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.
- May 13, 2008 - Important Deadline for Pool Operators
- May 12, 2008 - Pierce County Residents Urged to Protect Themselves Against Measles
- May 8, 2008 - Free Pool Operator Class Offered
- May 8, 2008 - Toxic Algae In Lake Josephine
- May 5, 2008 - Nine Measles Cases Now Confirmed in Grant County
- May 2, 2008 - Climate Change and Public Health
- May 1, 2008 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, May 7
- Apr 22, 2008 - Earth Day April 22
- Apr 22, 2008 - National Infant Immunization Week
- Apr 17, 2008 - Vital Records Office Reopens
- Apr 15, 2008 - Latest Child Maltreatment Data Released
- Apr 9, 2008 - Fourth Biennial Livable Communities Fair
- 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 - Yard and Garden Care Workshops
- 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
- Mar 2, 2008 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, April 2, 2008
- Feb 27, 2008 - Board of Health Meets Today, March 5, 2007
- Feb 19, 2008 - Search Continues for Health Department Director
- Feb 15, 2008 - Choking Game Study Released by CDC
- Feb 11, 2008 - National Children’s Dental Health Month
- Jan 31, 2008 - Focus the Nation National Teach-In
- Jan 31, 2008 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, February 6, 2008
- 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
- 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 5, 2007 - Board of Health Meets Today, December 5, 2007
- Dec 4, 2007 - Avoid Carbon Monoxide Poisoning
- Dec 3, 2007 - Protect Your Health During Floods
- Nov 30, 2007 - World Aids Day
- Nov 29, 2007 - Few West Nile Virus Detections
- Nov 21, 2007 - National Influenza Vaccination Week
- Nov 13, 2007 - The Great American Smokeout Today
- 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 29, 2007 - Have a Safe and Healthy Halloween
- Oct 25, 2007 - Mattel Recalls More Toys, US and Canada
- Oct 25, 2007 - Serious Head Injuries Prompt Recall of Bumbo Baby Sitter Seats
- Oct 24, 2007 - Toxic Algae Bloom in American Lake
- Oct 17, 2007 - Public Meeting for Proposed 2008 Fee Schedule, October 24
- 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 - Toxic Algae Blooms in Tanwax Lake and Ohop Lake
- 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 27, 2007 - Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Meets October 3
- 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 31, 2007 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, September 5, 2007
- Aug 30, 2007 - E. coli Cases in Beef in Washington and Oregon
- Aug 30, 2007 - Toxic Algae Blooms in Pierce County Lakes
- Aug 27, 2007 - Back-to-School Immunization Week August 27-31
- 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 31, 2007 - Water Contact at Wapato Lake Restricted Due to Toxic Algae Bloom
- 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 13, 2007 - LRI Landfill Residential Drinking Water Report
- 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 29, 2007 - Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Meets July 11th
- Jun 13, 2007 - Safety for Children Starts at Home
- 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 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, June 6, 2007
- Jun 1, 2007 - Water Quality Threatens Burley Lagoon, Filucy Bay
- Jun 1, 2007 - West Nile Virus Monitoring Begins
- 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 11, 2007 - Director Announces Retirement
- May 8, 2007 - Prevent West Nile Virus Infection
- Apr 25, 2007 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, May 2
- 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
- Mar 2, 2007 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday
- Feb 9, 2007 - Flu Hits Pierce County
- Feb 1, 2007 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday
- Jan 29, 2007 - Landfill not harming drinking water
- 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
- Jan 3, 2007 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday, January 9, 2008
- Dec 27, 2006 - Health Board Meets on Wednesday
- Dec 15, 2006 - Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning during power outage
- Dec 14, 2006 - Prevent Foodborne Illness during and after power outage
- Dec 1, 2006 - Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Meets Wednesday
- Dec 1, 2006 - Holiday Safety Tips
- Nov 30, 2006 - World AIDS Day
- Nov 22, 2006 - Be “food safe” this holiday season
- Nov 6, 2006 - Flooding Precautions for Pierce County Residents
- 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
- Oct 2, 2006 - International Walk to School Day on October 4, 2006
- Sep 29, 2006 - Toxic Algae Blooming in Pierce County Lakes
- 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
- Sep 5, 2006 - Report of System Status Application now online
- Sep 1, 2006 - Spanaway Lake Restrictions Lifted
- Aug 28, 2006 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday
- 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 22, 2006 - Puyallup Street Scramble
- 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 18, 2006 - Pierce County Burn Ban Implemented
- Jul 6, 2006 - New Chickenpox School and Child Care Immunization Requirements
- Jun 30, 2006 - Protect Yourself from Summer Pests
- Jun 28, 2006 - Advisory Against Swimming at North Beach of Spanaway Lake
- Jun 21, 2006 - West Nile Virus Monitoring Begins
- Jun 9, 2006 - Rodent-infested areas are potential breeding grounds for hantavirus
- Jun 1, 2006 - State Seeks Input on WIC Services
- Jun 1, 2006 - Board of Health Meets Wednesday
- May 31, 2006 - May 31, 2006: World No Tobacco Day 2006
- 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 - Piper Honored for Water Quality Work
- Apr 30, 2006 - Pesticides May Pose Health Threat
- Apr 27, 2006 - Preventing Cavities in Children
- Apr 27, 2006 - Board of Health Meets May 3, 2006
- 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
- Mar 15, 2006 - 1600 Volunteers needed of all ages
- Mar 7, 2006 - Children's Water Festival March 21st
- 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 27, 2006 - Puget Sound Behavioral Health Psychiatric Hospital and state Department of Health reach settlement
- Jan 18, 2006 - 2006 Environmental Health Lecture Series Begins January 25, 2006
- Jan 3, 2006 - Resources for Resolutions
- Jan 3, 2006 - Rules Change for Purchasing Cold Medications
- Dec 28, 2005 - Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health Meets on January 4, 2006
- 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 14, 2005 - Crystal Judson Family Justice Center Opens
- Dec 13, 2005 - Lodging Extension Approved for Katrina Evacuees
- Dec 7, 2005 - LRI Landfill Permit Comment Period Ended February 10th at 4:30 PM
- Nov 21, 2005 - Stay Healthy During the Holidays