Planet Fitness Offers Teens Free Summer Workouts in Seattle Area

Fitness chain launches national initiative to help youth meet minimum recommended requirement for physical activity

Nurse Caused Hepatitis C Outbreak At Hospital: CDC

Cora Weberg is accused of exposing at least a dozen of her patients to hepatitis C by using the patients' injectable narcotics for herself.

Puyallup's Runners In 2019 Boston Marathon

The 2019 Boston Marathon is underway Monday. Here’s who’s running from Puyallup.

How Pierce County Ranks In Health, Including Life Expectancy

Pierce isn't the least healthy in Washington, but it ranks significantly lower than King and Snohomish counties.

6 Dead, 59 Hospitalized Due To Influenza In Pierce County

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department this week reported continued widespread influenza activity in the area.

Flu Patients Increase By Dozens In Past Week: Health Department

Hospitalizations for flu-related illnesses in Pierce County jumped by more than 60 people over the past week, according to health officials.

4 More Flu-Related Deaths Reported In Pierce County

Along with the 4 additional deaths, the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department said nearly 50 more people were hospitalized since Feb. 12.

Flu Activity Increasing Across Pierce County: Report

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department on Tuesday said influenza-related hospitalizations increased by 135 patients since early January.

16 Measles Cases Now Confirmed In SW Wash. Outbreak

Cases in Battle Ground have now been confirmed by Clark County Public Health. Tacoma-Pierce County Health officials shared Thursday's alert.

Pierce County Burn Ban Lifted Wednesday

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency lifted the Stage 2 burn ban for greater Pierce County effective at 12 p.m. Jan. 16.

Pierce County Burn Ban Lifted Wednesday

The stage 2 burn ban was in effect for roughly 24 hours due to increased air pollution caused by wood smoke and fireworks, officials said.

Influenza Activity Increasing In Pierce County

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department reported an increase in influenza-related hospitalizations to close out 2018.

Influenza Activity 'Minimal' In Washington — So Far

The latest influenza report from the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department shows low rates of influenza-related hospital visits so far.

Recovery Café Orting Valley Fights Opioid Addiction In Pierce Co.

Seattle-based nonprofit, Recovery Café, boasts a 90 percent success rate for helping participants maintain longterm sobriety.

Senior Health Care: Puyallup, Tacoma To Get New Medicare Clinics

The clinics will be operated by Humana and Iora Health and will both open in early October.

New Clinics to Open in Puyallup and Tacoma for Older Adults

Iora Health and Humana Expand Relationship to Provide More Medicare Beneficiaries Access to Improved Care in Washington

New Hepatitis C Cases Linked To Good Sam Outbreak

The Tacoma-Pierce Health Department said Wednesday there are four new confirmed cases in the Good Sam outbreak.

6 More Hepatitis C Cases Found In Good Samaritan Outbreak

Six new cases have been confirmed in addition to the two initial cases, health officials said Thursday.

New 'Probable' Hepatitis C Cases Seen In Good Samaritan Outbreak

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department has reported seven "probable" cases, and 12 others are under investigation.

State Suspends Good Samaritan Nurse's License

Cora Weberg was arrested last week in connection to infections of two Good Sam patients with Hepatitis C.

Nurse Infected 2 With Hepatatis C At Good Samaritan Hospital

The hospital has notified 2,600 former patients to get tested for the potentially deadly virus.

Portable Defibrillator Donated To Puyallup

Jamie’s Heart Foundation, a local nonprofit, has donated a portable defibrillator to the City of Puyallup.

See Recent Health Violations At Puyallup Restaurants

Think your favorite Puyallup restaurant is squeaky clean? See recent health inspection reports from Tacoma-Pierce County Health.

Best Gyms Near Puyallup For Your 2018 New Year's Resolutions

Here are some of the highest-rated gyms around Puget Sound for your 2018 fitness resolution.

Find Free Flu Shots For Kids Near Puyallup

Health providers are holding flu shot clinics throughout December at two locations in Pierce County.

Air Quality Worsens As Wildfire Smoke Engulfs Puget Sound

Smoke from wildfires burning in Central Washington has made its way into Puget Sound.

New Puget Sound Burn Ban Issued Due To Deteriorating Air Quality

The Puget Sound Clean Air Agency is putting a new stage-one burn ban into effect Tuesday.

Good Sam Makes List Of Best Hospitals In Washington State

U.S. News and World Report has released its 2017-18 rankings of best hospitals in the country. See where your local hospital ranks.

Air Quality So Poor 'Limit Time Outdoors,' Health Department Says

The Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is warning everyone to avoid prolonged exposure to smoke-filled air.

Report On Puyallup Drinking Water Unclear About Pollutant Risk

A study released by a nonprofit this week indicates that Puyallup's water contains pollutants. That's not the full story.

10 Pollutants In Washington Tap Water Put Your Health At Risk: Study

Find out which pollutants were found in Puyallup's tap water from Environmental Working Group's annual study.

Pierce County Flu Epidemic Claims Child

A total of 17 people have died in Pierce County during this flu season.

Puyallup Schools See Second Mumps Case

The new case is at a different school than one reported last week.

Flu Deaths Up To 12 In Pierce County

Flu activity is extremely high, and this season could hit elderly people particularly hard, health officials say.

Mumps Case In Puyallup Elementary School

The female student is being kept out of school until she is no longer contagious, health officials say.

Run Like A Mother Inspires Seattle Women With Launch of Annual 5K Race

Empower. Inspire. Enable. Run Like A Mother isn't just a race — it's our way of life.

Yes, Inflation Still Matters

Here are four steps to consider that may help you stay ahead

The Student Loan "Crisis"

Should You Take a ‘Summer Vacation’ From the Stock Market?

The Great Housing Demand!!!