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Protect the Key Peninsula with Proper Septic Care
Hear from septic industry experts about best practices to keep your septic system and the environment healthy.
10/05/2018 4:12 p.m.
Proposed Immigration Rule Changes Would Worsen Health Disparities
The board of health passed a resolution to oppose proposed expansion of the public charge test. The board calls on the Department of Homeland Security to rescind the proposal.
10/04/2018 1:24 p.m.
Free Workshop at Lake Tapps Teaches Natural Yard Care
Residents will get expert advice about natural yard care. Chance to enter raffle for prizes.
09/24/2018 1:33 p.m.
Free Workshop at Lake Tapps Teaches Proper Septic Care
Residents will get expert advice about septic system maintenance. You may qualify for discounts and have a chance to win free septic system services.
09/19/2018 2:27 p.m.
Health Department Plans to Appeal Court Ruling in Vaping Lawsuit
Vapor products and e-cigarettes may contain nicotine, which may interfere with youth brain development.
09/14/2018 11:54 a.m.
Board of Health takes stand on firearm injury prevention research
With a 5-2 vote, health board urges Congress to fund CDC to study ways to reduce firearm-related injuries and deaths.
09/07/2018 9:38 a.m.
West Nile Virus Found in Mosquito Sample
It’s the first time the virus has been detected in mosquitoes west of the Cascades. You can take simple steps to prevent mosquito bites.
08/27/2018 5:00 p.m.
More Genetically Linked Confirmed Hepatitis C Cases from Good Samaritan Hospital Outbreak
New test results from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirm a genetic link between four more hepatitis C cases in the outbreak at MultiCare Good Samaritan Hospital in Puyallup. As of July 24, the total number of confirmed genetically linked cases is 12.
07/25/2018 2:00 p.m.
More Confirmed Hepatitis C Cases from Good Samaritan Hospital Outbreak
All eight confirmed cases are genetically linked to one another.
06/07/2018 2:09 p.m.
Tell Us What You Think About Proposed Onsite Code Revisions
Greater efficiency and better customer service drove work to revise the rules for septic systems. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants public feedback on the proposed revisions to the onsite sewage section of the environmental health code.
05/18/2018 11:48 a.m.