The Allegheny County Health Department Annual Public Health Symposium brings together public health professionals, community partners, researchers, students, and local leaders to explore emerging issues, share best practices, and connect around strategies that advance health equity across Allegheny County. Featuring engaging keynote presentations, interactive sessions, and opportunities to network with colleagues dedicated to improving population health. For a seasoned practitioner or someone new to the field, the symposium offers a welcoming space to learn, contribute, and grow. 📆 Monday, November 16, 2026 ⏱️ 8:30 am to 5:00 pm 📍 Monroeville Convention Center Get more info and register: alleghenycounty.us/Events-Di…

🚺 Studies show that 60% of all women will get a UTI in their lifetime, and between 20-40% of women will have a repeat infection. 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 They are not the only ones! 👩‍⚕️ If you are experiencing discomfort, make sure you get checked by a doctor. ➡️ Learn more about UTIs: urologyhealth.org/educationa… #UTI #health #PublicHealth #BladdersMatter #BladderHealthMonth @UrologyCareFdn @AmerUrological

This November, help raise awareness about lung cancer and take action to support people impacted by the disease. From advocating for better access to clinical trials to learning about lung cancer screening, there are many ways to make a difference. If you're a smoker, quitting now will lead to living a longer and healthier life. The body, mind, and environment will begin to benefit right away. Take the first step: alleghenycounty.us/Services/… #LungCancer #health #PublicHealth @LungAssociation

🍁 Follow the WIC Mobile Clinic on its Cozy November Route! 🚌 The ACHD WIC Mobile Clinic is cruising through the community this fall, bringing the comfort of convenient WIC services right to your neighborhood. Stop by for walk-in services or scheduled appointments between 9 a.m and 2 p.m. to enjoy seasonal support like: • WIC appointments • Scheduling and rescheduling • Card loads and benefit support 🦃 Holiday Schedule Alert: The mobile clinic will be off the road on November 11 (Veterans Day) and November 26 (Thanksgiving) as we honor and celebrate these federal holidays. 🌽 November Mobile Clinic Stops: • Mooncrest Neighborhood Family Programs 308 Hemlock Dr, Moon, PA 15108 • Duquesne Family Support Center 1 Library Pl, Duquesne, PA 15110 • Highlands Family Center 415 E 4th Ave, Tarentum, PA 15084 • COTRIAC – Dorseyville 120 Charles St., Blawnox, PA 15139 • YWCA Greater Pittsburgh (Homewood) 6907 Frankstown Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15208 🍂 Bundle up, check out the full fall schedule, and roll on over to a location near you! Learn more about the program: alleghenycounty.us/Services/…

🎃 This Halloween, protect yourself from something scarier than any costume. 👻 🤧 Flu season is here, and a flu shot is the easiest thing you can do to protect yourself and the people around you — especially young kids, older adults, and anyone with a health condition that makes illness harder to bounce back from. ⏱️ It's quick, it's covered by most insurance, and it's available right now throughout Allegheny County. 💉 Get yours before the season gets scary! 🧛‍♀️ Call 412-578-8062 or visit: alleghenycounty.us/Services/… #flu #flushot #halloween #health #PublicHealth

How you live, work, and care for yourself, friends, and family shapes what health means in your community. No one understands that better than you. We are inviting residents across Allegheny County to share what is working, what is challenging, and what could make life healthier for everyone. Make a difference by taking our confidential survey: ow.ly/ixXv51025Bt Complete the survey to enter a drawing for one of 80 $100 gift cards! #AlleghenyCounty #health #PublicHealth #Pittsburgh

👃 Beat the sniffles to the punch! 🫁 Respiratory season is right around the corner, but you can stay a step ahead! 💉 Protect yourself and your loved ones by staying up to date on your flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Pneumonia and RSV options are also available for eligible age and risk groups. 📱 Call the ACHD Immunization Clinic today for more information 412-578-8062. Hartley-Rose Building 425 First Avenue, First Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15219 Online: ow.ly/s99Y51023Qi #health #RSV #PublicHealth #flu #pneumonia

Pittsburghers claims Dr. Jonas Salk as one of the city's greatest heroes. Born in New York City, Salk in 1947 was appointed director of the Virus Research Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. With funding from the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis — now known as the March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation — he began to develop the techniques that would lead to a vaccine to wipe out the most frightening scourge of the time: paralytic poliomyelitis. Contrary to the era’s prevailing scientific opinion, Salk believed his vaccine, composed of “killed” polio virus, could immunize without risk of infecting the patient, according to the Salk Institute for Biological Studies. Salk administered the vaccine to volunteers who had not had polio, including himself, his lab scientist, his wife and their children. All developed anti-polio antibodies and experienced no negative reactions to the vaccine. In 1954, testing began on one million American children, who became known as the Polio Pioneers. On April 12, 1955, the results were announced: the vaccine was safe and effective. In the two years before the vaccine was widely available, the average number of polio cases in the U.S. was more than 45,000. By 1962, that number had dropped to 910. Hailed as a miracle worker, Salk never patented the vaccine or earned any money from his discovery, preferring it be distributed as widely as possible. Learn more: salk.edu/about/history-of-sa… #JonasSalk #Salk #PolioVaccine #PublicHealth #vaccines @salkinstitute

🍎 Join CRAFT and the Allegheny County Health Department for a two-day ServSafe Food Protection Manager training course and exam. 🎓 Being a ServSafe Manager means you hold an advanced, nationally recognized credential proving you have the expert knowledge to keep food safe, prevent foodborne illness, and comply with health codes in a food service business. 📆 November 7 and 14 ⌚ 8:30 to 5 pm, both days 📍 Chatham University Main Campus, Beckwith Hall Thanks to generous support from the USDA, this two-day course, exam book, and proctored exam is discounted to only $75, a 50% discount off the usual price. Learn more and register here: craft.chatham.edu/servsafe #foodservice #publichealth #foodsafety #food #health @ChathamU

Breast cancer and cervical cancer screenings are important to look for signs of cancer, even if you don’t have any symptoms. Screening tests are used as a tool to help identify disease early to make it easier to treat or cure. Residents of Allegheny County may qualify to get screened through the Pennsylvania Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program. This is a free breast and cervical cancer screening program offered by the Pennsylvania Department of Health. It is funded through a grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Free screening services include: 1️⃣ Clinical breast examination 2️⃣ Mammograms 3️⃣ Pelvic examinations and Pap smears 4️⃣ Follow-up testing for abnormal screening results To qualify, patients must meet certain eligibility requirements. For more information or to find local providers, call 1-800-215-7494. Visit the PA Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program website: pa.gov/agencies/health/disea… #BCAM #BreastCancerAwareness #PublicHealth #BreastCancer

⚠️ Are you planning to visit one of our health clinics in downtown Pittsburgh? 📆 Starting TODAY, please enter the Hartley-Rose Building via the entrance on Cherry Way. 👣 Follow the posted signs to access: 🟢 The Immunization Clinic — First Floor 🟢 The Pulmonary/TB Clinic — First Floor 🟢 The Sexual Health Clinic — Fourth Floor 🚧 Please be advised that there is construction happening around the building, which may result in road closures and limited parking. More about our clinics: alleghenycounty.us/Services/…

🚨 TODAY! 🚨 💉 This is the perfect time to get you and your family vaccinated against measles and the seasonal flu. We are hosting one of our public vaccination clinics that is open to anyone. 📆 Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕒 From 3 pm to 7 pm 📍 Logan Elementary School – parking lot 1154 Jacks Run Road North Versailles, PA, 15137 🟢 The measles (MMR) vaccine is free for anyone eligible — insured and uninsured. 🟢 The flu vaccines are free for anyone who is uninsured. ➡️ Let us know you’re coming by registering here: ow.ly/4K1c50ZZSEB #vaccination Vaccines #PublicHealth #health

💊 Too often, unused prescription drugs find their way into the wrong hands. That's dangerous and often tragic. 🏆 That's why it was great to see thousands of folks from across the country clean out their medicine cabinets and turn in — safely and anonymously — a record amount of prescription drugs. 🏋️‍♂️ Americans took advantage of the DEA's Take Back Day in April to dispose of 642,410 lbs. (321 tons) of medications! 📆 Take Back Day is TODAY! 📍 Find your nearest drop-off site at DEATakeBack.com #TakeBackDay #PublicHealth #health #safety #DEA

⚠️ Are you planning to visit one of our health clinics in downtown Pittsburgh? 📆 Starting Monday, October 26, please enter the Hartley-Rose Building via the entrance on Cherry Way. 👣 Follow the posted signs to access: 🟢 The Immunization Clinic — First Floor 🟢 The Pulmonary/TB Clinic — First Floor 🟢 The Sexual Health Clinic — Fourth Floor 🚧 Please be advised that there is construction happening around the building, which may result in road closures and limited parking. More about our clinics: alleghenycounty.us/Services/…

🤕 Some vulnerable populations in our community end up with fall-related injuries more often than others. Many falls are serious enough to send people to the hospital. Learn how to protect the people you care about: ow.ly/7k6F50YZOIF #fallprevention #fall #PublicHealth #health

🎉 It's official: Allegheny County has made history! 🎉 Today, County Executive Sara Innamorato signed our Paid Parental Leave regulation into effect. Allegheny County is now the first county in the nation to take this step in a state without a statewide paid leave law. 👶 "Today Allegheny County made history for families. Paid parental leave gives new parents time to heal and bond, which means healthier babies and healthier communities. We listened to every comment, built a balanced policy, and we're ready to help employers succeed during the implementation year," Dr. Iulia Vann, Allegheny County Health Department Director. Why a health department? Because recovering from childbirth is a medical need, and the first weeks of a baby's life shape health for years to come. Paid leave supports: ✅ Maternal recovery and postpartum mental health ✅ Infant bonding and healthy starts ✅ Fewer avoidable emergency visits What the regulation provides: 🍼 Up to 12 weeks of paid leave within the first year of a birth or adoption 🍼 Applies to employers with 15 or more eligible employees 🍼 A full year for employers to prepare, with private plan options Thank you to every parent, employer, clinician, and advocate who shared their voice.

💉 This is the perfect time to get you and your family vaccinated against measles and the seasonal flu. We are hosting one of our public vaccination clinics that is open to anyone. 📆 Saturday, October 24, 2026 🕒 From 3 pm to 7 pm 📍 Logan Elementary School – parking lot 1154 Jacks Run Road North Versailles, PA, 15137 🟢 The measles (MMR) vaccine is free for anyone eligible — insured and uninsured. 🟢 The flu vaccines are free for anyone who is uninsured. ➡️ Let us know you’re coming by registering here: ow.ly/4K1c50ZZSEB #vaccination Vaccines #PublicHealth #health

Know your status! Don't wait until you've been exposed to measles to check if you're already protected by vaccinations. Un If you are from Pennsylvania, you can check online: forms.health.pa.gov/PIERS-re… #measles #vaccination #PublicHealth #alleghenycounty

Getting your child a flu vaccine is the most effective way to protect them from severe flu illness this respiratory virus season. For more information about getting your child vaccinated against the flu, contact the Allegheny County immunization clinic at 412-578-8062. #flu #kids #PublicHealth #health #parents

Technology should enhance — not replace — fundamental infection prevention practices. AI-powered outbreak detection, genome sequencing, UV robotics, and automated environmental monitoring are reshaping what’s possible in infection prevention. The next generation of IPs will wield technology as their primary instrument — while the fundamentals of hand hygiene and patient safety remain the foundation. Infection preventionists are already leveraging AI tools like large language models, predictive analytics platforms, and automated surveillance systems to identify patterns, flag risks, and respond faster than ever before. Programs like the SGNA AI Infection Prevention Champions initiative are showing what IP practice looks like when technology is a true partner. We join the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology in marking International Infection Prevention Week. Learn more about infectious diseases: alleghenycounty.us/Services/… #InfectionPrevention #PublicHealth #health #IIPV @APIC