A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 20, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 29-Aug. 11 is 508.8. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 10.7 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 382 COVID-19 cases and no […]
Pierce County
Take a Walk
A story from Pierce County Executive, Bruce Dammeier. You may have heard that the month of August is “Walk Everywhere Month” in Pierce County. I’ve used that declaration as inspiration to walk more myself. I don’t know that I’ll win any prizes from the Pierce Trips Walk Everywhere Challenge, but it couldn’t hurt! And, to be […]
Strickland Calls for Examination of Toxic Chemical Endangering Coho Salmon
A press release from Office of Rep. Marilyn Strickland. Lakewood, WA– Today, Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) along with Representatives Jared Huffman (CA-02), Chair of the Natural Resources Water, Oceans, and Wildlife Subcommittee and Katie Porter (CA-45), Chair of the Natural Resources Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee sent a letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 19
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 19, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 28-Aug. 10 is 487.0. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.2 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 291 COVID-19 cases and 1 […]
Community Health Plan of Washington Granting $750,000 to Advance Health Equity Programs
Submitted by Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW). 15 Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (CHCs) in Washington are receiving a total of $750,000 – $50,000 to each CHC – to fund projects aimed at removing barriers and increasing access to healthcare services across the State. Community Health Plan of Washington (CHPW), Washington’s local not-for-profit Medicaid […]
Pierce County launches new sewer customer portal
A press release from Pierce County. Pierce County launched a new online portal Aug. 17 that offers its sewer customers enhanced payment options. Designed for ease of use and improved security, the new system allows customers to pay their bills and request services with additional flexibility and convenience. Customers can visit piercecountywa.gov/SewerPortal to register, manage their accounts […]
Pierce County COVID-19 data update confirmed August 18
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. On Aug. 18, our 14-day case rate per 100,000 for July 27-Aug. 9 is 466.3. The 14-day case rate offers the most reliable look at COVID-19 disease burden on Pierce County. Our hospitalization rate is currently 9.1 per 100,000. Today, we confirmed 377 COVID-19 cases and no […]
Director of Health Dr. Anthony Chen issues mask directive for Pierce County
A press release from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Dr. Anthony L-T Chen, Director of Health for Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, issued a countywide mask directive Wednesday, Aug. 18. Everyone 5 years and older in Pierce County should wear a face covering both indoors in public spaces and outdoors where physical distancing is not possible regardless […]
As Face Masks Come Off, Teeth Whitening Products are in Demand: Dental Tips for Keeping your Smile Healthy & Bright
Submitted by Jeff Reynolds, DMD. With the relaxing of COVID-19 restrictions, retailers are reporting a big boost in the sale of teeth whitening products as face masks begin to come off, and people resume flashing their pearly whites – which has people asking which teeth whitening methods are recommended for bright and healthy smiles. Teeth […]