News
Below are a list of all the news items from Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department. Browse through the list and click on a headline to view more details.
- Mar 1, 2010 - Board of Health Meets March 3
- Feb 24, 2010 - Wood Smoke Reduction Program
- Feb 5, 2010 - Board of Health Elects New Leadership
- Feb 2, 2010 - Board of Health to Meet Wednesday, February 3, 2010
- Jan 28, 2010 - Expansion of Flu Clinics Make H1N1 Vaccination More Accessible
- Jan 12, 2010 - Free H1N1 flu vaccinations offered
- Jan 11, 2010 - Health Department Furlough Days Mean Limited Schedule for Treatment Services
- Jan 8, 2010 - As Swine Flu Wanes, Don't Be Fooled
- Jan 5, 2010 - H1N1 Flu Claims 12th Local Victim
- Dec 30, 2009 - Health Department Closed January 4 for First Furlough Day of 2010
- Dec 30, 2009 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, January 6, 2010
- Dec 30, 2009 - Burn Ban Lifted
- Dec 29, 2009 - Tylenol Recalls Arthritis Pain Caplets
- Dec 28, 2009 - 248,000 Pounds of Beef Recalled
- Dec 28, 2009 - Pierce County H1N1 flu vaccine distribution tops 238,000 in 2009
- Dec 24, 2009 - Put Good Health on the Wishlist
- Dec 23, 2009 - 1,200 Unsafe Drivers Intercepted in 3 Weeks
- Dec 21, 2009 - What's the Big Deal About Getting an H1N1 Flu Shot?
- Dec 21, 2009 - Whole Foods Market Recalls Hazelnuts
- Dec 18, 2009 - Woman’s Death Attributed to H1N1 Flu
- Dec 14, 2009 - Stage 2 Burn Ban Lifted for Pierce and Other Counties
- Dec 14, 2009 - Free swine flu vaccinations offered
- Dec 11, 2009 - Stage 2 Burn Ban Remains In Effect
- Dec 10, 2009 - H1N1 Vaccine Distribution Expanding to All
- Dec 10, 2009 - Regence Gift to Health Department Helps Uninsured During Economic Downturn
- Dec 9, 2009 - Stage 2 Burn Ban Issued
- Dec 7, 2009 - Free H1N1 Vaccinations Offered
- Dec 3, 2009 - Flu Prevention PSA Contest Winners Announced
- Dec 3, 2009 - Recall of Slim-Fast® Canned Drink Products
- Dec 2, 2009 - Vaccine Distribution Expanded to All Target Groups
- Nov 25, 2009 - Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Meets Wednesday
- Nov 24, 2009 - Put Locally Grown Food on the Holiday Menu
- Nov 23, 2009 - Swine Flu Vaccine Clinics - November 23 and 24
- Nov 19, 2009 - Let's Talk Turkey!
- Nov 18, 2009 - Target Groups Revised for Receiving H1N1 Vaccine
- Nov 13, 2009 - Great American Smokeout - November 19, 2009
- Nov 12, 2009 - LRI LANDFILL DRINKING WATER STUDY – FALL 2009
- Nov 5, 2009 - Pierce County Opens H1N1 Flu Call Center
- Oct 29, 2009 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, November 4
- Oct 28, 2009 - Frequently Asked Questions about H1N1 (swine) Flu Vaccine
- Oct 22, 2009 - Plum Organics Baby Food Recalled
- Oct 20, 2009 - Pierce County Reports Fifth H1N1 (swine flu) Influenza-Related Death
- Oct 19, 2009 - Proposed Fee Schedule 2010
- Oct 19, 2009 - Notice of Public Hearing October 28, 2009
- Oct 15, 2009 - Campaign Promotes Safer, Cleaner Puget Sound
- Oct 14, 2009 - When Can I Expect to Get Vaccine?
- Oct 8, 2009 - Health Department Prepares for H1N1 Vaccine Arrival
- Oct 8, 2009 - West Nile Detected in Pierce County Crow
- Oct 5, 2009 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, October 7, 2009
- Sep 25, 2009 - Children's Liquid Tylenol Recalled
- Sep 18, 2009 - Recycling and Land Reuse Practices Can Help Fight Climate Change
- Sep 18, 2009 - Test Your Flu IQ
- Sep 17, 2009 - Information on 2009 H1N1 Flu
- Sep 17, 2009 - President Announces Plan to Expand Fight Against Global H1N1 Pandemic
- Sep 10, 2009 - Flu Prevention Student PSA Contest
- Sep 10, 2009 - Toxic Algae Bloom Present in Spanaway Lake
- Aug 19, 2009 - Avoid the Back-to-School Rush
- Aug 6, 2009 - West Nile Virus Found in Mason County Bird
- Aug 3, 2009 - World Breastfeeding Week August 1-7 2009
- Jul 28, 2009 - Be On the Alert for Heat Exposure
- Jul 28, 2009 - Cooling Stations Remain Open
- Jul 28, 2009 - Unhealthy Levels of Smog Forecasted
- Jul 23, 2009 - Raw Oysters Can Make You Sick
- Jul 23, 2009 - State's First West Nile Positive Bird
- Jul 20, 2009 - Oh, My Aching Back!
- Jul 13, 2009 - FDA Improves Egg Safety
- Jun 29, 2009 - Drill for the Grill
- Jun 19, 2009 - Nestle Recalls Refrigerated Dough
- Jun 11, 2009 - State Health Department Announces New Swine Flu Reporting Requirements
- Jun 11, 2009 - What Does Phase 6 Mean in a Flu Pandemic?
- Jun 5, 2009 - State's Second Swine Flu Death
- Jun 4, 2009 - Heat Advisory Extended to 9 PM
- Jun 3, 2009 - First Signs of West Nile in Yakima County
- Jun 1, 2009 - Deaths from Rx Misuse Out Number Gun Deaths
- May 26, 2009 - New Monitoring for Human Swine Influenza A (H1N1)
- May 26, 2009 - Department Launches New Hiring System
- May 22, 2009 - Protect the Ones You Love
- May 19, 2009 - Influenza A (H1N1) Global Update
- May 7, 2009 - First Confirmed Case of Swine Flu in Pierce County
- May 3, 2009 - Edgemont Junior High School Remains Open
- May 1, 2009 - Samples Not Swine Flu
- Apr 28, 2009 - Swine Flu
- Apr 27, 2009 - Swine Flu Prevention
- Apr 27, 2009 - Swine Flu
- Apr 26, 2009 - National Infant Immunization Week
- Apr 16, 2009 - Prevent Illnesses from Animals
- Apr 13, 2009 - Preventing Child Abuse and Neglect
- Apr 7, 2009 - National Public Health Week April 6-12
- Mar 31, 2009 - Pistachio Products May Contain Salmonella
- Mar 25, 2009 - Nationwide Recall: Ballpark Beef Franks
- Mar 10, 2009 - Pertussis at WA State High School Wrestling Championships
- Feb 27, 2009 - Health Officials Investigate Local Listeriosis Cases
- Feb 25, 2009 - Wei-Chuan USA Recalls Chicken Bouillon
- Feb 12, 2009 - Peanut Products Voluntary Recall Continues to Expand
- Feb 3, 2009 - Stage 1 Burn Ban for Pierce County
- Jan 23, 2009 - Stage 2 Burn Ban Continues
- Jan 21, 2009 - Stage 2 Burn Ban
- Jan 20, 2009 - Peanut Butter, Peanut Paste Linked to Salmonella Outbreak
- Jan 16, 2009 - Stage 1 Burn Ban Called for Pierce County
- Jan 13, 2009 - Good Health Tops the List
- Jan 13, 2009 - Exercise Caution in Flood Cleanup
- Jan 12, 2009 - Resources to Recover from Recent Floods
- Jan 6, 2009 - Flooding Precautions for Pierce County Residents
- Dec 20, 2008 - Prevent Foodborne Illness During and After Power Outage
- Dec 20, 2008 - Take Care of Yourself in Cold Weather
- Dec 20, 2008 - Shelters Open in Pierce County to Respond to Winter Storm Needs
- Dec 19, 2008 - Health Department Closed Due to Bad Weather
- Dec 12, 2008 - Reduce Waste this Holiday Season
- Dec 12, 2008 - Protect Yourself. Get a Flu Shot.
- Dec 12, 2008 - Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Nov 28, 2008 - Puget Sound Clean Predicts More Burn Bans
- Nov 20, 2008 - Great American Smokeout 2008
- Nov 19, 2008 - USDA Recalls Three Lean Cuisine Entrees
- Nov 18, 2008 - Safely Prepare Your Holiday Turkey
- Nov 12, 2008 - Protecting Your Health During Floods
- Nov 6, 2008 - Rodents Seek Winter Shelter
- Nov 5, 2008 - Handle Stress Better
- Oct 30, 2008 - Vote and Vaccinate Campaign
- Oct 7, 2008 - Important Information About Children's Cough and Cold Medicines
- Oct 2, 2008 - Pierce County Beaches Closed Due to Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning
- Sep 25, 2008 - Health Impact of Smoking in Cars
- Sep 23, 2008 - Two Birds Positive for West Nile Virus in Puget Sound
- Sep 18, 2008 - Two Probable Human Cases of West Nile Virus
- Sep 10, 2008 - Food Card Classes Filling Early
- Sep 4, 2008 - Salmonella Outbreak in Washington Linked to Sprouts
- Aug 20, 2008 - West Nile Virus Discovered in Seattle Woman
- Aug 11, 2008 - EPA Offers Hot Summer Tips
- Aug 8, 2008 - Are You Sleepy?
- Jul 29, 2008 - Age of Neighborhood May Influence Obesity Risk
- Jul 29, 2008 - Board of Health Selects Director
- Jul 22, 2008 - U.S. Grown Jalapeño and Serrano Peppers Not Connected to Salmonella Outbreak
- Jul 22, 2008 - Parents Urged to Immunize Kids
- Jul 21, 2008 - Obesity Drives Diabetes Increase to Three Million
- Jul 21, 2008 - FDA Lifts Warning On Tomatoes
- Jul 15, 2008 - USDA Issues Nationwide Recall
- Jul 10, 2008 - Salmonella Update
- Jun 27, 2008 - Protect Yourself and Get Tested
- Jun 26, 2008 - Enjoy the Tastes of Summer
- Jun 25, 2008 - Safety for Children Starts at Home
- Jun 23, 2008 - Prevent Fireworks Injuries
- Jun 20, 2008 - Potential Exposure to Lead in Artificial Turf
- Jun 13, 2008 - Drowning Deaths of Children
- Jun 10, 2008 - Salmonellosis Outbreak in Certain Types of Tomatoes
- Jun 10, 2008 - Injury and Violence Prevention Efforts Show Progress
- Jun 5, 2008 - Teens Prepare for Summer Work
- May 20, 2008 - Practice Healthy Swimming Behaviors
- May 12, 2008 - Pierce County Residents Urged to Protect Themselves Against Measles
- May 8, 2008 - Free Pool Operator Class Offered
- May 5, 2008 - Nine Measles Cases Now Confirmed in Grant County
- May 2, 2008 - Climate Change and Public Health
- Apr 26, 2008 - CDC Give Update on Swine Influenza
- Apr 17, 2008 - Vital Records Office Reopens
- Apr 15, 2008 - Latest Child Maltreatment Data Released
- Apr 8, 2008 - Measles Health Advisory
- Mar 24, 2008 - Cantaloupe Causes National Salmonella Outbreak
- Mar 19, 2008 - Washington Wins Most Improved Award for Childhood Immunizations
- Mar 17, 2008 - March is National Nutrition Month
- Mar 12, 2008 - Notice: Special Meeting of Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health
- Mar 6, 2008 - Is Inequality Making Us Sick?
- Mar 6, 2008 - Living Longer and Living Healthier
- Feb 19, 2008 - Search Continues for Health Department Director
- Feb 15, 2008 - Choking Game Study Released by CDC
- Jan 31, 2008 - Focus the Nation National Teach-In
- Jan 29, 2008 - New Report on HIV in US Households
- Jan 14, 2008 - Quit Smoking Today
- Jan 3, 2008 - Board of Health Meets Today, January 9, 2008
- Jan 2, 2008 - Handle Stress Better
- Jan 2, 2008 - Board of Health Meets January 7, 2009.
- Dec 28, 2007 - Some Recently-Purchased Pet Birds May Pose Health Risk
- Dec 26, 2007 - The Giving That Gives Back
- Dec 21, 2007 - Prepare Holiday Foods Safely
- Dec 18, 2007 - Buying Safe Toys
- Dec 5, 2007 - Get A Flu Shot Today
- Dec 4, 2007 - Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Dec 3, 2007 - Protect Your Health During Floods
- Nov 29, 2007 - Few West Nile Virus Detections
- Nov 13, 2007 - Colder Weather Has Rodents Scurrying Indoors
- Nov 5, 2007 - Totino's and Jeno's Pizza Voluntarily Recalled
- Nov 2, 2007 - MRSA in the News
- Oct 25, 2007 - Mattel Recalls More Toys, US and Canada
- Oct 25, 2007 - Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats
- Oct 15, 2007 - Pot pie Salmonellosis Count, Eight in WA
- Oct 15, 2007 - Latinos Disproportionately Infected with HIV
- Oct 12, 2007 - Makers Volunteer Withdrawal of Over the Counter Infant Oral Cold Medicines
- Oct 11, 2007 - Frozen pot pies may be linked to three illnesses in Washington
- Oct 1, 2007 - Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Closure Area Expands in Pierce County
- Oct 1, 2007 - Expanded Recall Topps Frozen Beef
- Sep 25, 2007 - Quong Hop & Company Recall Tofu Possible Health Risk
- Sep 24, 2007 - Lead and Recent Toy Recalls
- Sep 24, 2007 - FDA Warns Consumers of Cryptosporidium Illness Risk from Baby’s Bliss Gripe Water
- Sep 21, 2007 - Public Comment Requested on Brownfield Assessment Project
- Sep 20, 2007 - Beach Closed to Shellfish Harvesting
- Sep 20, 2007 - Death Rate Due to Heart and Lung Disease High in Pierce County
- Sep 18, 2007 - Recall on 'Dole Hearts Delight' Bagged Salad
- Sep 11, 2007 - West Nile Virus Found in Six Yakima County Area Horses
- Aug 31, 2007 - Have Safe, Healthy End-of-Summer Fun
- Aug 30, 2007 - E. coli Cases in Beef in Washington and Oregon
- Aug 24, 2007 - Baby Carrots Recalled
- Aug 23, 2007 - Handle Reptiles and Amphibians Carefully
- Aug 23, 2007 - Washington's Oral Health Report Shows Need
- Aug 23, 2007 - Shellfish Beds Closed Due to Illness
- Aug 15, 2007 - Toxic Algae Restrictions on Spanaway Lake
- Aug 2, 2007 - Immunizations Prevent Disease
- Jul 25, 2007 - Outbreak of Botulism Associated with Canned Chili Sauce
- Jul 25, 2007 - Update: Check Your Cupboards for Recalled Canned Food
- Jul 17, 2007 - Avian (Bird)/ Pandemic Flu Updates
- Jul 17, 2007 - Birth, Death, Marriage and Divorce Certificate Fees to Increase July 22
- Jul 16, 2007 - Prevent Rabies by Avoiding Bats
- Jul 10, 2007 - Cooling Centers Open in Pierce County
- Jul 9, 2007 - Staying Healthy on Hot Days
- Jul 9, 2007 - High temps, low tides increase health risk
- Jun 29, 2007 - Keep Safe on July 4th
- Jun 29, 2007 - Prevent Foodborne Illness
- Jun 29, 2007 - Veggie Booty Recalled as Possible Source of Salmonella Illness
- Jun 7, 2007 - Don't Feed the Birds
- Jun 6, 2007 - Join the Pierce County Medical Corps (MRC)
- Jun 5, 2007 - E. coli Fear Spurs Ground Beef Recall at Albertsons, Save-A-Lot
- Jun 1, 2007 - Water Quality Threatens Burley Lagoon, Filucy Bay
- May 29, 2007 - Eye Infections Associated with Soft Contact Lens Solution
- May 23, 2007 - Vaccine that prevents cervical cancer now available for girls in Washington
- May 22, 2007 - Safe Swimming & Water Sports Keep Spring & Summer Fun
- May 8, 2007 - Prevent West Nile Virus Infection
- Apr 20, 2007 - Make a Difference, Starting on Earth Day
- Apr 18, 2007 - Orting Water Safe to Drink
- Apr 17, 2007 - New Program to help African-Americans fight heart disease
- Apr 16, 2007 - Orting Water System Possibly Contaminated
- Apr 16, 2007 - FDA Warns Consumers about Health Risks of Potentially Contaminated Olives
- Apr 16, 2007 - Health Department Receives March of Dimes Grant
- Apr 16, 2007 - Tobacco Products Sold to Minors
- Apr 2, 2007 - Baby Chicks May Carry Salmonella
- Mar 28, 2007 - Board of Health Meets April 4, 2007
- Mar 21, 2007 - Alcohol, drugs and violence continue to impact state youth, survey says
- Mar 21, 2007 - Derail the Impact of HIV in the African American Community
- Feb 9, 2007 - Flu Hits Pierce County
- Jan 24, 2007 - Youth Tobacco Sales Drop Statewide
- Jan 12, 2007 - Some Pierce County Stores Sell Tobacco to Minors
- Jan 5, 2007 - Norovirus May Cause Stomach Problems
- Dec 15, 2006 - Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning during power outage
- Dec 1, 2006 - Holiday Safety Tips
- Nov 22, 2006 - Be “food safe” this holiday season
- Nov 4, 2006 - GET ON BOARD. Know your risks for Hepatitis C
- Oct 31, 2006 - Supermarket Antimicrobial Wipes Help Prevent Flu
- Oct 26, 2006 - New Advice on Eating Puget Sound Fish
- Oct 20, 2006 - Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning Closes Beach
- Oct 3, 2006 - Prevent Seasonal Flu with a Flu Shot
- Oct 2, 2006 - FDA Warns about Bolthouse Farms Carrot Juice
- Sep 29, 2006 - E Coli Illness from Raw Milk in Whatcom County
- Sep 27, 2006 - Domestic Violence Awareness Month Activities in Pierce County
- Sep 18, 2006 - E Coli Disease From Packaged Spinach
- Sep 13, 2006 - Second Confirmed West Nile Virus in Pierce County Resident
- Aug 28, 2006 - Lab Confirmed Measles in Pierce County
- Aug 22, 2006 - Healthy Teeth and Ready to Learn
- Aug 22, 2006 - New Water Usage Rules Proposed
- Aug 4, 2006 - Oyster growing area closures expanded due to vibriosis outbreak
- Aug 4, 2006 - Prepare for School by Updating Immunizations
- Jul 28, 2006 - State Issues Oyster Recall
- Jul 24, 2006 - Healthy Communities Comes to Pierce County
- Jul 20, 2006 - Breastfeeding-Friendly Employers
- Jul 20, 2006 - Protect Asthmatics & Others from Ozone Impacts
- Jul 6, 2006 - New Chickenpox School and Child Care Immunization Requirements
- Jun 30, 2006 - Protect Yourself from Summer Pests
- Jun 9, 2006 - Rodent-infested areas are potential breeding grounds for hantavirus
- Jun 1, 2006 - State Seeks Input on WIC Services
- May 23, 2006 - New Planned Development District
- May 17, 2006 - Community Health Nurse Recognized
- Apr 30, 2006 - Domestic Violence Prevention New Look/Focus
- Apr 30, 2006 - Pesticides May Pose Health Threat
- Apr 27, 2006 - Preventing Cavities in Children
- Apr 12, 2006 - Baby Chicks Not Good Easter Gifts
- Mar 30, 2006 - Tooth Decay Survey Results
- Mar 30, 2006 - Health Department re-issues landfill permit
- Mar 16, 2006 - US Department of Agriculture to Step up Monitoring Wild Birds for Avian Flu
- Feb 3, 2006 - Safety Recommendations for Rain-Swollen Rivers
- Feb 2, 2006 - National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Event
- Jan 27, 2006 - Business Planning for Pandemic Flu
- Jan 3, 2006 - Resources for Resolutions
- Dec 19, 2005 - Prevent Lead Exposure During Holidays
- Dec 19, 2005 - Handle Mercury-laced Items with Care
- Dec 15, 2005 - Retailers asked to pull Lead-Tainted Lunchboxes
- Dec 15, 2005 - Air Stagnation May Affect Health
- Dec 31, 1969 - Board of Health to Meet Wednesday, February 3, 2010