The Tillamook County Health Department has a Certified car seat technician to address concerns and problems related to car seat safety, correct usage and proper installation of car seats. The Health Department also administers the SAFE Communities Program and staff to the Tillamook County Traffic Safety Commission Minutes of monthly meetings can be accessed through the county Public works site . All births and deaths occurring in Tillamook County are registered with state vital statistics. Certified copies of certificates can be purchased and health related data is available to the public. Our nurses provide immunizations, a variety of educational programs, first aid screening for scoliosis and vision, heath referrals and counseling in the public schools.
All communicable diseases are reportable to the health department.
Staff are trained to handle each case in a confidential and professional manner. The control and prevention of spread of diseases is a core public health service. Screening Back to Top Tuberculosis is a casually transmitted bacteria that is communicable from person to person via airborne droplets. The health department staff is trained in screening, preventative therapy and disease therapy.