Elevate Health

10/19/2026

Alysha McCloud, Elevate Health tribal liaison, shares about a few of the factors that can complicate how indigenous residents of Pierce County access social and health care services and programs.

10/13/2026

At Pierce County Alliance, community-based workers like Debbie McBride and Samantha Moceri support people navigating some of life's most difficult challenges, from reentry after incarceration to recovery, housing instability, and behavioral health needs.

In our latest partner spotlight article, Debbie and Samantha explain that, for them, care coordination starts with listening, compassion, and a commitment to never give up on people.

At Pierce County Alliance ’s office in downtown Tacoma, client care begins at the front door. Regardless of their situation, each client is met with…

10/05/2026

We were proud to be a co-planner and co-host of the Pierce Immigrant and Refugee Symposium last Friday. Big thanks to Community Health Plan of Washington for bringing together the planning group, Tacoma Community House for hosting, and to all the other partners who made this timely event happen.

10/02/2026

: The executive leaders of HealthierHere, our ACH counterpart in King County, and CISC clearly explained the magnitude of the federal changes to Medicaid that took effect yesterday and the additional challenges we will face in the months ahead in the op-ed they wrote in today's Seattle Times.

When the government cuts Medicaid, it’s not just cutting health insurance — it’s also cutting critical support services for those with little to no income.

09/29/2026

We spent Saturday at Pierce College for the Leading for Health Equity in Pierce County Summit, hosted by Leaders in Women's Health. It was an inspiring gathering of community leaders, healthcare professionals, educators, students, and advocates, all coming together to share ideas and strategies for advancing health equity across Pierce County.

We were proud to host a panel discussion titled “Connecting Pierce County: Community-Based Workers, Care Coordination, and Community Partnership.” A sincere thank you to Ryan Gilpin of Pierce County Alliance, LuzMarina Tejada of VirginiaMasonFranciscanHealth, and Tiffany Williams of Associated Ministries for joining Elevate Health’s Gena Morgan and Sally Kim for a thoughtful conversation about collaboration, coordination, and community-driven solutions.

We’re also grateful to Elevate Health team members Joseph Gomez and Zach Powers for representing us at our sponsor table and connecting with attendees throughout the day.

Pierce County is fortunate to have many opportunities this fall for meaningful conversations around community health and wellbeing. Next up for Elevate Health: the Pierce Immigrant and Refugee Symposium this Friday at Tacoma Community House.

09/24/2026

"Vaccination remains one of the best ways to protect ourselves and the people we care about from serious illness."

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Fall has arrived in Washington, which means colder temperatures, gray skies and updated vaccines for children and adults. The sniffles, sneezes and chills could return for many across the state.

09/22/2026

This Saturday, Elevate Health is proud to sponsor and participate in the Health Equity Summit being hosted by Leaders in Women's Health.

Join community leaders, healthcare professionals, advocates, and residents for a day of learning, connection, and action. Through interactive breakout sessions, attendees can choose the conversations most relevant to their work and interests, with topics ranging from mental health and community health workers to food access, care coordination, health equity, and more.

We're also excited to host a panel discussion exploring how community-based care coordination can strengthen health equity, improve resource navigation, and create a more connected system of care in Pierce County.

📅 September 26
⏰ 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
📍 Pierce College Fort Steilacoom

Learn more and register at https://leadersinwomenshealth.org/health-equity-summit

09/21/2026

Gabe Moaalii, Elevate Health’s senior director of community resilience, shares how insights from community-based workers and other community partners can help shape stronger systems, authentic connections and better outcomes.

09/15/2026

In Washington, 23% of adults lack a usual source of care, with Hispanic residents being the least likely to have a primary care doctor.

In this episode, the steps you should take to find and connect with a primary care doctor in Pierce County, whether you have insurance or not.

Need help getting connected? Visit connectpierce.org and fill out the form, or call 253-453-0448. A community-based worker will help you every step of the way.

09/08/2026

: Elevate Health is hiring a Benefits Navigation Program Manager and a Benefits Navigator to lead our benefits navigation initiatives. This is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in Pierce County by helping residents understand and enroll in Washington Cares, Medicaid/Apple Health, Marketplace health insurance, and other public benefit programs that support health, well-being, and financial stability.

Visit elevatehealth.org/careers to learn more and apply.

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