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We protect and improve the health of all people and places in Pierce County.

Pierce County, Washington
Joined December 2011
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Had the chance to participate in a ride along with the @TPCHD Street Medicine Team. You can read all about it in my newsletter.👇👇👇 cvcpl.us/KVeH4tb
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
New infant botulism outbreak linked to infant formula. If your infant was fed Nara Organics infant formula and has any of these symptoms, seek health care immediately: poor feeding, loss of head control, difficulty swallowing, decreased facial expression. More info: cdc.gov/botulism/outbreaks-i…
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Stars, Stripes and Safe Bites: @USDA Provides Food Safety Tips for Your Fourth of July Barbecue 🇺🇸🌭usda.gov/about-usda/news/pre…
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
In preparation for the harvest season, Coordinated Care celebrated the East Tacoma Community Garden ribbon cutting with @TPCHD and the Eastside Family Resource Center a few months ago.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
We’re excited to celebrate the opening of the East Tacoma Community Garden. 🌱 This great community resource will help increase access to health food for the eastside of #Tacoma. We’re honored to partner with @TPCHD on this initiative.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
We’re excited to bring you updates to our super popular Air Quality Map, the #1 place to stay informed about wildfire smoke impacts across Washington this summer! Learn more about the new updates here: ecology.wa.gov/about-us/who-…
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Crews battling large debris pile at recycling plant at the 5300 block of Canyon Rd. Avoid the area as smoke and apparatus partially blocking Canyon. No injuries and cause unknown.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Avoid the area- this is toxic smoke. Shut your window and A/C units if they pull in outside air.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
We are pleased to announce the selection of the Coastal Community Action Program (CCAP) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) to provide HIV case management services in Lewis, Mason, Pierce, and Thurston Counties. Read more at doh.wa.gov/newsroom/new-hiv-…
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
A burn ban for unincorporated Pierce County starts at 8 a.m. on June 1, 2024 until further notice. The Pierce County Fire Marshal, with the Pierce County Fire Chief's Association, declared the ban due to growing fire risk from predicted dry weather. bit.ly/3qxu1Jp
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Summer is right around the corner, and with that comes fun activities in pools, lakes, and rivers. Dust off your water safety knowledge and remember to wear a lifejacket! ndpa.org/.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Federal agencies, communities to map heat inequities in 14 U.S. cities. Details: noaa.gov/news-release/federa… @NOAAResearch
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
The #TacCouncil just passed a resolution confirming Chantell Harmon Reed as the new Director of Public Health of the @TPCHD. Congratulations, Chantell!
Chantell Harmon Reed, a doctoral candidate in public health at Tulane University, will be our director of public health. Pending her confirmation from the City of Tacoma and Pierce County councils on Feb. 27, she will begin her new role on March 18. tpchd.org/news/chantell-harm…
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Let's continue to raise awareness about heart disease, a major concern for 30% of our residents. Find more information on how to keep your heart healthy, visit tpchd.org/blog/know-your-blo… #HealthyTacoma
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
♥ Last night, #Tacoma Mayor Woodards and the #TacCouncil recognized representatives from the @TPCHD, @American_Heart, and @VMFHealth for their efforts to promote #AmericanHeartMonth in Tacoma. ♥ {Thread}
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Do you live, work, or wish to stay up to date with emergency info in Pierce County? Sign up for PCALERT! 📲 This free service allows fire, police, and other agencies to send out critical and up-to-date info about emergency incidents in Pierce County. PierceCountyWa.Gov/Alert
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Our partners at @NWSSeattle issued a Flood Watch for Saturday night to Wednesday. This could mean: > Excessive runoff could result in flooding of rivers and streams. > Flooding may occur in poor drainage areas and streets. Sign up for PCALERT for updates: bit.ly/3MC5FrQ
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
Join us in partnership with the @TPCHD as we share preliminary results of an EPA-funded community scale air toxics monitoring study. This in-person event will be held at the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department auditorium.
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
(1/3) Teens are facing a lot these days. Data shows that 58% of Pierce County 10th graders report feeling sad or depressed on most days. With the funding from the Behavioral Health Tax, @TPCHD will expand their teen mental health first aid training...
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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department retweeted
On International Overdose Awareness Day #IOAD23 the Tacoma Pierce County Health Department launches a Youth Fentanyl Awareness campaign. Youth across the county will be seeing targeted ads on online platforms, visual media and radio spots to talk about this! #BeAwareTakeCare – at Lakewood, WA
From June 2020-June 2022, more than 60 young people under the age of 24 died from fentanyl in Pierce County. Today is @OverdoseDay. We’re launching a new campaign to protect youth from fentanyl on behalf of Tacoma-Pierce County Opioid Task Force ➡️ tpchd.org/Home/Components/Bl…
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