The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on March 6 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Chantell Harmon Reed will lead Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department as next director of public health
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department makes local history with the appointment of the first African American woman in its top position. Chantell Harmon Reed, a doctoral candidate in public health at Tulane University, will become the director of public health at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Pending confirmation from the Pierce County and City of Tacoma councils […]
Pierce County Residents Benefit from Healthy Communities
Two local jurisdictions and 1 tribal government received honors for projects that promote community health. The 2023 Healthy Communities Awards recognize comprehensive plans and other community design efforts that will improve the health of residents. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recognizes 3 recipients that showed leadership to improve community health outcomes: We honored these agencies virtually […]
The Board of Health Feb. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health Feb. 7 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Feb. 7 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Toxic algae caution advisory lifted for Spanaway Lake
On Feb. 2, 2024, we lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. The water is safe for people and pets. Always use caution when you’re in the water. When you see algae, don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish. Keep in mind as wind direction changes, the algae could move elsewhere in the lake. […]
Health Department moves closer to getting a new Director of Public Health
Three finalists for the Director of Public Health position answered questions for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department staff and a group of community partners on Jan. 18. Each candidate had a half hour to answer 8 questions developed in advance. Marissa Karras of Karras Consulting facilitated the interviews. Staff and community partners gave input for the […]
The Board of Health Jan. 17 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Jan. 17 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health Jan. 3 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Jan. 3 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.