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The mission of the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of all Allegheny County residents.
Allegheny County, PA
Joined February 2020
Today will begin with cloudy skies and fog. The clouds will break up throughout the day and high temperatures will be in the mid to upper 80s. A northerly wind will allow some low-level smoke from Canadian wildfires to linger and keep PM2.5 concentrations in the low-moderate
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Cooler and mostly cloudy today with highs in the mid-80s. Scattered showers and thunderstorms likely throughout the day. Both ozone and PM2.5 will be in the low moderate range.
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US Steel reported the incident involving Batteries 13 and 14 yesterday at 11:40AM after the explosion occurred. The ACHD Air Quality monitoring in Clairton, Liberty, Glassport and North Braddock all showed levels of PM 2.5 and Sulfur Dioxide to be within the National Ambient Air
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What you eat now is just as important as what you were eating during pregnancy. Load up your plate with non-starchy vegetables, fruit, whole grains, and lean meats. Remember to eat enough so you can replenish your body and nourish your baby. #BreastFeedingMonth
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In Allegheny County when a structure or plumbing system is being renovated or built a plumbing permit is required. Questions? Call 412-578-8123 #Plumbing #Permitting
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Protect you and your baby by getting the recommended vaccinations during pregnancy. Talk to your healthcare provider or visit our Immunization Clinic. Call (412) 578-8062 for more information. #ImmunizationAwarenessMonth
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August is Overdose Prevention Month. an overdose can happen anywhere, it’s important to be able to respond quickly when one occurs. Naloxone is a life-saving medication that can prevent a fatal opioid overdose. It’s the single best way to help when an overdose happens. Learn more
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All pregnant and postpartum residents in Allegheny County are eligible for a FREE year of 24/7 lactation consultation through the @Pacifyapp ! Once you have download the app select "I have a Pacify code." when prompted and enter 0324. Breastfeeding can come with a lot of
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Mostly sunny skies today with high temperatures in the mid 80s. Areas of haze will continue today due to the presence of Canadian wildfire smoke. PM2.5 levels will average in the moderate range while ozone concentrations will average in the lower moderate range. Temperatures will
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The new school year is just around the corner! Is your child up to date on their vaccinations? If you have questions about vaccinations or want to schedule an appointment call the Immunization Clinic at 412-578-8062 #childhoodvaccination #IVax2Protect #vaccineswork
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Today will begin mostly cloudy, but will clear throughout the day and be mostly sunny by the afternoon. A plume of near-surface Canadian wildfire smoke will move into the area today which will cause PM2.5 values to average in the moderate range. Highs in the mid 80s with
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What you drink impacts your long term health. Starting good habits today will help the person you'll be in the years to come. #RethinkYourDrink #LiveWellAllegheny
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Mostly sunny skies will continue today with highs in the mid 80s. The presence of low-level Canadian wildfire smoke will cause PM2.5 levels to average in the moderate range. The smoke combined with abundant sunshine and warm temperatures will cause ozone to average in the upper
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Breastfeeding moms who receive support from friends and family often experience greater breastfeeding success. Learn how you can support a breastfeeding loved one by visiting #WICbreastfeeding #WICspeaksBF #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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Mostly sunny skies and warm today with highs in the upper 80s. Ozone concentrations will be in the low moderate range by this afternoon. PM2.5 will also average in the lower moderate range for today. Influence of Canadian wildfire smoke to the north will need to be monitored
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August is National Immunization Awareness Month! Vaccines protect you, your family, and your entire community. Take action this month – whether it’s for your child, your parents or yourself. Call us at 412-578-8062 to learn more and schedule an appointment. #Immunization #NIAM
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Have you given birth in the last six months? An invitation to take the Allegheny County PRAMS survey might be in the mail for you! By taking the survey you could be compensated with a $10-$35 gift card to Amazon. #PRAMS #Pregnancy #Postpartum
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Moms and babies benefit from breastfeeding. Breastfed kids are less likely to become obese and have a lower risk of developing some chronic diseases. Moms have lower risk of postpartum hemorrhage, certain cancers, heart disease, and type II diabetes. #WorldBreastfeedingWeek
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Join the McKeesport Community Garden and Just Harvest for our August Live Well Collaborative! Come and learn about local Fresh Access Farmer's Markets that allow SNAP recipients to use their benefits with Just Harvest and dive into urban gardening at the McKeesport Community
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Early morning fog and clouds giving way to a mostly sunny sky Friday. Comfortable conditions are expected with slightly breezy northeast winds. Ozone will remain in the good range with PM2.5 in the low moderate range as smoke from Canadian wildfires may continue to linger
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