The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Oct. 18 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
The Board of Health Oct. 4 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Oct. 4 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Regional healthcare organizations adopt guidelines for masking as respiratory illness season approaches
Healthcare facilities in the region have joined together voluntarily to prioritize the health and safety of patients and employees by adopting interim thresholds for universal masking in hospitals and outpatient clinics. When thresholds are crossed, which indicates increased regional respiratory illness activity and impact, masking by staff and patients will be required in patient care […]
The Board of Health Sept. 20 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on Sept. 20 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Be careful around wild animals and dead birds
You’ve likely heard of avian influenza, also known as bird flu. We’ve had cases in Pierce County in recent years in backyard flocks and wild birds. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) issued a news release last week about recent cases in the Puget Sound, including at the Port of Tacoma. Bird flu doesn’t pose a major […]
The Board of Health Sept. 6 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on Sept. 6 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Board of Health committee recommends restructuring leadership similar to most local health jurisdictions
After an exhaustive search for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s next Director of Health, our Board of Health executive recruitment committee recommends splitting the Director of Health position into 2 roles – Administrator and Health Officer. This restructure in leadership aligns with most local health jurisdiction similar in size and will best serve the people of […]
Public relations awards honor our reliable public health messaging
When mpox arrived in Pierce County, lots of people were scared. Thankfully, we had been working for months to offer help and ease their concerns. Our Communicable Disease team began working on plans to offer vaccinations. Our Community Engagement team met with community leaders to learn who we needed to reach and how best to […]
Protect your health from the haze
Wildfire smoke blew into Pierce County over the weekend. It may clear soon, but it’s important to know how to protect yourself. Wildfire smoke affects everyone, but can be especially bad if you’re: Find more info on how to protect yourself and how to make your own box fan filter at tpchd.org/wildfiresmoke.