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‘Everybody’s getting sick.’ WA doctors say it’s back to masks

WEBOne day after the news of COVID-19 hospitalizations more than doubling in Pierce County in a week, local and area health officials ramped up calls for indoor …

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Pierce County offers more details on finding COVID vaccines

WEBAt COVID-19 vaccination drive-thru clinics sponsored by Pierce County Department of Emergency Management and health care systems several times a week …

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COVID vaccines now readily available in Pierce County, WA

WEB253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional issues. Three …

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Permits filed for new medical clinic in Tacoma retail center

WEBBy Brian Hayes. A recent permit filing with the City of Tacoma outlines plans for a new medical clinic in a shopping center near Interstate 5 that is home to REI, …

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Washington city ranks among the healthiest in the US: report

WEBA city in Washington landed a spot among the country’s healthiest cities, according to a new report. Seattle ranked 2nd on WalletHub’s list of the healthiest cities …

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New medical care center coming to Parkland-Spanaway at PLU

WEBFebruary 07, 2024 11:46 AM. MultiCare, Washington State University and Pacific Lutheran University leaders on Tuesday announced a joint partnership to build a new medical …

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VMFH partnership latest in wave of new medical alliances

WEBVMFH-Optum. Optum, a UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, also is partnering with VMFH in a “strategic alignment” to make Virginia Mason Medical Center in Seattle …

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Cases of respiratory illnesses spike in WA, according to CDC

WEBAccording to the Washington Department of Health, there have been 16 lab-confirmed influenza deaths and 14 RSV deaths in the state for the 2023-2024 season.. …

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Pierce County COVID numbers remain low despite recent uptick

WEBSeptember 29, 2023 5:30 AM. In recent weeks, Pierce County has seen a slight uptick in COVID-19 hospitalizations, emergency department visits and deaths. While the …

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COVID, RSV, flu still a threat to Puget Sound-area gatherings

WEB253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional issues. …

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State DOH official to be Tacoma-Pierce County health officer

WEBAccording to TPCHD in its announcement, Miller “will serve as the medical expert for the agency and our community. He will assess community health, provide …

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Four Washington cities ranked among the healthiest in U.S.

WEBFour places in eastern and western Washington ranked among the 182 healthiest and unhealthiest cities in the country. See where they ranked.

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RSV rise in region brings mask requirement back to MultiCare

WEBDebbie Cockrell. 253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional …

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Taylor Swift’s new album provides opportunity on mental health

WEBFor many in our culture, Taylor Swift is a projection of the best — and worst — of us all. We see Swift in ourselves, and we see ourselves in Swift.

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Bethel School District clinic opens for students, staff Tacoma …

WEBThe school-based health center at Graham-Kapowsin High School had its grand opening event Oct. 7. The health center at 22100 108th Ave. E. is open to …

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New director tapped for Tacoma-Pierce County Health …

WEBBy Debbie Cockrell. Updated February 26, 2024 1:36 PM. Chantell Harmon Reed has been tapped as the new director of public health for the Tacoma-Pierce …

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Active TB case reported in Tacoma; patient declines medication

WEBDebbie Cockrell. 253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional …

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Tacoma psychiatric hospital faces 3 state investigations Tacoma …

WEBSuicide prompts investigation. According to the documents, on Aug. 9 the state health department received a complaint about the death of 29-year-old Kevan …

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Regence-insured patients seek answers amid MultiCare talks

WEB253-597-8364. Debbie Cockrell has been with The News Tribune since 2009. She reports on business and development, local and regional issues. As negotions …

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Virginia Mason Franciscan Health sued for patient data breach

WEBBy Shea Johnson. December 22, 2023 10:57 AM. Virginia Mason Franciscan Health, a large Tacoma-based healthcare provider whose 10 area hospitals include St. Joseph …

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HHC vs. Delta-8: Key Differences and Similarities That You Should …

WEBHHC is known to promote a clearer state of mind, whereas Delta-8 induces relaxation and euphoria while maintaining functional productivity, even though the two …

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Excessive force led to 2022 death of Texas man: lawsuit Tacoma …

WEBA newly filed lawsuit accuses Texas deputies of using excessive force when they fatally shot a man while he was having a mental health emergency in October 2022.

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