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‘Everybody’s getting sick.’ WA doctors say it’s back to masks

WEBOne day after the news of COVID-19 hospitalizations more than doubling in Pierce County in a week, local and area health officials ramped up calls for indoor …

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Pierce County offers more details on finding COVID vaccines

WEBAt COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinics sponsored by Pierce County Department of Emergency Management and health care systems several times a week …

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Permits filed for new medical clinic in Tacoma retail center

WEBA recent permit filing with the City of Tacoma outlines plans for a new medical clinic in a shopping center near Interstate 5 that is home to REI, among other …

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Washington city ranks among the healthiest in the US: report

WEBA city in Washington landed a spot among the country’s healthiest cities, according to a new report. Seattle ranked 2nd on WalletHub’s list of the healthiest cities …

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Puget Sound-based project explores longer-lasting vaccines

WEBThe News Tribune interviewed Fox in March 2023 about the institute’s progress in developing a new tuberculosis vaccine. TB claimed the lives of 1.3 million …

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Parkland-Spanaway is a Blue Zones Project site to help health

WEBParkland and Spanaway, your time in the national health spotlight is about to start. The two communities are the latest to join the Blue Zones Project, a …

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New medical care center coming to Parkland-Spanaway at PLU

WEBFebruary 07, 2024 11:46 AM. MultiCare, Washington State University and Pacific Lutheran University leaders on Tuesday announced a joint partnership to build a new medical …

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Four Washington cities ranked among the healthiest in U.S.

WEBFour places in eastern and western Washington ranked among the 182 healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the country. See where they ranked.

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Cases of respiratory illnesses spike in WA, according to CDC

WEBAccording to the Washington Department of Health, there have been 16 lab-confirmed influenza deaths and 14 RSV deaths in the state for the 2023-2024 season.. …

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State DOH official to be Tacoma-Pierce County health officer

WEBDrew Perine [email protected]. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has announced a Washington state Department of Health official …

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Study: WA has some of the most affordable healthcare in US

WEBStates with the most affordable healthcare. According to the Forbes Advisor study, Washington state has the third most affordable healthcare out of all 50 states plus …

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What to know about rare fungus infection in Pierce County

WEBThe disease is potentially life-threatening, per the CDC. Invasive C. auris can cause infections in the bloodstream, a wound and in the ear. More than 1 in 3 patients …

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COVID vaccines now readily available in Pierce County, WA

WEBThe clinic at Lakewood Towne Center, 10330 59th Ave. SW, Suite B, is open seven days a week, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Appointments are open for those age 16 and older, …

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Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department still seeking leaders

WEBThe board approved a salary range for the director position of $166,782.72 to $214,780.80 annually and for the health officer $200,740.80 to $267,280 annually.

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Pierce County COVID numbers remain low despite recent uptick

WEBIn recent weeks, Pierce County has seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, emergency department visits and deaths. While the numbers remain …

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Tacoma psychiatric hospital faces 3 state investigations Tacoma …

WEBSuicide prompts investigation. According to the documents, on Aug. 9 the state health department received a complaint about the death of 29-year-old Kevan …

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5 days without online medical records for VMFH doctors, staff

WEBCommonSpirit Health, parent company of Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, offered no new details Friday in an IT security incident that had kept VMFH sites and …

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New director tapped for Tacoma-Pierce County Health …

WEBBy Debbie Cockrell. Updated February 26, 2024 1:36 PM. Chantell Harmon Reed has been tapped as the new director of public health for the Tacoma-Pierce …

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PBS’ The Invisible Shield reveals TPCHD COVID health crisis

WEBAnthony Chen, MD, and Gregory Christopher, Senior Pastor, Shiloh Baptist Church, Tacoma, Washington. ‘The Invisible Shield’ debuts on March 26, 2024. …

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Kaiser Permanente reintroduces mask mandate for staff in …

WEBKaiser Permanente employees who work in person with patients now must wear masks. It’s the latest new mask mandate instituted in Washington state health …

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Wellfound parts with CEO Crockett, names interim leadership

WEBJuly 24, 2021 5:00 AM. The Wellfound Behavioral Health Hospital in Tacoma on Jan. 14, 2021. Joshua Bessex [email protected]. Wellfound Behavioral Health …

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Good Samaritan Hospital adds 80 beds to accommodate growth

WEBA new, 18-bed unit for pregnant women struggling with addiction will also move into the tower. Allison Needles: 253-597-8507, @herald_allison. This story was …

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health sued for patient data breach

WEBBy Shea Johnson. December 22, 2023 10:57 AM. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a large Tacoma-based healthcare provider whose 10 area hospitals include St. Joseph …

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