Allegheny County Health Department Archives

Top 10 toxic polluters in Pittsburgh. Meet the new #1

On a positive note, the list shows that progress is possible. The McConway & Torley Foundry in Lawrenceville has reduced emissions of chromium compounds by 90% and nickel compounds by 97%, and dropped out of the Toxic Ten this year.

15 Jun 2021

Still need a Covid vaccine? Find it here with Allegheny County’s vaccine finder map

The vaccine shortages, priority tiers and confusing sign-up sites are all in the past now. Now, everyone (ages 16 and up) is eligible.

26 Apr 2021

Health Department’s new dashboard lets public monitor air quality in real time

This air quality monitoring dashboard comes online as the ALA again lists Pittsburgh's air as the country's ninth-worst for year-round particle pollution.

21 Apr 2021

Allegheny County to launch a new and greatly improved vaccine registration system next week

Despite 370,000 vaccinations so far in Allegheny County, Covid case counts are on the rise.

25 Mar 2021

US Steel fined (again) for pollution at Clairton Coke Works. ‘This is nothing new.’

“This ongoing problem shows the Coke Works are in disrepair. There sounds like a real lack of interest or willingness to make improvements at their Mon Valley facilities.”

19 Mar 2021

For the first time, Allegheny County meets federal air quality standards at all eight air monitors

The region is now in compliance with federal standards for carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxide, ozone and particulate matter.

27 Jan 2021

PA expands vaccine eligibility to ages 65 and older; UPMC vaccinates workers serving vulnerable populations

The state announced Tuesday that vaccination eligibility is expanding to approximately 3.5 million Pennsylvanians.

20 Jan 2021

County opens second site for Covid vaccination. Who’s eligible to get the shots now

Who qualifies for a vaccine right now and how do the groups work? Find out here.

06 Jan 2021

Social gatherings, bars and restaurants contributing to local COVID-19 infections, says Allegheny County Health Department

“July has been a very, very challenging month,” said Allegheny County Executive Rich Fitzgerald.

30 Jul 2020

How the COVID Field Response Team is keeping restaurants in check while Safe Service PGH asks them to take the pledge

Two groups in Pittsburgh are helping to make restaurants safer for employees and customers. Here's what you need to know.

29 Jul 2020

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