National Academy of Sciences workshop…
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Adventist Health Tillamook Holds Second Annual Golf Benefit at Salishan Resort
Adventist Health Tillamook will hold the second annual “Tee It Up for Tillamook” golf benefit on Thursday, September 19, with a 1 pm shogun start at Salishan Spa and Golf Resort. Proceeds…
Eric Swanson Named President of Adventist Health Tillamook
Tillamook, Or. – Sept. 6, 2019 – Adventist Health has named Eric Swanson, MBA, FACHE, NRP as president in Tillamook. Eric currently serves as executive director of strategy and business development and…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Concussions. They aren’t just for football anymore.
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation With football season here, I had a mom reach out and ask me to clear up the issue of concussions for her. While…
“Kaylan from the Y” Talks About Wellness
The Tillamook County Wellness “Why I’m In” interview series highlights our community partners and what has inspired and motivated them to work toward the common goal of improving community health. “WHY I’M…
IN GOOD HEALTH: The Mind-Body-Spirit Approach
By Linda Tate, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation Communications Director We are going to talk about Osteopathic Medicine, and the Mind-Body-Spirit approach. I’ve had many people ask me about DO’s (Doctors that practice…
On the Path to Health and Healing
By Michelle Jenck, Tillamook County Wellness Coordinator Pam Russell’s health journey, like so many others, has had its ups and downs. Along with recovering from cancer and dealing with other life stresses,…
Columbia Pacific CCO seeks proposals for Community Wellness Investment Fund grants
TILLAMOOK, Ore.— Columbia Pacific CCO seeks projects within Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook counties that improve the health of the community, drawing upon best practices and other innovations. The Community Wellness Investment Fund…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Elder Abuse in America
EDITOR’S NOTE: Last week, Linda Tate shared her personal story about the recent loss of her father and the shocking discovery that he was not receiving adequate care. Here she shares more…
In Good Health: Goodbye, Dad
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation This week, I had planned to write a blog on Methamphetamine use. It was halfway done when I got the late night call…
