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.
DOH links listeria outbreak to Frugals restaurant in Parkland
Washington State Department of Health found Listeria bacteria in milkshake machines at Frugals restaurant in Parkland (10727 Pacific Ave S, Tacoma, WA 98444). Investigators used genome sequencing and interviews to link it to a recent outbreak that has killed three people and sent three more to the hospital. Read DOH’s release to learn more. Most people who consume food […]
You can safely enter the water at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach
We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma’s Titlow Beach. We issued the advisory July 21 because of high bacteria level. Results from water samples we collected August 14 indicate the public health concern is over. Questions? Contact the Surface Water Program at ehsurfacewater-shellfish@tpchd.org or visit our website to learn more. You can find current […]
The Board of Health August 16 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on August 16 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.