The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on July 5 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Health Department issues advisory for Jack Hyde Beach due to high bacteria levels
We recommend you don’t swim or wade anywhere at Jack Hyde Beach in Tacoma. Lab tests found high levels of bacteria in the water, which increases your risk of gastrointestinal illness if you come in contact with it. We posted advisory signs along the the water and will continue to monitor bacteria levels. When tests […]
More help for Black parents and babies
Every baby deserves a healthy start and a healthy life. A new grant from Ballmer Group will help Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department improve the health of Black infants and parents in Pierce County. We’ll use the 3-year, $1 million grant to pilot a redesigned Black Infant Health (BIH) program and create a model that community organizations and […]
Health Department Issues a Sewage Spill Advisory for Snake Lake in Tacoma
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department issued a sewage spill advisory for Snake Lake in Tacoma on June 27, 2023. People and pets should avoid the water and not swim, wade, or fish until further notice. Contact with fecal-contaminated waters can result in gastroenteritis, skin rashes, upper respiratory infections, and other illnesses. Children and those who are […]
The Board of Health June 21 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Special Meeting on June 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.