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Pierce County offers more details on finding COVID vaccines

WEBAt COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinics sponsored by Pierce County Department of Emergency Management and health care systems several times a week …

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Study: WA has some of the most affordable healthcare in US

WEBStates with the most affordable healthcare. According to the Forbes Advisor study, Washington state has the third most affordable healthcare out of all 50 states plus …

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COVID vaccines now readily available in Pierce County, WA

WEBThe clinic at Lakewood Towne Center, 10330 59th Ave. SW, Suite B, is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Appointments are open for those age 16 and older, …

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New medical care center coming to Parkland-Spanaway at PLU

WEBFebruary 07, 2024 11:46 AM. MultiCare, Washington State University and Pacific Lutheran University leaders on Tuesday announced a joint partnership to build a new medical …

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Washington city ranks among the healthiest in the US: report

WEBA city in Washington landed a spot among the country’s healthiest cities, according to a new report. Seattle ranked 2nd on WalletHub’s list of the healthiest cities …

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Permits filed for new medical clinic in Tacoma retail center

WEBA recent permit filing with the City of Tacoma outlines plans for a new medical clinic in a shopping center near Interstate 5 that is home to REI, among other …

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Parkland-Spanaway Blue Zone Project keys on life expectancy

WEB253-597-8657. Matt Driscoll is a columnist at The News Tribune and the paper’s Opinion editor. A McClatchy President’s Award winner, Driscoll is passionate …

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Four Washington cities ranked among the healthiest in U.S.

WEBFour places in eastern and western Washington ranked among the 182 healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the country. See where they ranked.

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RSV rise in region brings mask requirement back to MultiCare

WEBDebbie Cockrell. 253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional …

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Cases of respiratory illnesses spike in WA, according to CDC

WEBAccording to the Washington Department of Health, there have been 16 lab-confirmed influenza deaths and 14 RSV deaths in the state for the 2023-2024 season.. …

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Pierce County COVID numbers remain low despite recent uptick

WEBIn recent weeks, Pierce County has seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, emergency department visits and deaths. While the numbers remain …

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Tacoma psychiatric hospital faces 3 state investigations Tacoma …

WEBSuicide prompts investigation. According to the documents, on Aug. 9 the state health department received a complaint about the death of 29-year-old Kevan …

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Tacoma psychiatric hospital project faces legal troubles Tacoma …

WEBWork stalled amid legal disputes. The developer of a 105-bed psychiatric hospital being built in Tacoma was recently found liable by default for failing to pay …

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Bethel School District clinic opens for students, staff Tacoma …

WEBThe school-based health center at Graham-Kapowsin High School had its grand opening event Oct. 7. The health center at 22100 108th Ave. E. is open to …

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Active TB case reported in Tacoma; patient declines medication

WEBDebbie Cockrell. 253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional …

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Here are the Tacoma-Pierce County death notices for March 2024

WEBDeath notices are provided to The News Tribune once per month by the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department.

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PBS’ The Invisible Shield reveals TPCHD COVID health crisis

WEBThe drama and suspense transpired in real-time, over several weeks in late 2020. At the height of the pandemic, when COVID-19 was claiming the lives of more …

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Premera Blue Cross, MultiCare at odds over contract talks

WEB253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional issues. Multicare health …

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TPCHD’s retired leader working via contract with department

WEBBy Debbie Cockrell. July 07, 2023 5:15 AM. Dr. Anthony Chen is the former Director of Health for the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department after retiring at the end of …

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New director tapped for Tacoma-Pierce County Health …

WEBBy Debbie Cockrell. Updated February 26, 2024 1:36 PM. Chantell Harmon Reed has been tapped as the new director of public health for the Tacoma-Pierce …

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