Allegheny County Health Department

Allegheny County Health Department Government Organization

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, particularly the most vulnerable.

02/21/2026

Am I allowed to record a state trooper when I'm being pulled over?

This video from PA State Police answers some of the most common questions about traffic stops.

🎣🐟 Fish Fry Season is Here, Allegheny County!We know this is a tradition so many of our residents look forward to — grea...
02/20/2026

🎣🐟 Fish Fry Season is Here, Allegheny County!

We know this is a tradition so many of our residents look forward to — great food, community gatherings, and supporting local organizations. As you fire up the fryers, let’s keep it safe and delicious for everyone!

Friendly reminders for fish fry operators:
🧼 Wash hands with soap and warm water
❄️ Keep cold foods at 41°F or below
🔥 Keep hot foods at 135°F or above
🔀 Prevent cross-contamination — separate raw foods from cooked and ready-to-eat items
🧤 No bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat foods — use gloves, tongs, or butcher paper

Let’s make this fish fry season a safe and successful one. Thank you for doing your part to protect our community’s health while serving up the favorites we all love! 💙

Let's have a Heart to Heart about your heart health! Join us next Friday (February 27th) from 10-11 AM for a virtual con...
02/19/2026

Let's have a Heart to Heart about your heart health! Join us next Friday (February 27th) from 10-11 AM for a virtual conversation on Microsoft Teams. Please register using the QR code. We will be giving blood pressure cuffs to the first 30 registrants. Those individuals will receive an email with pick up instructions.

New driver in the family? Remember, freedom comes with responsibility.Last year in PA, there were 27 fatalities in crash...
02/18/2026

New driver in the family? Remember, freedom comes with responsibility.

Last year in PA, there were 27 fatalities in crashes involving a teen driver. So make sure your teen drives like their life, and their friends’ lives depend on it – because they do!

More info: https://bit.ly/TeenDriversPA.

02/17/2026

Abandoned pools and tire piles are more than an eyesore, they are health and safety issues.

Building on the momentum of County Executive Innamorato’s “HOUSING For All” Executive Order which was signed on February 5, the Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has the toolkit to serve neighbors when property owners aren’t taking an interest.

Special thanks to Meghan Schiller KDKA and Tory Wegerski of KDKA-TV | CBS Pittsburgh for sharing how the county is making sure neglected property is not harming an entire neighborhood.

Residents can report a property creating a public health hazard by calling ACHD’s Housing and Community Environment Program at 412-350-4046

When riding your bike on the road, follow all traffic laws. This not only keeps you safer, but it’s the law.Be sure to o...
02/15/2026

When riding your bike on the road, follow all traffic laws. This not only keeps you safer, but it’s the law.

Be sure to obey all stop signs and traffic lights. If a traffic signal does not detect your bike, you may treat the red light as a stop sign and proceed through the intersection after yielding to all other traffic.

Visit penndot.pa.gov/BicycleSafety to learn more about bike safety laws.

02/14/2026

Take a pause, protect yourself, and play safe (use condoms) to prevent STIs.

Last year the Allegheny County Health Department provided more than 200,000 condoms to the community and you can pick some up today (or any day) for free at the Public Health Clinic on 1908 Wylie Ave.

ACHD’s Unintentional Injury Prevention Program is proud to offer HeaRT (Healthy Relationships Toolkit)—an evidence-based...
02/13/2026

ACHD’s Unintentional Injury Prevention Program is proud to offer HeaRT (Healthy Relationships Toolkit)—an evidence-based program designed to help 11–14-year-olds build respectful, and healthy relationships.

Healthy relationships matter. Let’s work together to prevent dating violence and create stronger communities.🧡

Respect isn’t optional—it’s essential!!!During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Respect Week reminds us that everyo...
02/12/2026

Respect isn’t optional—it’s essential!!!

During Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, Respect Week reminds us that everyone deserves kindness and equality in their relationships. Speak up. Stand strong. Show respect. Together, we can prevent dating abuse before it starts.

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Be a good pet parent and make sure to pick up after your dog.✔️ Always carry p**p bags when walking your dog.✔️ Feel ick...
02/12/2026

Be a good pet parent and make sure to pick up after your dog.

✔️ Always carry p**p bags when walking your dog.
✔️ Feel icky about picking up p**p? Get a p**per scooper, to handle it without your hands getting too close.

Did you know?
There are 23 million coliform bacteria per gram of a dog’s p**p. Additionally, dog p**p can contain several types of parasites, bacteria, and viruses that can make humans and other animals sick.

These pathogens can linger in the ground for months or even years. That means that dog p**p left on the ground today can end up endangering other dogs and people for a long time after.

Also, p**p itself, can ultimately end up contaminating watersheds, rivers, streams, and other sources of water. Some of those will also get absorbed into the soil, polluting the land around it. In other words, it's creating unsanitary conditions not only for the environment, but for you, your dog, and everyone around you.

🐟✨ Fish Fry Season is Almost Here, Allegheny County! ✨🐟Lent begins February 18, and we know our community can’t wait for...
02/11/2026

🐟✨ Fish Fry Season is Almost Here, Allegheny County! ✨🐟

Lent begins February 18, and we know our community can’t wait for this long-standing tradition! If your organization is planning a 2026 Lenten Fish Fry, you must have a food permit with the Allegheny County Health Department.

✅ Temporary Fish Fry Permit: $45 (nonprofits)
✅ Covers operations throughout Lent
✅ Includes a food safety inspection & checklist
🆕 Applying online? You’ll need to create a new login due to updated software.

Permits should be submitted as soon as possible to allow time for processing and inspection. Applications and payments can be completed online or mailed to our Food Safety Program.
Our team works directly with organizers to help ensure safe food preparation so neighbors can enjoy every bite with confidence.

📞 Questions? Call 412-578-8044
📧 foodsafety@alleghenycounty.us
🌐 Learn more: AlleghenyCounty.us/FoodSafety

Let’s make this fish fry season safe, delicious, and successful! 🎣🍽️

Respect Week is in full swing!Every action counts—whether it’s speaking kindly, listening without judgment, or standing ...
02/11/2026

Respect Week is in full swing!

Every action counts—whether it’s speaking kindly, listening without judgment, or standing up against abuse. Together, we can make respect the norm in every relationship.

🧡 Join the movement for healthy love. Respect starts here.

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542 Fourth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA
15219

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Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm

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