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    Email: news@tpchd.org

    Kenny Via, Content and Media Relations Manager

    Cell: (253) 720-2606

    Brett Cihon, Communications Specialist

    Cell: (253) 999-0501

    On nights and weekends, you can reach our PIO on call at (253) 649-1419.

    Toxic algae caution advisories for Whitman Lake and Ohop Lake

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    Community Health Assessment highlights community strengths and opportunities for better health

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    We issued toxic algae caution advisories for Tanwax Lake and Wapato Lake

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    We issued a toxic algae caution advisory for Spanaway Lake. 

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    Toxic algae caution advisory for Palmer Lake

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    Opioid crisis response shifts from task force to coordinated behavioral health work.

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    We lifted our water advisory for Thea Foss Waterway

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    Toxic algae caution advisory lifted for Spanaway Lake, located in Parkland

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    Pacific Avenue HIA makes policy recommendations to protect public health 

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    We lifted a Marine Beach Warning Advisory at Thea’s Park, Jack Hyde Park, and Jerisich Dock.

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    We issued a Marine Beach Warning Advisory at Thea’s Park, Jack Hyde Park, and Jerisich Dock

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    Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department ensures continued advancement with PHAB reaccreditation 

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