On October 26, 5 p.m. at Emerald Downs, Rainier Therapeutic Riding will host their 2nd Annual Dinner and Auction. The event will help provide therapeutic riding for our wounded service members. Rainier Therapeutic Riding is located in Yelm, Washington. They are a 501(c)(3) charitable organization who provide the riding as a natural treatment for military…
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Learn how to decipher Health Care Reform
In 2014 the Affordable Care Act (aka “ObamaCare) takes effect. The health care landscape will change substantially. New provisions are included that will impact individuals and families, people with jobs and people who are unemployed. Pierce County Aging and Disability Resources will offer “Deciphering the Affordable Care Act,” a workshop that will provide a comprehensive…
ABC Day and car show photos
SPANAWAY, WA — Was it a camel? A zebra? A moose? Yes, it was all that and, it was ABC Day at Spanaway Lake High School. There was food from Challenger’s catering program, robots, balloon art, spinning wheels for prizes, free toothbrushes and many, many other interesting things to see. At the 723 Networking booth, a big…
Nisqually Valley Care Center Welcomes New Administrator
Ron Adams came on-board with Soundcare recently as the new administrator at Nisqually Valley Care Center, in McKenna. When asked what his vision is for NVCC he said, “I want the residents and the staff to be happy and to make this building successful.” He comes to Nisqually with both a successful and diverse career…
Pierce County FREE Spay & Neuter
Free surgery for pets and fleas treatment for anyone on Public Assistant or Low income. Information of getting an animal spayed. Pasado’s “Spay Station #2” is currently located in the Pierce County area, but you do not have to be a Pierce County resident to qualify. This service is made possible by Pasado’s Safe Haven and…
Toxic Algae concentration high in Spanaway Lake
email sent to residents around Spanaway Lake Friday afternoon: To our Algae Watch Participants on Spanaway Lake, We already have a toxic algae caution advisory in place for Spanaway Lake but preliminary results for an algae sample collected from the lake on August 26, 2013 show a very high concentration of toxin. Please use extra…
Molina Healthcare, Community Champions Awards
Molina Healthcare of Washington is having its 5th annual Community Champions Awards. Help us recognize those who serve our community members by nominating a Community Champion! Nominating someone is easy, you can fill out the attached form and email it to MHWEvents@MolinaHealthcare.com, fax it to (425) 424-1168 or go directly to our online submission form. Winners,…
Biotoxin Closure: Commencement Bay and South Narrows
The Washington State Department of Health has closed Commencement Bay and the Narrows south to Point Fosdic and Days Island are closed to all species of shellfish harvesting. Click here for more information.Tacoma-Pierce Health Department’s Surface Water and Shellfish Advisories, here.
IBTC Trivia Night at JR’s Whistle Stop, Aug. 26
By Lorrie McDaniel Come on out to JR’s Whistle Stop on August 26, for an evening of fun with friends, good food and show your support for the fight against breast cancer. There will be trivia with prizes, silent auctions, 50-50 raffle and gift basket raffles. You can show your support in helping me, Lorrie McDaniel,…
Information on the new health insurance
USA.gov — Visit USA.gov’s Health Insurance page to learn about the new Health Insurance Marketplace and other types of health coverage. Starting October 1, 2013, you can fill out an application for health insurance through the Health Insurance Marketplace. You’ll be able to compare your options side-by-side and enroll in a plan that fits your…
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Spanaway Lake, August 5, 2013
CAUTION: Toxic Algae present at Spanaway Lake, August 5, 2013 Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know that there is a toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake and this makes the lake unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with visible algae Do not swim, wade, water ski, or…
Toxic algae bloom in Silver Lake
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department wants you to know that there is a toxic algae bloom in Silver Lake, and this makes the lake unsafe for people and pets. Keep children and pets away from areas with algae Do not swim, wade, water ski, or fish in with algae You can easily identify a toxic algae…
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