These necessary community services are back from a long, safety-related COVID-19 hiatus. Beginning June 9th, grief support groups and cancer support groups facilitated by Adventist Health Tillamook are restarting – see below…
Category: Wellness
PEACE OUT LOUD: Mental Health vs Terrorism
OIOpublisher By Romy Carver Yesterday was the final day of Mental Health Awareness Month, and I have a lot on my mind. I had already written a blog about mental illness, which…
WORDS OF WISDOM: My Ten Minute Rule
by Neal Lemery I try to live an organized, purposeful life, with some guiding principles and an action plan. My “to do” list should be close at hand, current and relevant. If…
FARMERS MARKETS SEASON – Garibaldi Night Market, Tonight; Manzanita Farmers Market Opens Tomorrow, May 27th
The season of farmers markets is here! This year, there are five different markets across the county, each with their own unique set of vendors selling fresh fruits & veggies, baked goods,…
IN GOOD HEALTH: It Happened Again …
EDITOR’S NOTE: When I saw the headline on Linda Tate’s blog post, I thought – oh my – it’s about the school shooting … and then when I read it – and…
POSITIVE VIBES: ADDICTION (Part 2 of 3 part series)
EDITOR’S NOTE: As Mental Health Awareness month continues, here is the second part of Jan’s three-part series about Addiction. See below for link to the the first article. Also included are resources…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Mindfulness Walk at Sitka Sedge Sat. May 21st
Are you interested in mindfulness and its benefits? Join Tillamook County Wellness, Saturday May 21st, 9:00AM – 10:30AM for a guided mindfulness walk at Sitka Sedge Natural Area! Are you interested in mindfulness and its benefits? Join Tillamook…
Mental Health Awareness Information Fair Friday May 20th, 1 – 3 pm at Tillamook Main Library
The Tillamook County Suicide Prevention Coalition is a group of community-serving professionals who meet monthly to work together to raise awareness of suicide prevention information, encourage prevention education, and plan and attend…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: National Prevention Week – Safe Medication Tips
By Janeane Krongos, Tillamook Family Counseling Center Many people will take prescription medications at some point. When used as prescribed, these medications can be beneficial in treating medical conditions, maintaining body functions,…
COMMUNITY ALERT: Risk of Fenantyl Overdose Deaths in School-Age Youth – Guidance for Parents, Schools, Community
School districts across the state are sharing this information about the risk of fentanyl overdose deaths in school-age youth. This Community Threat Bulletin – Risk of fentanyl overdose deaths in school-aged youth:…