TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Tillamook County Community Health Centers and Tillamook Family YMCA are working together to develop a list of needed supplies and a central drop off location for donations. They are…
Category: Wellness
COVID-19 Response Tillamook County: Essential or Non-Essential? Resources, Support Groups; Mental Health Impact
OIOpublisher TILLAMOOK, Ore. — The most recent executive order issued by Governor Kate Brown directs Oregonians to stay at home to the maximum extent possible to help reduce the potential spread of…
Help Our Communities #EmergeStronger in the wake of COVID-19
EDITORS NOTE: Our local food pantries are primarily staffed with volunteers that are in the “vulnerable” populations – over 65 years, so we are asking folks that are under 60, with no…
Tillamook County Family YMCA: COVID-19 Actions
Dear community members, While there has not been a confirmed case of COVID-19 in our community as of yet, we are taking the safest and most prudent steps we can to play…
Moving into a Quieter Time
By Neal Lemery for the Pioneer How often do we wonder out loud why life is so hectic, and complain that we don’t have enough time? Our lives are full of obligations,…
OP/ED: Be a part of the solution
EDITOR’S NOTE: Amidst all the cancellations of events, there are voices of wisdom, truth and clarity that I often turn to, and my dear friend DeAnna Pearl is one of those voices….
State Issues New Restrictions to Combat Spread of COVID-19 – Cancelling Gatherings Over 250 People for 4 Weeks
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…
Tillamook County Wellness: What’s Cooking? Local Chef Takes on Food Bank Challenge to Create Easy Meals
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 is…
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….