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Black history is American history. At the Health Department, we are recognizing this in many ways including a new art banner on display in our lobby.
The banner is designed to honor 400 years of Black history in America. Father and son artists Jerome and Jeromyah Jones from Richmond, Va., created the collection of 69 painted portraits of history makers.
Stop by our D Street building anytime this month to see the banner in person!
Learn more in Public Health in Focus.
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The first reported case of COVID-19 in the United States was identified in Western Washington on Jan. 20, 2020. The next day, we activated a response team and got right to work.
These past 3 years, we’ve faced a global health crisis unlike any other in our lifetimes. We’ve lost far too many. We’ve also saved lives. With your help, we have protected families, friends and neighbors.
Now, as we learn to live with COVID-19, we pursue our response and recovery work alongside our other public health responsibilities.
Learn more in this Your Reliable Source blog.
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We are monitoring a case of active tuberculosis (TB) in a woman in Tacoma. We are working with her and her family to try to persuade her to get the treatment she needs to help cure the TB so she can protect herself and others.
Our staff works with all patients who have active TB to make sure they get treatment to cure the disease. The Health Department has an obligation to the community and the legal authority to seek a court order to persuade patients to comply, and in very rare cases we will do so.
Learn more in this news release.
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COVID-19 Vaccine Update
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1,709,00 doses to Pierce County residents.
62.4% of all residents completed primary series.
25.3% of all residents are up to date.
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 Sure, getting up off the cozy couch is hard. But living in a unhealthy home is harder.
Your home should be the place you feel safe, happy and comfortable. But lots of dust, odors and moisture buildup isn’t good for anyone and can make some people sick.
Learn some simple, regular steps that can keep your home healthy.
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You can stay informed on many health topics affecting you, your family, and your community. Let’s work together to protect and improve the health of all people and places in Pierce County. You can start by signing up for our email updates. |
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 Everyone 9-26 years old should get HPV vaccine.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes about 90% of cervical cancer—and we have a vaccine!
Kids 18 years or younger can get free HPV vaccine and other vaccines at our Lakewood Towne Center clinic. It’s open noon-6 p.m. Saturdays, and walk-ins are welcome!
Learn more on our vaccine page.
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COVID-19 Resources
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