Written by Amanda Jones. We all want to live in a community where our families thrive and live healthy, joyful, connected lives. But for many Black parents, that is not their reality. Black women and birthing people are 3-5 times more likely to have a maternal death than white women in the United States. It’s […]
Dr. Jay Miller will serve as Health Officer for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department and our community
Director of Public Health Chantell Harmon Reed has appointed Dr. Jay Miller as the Health Officer for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. He will start on May 13. As Health Officer, Dr. Miller will serve as the medical expert for the agency and our community. He will assess community health, provide direction and guidance on public […]
The Board of Health April 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on April 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Annual Opioid Summit focuses on stopping stigma
Dozens of stakeholders and Pierce County residents came together March 21 at the Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force Summit to talk about how to stop the stigma of opioid use. Attendees also learned about what’s happening with state and local opioid settlement funds. The Task Force is a partnership between the Health Department, Pierce County, […]
The Board of Health April 3 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on April 3 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Chantell Harmon Reed starts new role as Director of Public Health
Chantell Harmon Reed, a dynamic public health leader with decades of experience in public health, health care and business, begins her new role today as Director of Public Health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. During women’s history month, Reed makes history as the first woman and first African American appointed to lead the local public health […]
The Board of Health March 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on March 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Join us at Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit to talk stopping stigma
Opioid-related deaths, 911 calls, and hospital visits—primarily because of fentanyl—are on the rise. Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force’s annual summit allows a space to promote community healing, learn anti-stigma strategies, and amplify the voices of people who have lived experience with substance use disorder. Join us for this important conversation from 8:30 a.m.–1 p.m., Thursday, […]
The Board of Health March 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on March 6 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.