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 […]
The Board of Health Nov. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Nov. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Water Advisory for Thea Foss Waterway
We recommend you avoid contact with water in Thea Foss Waterway between the 11th St. bridge and E. Dock St. for 48 hours after it rains. You should also avoid any recreational activities like kayaking and paddleboarding. Rain can wash bacteria into the waterway, which could cause nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. Questions? Visit tpchd.org/beach or email ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org. Find current surface water […]
The Board of Health Nov. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Nov. 6 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Take steps to protect yourself, your family, and your community during respiratory illness season
By James (Jay) Miller, MD MPH (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer). This time of the year, you’ll find many of our staff working on the same thing: respiratory illness season. Nurses, disease-prevention experts, data folks, even our communication team make it a focus for the next several months. We know respiratory viruses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV will […]