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 […]
The Board of Health Oct. 16 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Oct. 16 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Harvest Buffet in Tacoma reopened
Harvest Buffet reopened Saturday, Oct. 12 after staff worked to clean and sanitize the restaurant following a suspected norovirus outbreak. The restaurant passed a preopening inspection. We are still working hard to find anyone impacted by this outbreak. If you ate at the restaurant and got sick, contact us at food@tpchd.org, report your illness online, or call […]
Suspected norovirus outbreak at Harvest Buffet in Tacoma
Written by Brett Cihon. We’re working with Harvest Buffet, 3121 S. 38th St., Tacoma, following a suspected norovirus outbreak. We closed the restaurant around 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, and will reopen it after at least 24 hours. Staff will clean and sanitize the restaurant and take all steps necessary to ensure the public is no […]