Wellness Inspiration
Join the Movement – “The Great American Smokeout”
The American Cancer Society reports that 34 million Americans still smoke cigarettes, and smoking remains the single lar...
It’s Diabetes Awareness Month – Know Your Numbers, Know Your Risk
November is National Diabetes Awareness month. Tillamook County Wellness is all about “Making Healthy Happen” – We...
Taking Charge of Our Health
In Tillamook County, more than one in every ten people live with type 2 diabetes. Similar to other local, state, nationa...
Changing Lifestyle to Reduce Type 2 Diabetes Risk
Are you at risk for type 2 diabetes or know someone who is? In Tillamook County, there is currently 11.3% of the popul...
NW Rides Improves Access to Care
Have you ever needed to get across town or even out of town for a doctor’s appointment, but were unable to find a ride...
People like Us –Jaclyn’s Pursuit towards Higher Education
Although her wellness journey has not been easy, Jaclyn Percy, a single mother of four children aged 7-14 years old has ...
The Intersection Between Education and Health
“It is widely recognized that education influences health outcomes and community well-being.” So begins the introduc...
On the Path to Health and Healing
Pam Russell’s health journey, like so many others’, has had its ups and downs. Along with recovering from can...
Celebrating America’s Health Centers: Rooted in Communities
By Tara Stevens, Health Program Manager, TCCHC August 4-7th marks National Health Center Week 2019. Tillamook County Com...
Tillamook County Wellness Receives Community Health Improvement Grant
Tillamook County Community Health Centers, our local public health authority and backbone for Tillamook County Wellness,...
KTIL’s Shaena Peterson Finds Freedom from Weighty Problem
By Laura Swanson, Tillamook County Pioneer “It’s different for us all,” began Shaena Peterson about her transforma...
Tillamook County Earns National Achievement Award for Health
Tillamook County has been recognized with an Achievement Award from the National Association of Counties...