1+ hour, 58+ min ago  (340+ words) Visit the Health Department News page On April 7, we lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. The water is safe for people and pets. Always use caution when you're in the water. When you see algae, don't swim,…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (619+ words) Visit the Your Reliable Source Blog page Here's something to reflect on this National Public Health Week: It's entirely possible you wouldn't be here to read this blog if it weren't for public health! This week is a perfect time…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (495+ words) Visit the Your Reliable Source Blog page We also know you may have questions. Vaccines are an important tool to keep children healthy, and changes to guidance can feel confusing. Here's some answers to some of the questions we've heard…...

8+ mon, 22+ hour ago  (82+ words) Visit the Health Department News page We lifted the advisory for people to keep out of the water at Tacoma's Jack Hyde Beach. We issued the advisory June 18 because of high bacteria levels. Results from water samples we collected August…...

7+ mon, 2+ day ago  (116+ words) Visit the Health Department News page Dr. James Miller, Tacoma-Pierce County Health Officer, released the following statement on Sept. 5, 2025, in support of Washington State Department of Health's standing order for COVID-19 vaccine. "The standing order signed by Washington State Department…...

6+ mon, 2+ week ago  (246+ words) Visit the Health Department News page Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department recently published two Health Impact Assessments (HIAs) that evaluate the potential health effects of City of Tacoma policies. HIAs inform decision-makers and the public of the potential health outcomes'both beneficial…...

6+ mon, 1+ week ago  (423+ words) Visit the Health Department News page Two types of virus cause mpox: clade I and clade II. The vast majority of mpox cases in the United States have been caused by clade II mpox. According to CDC, six cases of clade…...