Key messages
- We recognized 3 healthy communities for their 2024 work.
- Board of Health welcomes new members, elects Chair and Vice Chair.
- Your input can help shape our waste management services!
- Spring is coming soon, but winter isn’t done.
Updates
City of Tacoma, Town of Steilacoom receive community awards
Our Healthy Communities Awards recognize local jurisdictions that make a special effort to improve their residents’ health. Earlier this month, we recognized healthy communities that showed leadership in 2024:
- City of Tacoma’s Environmental Services won for “If It Hits the Ground, It Hits the Sound” street murals.
- The Town of Steilacoom won for its Parks, Trails and Active Transportation web map.
- City of Tacoma’s Planning and Development Services won for the new and improved McKinley Overlook.
Learn more about how each plan can help make Pierce County residents healthier in our news release.
Board of Health elects Chair, Vice Chair for 2025
On Feb. 5, Tacoma-Pierce County Board of Health members elected Tacoma City Council Member Joe Bushnell to serve as Board of Health Chair and Pierce County Council Chair Jani Hitchen to serve as Vice Chair for 2025.
- Bushnell had served as Vice Chair and Hitchen as Chair in 2024.
- Bushnell joined the Board as an alternate in 2021. He is a Tacoma native and graduate of Stadium High School.
- Hitchen previously served as Vice Chair from January 2023 until she became Chair. She is a longtime Parkland resident.
- The Board also welcomed new members and nominated members to serve on the Finance Committee.
Read more about the selections and the work the Board does in our news release.
Shape better waste management services for businesses
To improve city and county services, we’re gathering feedback from businesses through a quick survey about waste management.
- Waste management is essential to protect our environment.
- Businesses can earn EnviroStars recognition for their environmental efforts.
- We can help offer support on waste disposal, spill prevention and waste reduction.
- You have until March 1 to complete the survey.
Take the survey today, or send it along to businesses that might want to participate! Questions? Contact us at hazardouswaste@tpchd.org or (253) 649-1839.
Winter isn’t done yet!
Even as we approach spring, cold weather can still happen. Be prepared!
- Avoid activities in or near cold water unless you know you can get help quickly.
- Be aware of the wind chill. Dress appropriately and avoid staying in the cold too long.
- Wear a hat, gloves and layer clothing.
- Drink plenty of warm fluids or warm water. Avoid caffeine and alcohol.
Find more ways to stay safe in the cold on our website.
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