Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

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