The Healthy Communities Awards recognize local jurisdictions that make a special effort to improve the health of their residents. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recognizes 3 recipients that showed leadership in 2024 to improve community health outcomes: We honored these recipients virtually Feb. 20 at the Pierce County Regional Council General Assembly. “How our communities are […]
The Board of Health Feb. 19 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health’s next Study Session will take place on Feb. 19 (3-5 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
The Board of Health Feb. 5 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health’s next Regular Meeting will take place on Feb. 5 (3-5 pm). Access the agenda and ways to attend here.
The Board of Health Jan. 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Stay safe during power outages
By Katharine Flug. Crash! You hear it coming from the big dying maple tree next door. Your lights flicker, dim, then fade to nothing. It’s December. That time of year. As any long-term Pacific Northwesterner knows, winter brings wind, storms, and power outages. You stumble in the dark. Did you take steps before the storm […]
The Board of Health Dec. 18 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Dec. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
First Pierce County flu death of season is a reminder to protect yourself and loved ones
By James (Jay) Miller, MD MPH (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer). A Pierce County woman in her 80s died from flu last week. It’s Pierce County’s first flu death of the 2024-2025 season. We can work together to decrease the impact of flu and other respiratory illnesses in our community. It’s the time of the year […]
The Board of Health Dec. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Dec. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Toxic algae caution advisories lifted for Spanaway and Ohop Lakes
Even when an advisory is not in effect, always use caution when you’re in the water. When in doubt, stay out! On Nov. 18, we lifted the toxic algae caution advisories for Spanaway and Ohop Lakes. The water is safe for people and pets. Always use caution when you’re in the water. When you see […]