News and Events from Tillamook County General Hospital http://www.tcgh.com en-us Copyright 2010 Tillamook County General Hospital. All Rights Reserved. http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PST Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100830153040 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100830153040 "CHIP and the Curves exercise program have given me my life back," said Hamblen. "It's an answer to prayer and a joy to get up every day thoroughly appreciating my life." Mon, 30 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100816095106 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100816095106 Walkers of all ages and their dogs will be stepping out on behalf of Faith in Action at the Walk of Faith on Sunday, August 22, 2010. Featuring a luau theme to celebrate its tenth anniversary, this two-mile walk in support of the respite care ministry of Faith in Action starts at Tillamook County General Hospital at 3 pm. A water break and blessing of the canine walkers will be available at St. Albans Episcopal Church along the route. A reception at the Tillamook United Methodist Church ends the walk. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100802203841 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100802203841 The only way to protect children younger than 6 months is to immunize the adults around them from the disease. A parent is implicated in about 25% of infant pertussis cases, and in most of those cases the mother is the source of infection. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100722102118 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100722102118 Dr. Hart has begun seeing patients at the Tillamook Medical Group specialty clinic. His focus of practice is general cardiology, along with diagnostic and interventional peripheral vascular disease. Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100624131056 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100624131056 Tillamook County General Hospital is please to announce that speech pathologist Jacob Swain, CFY-SLP, has begun working in the Rehabilitation Services department. He joins Tracy Rankin, CCC-SLP, in offering a wide array of speech therapy services, in both individual as well as group sessions. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100623212939 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100623212939 Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) recently received eleven awards based on the results of the 2010 PRC Medical Staff Perception Study, a national survey directed to health care professionals. The findings show how physicians and providers view the hospital in terms of overall quality of care and as a place to practice medicine. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100520183849 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100520183849 Thu, 20 May 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100519141427 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100519141427 Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) was one of three rural Oregon hospitals recently nominated for statewide recognition in the category of Rural Hospital Quality Leader. This category recognizes hospitals that demonstrate outstanding performance in overall quality outcomes and patient safety culture. Wed, 19 May 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100507091912 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100507091912 Community members are invited to join Tillamook County General Hospital in celebrating National Hospital Week by participating in Community Health Day on Wednesday, May 12. Fri, 7 May 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100419132726 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100419132726 There is good news for those who suffer from joint pain: today there are more options for breaking free from this pain than ever before. Dr. Ronald Teed, a board certified orthopedic surgeon who maintains an office in Tillamook and performs surgeries at Tillamook County General Hospital, will present a free seminar on Thursday, April 22, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. in the hospital's Administrative Board Room on the third floor. Mon, 19 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100419132515 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100419132515 Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to welcome Dr. Christopher Morgan, Radiology, to our community. Sat, 17 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Spring-2010.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Spring-2010.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100211112517 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100211112517 Thu, 11 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100204084517 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100204084517 Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week education program developed by Legacy Caregiver Services for family and friends caring for older adults who have stroke, Alzheimer's, Parkinson's disease or similar long-term conditions. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100126174914 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20100126174914 Tillamook County General Hospital was pleased to donate a vegetarian entree, Boston Nut Loaf, for the Tillamook Lions Club 59th Annual Roast Beef Dinner, held this past Thursday, January 21. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091215083020 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091215083020 You can tell something is wrong with your health. You haven't felt well for several weeks, sometimes more tired than usual, and always very thirsty Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091208150019 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091208150019 Tillamook County General Hospital and Tillamook Medical Group are pleased to welcome surgical podiatric physician Dr. Scott A. Doherty, DPM, to practice in Tillamook. Tue, 8 Dec 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091112085820 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091112085820 Adventist Health/Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign on Monday, November 23. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091102134517 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091102134517 There is good news for those who suffer from joint pain: today there are more options for breaking free from this pain than ever before. Thu, 5 Nov 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Fall_2009.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Fall_2009.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Tue, 20 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091007213019 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091007213019 It's a sad but true fact: Tillamook County lags far behind the Oregon statewide average for percentage of women age 40 and older who have had a mammogram within the last 2 years (Tillamook County 55%; Oregon 73%). Thu, 8 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091007212849 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091007212849 U.S. health officials expect a flare-up of the H1N1 influenza (swine flu) with the onset of seasonal flu season in October. The risk of becoming infected with both H1N1 and seasonal flu can be reduced through a combination of actions. Wed, 7 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091007212706 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20091007212706 Scott knew something was wrong. He had felt strange for weeks, not feeling quite right, sometimes more tired than usual, but always very thirsty. Tue, 6 Oct 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20090915084050 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20090915084050 TCGH is pleased to welcome Dr. Brandon Mitchell, a chiropractor and family medicine physician to Tillamook Medical Group. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20090915084217 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20090915084217 TCGH is pleased to welcome Ben Douglas, MD, who is board-certified in family medicine. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20090623073107 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20090623073107 As part of its commitment to excellence in community health care, Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce several recent enhancements to its Family Birth Place. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life&Health_Summer2009.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life&Health_Summer2009.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Mon, 1 Jun 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Spring_2009.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Spring_2009.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/L&H-Winter2009.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/L&H-Winter2009.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Sun, 28 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081209112618 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081209112618 Tillamook County General Hospital today announced that its Home Care Services has been named to the 2008 HomeCare Elite, a compilation of the most successful Medicare-certified home health care providers in the United States. Tue, 9 Dec 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081111115813 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081111115813 Adventist Health/Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign on Monday, November 24 Thu, 13 Nov 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life-&-Health_Fall-2008.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life-&-Health_Fall-2008.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Tue, 14 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081008002119 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081008002119 National Rehabilitation Awareness Week, September 19 -27, 2008, was created to share a message of success and hope. Tue, 7 Oct 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081008001109 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20081008001109 If a hospital stay is in your future, don't be surprised if you're cared for by a new kind of doctora hospitalist. Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) has begun employing hospitalists, the fastest growing specialty in medicine. Thu, 28 Aug 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080721144646 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080721144646 Tillamook County General Hospital's fifth annual TCGH Classic Golf Benefit will take place Sunday, September 7, 2008, at Bay Breeze Golf Course in Tillamook, Oregon. Mon, 21 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080721143016 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080721143016 Adventist Health has been working on the patient statement project which will produce much improved statements for our patients. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health_-_Summer_2008.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health_-_Summer_2008.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Tue, 1 Jul 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080617090747 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080617090747 Tillamook County General Hospital has recently installed a new Symbia S Nuclear Medicine scanner. The scanner is a state-of-the-art diagnostic tool used by physicians. Mon, 9 Jun 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080520063522 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080520063522 More than 90 volunteers attended the appreciation luncheon hosted by Tillamook County General Hospital (TCGH) on May 1 in the Wirick Hall at the Tillamook Church of the Nazarene. Thu, 1 May 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080505112854 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080505112854 Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce the opening of a new Wellspring Respite Day Center site in North Tillamook County. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Spring_2008.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_&_Health-Spring_2008.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Tue, 22 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080409124310 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080409124310 Hospital Chaplain, Danny Parada, invites staff, volunteers, and those seeking God's blessing to come to the lunchtime presentations by area pastors during the week of April 14-17, 2008. Wed, 9 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080505112534 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080505112534 As part of its ongoing commitment to bring breakthrough medical advancements to the local community, Tillamook County General Hospital has become one of the first institutions in Oregon to offer custom fit total knee replacement with OtisKnee. Tue, 8 Apr 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080204114215 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080204114215 Tillamook County General Hospital has adopted a standardized system of color-coded "alert" wristbands to increase the safety of patients. Mon, 4 Feb 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080129072826 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080129072826 Community members are invited to join hospital staff in participating in Random Act of Kindness Week, February 11-17, 2008. Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life-&-Health_ Winter-2008.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life-&-Health_ Winter-2008.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Tue, 29 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080115065708 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20080115065708 The Light Up a Life fundraising campaign for Adventist Health/Hospice ended at noon on Monday, January 7, 2008, with the Reading of the Names ceremony at the Tillamook Creamery Association Visitor's Center. Tue, 15 Jan 2008 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life-and-Health_Fall-2007.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life-and-Health_Fall-2007.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20071106072043 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20071106072043 Adventist Health/Hospice serving Tillamook County will hold the holiday tree lighting ceremony that kicks off its annual Light Up a Life fundraising campaign on Monday, November 19. Thu, 1 Nov 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20071106071449 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20071106071449 When Joel and Dolores learned about Wellspring respite day centers from an article in the Headlight Herald, they decided to pay a visit. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20071106071755 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20071106071755 Tillamook County General Hospital is pleased to announce that its staff and volunteers have contributed more than $22,000 in cash contributions and payroll deduction pledges for the Fall 2007 Tillamook County United Way campaign. Tue, 9 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/walk-of-faith-2007.php http://www.tcgh.com/news/walk-of-faith-2007.php Walkers of all ages and their dogs will be stepping our on behalf of Faith in Action at the seventh annual Walk of Faith on Sunday, September 30, 2007. Tue, 18 Sep 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20070810123002 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20070810123002 The fourth annual TCGH Classic benefit golf tournament will be held Sunday, September 9, at Bay Breeze Golf Course in Tillamook. Fri, 10 Aug 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20070724162432 http://www.tcgh.com/rss/article.php?client=tcgh&id=20070724162432 Larry S. Davy has been named president and CEO of Tillamook County General Hospital. Thu, 14 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_and_Health_-_Summer_2007.pdf http://www.tcgh.com/news/Life_and_Health_-_Summer_2007.pdf Quarterly Newsletter brought to you by Tillamook County General Hospital Fri, 1 Jun 2007 12:00:00 PST