Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. In the past 2 weeks, more than 15,000 Pierce County residents got a COVID-19 vaccine dose. That’s up from 4,800 doses the previous 2 weeks. Why the jump? More than 12,000 of those doses were new bivalent boosters. Thousands of our friends and neighbors sought protection from the latest omicron […]
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Nobles advocates to reduce child hunger and accelerate learning
Washington State Senate Democrats announcement. State Sen. T’wina Nobles (D-28) joined the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) last week for its proposal to provide school meals at no cost to all Washington students. “When kids don’t have to think about an empty stomach, they can focus on learning,” said Nobles. “When kids have […]
Ride Along: Deputy Copodonna
Pierce County Sheriff’s Department announcement. On “Ride Along,” we take a look inside a “typical” day as a sheriff’s deputy. We rode along with our deputies and we recorded it all — from traffic stops to in-progress violent crimes. The goal is to show a realistic view of how our deputies handle a wide variety […]
It’s important to prevent falls
Pierce County social media post. As we age, it’s important to prevent falls. Learn how to keep your home safe to prevent serious injury by watching the video below. For more fall prevention tips, join us September 22 at the Mel Korum YMCA in Puyallup from 10 a.m.-noon for the Fall Prevention awareness event!
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Cases, hospitalizations and deaths
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. If you’re 12 or older and it’s been more than 2 months since your last COVID-19 dose, you can better protect yourself against the latest omicron variants. New bivalent booster doses are available at most of our COVID-19 vaccine events. Find your dose at tpchd.org/vaxtothefuture. Our case and hospitalization rates remain […]
Sound Transit kicks off Rail Safety Week
Sound Transit announcement. In conjunction with national Rail Safety Week, Sound Transit is kicking off a campaign this week to educate and empower the public about the importance of safety around trains and tracks. This annual weeklong event, which first began in 2017, is a collaborative effort among Operation Lifesaver, Inc., state Operation Lifesaver programs and rail safety […]
The Board of Health Sept. 21 Meeting Agenda
The Board of Health will hold a Study Session on Sept. 21 (3-5 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce Transit CTAG Sept. 22 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on Sept. 22 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.
The hard work to track and confront the opioid crisis in Pierce County
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department announcement. Mikaela Lawes interned at the Health Department as part of her college sociology program. She graduated from Washington State University this summer. Her insights into substance use disorder are telling. Like Mikaela says, the people who experience substance use disorder are “your neighbors, family and friends.” We hope the work […]