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Healthcare

Tacoma-Pierce County’s thriving healthcare industry is fueled by the region’s robust ecosystem of hospitals, nonprofits, researchers and healthcare workers.

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Major Employers

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  • Healthcare Providers
  • Workforce
Healthcare Providers
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Healthcare Providers

A Leading Network of Healthcare Providers

Life sciences and health organizations thrive in Tacoma-Pierce County because of our region’s top-notch research capabilities, penchant for innovation and abundance of partnerships that push the boundaries of healthcare and technology. Our diverse network of healthcare providers make all of this possible, ranging from MultiCare and Virginia Mason Franciscan Health to Madigan Army Medical Center and the Korean Women’s Association.

Workforce
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Workforce

A Robust Healthcare Workforce

Washington State employs nearly 36,000 researchers and related staff across 1,150 healthcare organizations and life sciences firms. With nine regional colleges and 12 technical schools, Tacoma-Pierce County plays a significant role in contributing to our state’s highly skilled healthcare workforce. Major hospitals, health organizations and innovative medtech companies rely on our talent pool to push the boundaries of both local and global health.

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