The July 7th OHSU COVID-19 Forecast shows rises in COVID-19 cases and related hospitalizations and deaths over the next few weeks due to the spread of Omicron variants BA.4 and BA.5. By…
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GORDON’S UPDATE: One-day “heatwave” today; Marine cooling, Pleasant Week; COVID-19 Rise in Cases
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Pioneer Monday, July 11, 2022, 09:20am Weather A look at the satellite picture tells us, without a cloud in the sky anywhere in or near…
Fentanyl-driven overdoses sharply increasing throughout Oregon; Local resources, harm-reduction programs available
OHA, counties, CBOs working to get word out about rescue drug naloxone PORTLAND, Ore.—Drug overdose deaths in Oregon more than doubled between 2019 and 2021, with the increase driven largely by misuse…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: COVID-19 Cases Increasing, Community Spread High
COVID-19 cases have increased locally and across the state. Just this weekend (July 1-3), there was 20 new COVID-19 cases in Tillamook County. We encourage all to take steps to protect yourself…
GORDON’S UPDATE: Weather & COVID-19 – 7/5/22
By Gordon McCraw, Meteorologist for Tillamook County Pioneer Tuesday, July 5, 2022, 09:00am Weather Today, Tuesday July 5th we see a large upper-level low pressure trough in the eastern Pacific that is…
POSTIVE VIBES: There’s Magic In The Air
By Jan Boal, RN Ever wonder why you feel so good when out in nature; whether it be at the ocean, forest, lake, desert, river or even the park? Is it magic…
Adventist Health Tillamook Recognizes Honorees for Nursing and Associate Awards
June 30, 2022 (Tillamook, Ore.) – Adventist Health Tillamook announces honorees for their annual nursing DAISY Award® and annual Associate of the Year award, an important part of yearly recognition events the…
Stay safe from summer hazards as you head out for Fourth of July
OHA offers tips on keeping summer from being a bummer during activities PORTLAND, Ore.— Oregon Health Authority (OHA) is offering tips on staying safe and healthy as people head out for family…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 6/30/22; Weather; BIG ANNOUNCEMENT; OHA COVID-19 Report
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are pleased to announce that Pioneer readers will continue to receive “Gordon’s Update.” When we found out Gordon’s Update through the county was ending, we reached out to Gordon…
COVID-19 RESPONSE: Letter to Employers from Tillamook County Public Health
EDITOR’S NOTE: One the weekly Community Update Tillamook County Community Health Centers Deputy Director Rockie Phillips reported that Tillamook County’s test positivity rate is over 30%, and the county’s has a “high”…