Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department

06/03/2026

Our Board of Health will meet in person at 3 p.m. in the Health Department Auditorium. You can watch the meeting live on our website➡️ tpchd.org/info/board-of-health/

Find the agenda and more information about the meeting➡️ tpchd.org/info/board-of-health/meetings/

You can attend in person at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 3629 S D St., Tacoma, WA 98418. Or join the meeting with Zoom: Dial (253) 215-8782, use Meeting ID: 852 6383 2261 and passcode 038473 when prompted

06/01/2026

Friendly reminder that the Unincorporated Pierce County Stage 1 Burn Ban starts next week. 🔥

This weekend is your last chance to finish yard cleanup and take care of any outdoor burning before restrictions take effect.

What’s not allowed starting June 1:
• Burning yard debris
• Burning for land clearing

What’s still allowed:
• Recreational fires in approved fire pits
• Barbecues (gas, wood, or charcoal)

Let’s all do our part to keep our community safe as we head into the dry season. Learn more at PierceCountyWa.gov/Fire.

05/26/2026

One of the best ways to overcome stigma around mental health and substance use disorder is to talk about it.

Last revised May 26, 2026 Most people know someone who struggles with mental health. But many don’t know how to help those who are struggling.

05/21/2026

Here's the short answer to most of the questions we’ve heard about hantavirus lately: The risk to the public is very low. If you want to learn more, our Health Officer gets into the details.

Last revised May 21, 2026

05/21/2026

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You don’t want diarrhea, right?

Right. Avoid spreading or getting diarrhea during swimming season. Stay out of the water when you have it and don’t swallow the water you’re in.

Learn more tips to say safe ahead of the swimming season➡️

Last revised Oct. 17, 2025 Operator Info Maintenance Training Plan Review News Splash Newsletter Pool Safety Complaint Form Resources Swim healthy and stay healthy!

05/20/2026

Our Board of Health will meet in person at 3 p.m. in the Health Department Auditorium. Find the agenda and more info about the meeting➡️ tpchd.org/info/board-of-health/meetings/

You can attend in person at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 3629 S D St., Tacoma, WA 98418. Or join the meeting with Zoom: Dial (253) 215-8782, use Meeting ID: 852 6383 2261 and passcode 038473 when prompted.

05/20/2026

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Swimming season is almost here! Did you know you can get sick from germs in the water? Keep safe:

1. Stay out if you are sick with diarrhea or vomiting.
2. Protect open cuts or wounds.
3. Shower before you get in the water.

Learn tips to stay safe this swimming season ➡️

Last revised Oct. 17, 2025 Operator Info Maintenance Training Plan Review News Splash Newsletter Pool Safety Complaint Form Resources Swim healthy and stay healthy!

05/06/2026

Our Board of Health will meet in person at 3 p.m. in the Health Department Auditorium. You can watch the meeting live on our website➡️ tpchd.org/info/board-of-health/

Find the agenda and more information about the meeting➡️ tpchd.org/info/board-of-health/meetings/

You can attend in person at Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department at 3629 S D St., Tacoma, WA 98418. Or join the meeting with Zoom: Dial (253) 215-8782, use Meeting ID: 852 6383 2261 and passcode 038473 when prompted.

04/30/2026

A big thanks to all our partners, including International Union of Painters and Allied Trades for diapers, goodie bags and more!

04/17/2026

Black Maternal Health Week is a time to reflect, and to reenergize our commitment to improving Black maternal health in Pierce County.

Last revised April 17, 2026 Did you know Black mamas in the U.S. are 3-5 times as likely to have a maternal death?