Don’t swim or wade at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma. Tests of water we sampled July 15 show high levels of bacteria that increase your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you contact it. We posted advisory signs and will continue to monitor bacteria levels there. When bacteria levels no longer show increased risks to public […]
The Board of Health July 3 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on July 3 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Health Department will close June 27 for staff retreat
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.