Pierce County suspected infant botulism case may be linked to national formula recall
Last revised Nov. 14, 2025 Parents and guardians should immediately stop using ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula. A Pierce County infant was diagnosed Nov. 13, 2025, with suspected infant botulism.
Healthcare organizations update masking guidelines for 2025-26 respiratory illness season
Last revised Oct. 21, 2025 Healthcare systems in Puget Sound updated their guidelines for masking in hospitals and outpatient clinics during respiratory illness season.
Shellfish biotoxin closure in Pierce County
Last revised Oct. 23, 2025 Update: Oct. 23, 2025 Washington State Department of Health lifted the shellfish biotoxin closure for recreational shellfish harvesting in Colvos Passage.
Board of Health approves consulting contract for Director Reed in response to investigator’s report
Last revised July 2, 2025 At its July 2 meeting, the Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health unanimously approved a contract with Nash Consulting, Inc.
Jan. 15, 2025
Last revised Jan. 17, 2025 Key messages Updates New homepage, better navigation coming to tpchd.org! Later this week, you will see a new and improved user experience on our website.
Healthcare organizations continue commitment to protect patients and healthcare workers with an update to masking guidelines
Last revised Oct. 29, 2024 Healthcare systems in the Puget Sound region have updated their joint guidelines for masking in hospitals and outpatient clinics during respiratory illness season.
Aug. 8, 2024
Last revised Aug. 8, 2024 Key messages Updates Hot weather is here. Protect your skin It’s August. The sun is out, and the temps are turning up.
We lifted the toxic algae caution advisory for Bay Lake.
Last revised July 29, 2024 Even when an advisory is not in effect, always use caution when you’re in the water. When in doubt, stay out!
Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health elects Jani Hitchen as Chair, Joe Bushnell Vice Chair
Last revised June 11, 2024
Health Department will close June 27 for staff retreat
Last revised Jan. 17, 2025 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department will close its building at 3629 S. D St., Tacoma, WA 98418 on Thursday, June 27, for a staff retreat.