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…
Category: Health Care
IN GOOD HEALTH: The Mind-Body-Spirit Approach
OIOpublisher 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…
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…
Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Rooted in Communities
August 4-7th marks National Health Center Week 2019. Tillamook County Community Health Centers (TCCHC) joins the more than 10,00 locally run community health centers across the nation in celebrating this week to…
In Good Health: Trauma Informed Care
By Linda Tate, Communications Director, Northwest Osteopathic Foundation This week, we are going to examine the concept of trauma. What it is, what causes it, and how it informs our behaviors. The…
Do It Better: Choosing the right athletic shoe
By Scott Van Kampen, PT, Do It Better As the sunny days begin to flourish a bit more, so does the call to run in the woods, or along the coast in…
Columbia Pacific CCO releases Regional Health Needs Assessment and five-year Regional Health Improvement Plan in partnership with Clatsop, Columbia and Tillamook Counties
TILLAMOOK, Ore.—Columbia Pacific CCO and our community partners have worked together to engage in community conversations in 2018 and 2019 about the factors that create health and well-being for all individuals who…