Public Health

A resolution backs Magee-Womens nurses as a July 4 contract deadline nears.

Newly unionized registered nurses and advanced practitioners at Magee-Womens Hospital are receiving support from Allegheny Council. During the June 23 meeting, 10 council members introduced a…

Residents make the case for 18 weeks of paid parental leave.

Even though potential legislation is still months away, Allegheny County Council is ready to push discussion on paid parental leave.

Macedonia FACE will provide senior meals and programs to Ammon Recreation Center.

Free recreation center space will mean continued senior services for the Hill District.

Street outreach program looks at an $800,000 boost to reach more homeless residents.

A city program to help homeless residents obtain services may soon have its staffing increase by more than 60% which will allow for additional hours of services.

Council accepts $1.8M from dissolved health nonprofit to shore up mental health and social services.

Despite having close to $1 billion in funding for 2026, the county’s Department of Human Services (DHS) needs more money.

City planning to send expiring pandemic relief dollars to food banks.

As the expiration deadline for federal grants looms, the city continues its efforts to spend balances.

Pittsburgh plans to keep vape shops 1,000 feet away from schools.

Pittsburgh is one step closer to keeping vape shops away from schools.

Behavioral health and crisis services funding increased.

Commissioners approved new contracts and increased spending on existing behavioral health and developmental health agreements. The money for many of the programs comes through a combination of state…

County advances housing safety, treatment programs and major infrastructure funding.

While public comment centered on immigration enforcement, most formal actions taken by commissioners focused on housing, public health and infrastructure investments.

Philips K-5 to pilot 'walking classroom' program where students learn while moving.

Instead of carpet time, notebook doodles and other things associated with sitting through lessons, some Philips K-5 students will learn while walking.

Council calls on state to increase its funding for Pittsburgh Action Against Rape.

City Council has called for the Pennsylvania legislature to increase funding for Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) and rape crisis centers across the state in future budget cycles.

Some businesses to get help on permits for asbestos abatement, others to get hit with the cost of removing lead.

New legislation will help the Allegheny County Health Department mitigate lead and asbestos that was used in local construction.

Health and Safety workers reach out where the police can’t.

As the city tries to solve its fleet crisis, the Office of Community Health and Safety (OCHS) solved its own.

Final Food Justice Fund recipients chosen.

Council issues a statement and introduces legislation to protect gender-affirming care.

A City Department of Public Health.