USA.gov — National HIV Testing Day (June 27) serves as a reminder of the importance of HIV testing. Use these resources to answer your questions about HIV testing: HIV Testing Locations – Enter your ZIP code to find a testing location near you, including those that offer free HIV tests. Types of…
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South County blood drives in July
The following is a list of July 2013 blood drives for Cascade Regional Blood Services and is listed as a public service. 7/3/13 5:00pm-9:00pm Bloodmobile Eatonville’s 3rd & 4th of July Celebration 104 Washington Ave. N., Eatonville 7/9/13 Bloodmobile (*not open to public) 8:00am-11:30am Boeing- Frederickson Bldg. 24-50 1:00pm-4:30pm Boeing- Frederickson Bldg. 24-60 18001…
Relay for Life at FP Stadium celebrates survivors memorializes loved ones lost
At 6 p.m. Friday Relay for Life Central Pierce kicked off events at Franklin Pierce Stadium. For 24 hours, they will walk in teams, and in their booths, sell everything from wrist bands to cupcakes to raise money toward curing cancer. The even began with an introduction of cancer survivors, from the longest survivor to the…
Relay for Life of Central Pierce – June 21-22
Parkland, WA — The Relay for Life of Central Pierce benefiting the American Cancer Society is this Friday, June 21st, at 6pm until Saturday, June 22nd, at 6pm. The relay will be held at Franklin Pierce High School, 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma. According to their event site there are 35 teams and 354 participants…
Toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake
Tacoma Pierce County Health Department — There currently is a toxic algae bloom in Spanaway Lake. A toxic algae bloom is easily identified by the unusual color or appearance to the water. Usually a bloom makes the lake surface green, looking like pea soup or green paint, but sometimes the bloom is a different color. Wind and rain…
JBLM furloughs tough on personal budgets and morale
At 12:30 p.m. on June 10, 2013, three commanders from Joint Base Lewis McChord read statements in a press conference on the impacts of sequestration and the upcoming furloughs of 16,000 civilian and contract personnel to members of the media. The Pierce Prairie Post was present for the event. The commanders were Colonel Jeff Philippart,…
Anti Bullying Walk at Cougar Mountain Middle School
The kids turned out in force in purple shirts carrying balloons inscribed with the names of other children who had committed suicide after being bullied. They were all excited to participate and be a beacon of encouragement to other kids living under the stress of a bully or bullies. Here are a few photos. Q13 Fox…
TPCHD to help citizens find health insurance programs
Tacoma, WA – The Washington Health Benefit Exchange Wednesday announced the selection of Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department to help Pierce County residents find, compare and enroll in health insurance programs. The in-person assistance effort is part of the Washington Healthplanfinder Customer Support Program. Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is one of 10 organizations, including public health agencies, coalitions, regional health…
Toxic Algae Present at Ohop Lake
TPCHD — There currently is a toxic algae bloom in Ohop Lake. A toxic algae bloom is easily identified by the unusual color or appearance to the water. Usually a bloom makes the lake surface green, looking like pea soup or green paint, but sometimes the bloom is a different color. Wind and rain can…
Get the facts about sun safety before summer arrives
PIERCE COUNTY — Even the Stone Age people knew the sun brought life on Earth and that is one reason they used to worship it. But the sun can both heal and destroy. Sunlight can be the kiss of life or death. It depends on the way we use it. Pierce County Aging & Disability…
Townsend Farms berry drink implicated in outbreak of Hepatitis A
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) are investigating an outbreak of Hepatitis A that may be linked to Townsend Farms Organic Anti-Oxidant Blend, a frozen berry and pomegranate seed mix. As of May 31, 2013, there had been 30 individuals from 5 states infected with Hepatitis…
Workshop on Parkinson’s Disease June 11
PIERCE COUNTY — Are you or someone you love living with Parkinson’s Disease? Learn the latest information on research, medication, and lifestyle changes that can improve the quality of life for you and your loved ones. Pierce County Aging & Disability Resources in collaboration with the Northwest Parkinson’s Foundation will host “Taking on Parkinson’s”, a…
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