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Project transforms the well-being of all residents

WEBMultiCare Health System, Pierce County, and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health announce the launch of Blue Zones Project in Parkland and Spanaway.

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CHI Franciscan, Virginia Mason form Virginia Mason Franciscan …

WEBNew integrated health system will increase access with more than 300 care sites in western Washington and will focus on quality, safety and the patient experience.

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Healthcare should adopt multilingual practices

WEBBy Andy M, Lalitha C and Aaliyah B April is Minority Health Month and while it is a time to acknowledge systemic barriers and distinct health outcomes for each …

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State launches Black Health Week Initiative

WEBBlack Wellness Week is scheduled for observation from April 15-April 19, 2024. Breaking new ground in the realm of equity and health advocacy, the Gov. Inslee …

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Residents swarm City Council to demand health assessment for …

WEBTacoma residents, allies and organizational representatives will hold a rally outside the Tacoma City Council Meeting before filling the council chamber to demand a …

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Health Department director to retire

WEBMon, Jan 30, 2023. Dr. Anthony Chen led the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department for 14 years. After serving for 14 years as Director of Health for the Tacoma-Pierce …

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New leadership at Pierce County AIDS Foundation

WEBAce Robinson, a global leader in improving HIV health outcomes, takes the helm at PCAF, the South Sound’s leading HIV organization. After a national search, the …

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Health Department appoints new director

WEBTacoma-Pierce County Health Department makes local history with the appointment of the first African American woman in its top position. Chantell Harmon …

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Data shows mental health harms of pandemic

WEBData shows mental health harms of pandemic. Tue, Apr 25, 2023. Youth had an especially hard time, with increases in youth crisis calls and eating disorders. By …

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More help for Black parents and babies

WEBMore help for Black parents and babies. Tue, Jun 27, 2023. The department will use the 3-year, $1 million grant to pilot a redesigned Black Infant Health (BIH) …

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PLU, MultiCare, WSU roll out new health care partnership

WEBSun, Feb 11, 2024. PLU’s nursing program will benefit from the construction of the MultiCare Medical Center at Pacific Lutheran University. More than 140 health care …

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MultiCare names new president for hospitals

WEBMultiCare Health System has named Mark Robinson the new president of MultiCare Tacoma General and MultiCare Allenmore hospitals. Robinson has more than 20 years …

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Free medical treatment at Neighborhood Clinic

WEB2023 marks the 40 th anniversary of Tacoma's Neighborhood Clinic. The NC will be holding a 40 th Anniversary Celebration to mark the occasion on Saturday, Oct. …

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COUNTY JOINS LAWSUIT ON MENTAL HEALTH FAILURES

WEBTACOMA WEEKLY NEWS • Page 1 Sept 8th - Sept 14th 2023 TACOMAWEEKLY BECAUSE OUR COMMUNITY MATTERS Continued on back page Pierce County is …

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Chen officially retires as Health Department director

WEBAfter more than 14 years leading Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department (TPCHD), Dr. Anthony L-T Chen officially retired last week from his position as Director …

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Get certified in Mental Health First Aid

WEBPrior to the pandemic, people from all walks of life in the U.S. were already struggling with their mental health, youth and adults alike. The National Institute of …

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Pierce County ranks 4th in fentanyl overdoses

WEBThe analysis found that all five of the most populated counties in Washington have shown dramatic increases in illicit fentanyl positivity for the first half of 2022 …

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Cantwell calls for reproductive care worker protection

WEBWASHINGTON, D.C. – On Jan. 21, U.S. Senator Maria Cantwell (D-WA) questioned a panel of abortion experts on the state of reproductive rights in America …

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Tacoma Urban League welcomes new CEO

WEBCurrent League CEO T’wina Nobles (left) is working closely with new CEO Janice Lee during the transition. Carrying forth the lineage of leadership at the Tacoma …

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