On Sept. 30, 2024, the Health Department lifted the toxic algae closure for Spanaway Lake. Toxic algae are still present in the water but at reduced levels. A caution advisory is now in place, which means people and pets should avoid areas of the lake—don’t swim, wade, waterski, or fish—with visible algae. When in doubt, […]
Board of Health cancels Sept. 18 Study Session
The September 18, 2024 Study Session of the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health is canceled.
The Board of Health Sept. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Spanaway Lake closed because of toxic algae
We closed Spanaway Lake because of toxic algae. The closure advisory means you, your family and your pets should stay out of the water. High levels of toxic algae increase risk of illness, especially to children and pets. Signs are posted at the lake to let you know about the advisory. When you see algae, […]
The Board of Health August 21 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on August 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health August 7 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on August 7 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Meet your new Director of Public Health
Chantell Harmon Reed’s role as our new Director of Public Health is to protect and improve the health of everyone in Pierce County. One of her first priorities is to get to know you and hear what you need from us. Starting in August, Chantell will hold a series of meet and greets around Pierce County. Come […]
Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach: Advisory Lifted
The water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach is safe to enter. The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Jack Hyde Beach. The health department issued the advisory July 17 because of high bacteria levels. Results from water samples collected July 22 indicate the public health concern […]
Pierce County woman who refused TB treatment now cured
Submitted by James (Jay) Miller, MD MPH (Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer). You may remember reading news stories over a year ago about a woman who needed life-saving tuberculosis treatment. We have a happy update: She’s cured! The woman cooperated with Pierce County Superior Court’s orders and our disease investigators. She’s tested negative for tuberculosis (also called […]