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 […]
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, […]