Health Department Leading Effort to Reduce Dementia in County Published on December 15, 2025 The Allegheny County Health Department will expand education, increase accessibility, and strengthen partnerships to help the community face the growing threat of dementia related illnesses with help from the Building Our Largest Dementia Infrastructure (BOLD) grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Health Director Honored in National 40 Under 40 Published on October 14, 2025 Allegheny County Health Director Dr. Iulia Vann has been named one of the de Beaumont Foundation’s 40 Under 40 in Public Health, a national recognition honoring her exceptional leadership and enduring commitment to improving lives, advancing health equity, and transforming public health systems to serve all communities more effectively. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Preliminary Mobile Air Monitoring Results Published on September 19, 2025 The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has monitoring results from Mobile Air Units provided by Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) and Pennsylvania’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) that were stationed in the Mon Valley shortly after the Clairton Coke Works explosion in August. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Third Human Case of West Nile Virus Identified in Allegheny County Published on September 18, 2025 The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has confirmed the third human case of West Nile Virus in the county in 2025. The individual resides in the Munhall area. They have not been hospitalized and did not report any recent travel outside of Allegheny County before they became ill. No further details will be released to protect the patient’s privacy. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Allegheny County Health Department Confirms Additional West Nile Virus Published on September 08, 2025 The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has confirmed that additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). A second human case of WNV has also been reported from Pittsburgh’s North Side. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Second Human Case of West Nile Virus Identified in Allegheny County Published on September 04, 2025 The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has confirmed the second human case of West Nile Virus in the county in 2025. The individual was hospitalized after developing symptoms in early August. No further details will be released to protect the patient’s privacy. Starting Monday, September 8, ACHD will conduct additional surveillance and an investigation in the area. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
2025 Breastfeeding Friendly Place Awards Published on August 29, 2025 In celebration of National Breastfeeding Month, the Allegheny County Health Department’s (ACHD) WIC Program and the Allegheny County Breastfeeding Coalition (ACBC) proudly hosted the 29th Annual Breastfeeding Friendly Place Awards, recognizing exemplary support for breastfeeding across workplaces and public spaces. Tagged as: , Announcements, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Overdose Resource Fair Published on August 28, 2025 To honor International Overdose Awareness Day, Allegheny County and the City of Pittsburgh will host the Fourth Annual International Overdose Awareness Day Resource Fair on Friday, August 29 at Allegheny Commons Park on Cedar Avenue. The public is invited to attend this free, community-centered event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Health Dept: 9 Neighborhoods to be Sprayed for West Nile on August 27 Published on August 25, 2025 Allegheny County Health Department today announced additional mosquito samples have tested positive for West Nile Virus. Accordingly, the health department will treat areas for mosquitoes in the city communities of Brighton Heights, Marshall Shadeland, California – Kirkbride, Manchester, Allegheny Commons, the Mexican War Streets, Perry South, Fineview, and Troy Hill / Spring Garden... Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices
Health Department Identifies 1st Human Case of West Nile Virus in 2025 Published on August 18, 2025 The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced today it identified the first human case of West Nile virus in 2025. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community Safety, Health Department, Media Releases, Public Notices