By Jan Boal, RN As a part of my studies for nursing, microbiology was mandated, and boy, am I glad! It was fascinating! Learning how our immune system, the body’s defense network…
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Let’s Talk Tillamook: Understanding the Future of the Oregon Health Plan
OIOpublisher EDITOR’S NOTE: Let’s Talk Tillamook is a community series that shares how federal policies affect our lives in Tillamook County. This Q&A is based on an interview with Dr. Tim Borman,…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update 9/15/2025: Save Date for Oct. 4 Dedication Celebration
What’s happening at the Nehalem Bay Health Center this week – 9/15/25: • Architect’s final review of the building • Bremik demobilization • Tillamook County final inspection Major milestones on the project:…
West Coast Health Alliance recommendations show vaccines ‘safe, effective’; Vaccines available to anyone
Updated health guidance aligns Oregon with California, Washington, Hawaii in supporting COVID-19 vaccine for anyone who wants it PORTLAND, Ore.—Updated guidance released Wednesday September 17, 2025, by the new, four-state West Coast Health Alliance has cleared the way for federally approved 2025-2026 COVID-19…
Impacts of the “Big Beautiful Bill” on Rural Health – Nothing beautiful about cuts to Medicaid
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC Under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and the expansion of Medicaid, 44 million people gained health insurance. This allowed people who were unable to get medical coverage through…
POSSIBLE COVID EXPOSURE AT WYDEN TOWN HALL
For those who went to Ron Wyden’s Town Hall on Friday… Unfortunately, learned on Saturday that Sen. Wyden has tested positive for COVID. In case you were at the town hall, please…
KYLER’S BIG HEART BENEFIT CONCERT 2025: LET’S MAKE A DIFFERENCE – VOICE FINALIST HEADLINERS JACQUIE ROAR RETURNS WITH STEE – SATURDAY SEPT. 13
By Garibaldi Portside Bistro Join us at Kyler’s Big Heart Benefit Concert 2025 for a night of music, food and fun- let’s make a difference together Saturday, September 13 · 5 – 10pm, …
WEST COAST HEALTH ALLIANCE – Oregon, Washington, California and Hawaii governors form alliance to safeguard scientific expertise
Some people in Oregon may be worried about the many questions raised following federal policy changes affecting COVID-19 vaccines – and whether and how they can get vaccinated. On Sep. 3, Gov….
International Overdose Awareness Day 2025; Remembering Those We’ve Lost, Educating About Saving Lives with Narcan, Counseling & Hope
On August 31, 2025, the world will come together for International Overdose Awareness Day (IOAD) to honor those lost to overdose, reduce stigma, and promote prevention. Started in 2001 by the Pennington…
NEHALEM BAY HEALTH DISTRICT: Nehalem Bay Health Center and Pharmacy Update for the week of 9/1/2025; Opening Dedication Scheduled for Oct. 4th
What to expect this week:• Final corrections• Elevator inspection• Final cleaning to be completedMajor milestones on the project:• Landscaping complete• Lighting controls programming complete• Final punch lists generated About the new…