TACOMA, WA — The June 2013 Children’s Immunization Calendar is now available on Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department’s website at http://www.tpchd.org/immunizations/. From the Tacoma-Pierce Health Department’s Children’s Monthly Immunization Sites mailing list.
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Local Blood Drives for June 2013
June 2013 6/6/13 Franklin Pierce School District, 315 129th St S, Tacoma *Blood drive will be held in the Board Room 2:30pm-6:30pm 6/21/13 Relay for Life of Central Pierce @ Franklin Pierce High School 11002 18th Ave E, Tacoma *Blood drive will be held on the bloodmobile 6:30pm-9:00pm 6/23/13 Rainier View Christian Church-…
Toxic Algae Present at Tanwax Lake and Harts Lake May 1, 2013
TACOMA PIERCE COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT — There currently are toxic algae blooms in Tanwax Lake and Harts 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…
Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group
Spanaway Lutheran Church has formed a new group called Alzheimer Caregiver’s Support Group. This group is a part of the Western and Central Washington State Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association. Its purpose is to give caregivers time to share concerns and gain support from fellow caregivers. Ideas for support agencies, written materials, ongoing research and…
Hearing loss doesn’t need to be forever
PIERCE COUNTY — Hearing loss is the third most common health problem in the United States. And the problem is growing. But in most cases, hearing loss goes undetected since its onset is gradual and people don’t even realize they have a problem. But others know. May is “Better Hearing Month.” The Pierce County Aging…
3 more Autism Awareness Month events
Greetings from the UW Autism Center! We still have a few more talks available for Autism Awareness month including the April 23rd presentation (Seattle), “To Tell or Not to Tell,” which will include a parent panel with three expert parents sharing their experiences and answering questions from the audience. Other upcoming talks include: April 23rd (Tacoma)…
Turn in unused or expired medicines on April 27
PIERCE COUNTY — Unwanted and unused prescription drugs can be harmful to people and the environment. You can safely dispose of these medicines – including controlled substances – during the nationwide drug “take back” day on Saturday, April 27. This one-day event will provide free, anonymous collection of unwanted or expired drugs between 10 a.m. and…
Living Well in Pierce County: Happiness, Economy and Environment May 11
Living Well in Pierce County: Happiness, Economy and Environment May 11, 2013 at University of Puget Sound Wheelock Student Center Rotunda Capacity is limited. Reserve your free spot and find out more at www.tpchd.org/ehindicators or by calling Marianne Seifert at (253) 798-3823. Keynote speaker: David Batker, local author of What’s the Economy For, Anyway? Professor Kate Stirling…
May blood drives in the south county area
Cascade Regional Blood Services (CRBS) is a not-for-profit health care organization that has been supplying blood products and specialty therapeutic services to South King and Pierce Counties for more than 65 years. CRBS is the sole provider of blood to Franciscan Health System and MultiCare Health System hospitals and clinics. The CRBS we site is http://www.crbs.net/home/index.htm. On…
Health Department sponsored gardening events April 27 & May 4
Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department — You might win a FREE rain barrel or composting container by attending one of these FREE workshops in April and May. Saturday April 27, – Free Edible Gardening and Tree 101, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. A hands-on workshop that includes a seed planting demonstration and information on proper planting and…
Bethel serves up yogurt parfaits with a chance to win iTunes
Fuel Up First With Breakfast! As part of Washington State School Superintendent Randy Dorn’s “Fuel Up First with Breakfast Challenge”, Child Nutrition Services is renewing Bethel’s commitment to make sure that all of our students are fully prepared for academic success. On Thursday mornings during the months of April and May, yogurt parfaits will be served…
April 23 Forum provides opportunity for caregivers to brainstorm
People who care for an individual with Alzheimer’s or other dementias are faced with heavy responsibilities unlike other caregivers. Sometimes the work can become overwhelming, especially when new and difficult behaviors and patterns come to the surface. “Alzheimer’s & Caregiving: Just A Chance To Talk” is an open forum for caregivers to share with other…
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