Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will close its building at 3629 S. D St., Tacoma, WA 98418 on Thursday, June 27, for a staff retreat. You can find many of our services online. We will reopen the building on Friday, June 28, for regular business hours. Find more information about our services and hours of operation on […]
Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health elects Jani Hitchen as Chair, Joe Bushnell Vice Chair
At the June 5 Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health meeting, members voted for Jani Hitchen to succeed Catherine Ushka as Board Chair and Joe Bushnell to serve as Vice Chair. Ushka served on the Board of Health since 2018 and was elected Chair from 2019-2020 and again in 2023. She passed away last month. Director of […]
The Board of Health June 5 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on June 5 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Asia Pacific Cultural Center is helping people talk—and care about—mental health
By Elizabeth Allen. Climate, politics, social anxiety, and the differences in people’s lived experience all contribute to the challenge of addressing mental health. Asia Pacific Cultural Center (APCC) is doing its part to tackle the challenge. “We’re constantly trying new programs, and hearing from groups of youth,” said Chris Trinh, the Mental Health Program Manager at APCC. “For […]
Drowning can happen in an instant. Find resources to help protect you and your loved ones
Written by LaRhonda Osborn. You smell spring in the air. Maybe, you’ve put on sunglasses and are spending time outdoors. Summertime is almost here! And for many families, summertime means playing in a pool, lake, or river. While water is fun, it can also be dangerous. Drowning is the leading cause of death for children […]
The Board of Health May 15 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on May 15 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health May 1 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on May 1 (1:30-4:30 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Mind, body, and maternal health
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 […]