Federal advisory group endorses shot that protects against XBB.1.5 variant PORTLAND, Ore. – People in Oregon could start receiving the nation’s newest COVID-19 vaccines as soon as next week after a federal…
Category: Health Care
Closure of Tillamook Pharmacy Causes Headaches, Issues for Community Members; Columbia Pacific CCO Provides Options
OIOpublisher The closure of Tillamook Pharmacy is causing a hardship for many in our community. Here is some helpful information from Columbia Pacific CCO. If you have meds that can be mail…
Tillamook County Community Health Centers offers free well water testing in September
Tillamook County Community Health Centers (TCCHC) is offering free nitrate and total coliform bacteria testing during the month of September to Tillamook County residents who get their water from private wells. The…
Overdose Awareness Day Thursday, August 31st at Blue Heron French Cheese Company – Free Food, Music, and More
Tillamook’s Second Annual Overdose Awareness Day will be held at the Blue Heron in Tillamook, Oregon on Thursday August 31st from 4pm-7pm. This annual campaign aims to end overdose, remember without stigma…
TILLAMOOK PHARMACY VICTIM OF NATIONWIDE TREND – CLOSING OF INDEPENDENT PHARMACIES – ANNOUNCES CLOSURE SEPT. 6
By Laura Swanson When the Pioneer received the notice yesterday from a Health Mart District manager announcing Tillamook Pharmacy’s closing in two weeks, we knew that there would be a great impact…
NOTICE: Closure of Tillamook Pharmacy September 6, 2023
Dear valued customers, We regret to inform you that after 56 years of serving the community Tillamook Pharmacy will be closing its doors. Our last day of business will be September 6th,…
Houseless Connect – North County Monday August 21st at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church
Do you or someone you know lack a safe place to live? North County Houseless Connect can provide resources and help — food, clothing, dental services, vet services and much more! Nehalem…
POSITIVE VIBES: LIVING WITH CANCER
By Jan Boal RN, CCN The definition of cancer is explained as a disease in which abnormal cells divide uncontrollably and destroy body tissue. This can happen anywhere in the body. This…
Adventist Ambulance Service Concerns, Statements Continue: Average Response Time Not Accurate Measure, Ambulance Coverage Requirements Unmet for Decade
Summer time is vacation time … and many of our Pioneer contributors are sharing their travels this summer, and travels over the years. The season also brings LOTS of visitors to our…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Microplastics and Their Impact on Health
Join a Microplastics cleanup on Manzanita Beach on August 10th – see more information below. By Leanna Coy, FNP-C, Family Nurse Practitioner How microplastics are impacting you Microplastics have become pervasive in…