Published Nov. 16, 2022.
Pierce County healthcare providers reported 14 cases of congenital syphilis in 2021—the most in any Washington county—after reporting just a handful of cases over the last decade. So far in 2022, Pierce County has seen 11 probable cases, including 1 stillbirth preliminarily attributed to congenital syphilis. Washington State Department of Health (DOH) reported an historic high of 51 congenital syphilis cases in Washington in 2021. Read the full Health Advisory here. 

2023 PCMS Board Slate
This is the candidate slate for the 2023 Pierce County Medical Society Officers. The President will be installed on December 7, 2022, Jingle & Mingle Event (aka Annual Meeting)
CANDIDATE SLATE
OFFICERS – One Year Term
President: C. Blake Perry, MD, Aesthetic Surgery Centre 
President Elect: Julian S. Arroyo, MD, Puget Sound Orthopaedics 
Immediate Past President: Dina C. Titova, MD, MultiCare Rheumatology Specialists  
Secretary/Treasurer: Courtney Kennel, DO, Physician Care Northwest
Pursuant with current PCMS Bylaws, additional nominations may be submitted by petition. 
The petition must: