A blog by your local public health experts.
Last revised Oct. 14, 2026 October is Safe Sleep and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness month. Both as a physician and as a dad, I
Last revised Oct. 9, 2026 If you’re a longtime Pierce County resident, chances are you’ve seen a bat.
Last revised Oct. 7, 2026 Fall means many things. Leaves on the ground. Pumpkin spice in our coffees. And respiratory illness in the air.
Last revised Sept. 16, 2026 Talking about suicide can be uncomfortable. It can be painful. It can save the life of someone you love.
Last revised Sept. 15, 2026 Did you know about 4 in 5 people will get human papillomavirus (HPV) at some point in their lives? It’s
Last revised Sept. 9, 2026 A new school year brings a fresh start!
Last revised Aug. 14, 2026 Your health is connected to our climate. Changes in our environment increasingly shape the conditions in which we live, work,
Last revised Aug. 6, 2026 Every breastfeeding journey is different. Every story has value.
Last revised July 16, 2026 At the end of the day, nobody wants a malfunctioning septic system. It’s bad for you. It’s bad for your
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.
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?