The Board of Health will hold a Regular Meeting on May 4 (3 PM). Access the agenda and access instructions here.
Pierce County
Pierce County District Court launches Mental Health Court
Pierce County announcement. Pierce County District Court is proud to announce that the newly formed Mental Health Court (MHC) will begin accepting referrals starting the week of May 2, 2022. The MHC combines court supervision, probation, and mental health treatment by collaborating with members from both the criminal justice system and mental health treatment providers. […]
Pierce County holds steady in County Health Rankings, following years of recent progress
Tacoma/Pierce County Habitat for Humanity announcement. Where you live, work, learn, and play helps determine how healthy you are and how long you live. That’s why we continue to prioritize increasing health opportunities in places with the greatest needs. We know that will improve our overall health. The 2022 County Health Rankings released Wednesday, April 27, rank […]
3 ways anyone can expand housing opportunity
Submitted by Fair Housing Center of Washington. Lawmakers have been persistent in their quest to increase affordable housing and ensure folks can access it without discrimination. Recently we’ve seen bills pass for more development (HB-1406); removing racially restrictive language from covenants (HB-1335); increasing training for realtors (SB-5378), and more. At the same time, we as […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Vaccinations
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. State DOH updated its report this week on COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths by vaccination status. In Washington state: Unvaccinated people were 4 times more likely to be hospitalized with COVID-19 between March 23 and April 19. More than two thirds of COVID-19 deaths were among unvaccinated or partially vaccinated people […]
County Council Proclaims May as Wildfire Awareness Month and Pierce Conservation District’s Upcoming Wildfire Preparedness Webinar
Pierce Conservation District announcement. The Pierce County Council issued a proclamation at its April 26th meeting instituting May as the County’s “Wildfire Awareness Month.” The proclamation underscores how wildfire risk and severity in Western Washington is trending in the wrong direction, along with the need to deliver meaningful action to mitigate these risks. Over the […]
Washington residents can dispose of prescription drugs and vaping products at take back events on April 30
Washington State Health Care Authority announcement. About 75 percent of opioid misuse starts with people using medication that was not prescribed for them, usually taken from a friend or family member. Simple steps like safely disposing of unused medications can stop them from being misused. Communities throughout the state are partnering with the Drug Enforcement […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update: Outbreaks in businesses
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department press release. We are reporting more COVID-19 outbreaks and related cases this week. We saw more cases at long term care facilities and added outbreaks in childcare, manufacturing and retail categories. An outbreak doesn’t necessarily increase the risk of COVID-19 for customers or the business. Different jobs within a business carry […]
Pierce Transit CTAG April 28 Meeting Agenda
The Pierce Transit Community Transportation Advisory Group (CTAG) will meet on April 28 remotely at 5:30 pm. Read the meeting agenda participation instructions here.