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Project transforms the well-being of all residents

WebMultiCare Health System, Pierce County, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health announce the launch of Blue Zones Project in Parkland and Spanaway.

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State launches Black Health Week Initiative

WebBlack Wellness Week is scheduled for observation from April 15-April 19, 2024. Breaking new ground in the realm of equity and health advocacy, the Gov. Inslee …

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New children’s hospital construction begins

WebMary Bridge Children’s determined the time had come for Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital to once again have its own building. Children need health care …

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Residents swarm City Council to demand health …

WebTacoma residents, allies and organizational representatives will hold a rally outside the Tacoma City Council Meeting before filling the council chamber to demand a …

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Health Department director to retire

WebMon, Jan 30, 2023. Dr. Anthony Chen led the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for 14 years. After serving for 14 years as Director of Health for the Tacoma-Pierce County …

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New leadership at Pierce County AIDS Foundation

WebAce Robinson, a global leader in improving HIV health outcomes, takes the helm at PCAF, the South Sound’s leading HIV organization. After a national search, the …

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Data shows mental health harms of pandemic

WebData shows mental health harms of pandemic. Tue, Apr 25, 2023. Youth had an especially hard time, with increases in youth crisis calls and eating disorders. By …

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In their Own Words: New Report Describes Student

WebMon, Feb 08, 2021. Nalani Linder, Tacoma Completes Director at Degrees of Change. Now available, the Tacoma Completes Student Voice Research Report draws on the …

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Advisory issued for Foss Waterway

WebHealth Department issues advisory for Thea Foss Waterway due to high bacteria levels. Don’t swim or wade anywhere in the waterway. The Tacoma-Pierce …

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Food safety ratings debut

WebFood safety ratings debut. Tue, Jan 18, 2022. Our new signs will make it easier to find and use food safety info. By Amber Gibbar. Tacoma-Pierce County …

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MultiCare opens state-of-the-art emergency department

WebMultiCare Health System opened a new 10,000-square-foot neighborhood emergency department in Lacey. The new facility is located at 4312 Pacific Ave. SE.

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Chen officially retires as Health Department director

WebAfter more than 14 years leading Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD), Dr. Anthony L-T Chen officially retired last week from his position as Director …

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County District Court launches Mental Health Court

WebSun, May 08, 2022. Pierce County District Court has announced that the newly formed Mental Health Court (MHC) began accepting referrals starting the week of May 2. The …

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MultiCare names new president for hospitals

WebMultiCare Health System has named Mark Robinson the new president of MultiCare Tacoma General and MultiCare Allenmore hospitals. Robinson has more than …

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United Way announces new center for strong families

WebMon, Mar 28, 2022. United Way of Pierce County (UWPC) has announced that Sumner-Bonney Lake School District's Family Center has been selected as the eighth partner to …

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County Council proclaims Women’s History Month

WebA Proclamation of the Pierce County Council Proclaiming the Month of March 2024 as "Women’s History Month” in Pierce County, Washington. Whereas, this year’s …

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Ushka reveals cancer diagnosis

WebThis week, Tacoma Deputy Mayor Catherine Ushka revealed that she has been diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer. In an open letter on Tacoma city …

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Pierce County ranks 4th in fentanyl overdoses

WebThe analysis found that all five of the most populated counties in Washington have shown dramatic increases in illicit fentanyl positivity for the first half of 2022 …

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Get certified in Mental Health First Aid

WebPrior to the pandemic, people from all walks of life in the U.S. were already struggling with their mental health, youth and adults alike. The National Institute of …

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