EDITOR’S NOTE: I’ve had multiple conversations this week about age, and the “adjustments” folks are making in their lives because they are “aging”. so when Linda Tate’s blog popped up this week….
Category: Health Care
Oregon Health Authority: Coronavirus Update – April 7, 2022; Resources & Data Links
EDITOR’S NOTE: It’s been awhile since we’ve shared information from the OHA about Coronavirus data and updates. Here are links to information, and a survey; resources to find testing and vaccines. Gentle…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: 61st COVID-19 Related Death Reported in Tillamook County
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Tillamook County Public Health Department was notified of one new COVID-19 related death that occurred in March 2022, raising the Tillamook County COVID-19 pandemic death toll to 61. Tillamook County’s…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY DAILY WEATHER BRIEFING: Gordon’s Update – 4/7/22; COVID-19 OHA data
By Gordon McCraw Thursday, April 7, 2022, 10:00am Weather The high pressure ridge that has given us the mild, sunny weather the last couple of days is pushing east ahead of an…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Which Way to Wellness? Fun Activities to Get Moving, Chance to Win Prizes; Walking Groups Launch
by Michelle Jenck, Director of Community Well-Being at Adventist Tillamook Health is most often measured in numbers – our blood pressure, blood sugar (or A1c), cholesterol, weight, waist circumference, and so on….
POSITIVE VIBES: What’s Love Got To Do With It?
EDITOR’S NOTE: Welcome our newest columnist! Jan Boal, RN is devoted to holistic care options for physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual health. Jan offers Virtual & In-Person Cannabis Nurse Services as well…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Holly Riendeau-Local Behavioral Health Clinician on Problem Gambling
March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month and Tillamook County Wellness with partner Tillamook Family Counseling Center provides a Q&A with Holly Riendeau, TFCC’s problem gambling counselor What is your role at the…
OHA to change COVID-19 reporting frequency
PORTLAND, Ore. – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) will stop distributing a daily media release about COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths (including individual death summaries), effective Monday, April 4. Daily information about new COVID-19…
TBCC Awarded $425,000 to launch a Nursing Program
Tillamook Bay Community College (TBCC) has been awarded $425,000 from to help launch a nursing program for Tillamook County. TBCC was personally informed by Representative Kurt Schrader last week that they had…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Tailoring Social Media to Improve Your Mental Health
By Erin Washbon, OHSU Dietetic Intern Social media is a mixed bag of sorts. It can lead to poor sleep quality, and fuel mental and emotional fatigue. It can be a very…
