Welcome to our site. It is our mission "To assure quality public health services by promoting individual and community wellness, preventing injury, illness and premature death or disability, and protecting the population from harmful effects of chemical, biological and physical hazards within the environment."

Carbon Monoxide

Carbon monoxide (CO) is an odorless, tasteless, and colorless poisonous gas that could be created whenever a fuel is burning. However, sometimes other odors and smells are present with carbon monoxide. Now that the heating season is near, it's time to check furnaces and heaters for leaking carbon monoxide. (A guide on carbon monoxide awareness is available here)(Carbon Monoxide Hazards from Small Gasoline Powered Engines is available here)(Printer-Friendly File)

Smoking in Public Places

Pennsylvania's Clean Indoor Air Act prohibits smoking indoors in most work and public places. The state Department of Health has set up several ways you can report violations. By telephone, the Clean Indoor Air Helpline is 1-877-835-9535. Online, go to the state's complaint form page (Link to Pennsylvania complaint forms).

Smoke Alarms

Smoke alarms, when properly installed and maintained, give enough warning so occupants can get out of the house before injured by a fire. The Health Department has a limited supply of smoke alarms available for free to county residents with priority given to fire-prone communities. (details)

School Bus Retrofit Program Can Reduce Air Pollutants

The Air Quality Program has the funding to distribute $500,000 in grants to improve the air quality in and around school buses, reducing exposure to the harmful pollutants that children and adults are subjected to along school bus routes each day. (Program Description) (News Release)
(Application Form)

Injury Prevention Presentations

To schedule a presentation on gun safety, fire prevention, falls in the elderly, or bullying, call our Injury Prevention number at 412-247-7817.

 Link to Allegheny County website

HOT TOPICS

Consumer Alert

S & K Market, 132 Burrows St., Oakland, was cited on Oct. 28 for a lack of hot and cold running water and a dog on premise.
A closure notice was posted at the Blue Bird Restaurant, 523 St. Clair Ave, Clairton,on Nov. 5, 2009 for failure to permit entry for inspection, failure to pay outstanding permit fees, and failing to appear at a pre-suspension hearing. (Alert)

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Information:

Main H1N1 Page (Link)

H1N1 (Swine) Flu Fact Sheet (Link)(pdf format)
"Stop the Spread of Swine Flu" Posters (Color) (Black and White)(pdf format)
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) general information (Link)
CDC Guidance Documents (Link)
PA Dep't of Health H1N1 site (Link)
PA Department of Health County Summaries (Link)
PA Dep't of Health H1N1 Info (Link)
CDC's updated guidance for schools for the fall flu season (Link)
Action Steps to Keep Your Business and Employees Healthy (Link)
Sign up to be an H1N1 Vaccine Provider (Link)

Diabetes
November is American Diabetes Month (Link to American Diabetes Association)(Community Programs)(Diabetes Page)

County-Wide Health Survey
In August, we began conducting a health survey of randomly-selected county residents to learn what they do to stay mentally and physically fit. (Learn More)

Drop-off collection event...

...For electronic waste and other hard-to-recycle items is set for from 10 a.m. to 2 pm.,Saturday, November 2,1 in the parking lot at the Mall at Robinson. (Announcement)

Signing Up for the Medical Reserve Corps is Easy (Here's How)

Home Visiting Network—How to Become a Member (Form)

New School Immunization Regulations (pdf format)

Fairfax County Health Department's Tips on Dealing with Ticks and Other Harmful Insects (Link)

Tips to Prevent Lead Exposure (Fact Sheet) "Renovate Right" to Reduce Risk of Lead Exposure (Detail)