Rob Hays has accepted the position as Nehalem Valley Care Center’s Administrator, returning to the place where he started his administrative career. Rob fell in love with this community and those who…
Category: Health Care
AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION: Half of us aren’t moving enough, putting heart health at risk; National Walking Day April 1st
To combat inactivity and rising stress, the American Heart Association invites Oregon and southwest Washington residents to lace up and walk on National Walking Day, Wed., April 1 (PORTLAND, OR) – As…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS: Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy Opens in Tillamook
Tillamook County Community Health Centers (TCCHC) is pleased to welcome Genoa Healthcare Pharmacy (Genoa) to Tillamook County. TCCHC has partnered with Genoa to offer on-site medication services to our patients and the…
OREGON JOURNALISM PROJECT: Flu Vaccination Rate Continues to Drop Across Oregon, Tillamook County Rate Decreases 4%
Some public health officials say ICE activity and federal vaccine actions have caused confusion and fear, leading to fewer shots. By Khushboo Rathore for the Oregon Journalism Project (March 19, 2026) Oregon’s…
IN GOOD HEALTH: Heavier periods — Another perimenopause problem
By Leanna Coy, FNP Many women begin to have menstrual changes in their 30s and 40s that don’t relate to childbirth. Often these menstrual changes get pushed aside as related to work…
IN GOOD HEALTH – MENOPAUSE SERIES: FDA updates warning labels on menopause hormones
“For too long, issues of women’s health have been underrecognized. Women and their physicians should make decisions based on data, not fear.” -FDA Commissioner Marty Makary, MD, MPH By Leanna Coy, FNP…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Oregon reports measles outbreak; New wastewater dashboard tracks measles virus by county
(PORTLAND, OR) –A new data tracking tool Oregon Health Authority (OHA) launched today shows the five confirmed measles cases identified in the state since Jan. 1 likely represent only a portion of infections occurring statewide, public health officials say. To strengthen early detection, OHA today published a new measles wastewater surveillance dashboard showing viral concentrations by county and…
Compassion Clinic: Free Medical & Dental Care, Plus More Services, Resources at Tillamook Fairgrounds Feb. 22
Compassion Tillamook is ready to host the third FREE Compassion Clinic — offering medical and dental appointments to anyone in need—no insurance or documentation required on February 22 from 11 am to…
Diabetes Self-Management Class at Tillamook YMCA – Sign up now
Living well with diabetes doesn’t mean doing it alone. The Tillamook YMCA and Northwest Senior & Disability Services is excited to offer the Diabetes Self-Management Program (DSMP) — a 6-week workshop designed…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: From Necessity to Calling – Ahna Ortiz’s Journey into Heart of Home Care
By Tillamook County Wellness In 2005, Ahna’s life changed suddenly. Her mother became unexpectedly ill, she needed immediate, round-the-clock care. At the time, Ahna was already serving as an at-home foster mom…
