Allegheny County health officials criticize the federal overhaul of childhood vaccine guidelines, fearing it could undermine public trust and health equity.

Allegheny County launched the BOLD Coalition to fight dementia, receiving up to $450,000 from CDC for strategies focused on education, outreach, and connecting healthcare with community services.

Thai Foon in Robinson Township received a Consumer Alert after a health inspection found 18 violations, including high-risk ones such as mold in the soda machine and food prep on a dish machine drain board.

Allegheny County reports a third case of West Nile Virus in Munhall. Health officials emphasize prevention, as there's no vaccine, and community efforts to reduce mosquito breeding sites.

Monessen City School District reports cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease in its elementary school, prompting extensive cleaning and hygiene advice.

Noodlehead restaurant in Shadyside faces scrutiny over health code violations, including unsafe food temperatures, after customer illness reports prompted health inspections.

First human case of West Nile virus in 2025 confirmed in Allegheny County; resident recuperating at home with symptoms. Health officials increase surveillance efforts.

Allegheny County Health Department schedules mosquito treatment in seven neighborhoods to prevent West Nile Virus after detecting the virus in samples.

Allegheny County confirms additional mosquito samples tested positive for West Nile Virus, prompting scheduled pesticide treatments in several neighborhoods using EPA-considered low-risk Zenivex E20.

Aliquippa, PA faces a public health concern as elevated lead levels are found in water; officials urge testing, filters, and safe water use practices.

Allegheny County is using $20M from an opioid settlement to address the crisis with transparency and community input, supporting treatment in the county jail and other interventions, with a decline in overdose deaths indicating progress.

The Pennsylvania House Health Committee approved House Bill 1200, potentially leading to legal adult-use cannabis sold in state-run stores, with plans to expunge records and invest in communities.

CVS Health offers MMR vaccines at its locations in response to measles cases in states including Pennsylvania and Ohio, with special provisions for adults and recommended second doses for young children.