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May 21, 2013 Health Department schedules food safety certification courses
The Allegheny County Health Department has released its upcoming schedule of food protection certification courses for food industry workers. The two-day course will be offered June 10 and 17 at Charles Morris Nursing Home in Squirrel Hill; July 22...
Health May 14, 2013 Health Department offers shingles vaccine free of chargeto uninsured and underinsured people 50 and older while supplies last
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering the shingles vaccine free of charge for a limited time to people 50 and older with no insurance or insurance that doesn’t cover the vaccine. Shingles vaccine is available while supplies last at...
Health April 30, 2013 Elder-ado health series continues
The Elder-ado, Knoxville center, 320 Brownsville Road, has scheduled its Medication Management programs for May. On May 22 at 11:30 a.m., Harry Hanley of Gateway Health will speak on “Knowing your Health Benefits and Rights. On May 29 at 10:30...
Health April 9, 2013 Focus group will meet at the Community Heathcare Ctr.
The Hilltop Community Healthcare Center, 317 Climax Street, will hold a focus group at the center on Wednesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. Community members, parents and interested parties are welcome to come in for a discussion and listening group. The...
Health April 2, 2013 Learn how stress affects children
To learn more about the symptoms of stress, how stress harms children, and what can be done to reduce stress, come to a free workshop sponsored by the Hilltop Family Care Connection (FCC). The workshop will be held from 5:30 -7:30 p.m. on Monday,...
Health April 2, 2013 Health Care series continues at the Elder-ado Center
Harry Hanley of Gateway Health will present part two of the three part series: “You and Your Health Care Need” on Wednesday, April 17 at the Elder-ado, Knoxville Center main activities area beginning at 11:45 a.m. Sandy Gilmore, R.N. will be at...
Health March 12, 2013 A.C. Health Department suspends TB screenings
Effective yesterday, Monday, March 11, the Allegheny County Health Department will temporarily suspend routine tuberculosis screenings due to a shortage of purified protein derivative (PPD), the solution used to administer the TB skin test. The...
Health January 15, 2013 Marathon runners can receive advice at UPMC Sports Medicine seminars
After something of a one-year hiatus, and some 105 days before the Dick’s Sporting Goods Pittsburgh Marathon, the UPMC Center for Sports Medicine will resume its tradition of pre-race prep courses by holding the first of three marathon seminars on...
Health January 8, 2013 Mercy Parish Nurse program for 2013
The Mercy Parish Nurse and Health Ministry Program, part of Pittsburgh Mercy Health System, sponsored by the Sisters of Mercy, has released the 2013 dates for its four-day Faith Community Nurse/Parish Nurse Preparation Course. The course is designed...
Health December 26, 2012 Food protection certification courses
The Allegheny County Health Department has released its winter schedule of food protection certification courses for food industry workers. The two-day course will be offered on February 2 and 12 at Oakmont Country Club in Plum and March 4 and 11 at...
Health November 27, 2012 COPD screenings at UPMC Mercy Walk-in Clinic
UPMC Walk-in Primary Care Clinic will be conducting complimentary Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) screenings in honor of COPD awareness month. The screenings will take place on Wednesday, Nov. 28 from 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. in the walk-in...
Health October 30, 2012 Health series at library
The Protect & Prevent: Free Lecture Series is being presented by UPMC Cancer Center at Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh- Carrick on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Sun Safety is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 7. Discover the damaging effects of sun and tanning...
Health October 2, 2012 HEAL: Health Expo for African American Living on Oct. 14
State Rep. Jake Wheatley, D-Allegheny, and City Councilman Daniel Lavelle are inviting residents of the greater Pittsburgh region to HEAL: Health Expo for African American Living, which will be held from noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 14, at the Thelma...
Health September 25, 2012 Study finds regional and seasonal variation in U.S. antiboiotic use
Doctors treating older patients in Southern states are more likely to prescribe antibiotics than any other region in the United States, an important finding from a University of Pittsburgh study that could guide and target policy efforts to prevent...
Health September 18, 2012 Health Department to limit children's vaccines
Effective October 1, the Allegheny County Health Department will provide free vaccine to children only if they are uninsured, have Medicaid or are an American Indian or Alaskan Native under new guidelines from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control...
Health September 18, 2012 Fall schedule for food safety certification courses
The Allegheny County Health Department has released its fall schedule of food protection certification courses for food industry workers. The two-day course will be offered October 2 and 9 at the Bridgeville Volunteer Fire Department; October 22 and...
Health September 11, 2012 Free produce checks are still available for WIC families
WIC families are reminded checks for the Pennsylvania Farmers Market Nutrition Program are available until September 30 and must be used before they expire November 30. Pregnant, breastfeeding and postpartum women and children 2 to 4 enrolled in WIC...
Health September 11, 2012 St. Paul AME hosts free health fair
St. Paul A.M.E. Church will host a free Community Health Fair on September 22, from 11a.m. – 4 p.m. The health fair will include: diabetes education and awareness; Children's Sickle Cell Foundation; Pittsburgh AIDS Task Force; health care...
Health September 11, 2012 PATF Foundation helps people with disabilities get technology
The Pennsylvania Assistive Technology Foundation (PATF) is a non -profit organization that provides low interest loans to people with disabilities and older adults so they can buy the assistive technology devices and services they need. Assistive...
Health September 4, 2012 WIC recipients have additional choices
The Allegheny County Health Department reported four grocery stores have joined the Women, Infants and Children supplemental food and nutrition program. The additional stores accepting WIC food vouchers are two new Bottom Dollar supermarkets,...
Health August 14, 2012 USDA plans aggressive tactics to counter fraud in SNAP Program
Agriculture Under Secretary Kevin Concannon has announced a broad range of additional strategies to further improve program integrity in USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and hold those misusing benefits accountable. The...
Health July 10, 2012 Higher income limits now in effect for WIC program
The Allegheny County Health Department announced higher income limits for its Women, Infants and Children (WIC) Supplemental Food Program are now in effect. "WIC isn't just for families on public assistance. WIC eligibility is based on both income...
Health June 26, 2012 Health Dept. offers guide to buying local produce
The Allegheny County Health Department is offering a free brochure promoting consumption of fruits and vegetables by identifying where fresh, local produce can be purchased or grown in community gardens. "Summer is the perfect time for eating fresh...
Health June 12, 2012 Even temporary food vendors need health department permit
Vendors selling food and beverages from mobile carts or stands on sidewalks, in parking lots or at any other temporary location without a permit is a violation of food safety regulations. The Allegheny County Health Department recently ordered a mobi...
Health May 29, 2012 Report bats to Health Dept.
Prompted by a recent incident in which people were potentially exposed to a rabid bat, the Allegheny County Health Department is urging residents to report all bats found in the home because of the risk of rabies. It's especially important to report...