The Oregon Health Authority (OHA) announced its intent to award 15 organizations contracts to serve as coordinated care organizations (CCOs) for the Oregon Health Plan’s nearly 1 million members. Eleven of the…
Category: Wellness
Rural Kids Face Opportunity Gap – Oregon Community Foundation “GO Kids”
OIOpublisher By Jerry Spegman Low-income children, rural children, and children of color face an opportunity gap in Oregon which has far-reaching implications for their personal achievement and well-being, and for the vitality…
Sammy’s Place Sees Progress – Coming Up Roses as Cleanup Continues
By Laura Swanson Clearing blackberries and hauling away tons of debris reveals the resiliency of the land at Sammy’s Place on Thompson Road in Nehalem. The 3 acres of land acquired by…
Preventing Falls: Staying Healthy & Independent, Free Class July 16th at Adventist Health Tillamook
One in three Americans aged 65+ falls every year. A fall can result in an injury that may change your life forever. The fear of falling can limit a person’s activities and…
Grub Club Fundraiser Concert and Dinner July 13 at Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church
The Nehalem Bay United Methodist Church sponsored “Grub Club” supplies lunches for children ages 1-18 years throughout the summer when the School Lunch Program is in recess. The lunches are available at…
Extra Low Tides Expected This Week – Tidepool Etiquette & Safety Information
Some of the lowest tides of the year are the mornings of July 3rd, 4th, and 5th with the lowest occurring on Thursday the 4th. A low tide of -2.14 occurs on…
Tillamook County Grub Clubs Provide FREE Summertime Lunches for Kids All Ages 1 to 18
GRUB CLUB – Free, summertime lunches for kids 1-18 every weekday in locations throughout Tillamook County – in Nehalem at NCRD, Rockaway Beach at Rockaway Beach City Park, Bay City at the…
Oregon Coast Trail Building Continues in July with Trailkeepers
Come join Trailkeepers of Oregon as we help build a brand new segment of the Oregon Coast Trail! With your help we’ll be working with the Northwest Youth Corps to construct this…
Special Delivery: Tillamook County Community Health Centers announce new arrival
TILLAMOOK, Ore. — Last year, Marlene Putman, administrator, Tillamook County Community Health Centers (TCCHC), had a glint in her eye and a very big idea. This idea was fueled by the vision…
Incredible Insects at Tillamook Forest Center June 29th
They are often seen as villains, but what if they’re superheroes in disguise? On Saturday, June 29th from 11:30 am to Noon, join us for a short talk on the benefits that…