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JBLM conducts Town Hall meetings to inform military community and answer questions about Ebola
JOINT BASE LEWIS-MCCHORD, Wash. – Medical professionals and senior Army and Air Force leaders will host a series of town halls next week at JBLM to provide information about Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) as well as the installation’s Ebola preparedness. Leaders at the Town Halls will also answer service member, military family member and employee questions…
Learn about resources for extended care of a loved one
Whether the need happens suddenly or over a period of years, when the necessity for extended health care happens, knowing about community resources is a necessity. The worst case scenario is to have to make decisions about long term care in a crisis without any knowledge of the resources, services and options available. “Options for…
Dementia: Setting the Record Straight
Dementia can be a frightening diagnosis, both for the individual and for their family. People often experience a range of emotions from anger and relief to denial and depression. And that is only the beginning. As short-term memory begins to fade, people look for help. In addition to mainstream healthcare resources, many people often turn…
Did you get your ballot in? …we knew that.
PIERCE COUNTY, WA — As the election gets down to the wire, local committees have ramped up Get Out The Vote campaigns. As a result, voters want answers from the Pierce County Auditor’s Office about how their personal information is made public. Campaign volunteers make phone calls and knock on doors, encouraging voters to return…
K-9 Bullet Proof Vests – Fundraiser
The Tacoma Lariettes are holding a Spaghetti Feed to raise money to purchase Bullet Proof Vests for the Pierce County Sheriff Department K-9 units. Please come help support an amazing cause! Adults $10 Children (4-10) $5 3 + under – FREE Saturday, November 8 at 5:00pm – 8:00 p.m. Immanuel Celebration Church 9244 Pacific Ave,…
Medicare changes place responsibilities on beneficiaries
Medicare is no longer a one-size-fits-all health insurance program. Medicare now offers beneficiaries two basic options – Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage – and dozens of additional choices within each path. Knowing the differences and how to choose can save people hundreds or thousands of dollars each year. “Checking on Choices for Medicare” is an…
New radio system improves public safety and transit
Pierce County and Pierce Transit officials are delivering on the South Sound 911 promise to improve public safety and emergency communications throughout the region by launching a new radio system. Pierce Transit shifted to the system in May. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Department, as well as police departments serving Gig Harbor, Fircrest and Roy, moved…
Learn how to be “WinterWise” at Oct. 25 event at McLendon Hardware in Puyallup
Pierce County is gearing up to respond to winter weather, and community members are encouraged to do the same. Residents can learn about Pierce County’s response efforts and how they can prepare for winter weather at the WinterWise Kickoff Event from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Oct. 25 at McLendon Hardware at 11307 Canyon Road E….
Realize 2030 – Pierce County Comprehensive Plan
Pierce County Comprehensive Plan Updates org/realize2030. Upcoming Meetings November 3 7:00 p.m. South Hill LUAC Central Pierce Fire & Rescue-Stn 69 November 4 6:30 p.m. Mid-County LUAC Mid-County Community Center November 6 7:00 p.m. Graham LUAC Graham Public Library See all posted LUAC agendas
Franklin Pierce Youth First wins grant to address youth substance abuse
White House Drug Policy Office Awards $625,000 to Local Coalition to Prevent Youth Substance Use in Community Served by Franklin Pierce School District Tacoma, WASHINGTON (October 16, 2014) – Michael Botticelli, Acting Director of the Office National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), announced 680 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants, totaling $84 million, to communities across…
Pierce County road crews prepare for winter weather
Pierce County is preparing now for winter weather on county roads. Road operations crews from Pierce County Public Works and Utilities will spend Oct. 20 and 21 traveling their snow plow routes, setting up and recalibrating equipment, and reviewing the county’s Snow and Ice Response Plan in anticipation of winter weather. “While mild weather is expected…
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