Allegheny County Health Department
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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
For questions or concerns about vaccinations talk to your doctor, not someone's random opinion online. Protect your family and community by getting the facts from a qualified healthcare professional. Contact the Immunization clinic at (412) 578-8062 with questions or to make an
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Today is Global Handwashing Day! Today we want o remind everyone that handwashing can limit the spread of many diseases and keep everyone healthy. It is one of the easiest and most important ways to keep our community safe. #KeepHandsClean
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🚨 Air Quality Update from Allegheny County! 🌫️🌿 Big news: Our Air Quality Monitoring Team has installed a brand-new continuous PM2.5 monitor at the South Fayette station! 🙌 ✅ This marks the completion of a multi-year effort to upgrade all eight PM2.5 monitoring sites across
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Cloudy in the morning with some sunshine and a few clouds in the afternoon. Highs in the mid to upper 60s with a northerly breeze throughout the day. Ozone is in the low moderate range. PM2.5 is in the good range.
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We’re proud to share that Dr. Iulia Vann has been recognized in the 40 Under 40 in Public Health Class of 2025 by @deBeaumontFndtn. Congratulations to the Allegheny County Public Health Director and to all of this year’s honorees! Learn more: https://t.co/p5x3l2v8nS
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Americans spend over 2 hours a day on social media, but not everything is credible. Take these four steps to decide if a post is trustworthy before you share it.
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Tobacco and nicotine come in many forms and flavors. Quitting is tough, but you are tougher. Your immediate and long term health will thank you. For help quitting call 1-800-215-7494 or visit https://t.co/ILkPoHz4DH
#TobaccoExposed #LiveWellAllegheny
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Today is World Mental Health Day! Taking care of mental health is as important as taking care of physical health. For resources addressing mental health visit https://t.co/ckitpTs0MK
#WorldMentalHealthDay
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Your baby will give you signs to let you know when they are hungry and full. It may take some time, but you'll learn exactly what these signs are. #BreastFeedingSupport To learn about breastfeeding cues, visit: https://t.co/nrFfLzxuUK
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Early morning river fog will dissipate by mid-morning. Cool with sunny skies. Highs will be cooler than the average this time of year, near 60. Ozone is in the good range. Low humidity will help keep PM2.5 in the good range. Areas of frost are possible again tonight.
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The Allegheny County Health Department recommends that all residents should get a flu shot. Speak with your healthcare provider for more specific details. Go to https://t.co/o8aRXC7Jks to schedule an appointment with the Allegheny County Health Department's Immunization Clinic.
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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 Pacify app! 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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Thank you to our Public Health Educators who work to improve community health through promoting wellness and healthy behavior choices. They help to assess community needs, hearing most directly from community members, and develop educational materials for the public.
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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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💉✨ “It’s giving Fearless — because vaccines go through All Too Well reviewed trials. You’re not on your own, kid — science has your back. No Bad Blood here, just strong immunity. So shake it off, roll up your sleeve, and as we hit another chapter of your immunity era, enjoy The
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A strong morning temperature inversion will result in elevated PM2.5 levels for the first few hours of the day Friday. These levels will decrease throughout the day averaging out in the low moderate range. Today will feature sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper 70s. Moderate
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The Housing and Community Environment Program handles questions, concerns, and complaints about housing code violations. If your landlord is not addressing repairs that need to be made file a complaint with the program by calling 412-350-4046 or visiting https://t.co/tlzJLN22NX
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Mostly sunny skies on Wednesday and cooler with highs in the low to mid 70s. The cooler and drier airmass will bring PM2.5 levels back into the good range. High temperatures will begin to increase by the end of the week and into the weekend. This, combined with light winds and no
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Heating season is from October 1-May 31. During heating season all rental units must be able to heat to at least 68°F. If your heating is broken and your landlord has not addressed it, call the Housing and Community Environment Program at 412-350-4046. For more information visit
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Did you know the Health Department has four clinics? They are the Pulmonary (TB) Clinic, Pediatric Dentistry, Public Health (STI/HIV) Clinic, and Immunization Clinic. All clinics are free for residents who are under- or uninsured. Visit https://t.co/ym864tPnUg for more
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