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Allegheny County operates nine parks in the region, spanning over 12,000 acres. The county is also home to two State Parks.
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Live Well Allegheny Stories
Officially open in Clairton, Produce Marketplace brings fresh food, fruits and veggies to the community!
November serves as American Diabetes Month. Diabetes is one of the leading causes of disability, affecting over 30 million people nationally. Diabetes can cause a variety of health problems like nerve damage, kidney disease, blindness, and even death. The good news? People can lower their risk for type 2 diabetes by making healthy changes. Eating … Continue reading Officially open in Clairton, Produce Marketplace brings fresh food, fruits and veggies to the community!
Bradford Woods Formally Designated a Live Well Allegheny Community
September 23, 2018 PITTSBURGH – County Executive Rich Fitzgerald and Health Department Director Dr. Karen Hacker joined borough officials and residents yesterday afternoon to formally announce that the Borough of Bradford Woods has been designated a Live Well Allegheny Community. “Bradford Woods is well known for following best practices and consistently seeking ways to better its community for … Continue reading Bradford Woods Formally Designated a Live Well Allegheny Community
Two Additional Live Well Allegheny Partners Join the Initiative
September 7, 2018 PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced that the Township of Upper St. Clair has been designated as a Live Well Allegheny Community and Greater Valley Community Services has been designated as a Live Well Allegheny Workplace, adding two more partners to the county’s Live Well Allegheny campaign. “Over the past four years, … Continue reading Two Additional Live Well Allegheny Partners Join the Initiative