By Leanna Coy, FPN-BC On July 21, 2025, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) convened a panel to discuss the safety of using a class of antidepressants in pregnancy. The drugs,…
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US FISH & WILDLIFE: FREE Guided Plant Hike Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge August 16
OIOpublisher The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service invites you to join rangers for a guided hike on flowers and other plants at Nestucca Bay National Wildlife Refuge. The hike is on August…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: Hot conditions could lead to heat-related illness
Preventive steps include limiting sun exposure, donning light clothing, recognizing heat stroke PORTLAND, Ore.—As summer reaches its peak – and with a hazardous heat watch in the forecast starting Sunday – Oregon Health Authority (OHA) encourages…
Seven Capes Bird Alliance Explores Alder Island Saturday Aug. 9
Start your summer weekend with a pleasant bird-watching stroll LINCOLN CITY, Ore. – On Saturday, August 9, Seven Capes Bird Alliance will offer a bird walk from 9-11 a.m. on the Alder Island…
IN GOOD HEALTH – PERIMENOPAUSE IMPACTS: The word is on the tip of my tongue – Brain fog!
By Leanna Coy, FNP Kelly is finding it increasingly difficult to get her work done. She is more forgetful and has a harder time staying on task. When she is at home,…
TILLAMOOK POLICE DEPARTMENT NATIONAL NIGHT OUT AUGUST 5TH
Join the Tillamook Police CDepartment for an evening of fun, food, and community at National Night Out 2025 at Goodspeed Park (3rd St. & Delmonte Ave, Tillamook, on Tuesday, August 5, 2025…
FRIENDS OF NETARTS BAY WEBS: Netarts Bay Salt Marsh Tour August 5th
Join Friends of Netarts Bay – Watershed, Estuary, Beach, and Sea (WEBS) on August 5th for a FREE event including a presentation and guided tour along the salt marsh at the southern end of Netarts Bay….
CONVERSATIONS WITH COACH DENISE: Let’s Talk About Mental Health Q&A
EDITOR’S NOTE: We are so thrilled to add Denise Donahue to the Pioneer’s list of contributors, Conversations with Coach Denise, an advice format column will provide a way to reach out with…
IN GOOD HEALTH: What Changes to FDA Approval for Compounded Weight Loss Medications Mean
By Leanna Coy, FNP-BC KEY TAKEAWAYS: Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) medications like semaglutide (Ozempic, Wegovy) and tirzepatide (Mounjaro, Zepbound) remain popular, but expensive options for weight loss. In 2022, drug shortages led to…
Recovery in Relationship: The Power of Peer Support at Tillamook Family Counseling Center
At Tillamook Family Counseling Center (TFCC), Peer Support Specialists offer a unique form of assistance that’s transforming how our community approaches healing and recovery. The Power of Shared Experience Unlike traditional counseling,…