Tillamook County Community Health Centers

09/01/2025

Tillamook County Community Health Centers clinics and offices will be closed on Monday, September 1st for Labor Day.

08/29/2025

In August’s episode of the Tillamook Today Podcast, Dr. Dale Westrom, MD, PhD, FAAD, with the Tillamook County Community Health Centers joins in to share about dermatological (skin care) services.

https://www.podcasts.com/tillamook-today-on-ktil-386b4ddb6/episode/080625-tillamook-county-community-health-center-dermatology

Did you know that your skin is the largest organ in your body? In fact, in one year, you could shed up to nine pounds of skin! That’s a lot of skin!

Our skin plays a huge role in protecting our bodies, especially from germs and infections. If you’ve ever had a bad sunburn, you know how important it is to protect your skin. Dr. Westrom shares that some of the key ways to protect our skin other than regular sunscreen use involves wearing protective clothing and limiting our time in direct sun. Although we don’t live in the sunniest of places, it is still possible to get a bad sunburn and even skin cancer.

If you have concerns about your skin or would like to have a dermatologist perform a screening, Dr. Dale Westrom is currently seeing patients at the Main Street Clinic at 800 Main Avenue Tillamook on Wednesdays between now and October 22, 2025. Physician Associate, Dove Rainbow, is currently being trained in dermatological care by Dr. Westrom and is also seeing patients. To book an appointment, call (503) 842-3900 today!

08/22/2025

There is another heat advisory this weekend, for the North and Central Coast Range Mountains of Oregon and Willapa Hills. Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events, especially for those spending time outdoors or without access to adequate cooling. Follow these tips from the Oregon Health Authority to help keep you and your family, friends and pets safe!

08/11/2025

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Tillamook County Overdose Awareness Day! August 22, 2025 from 3-7 PM at Blue Heron, Tillamook, OR.

This day is a vital opportunity to unite as a community, challenge stigma, and offer support and resources. Together, we can save lives.

Join Tillamook County Community Health Centers for FREE Narcan trainings, food (for first 150!), music & more.

Hope is Stronger Than Stigma. 💜

08/05/2025

Thank you to Tillamook Family Counseling Center for partnering with us for a successful Safer Homes event last Friday! We were happy to see so many community members come out to enjoy some free bowling, food & giveaways in support of creating safer homes in Tillamook County. 🏡🎳

It was so wonderful to see everyone who came out to the Safer Homes event on Friday! Stay tuned for more local events and resources.

07/24/2025

July is Disability Pride Month! This month is a time to celebrate people with disabilities. Everyone has different abilities, stories and experiences. Disability Pride reminds us that all people should be seen, respected, and included just as they are. This July, we also think about the challenges people with disabilities face and renew our commitment to reducing those challenges. Tillamook County Community Health Centers are proudly committed to protecting and promote the health of ALL people in Tillamook County.

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¡Julio es el mes del orgullo por la discapacidad! Este mes es un momento para celebrar a las personas con discapacidad. Todos tenemos capacidades, historias y experiencias diferentes. El Orgullo de la Discapacidad nos recuerda que todas las personas deben ser vistas, respetadas e incluidas tal y como son. Este mes de julio, también pensamos en los desafíos que enfrentan las personas con discapacidades y renovamos nuestro compromiso de reducir esos desafíos. Los Centros de Salud Comunitarios del Condado de Tillamook están orgullosamente comprometidos a proteger y promover la salud de TODAS las personas en el Condado de Tillamook.

07/23/2025

Safer Homes Event in Tillamook County! 🙂
Tillamook County Community Health Centers and Tillamook Family Counseling Center are teaming up to host a Safer Homes event on Friday, August 1st from 3:00-6:00 PM at the Pastega Activity Center (Bowling Alley, 3705 3rd Street, Tillamook).
This event aims to provide our community with valuable resources and supplies for creating safer home environments!
Attendees can receive:
▪Medication lock boxes
▪Firearm locks
▪Naloxone
▪And other essential safety items.
Plus, the first 100 people will enjoy free bowling and food! 🎳
Come and learn more about keeping our homes and families safe.

07/21/2025

Today, July 21st is Zero HIV Stigma Day a day to take action and raise awareness to help stop HIV stigma.

HIV stigma means treating people with HIV unfairly which can stop people from getting the care they need.

HIV continues to be a public health challenge in Oregon, with an average of about 200 new HIV cases each year in Oregon, however less people got tested for HIV during the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s estimated that 1,087 people living in Oregon have HIV and don’t know it (EndHIV.org)

Learn more about HIV at www.hiv.gov and www.endhivoregon.org/hiv-in-oregon/ to begin to reduce stigma so that everyone in our community can feel supported. Everyone deserves respect and good health, no matter their HIV status. 💗🌍

07/15/2025

Warmer temperatures are on their way! We are sharing some helpful tips for you to stay safe & healthy during extreme temperature events, from our friends at Oregon Health Authority.

Extreme heat is projected across most of the state in the coming days.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, stay informed and stay safe.

• Limit time outdoors, if possible
• Drink water, even if you don’t feel thirsty
• Find a cool place to rest
• Keep up with local alerts

Check in on loved ones, especially older adults, young children and people with health conditions.

07/04/2025

Happy Fourth of July from Tillamook County Community Health Centers!

Our clinics and offices will be closed for the holiday on Friday, July 4th, 2025.