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Vaping and E-Cigarettes - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Here’s why unpermitted food vendors are a threat to your health - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Washington Recovery Help Line

Talk to teens – Friends For Life

Youth Behavioral Health - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

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Home Hazard Hunt

Black Infant Health - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Why breastfeeding is great for babies—and for moms

‘There is no judgement here:’ Meet our Treatment Services heroes! - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

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Communities of Focus - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Wildfire Smoke - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

‘Wow, public health actually cares about my diarrhea!’ Yep, and the rest of you, too. - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

First Pierce County flu death of season is a reminder to protect yourself and loved ones.

Healthcare organizations continue commitment to protect patients and healthcare workers with an update to masking guidelines

Does your baby sleep safely? - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Interactive Baby Sleep Room

Understand Your Septic System - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Septic operation and maintenance

Learn how to keep your food safe!

Septic Smart Week: Inspect and Protect

Emergency Preparedness

Septic Smart Week: Drainfield Care

September is Food Safety Month. Learn more!

Learn about hazards that can affect your community.

Keep Cool - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

September is Food Safety Month

Tell us what matters most about your health.

Wildfire Smoke - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Pierce County woman who refused TB treatment now cured

Ms. Opal Lee, Grandmother of Juneteenth

Board of Health elects new leadership

Quit smoking tobacco today

Health Department will close June 27

Wildfire Smoke

Struggle with alcohol misuse? Now is the perfect time to get help

Secure Your Cannabis

Learn more about sexually transmitted diseases

More wildfire support for rural Pierce County residents - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Wildfire Smoke - Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Food Resources map

It's National Public Health Week!

Chantell Harmon Reed starts new role as Director of Public Health

Don’t let syphilis turn your life upside down! Get tested.

Join us at our Opioid Summit to talk stopping stigma

Fannie Lou Hamer fought for Black reproductive rights. We continue that work today.

Protecting our youth with facts about fentanyl

We honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Pierce County has its first flu death of the season

You have a million reasons to quit smoking now

Protect your family from respiratory illness

Our new campaign confronts the youth fentanyl crisis in Pierce County

Be careful around wild animals and dead birds

Breastfeeding benefits Black parents and babies

PRSA honors our reliable public health messaging

Woman recovering from rare tickborne disease

Keep Cool | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

More help for Black parents and babies

Keep Cool | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Testing Information | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Wildfire Smoke | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Tribe grant protects youth from tobacco

COVID-19 Vaccine | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Protect your kids from alcohol misuse.

Communities of Focus | Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

Sexual Health

Learn more about Family Support Partnership

Help end the opioid crisis in Pierce County

We continue to work through all options in Tacoma tuberculosis case

Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force to hold annual summit in-personnt

COVID-19 has affected all of us. Together, we continue to respond.

Health Department leader to retire mid-year

Board of Health elects Ushka, Hitchen

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Locations for COVID-19 vaccinations

Healthy Homes

Safe Practices

️Handle food properly to make sure your meals are safe

Blog: Spread joy not germs! Wash your hands this holiday season.

Take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19, flu and respiratory infections.

Lugares de vacunación.

Stay safe from cold and wet weather

We must do all we can to protect ourselves, our families and our hospitals.

Pierce County providers offering vaccine and booster doses

“Patients are begging for help because they can’t breathe.” Tacoma respiratory therapist sees grim toll of COVID-19.

Incluso en las situaciones más difíciles, es posible encontrar algo de humor. ¿Mi mejor consejo? Encuentre aquello que lo conecta.

Even in the toughest situations, it is possible to find humor. My best advice? Find what connects you.

It’s time to rethink how to best bring you relevant COVID-19 data.

New breakthrough data shows just how well vaccines work in Pierce County.

Boosters and kids vaccine doses bring more protection

Building Trust in COVID-19 vaccine

We’re excited kids ages 5-11 are getting vaccinated

Cheney Stadium COVID-19 testing site appointments

Blog: Fight the flu this season

Don’t give up on getting your community vaccinated. Lua Pritchard sure doesn’t.

COVID-19 adds more barriers to getting life-saving medication. ‘One thing changes, and all the blocks fall.’

We’re still learning about natural immunity to COVID-19, but we know vaccines work.

Safe sleep for babies

Full series of Mask-squatch videos

Changes to our COVID-19 data webpage

It’s easier than ever to get your septic system inspected

Numbers are clear: Join the growing ranks of vaccinated to protect against Delta variant.

He’s 95. He lived through polio and WWII. ‘I’m still alive and breathing because I got my shots.’

Behavioral health help available: Free series of webinars to help support families, children and youth.

20 Years of Dedication to Public Health Emergencies.

Graham-area homebuilder Levi Miller is tired of hearing excuses — he wants all of us to help protect children.

Boys & Girls Club director: ‘We’ve got to protect our children’ from COVID-19.

‘We all want the same thing:’ What stylist Jackie Epperson says to vaccine-hesitant clients.

Harbor Hope Center’s Executive Director Daniel Johnson says non-profits need the community’s help more than ever.

Headed to the Washington State Fair? Get vaccinated there!

State requirements for K-12 schools

What you need to know as you send your kids back to school.

The Washington State Fair is back! If you’re going, we’ve got tips to minimize your risk.

Director of Health Dr. Anthony Chen issues outdoor mask order for Pierce County.

As schools open and daycare outbreaks grow, we can protect each other’s families.

Joint Statement on Washington State Fair

COVID-19 self-testing guidance

Black Infant Health

Gig Harbor Fly Shop owner Blake Merwin talks Zen, running a small business in a pandemic, and his No. 1 priority.

Dr. Peñalver respects her patients’ decisions. She also loves healthy conversations.

We are at another crossroads. We need to come together—again—to overcome COVID-19.

Prueba de COVID-19

Mask up, Pierce County.

When storms become tsunamis: Delta requires more and stronger protection against COVID-19.

SCAN COVID-19 testing

Talk to your doctor about COVID-19 vaccine.

Casual and Connected

Dr. Bill Roes brings COVID-19 vaccine to Key Peninsula

COVID-19 vaccine safe for people trying to get pregnant.

Getting vaccinated 'similar to wearing a seatbelt'

Dr. Carrie Jenner wants her patients to protect themselves against COVID-19.

Toby Joseph worked through mistrust to get the vaccine.

COVID-19 vaccine key to getting more students back on college campus.

Tanwax lake closure

New wave of COVID-19 cases is cause for concern, especially if you’re not vaccinated.

Vaccine is best defense against COVID-19 variants

A Bonney Lake doctor’s message to her patients

Opioid poisoning rates increase in Pierce County

Sports and fitness guidance

Dr. Stout has lost patients to COVID-19. He tells all who are eligible to get vaccinated.

Inclusion, accessibility, and equity for all

Rep. Kim Schrier works with our homebound team

Gig Harbor Police Chief Kelly Busey says COVID-19 vaccines are key

A new way to celebrate a 12th birthday—get vaccinated!

Questions about COVID-19 vaccines? We’re asking the experts.

I helped a friend decide to get vaccinated. You can do the same.

Puyallup Police Chief Scott Engle didn't hesitate to get vaccinated.

From vacation to vaccination, we have your summer safety tips.

Faith leaders important role in helping us heal from pandemic

Rainiers broadcaster Mike Curto got vaccinated to protect his family

Dr. Nathan Schlicher sees the devastation of COVID-19. He wants everyone who’s eligible to get vaccinated.

Celebrate state's reopening, but make safe decisions

Health Department reopens in-person services

Prepare for extreme heat and take steps to keep cool

Keep Cool

Edlyn Glover is waiting for your call about homeound COVID-19 vaccines

Joe Stortini believes everyone can help end the pandemic.

Kurt Grimmer wants to chat. COVID-19 vaccines are the key.

Juneteenth a time to reflect on racism as a public health crisis

Talking to kids about COVID-19 vaccines

Salishan community dares to care about COVID-19 vaccination

Puedes encontrar su vacuna ahora

Declining case rates and rising vaccination rates show vaccines work

Vaccine Help List

Regístrese para nuestra lista de ayuda para la vacuna

Yuni Medlin found her trusted messenger. Now she wants to be yours.

Still have questions about COVID-19 vaccine?

Keeping kids who are close contacts of COVID-19 cases in class, not quarantined at home

Lista de ayuda sobre vacunas

Ubicaciones para vacunas

Pierce Transit offers safe way to travel

Small numbers of breakthrough cases show COVID-19 vaccines work.

Vaccine data

Fully vaccinated and ready for summer fun

Mariners reporter Ryan Divish got vaccinated for COVID-19

We’re bringing COVID-19 vaccine to the people!

Schools remain important partners

COVID-19 vaccine safety is a top priority

Be a COVID-19 vaccine trusted messenger!

COVID-19 Vaccine Pediatric Consent Form

Phase 3 Guidelines

Public Health Data

Nurse-Family Partnership

Immunizations

Black Infant Health

Want to honor our hardworking public health nurses? Get your COVID-19 vaccine

Around the Sound

Blog: Why Jani Hitchen got vaccinated

Blog: Why Tacoma Fire Chief Tory Green got vaccinated

Blog: Why Colette August got vaccinated

Trusted messengers

Board of Health Member Dave Morell got his shot. Now he wants you to do the same.

Safe Six

Learn about Safe Gatherings

Masks

Governor moves Pierce County back to Phase 2 of Roadmap to Recovery

Behavioral Health

Family Support Partnership

COVID-19 resources

Surface Water Quality

Racism hurts everyone

Blog: Building bridges to better health

Blog: Triumphant return of Grandmas

COVID-19

Información de COVID-19 en español.

Blog: We stand with our neighbors against violence and aggression