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Exec. Innamorato Applauds Board of Health Passage of Paid Parental

Published on September 28, 2026

This afternoon that Allegheny County Board of Health unanimously passed the revised Paid Parental Leave legislation that was introduced at the September 16 Board of Health meeting.

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Leaders Praise Revised Paid Parental Leave Policy

Published on September 17, 2026

Today, County Executive Innamorato and other elected, labor, and community leaders praised the new policy as a bold and necessary step forward for public health.

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Board of Health Introduces Revised Paid Parental Leave Policy

Published on September 16, 2026

The Allegheny County Board of Health tonight introduced amended language to the Paid Parental Leave policy first introduced in May of this year. After receiving extensive public comment and community feedback on the initial plan, several key revisions were recommended to adjust the policy while still prioritizing public health for the residents of Allegheny County.

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Health Department Spraying Six Neighborhoods to Reduce West Nile Virus

Published on September 08, 2026

The Allegheny County Health Department will be treating portions of Aspinwall, Troy Hill, Reserve Township, Allegheny Commons, The Mexican War Streets, and Manchester for mosquitoes. Positive tests for West Nile Virus were recently found in those areas.

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Allegheny County Unveils Renovated McKeesport Public Health Office

Published on September 03, 2026

Allegheny County today celebrated the completion of renovations to the Allegheny County Health Department’s McKeesport office at 339 Fifth Avenue, creating a more accessible, modern facility where residents can access multiple essential public health services in one location.

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ACHD Potential Measles Exposure Statement

Published on September 01, 2026

The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) was informed that two individuals who were at the UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh (4401 Penn Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15224) on Thursday, August 27, 2026 have tested positive for measles.

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Measles Clarification Statement from ACHD

Published on September 01, 2026

While measles patients may be in the county, ACHD is not informed unless the healthcare provider determines the patient is an Allegheny County resident. Patients who are not residents are handled by the corresponding county or the Pennsylvania Department of Health.

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Health Department Spraying Six Neighborhoods to Reduce West Nile Virus

Published on September 01, 2026

The Allegheny County Health Department will be treating Elliott, Crafton Heights, Sheraden, Chartiers, Esplen, and Brighton Heights for mosquitoes. Positive tests for West Nile Virus were recently found in those areas.

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ACHD Celebrates Breastfeeding-Friendly Leaders Across the County

Published on August 31, 2026

Three organizations recognized for creating welcoming spaces for breastfeeding and lactating families, demonstrating that supporting families is both good public health and good business.

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County Supports Community on International Overdose Awareness Day

Published on August 25, 2026

The public is invited to attend this free, community-centered event from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Allegheny Commons Park on Cedar Avenue. The event will connect residents with more than 45 local health and social service providers while honoring people lost to overdose, recognizing those who have survived, and providing practical tools to combat the overdose epidemic.

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