Guidance aims to slow spread of coronavirus in Oregon Governor Kate Brown announced yesterday evening, March 11th urgent new rules to slow the spread of COVID-19 in Oregon. The following measures are…
Category: Wellness
Tillamook County Wellness: What’s Cooking? Local Chef Takes on Food Bank Challenge to Create Easy Meals
OIOpublisher By Laura Swanson Tuesdays at the North County Food Bank in Wheeler are busy – starting early to be ready to serve the folks that will begin arriving before noon. There…
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY: New Labs Added for Testing; Additional Information About Cases – March 6th
The Oregon State Public Health Laboratory continues to test for COVID-19 in Oregon. In addition, private labs operating in the state have begun testing for the virus. Oregonians who are seeking a…
Coping with Stress During an Infectious Disease Outbreak
When you hear about a disease outbreak like coronavirus, it is normal to feel anxious or have stress responses. These reactions can take a toll on you emotionally, physically, mentally, and spiritually….
Seed to Supper Gardening Course Combats Food Insecurity: FREE Gardening Classes Offer Tillamook County Residents Skills to Grow Their Own Food
Seed to Supper is back for its sixth year in Tillamook County. This twelve hour class series gives novice adult gardeners the tools they need to successfully grow their own food. Designed…
Tillamook County Addresses COVID-19 Preparedness
Tillamook County’s Emergency Management Director Gordon McCraw said “We understand that Tillamook County residents are concerned about the coronavirus and it’s continued spread throughout the state and nationwide. We want to assure…
Test is negative for pending person under investigation for COVID-19
PORTLAND, Ore.—The second individual to have a test for COVID-19, with results pending yesterday, has come back negative, the Oregon Health Authority is reporting, Feb. 29th. This negative result is a separate…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY WELLNESS: Cooking and Eating as A Family, Making Family Meals Matter
By Meghan Pientka, OSU Dietetic Intern, Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council Among the most lasting and powerful traditions in family life is one that seems to have more impact than almost any…
Workgroup Develops Tillamook County Opioid Use Disorder Strategic Plan
A group of key community leaders and stakeholders has developed a strategic plan that provides a framework for addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) in Tillamook County. RCORP Tillamook— the workgroup behind the…
OHA to begin regular updates on persons under monitoring for Coronavirus (COVID-19); Still no cases in Oregon and risk remains low as state’s investigation continues
PORTLAND, Ore. — The Oregon Health Authority will begin weekly updates on persons under monitoring and persons under investigation for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, as state epidemiologists, local public health officials and federal…