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County Executive Sara Innamorato and DHS Hosts Community Baby Shower

Published on September 28, 2026

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato and the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS), together with partner organizations, hosted a Community Baby Shower & Resource Fair to celebrate and support new and expecting families from across the county.

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Innamorato Names Alex Jutca Director of Department of Human Services

Published on September 10, 2026

County Executive Sara Innamorato today announced that Alex Jutca will be the next Director of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS). Mr. Jutca has served as Interim Director of DHS since Erin Dalton departed to serve as New York City’s Commissioner of the Department of Social Services.

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Allegheny County Unveils Groundbreaking Allegheny Recovery Plan

Published on September 09, 2026

Allegheny County residents struggling with drug and alcohol use will soon have access to new support to live safer, fuller lives through a groundbreaking new initiative, the Allegheny Recovery Partnership Plan, which was introduced today by the county’s Department of Human Services.

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Allegheny County to Issue Code Red Heat Advisory for September 1-3

Published on August 31, 2026

Allegheny County is activating a Code Red Heat Advisory for Tuesday, September 1; Wednesday, September 2; and Thursday, September 3 ahead of forecasted high temperatures that may pose a risk to vulnerable residents.

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Allegheny County Announces Latest Round of Opioid Settlement Funding

Published on August 27, 2026

Allegheny County is awarding another $1.7 million in funding awards to community-based organizations working to address the opioid crisis. The awards represent the latest local disbursement of funding drawn from historic settlements with manufacturers and distributors of opioids for their roles in the opioid epidemic.

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26,000 Allegheny County Residents to Lose Medicaid Coverage Next Year

Published on August 05, 2026

Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato shared an update on how the looming cuts to Medicaid passed by Congress in 2025 will affect Allegheny County. The Medicaid cuts are expected to leave many county residents without health coverage and to create significant budget challenges for the region’s healthcare system.

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Allegheny County to Extend Code Red Heat Advisory to 7-2, 7-3, 7-4

Published on July 01, 2026

Allegheny County is extending the previously issued Code Red Heat Advisory due to the continuation of hot temperatures. The advisory will remain in effect through Thursday, July 2; Friday, July 3; and Saturday, July 4.

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Allegheny County to Issue Code Red Heat Advisory for Thursday, June 11

Published on June 10, 2026

Allegheny County is activating a Code Red Heat Advisory for Thursday, June 11, ahead of forecasted high temperatures that may pose a risk to vulnerable residents.

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Department of Human Services Releases 2026 Community Counts Results

Published on May 18, 2026

Today, Allegheny County Department of Human Services (DHS) released results from Community Counts, its homelessness estimate conducted this year on the night of February 3, 2026.

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Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Vouchers Now Available

Published on April 29, 2026

The Allegheny County Area Agency on Aging (AAA) announced today that the application window is now open for the 2026 Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP). This program helps income-eligible older adults supplement their diets with locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables by providing $25 in vouchers for use at area farmers markets.

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