How well are we taking care of the youngest children in Pierce County?  How many people in-need are accessing mental health services?  What are the leading causes of death in Pierce County?

Young and old alike need access to quality healthcare to maintain not only good physical health but sound mental health as well.  The health and wellness indicators in this section illustrate Pierce County’s physical and mental health and our community’s ability to access healthcare. 

It is our hope that by keeping an eye on the health and wellness of our community, we can demonstrate the importance of improving the overall health of our county and decreasing problem behaviors that lead to long-term health-related issues.