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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
Riverview Junior-Senior High School Students Celebrate Health & Wellness at Annual Turkey Trot!
The holiday season is upon us. For most of us, cold weather and holiday parties are the perfect recipe for avoiding healthy habits. Although the season is full of magic and holiday cheer, family traditions and festivities often contribute to unhealthy behaviors like overeating, inactivity, and stress. The temptation to indulge at end of the … Continue reading Riverview Junior-Senior High School Students Celebrate Health & Wellness at Annual Turkey Trot!
Five Additional Live Well Allegheny Partners Announced!
November 28, 2018 PITTSBURGH – The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced another five partners have joined the Live Well Allegheny campaign. Additional partners include three workplaces, Giant Eagle, Auberle, and Focus on Renewal, one school district, the Cornell School District, and one restaurant, Eighty Acres Kitchen and Bar. “It’s very encouraging to see more … Continue reading Five Additional Live Well Allegheny Partners Announced!
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!