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Allegheny County Health Department

The Allegheny County Health Department's (ACHD) mission is to protect, promote, and preserve the health and well-being of the more than 1.2 million people who call Allegheny County home. ACHD offers clinical services including immunization, dentistry, and sexual health resources, as well as programs designed to promote a safer, healthier community for all by focusing on air quality, lead exposure, and other environmental factors that impact residents.

The Allegheny County Health Department is one of only six health departments in Pennsylvania to be accredited by the Public Health Administration Board.

Plan for a Healthier Allegheny (PHA)

The Plan for a Healthier Allegheny (PHA) highlights important issues and brings together stakeholders across multiple sectors to address Allegheny County's top priorities in the areas of physical, behavioral, and environmental health.

Community Health Data Dashboard

The Allegheny County Health Department maintains a series of interactive dashboards for residents and users to review data about the numerous public health topics that ACHD monitors. Explore more of the Allegheny County community health indicators.

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Clinical Services

Immunization Clinic

Protect against serious diseases such as the flu, COVID-19, RSV, measles, whooping cough, and more. Appointments are preferred and are given priority, walk-ins are also accepted.

Public Health Clinic - HIV/STD

Allegheny County offers in-office testing and treatment, and resources for STDs/STIs, partner services, and sexual health and well-being, as well as free at-home STI testing kits.

Clinics and Facilities

Find clinic locations, services, and contact information for all Allegheny County Health Department divisions.

Family and Child Health Programs

Find programs designed to improve the quality of life and health of mothers/birthing persons, infants, children, and families. The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) offers support services to parents expecting their first child.

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC)

The Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program offers health and nutrition services for medically or nutritionally at-risk women and children.

All Health Services

Explore ACHD services, including immunization and vaccination clinics, resources for women's and children's health, laboratory testing, and available screenings and health assessments.

Community Monitoring Programs

Air Quality

The Air Quality Program monitors air quality, trends, and pollutants throughout Allegheny County, and regulates permitting and air quality standards.

Food Safety

Find food safety permits, regulations, alerts, and certification programs throughout the county.

Plumbing

Apply for plumbing permits online, search the online directory of registered plumbers, and find plumbing codes for Allegheny County.

Chronic Disease Prevention

Allegheny County offers education and resources to help prevent, detect, and manage chronic conditions like heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, and cancer.

Infectious Disease Prevention

Find information about infectious diseases such as COVID-19, food or lead poisoning, rabies, possible outbreaks, vaccination coverage, and more. The Infectious Disease Epidemiology (IDE) Program monitors more than 70 infectious diseases and related conditions.

All Health Programs

Explore the Health Department's diverse programs that help protect the public from harmful environmental conditions, public facilities, and food-related businesses.