Mission

The Allentown Health Bureau's mission is to prevent disease and injury and to protect and promote the public's health.

Board of Health

• An advisory group of community volunteers responsible for recommending policies and program priorities of the Bureau
• Meets the first Thursday bi-monthly at 12:00 Noon

Public Health is for Everyone

The three core functions of public health are:

• Assessment of the population's health status
• Development of public policies to maintain and promote health
• Assurance that the population has access to public health services

After Hour Emergencies
610-437-7751

Alliance Hall
245 N. 6th Street
Allentown PA 18102
Business Hours
Weekdays 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Telephone: 610-437-7760
Fax: 610-437-8799

Emergencies after hours - Communication Center
610-437-7751

Environmental Field Division is located at:
Allentown City Hall
435 Hamilton St., 4th Floor
Allentown PA, 18101

Personal Health Services

Clinical Services Division

Communicable Disease Control Services

• Investigation of all reported communicable diseases
• Treatment services for sexually transmitted diseases and tuberculosis
• Immunizations for adults and senior citizens
• Communicable disease prevention education
• Confidential HIV (AIDS virus) counseling and testing

Communicable Disease: 610-437-7569
TB Services: 610-437-7632
STD/HIV Services: 610-437-7742

Child/Adolescent Health Services

• Childhood immunizations
• Lead poisoning detection and educational programs
• Home health visits and patient advocacy
• Maternal and child health education and support
• Child care center inspections
• Educational and referral services for children with special health needs
• Dental referral service and oral health education (for children aged 3-18 years)
• Free pregnancy testing

Immunizations: 610-437-7754
Lead Testing: 610- 437-8777
Referrals: Dental/Special Needs: 610-437-7615
Home Visits & Health Education: 610-437-7615
Pregnancy Testing: 610-437-8777
Nurse-Family Partnership: 610-437-7633

Chronic Disease Division

Cancer Prevention: 610-437-7513 or 610-437-7660

• Low cost mammograms at accredited facilities
• Free Pap test and gynecological exams at local facilities
• Investigation of tobacco sales to minors
• Educational programs about cancers of the breast, cervix, colon, prostate, and skin, and tobacco prevention & cessation

Heart Disease Prevention Services 610-437-7581

• Cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure testing
• Nutrition and lifestyle counseling
• Community education programs
• Weight loss and walking program
• Adolescent weight loss counseling

Osteoporosis Prevention Services 610-437-7581

• Osteoporosis risk assessment & counseling
• Community education program

Environmental Health Services

Environmental Field Services Division

Food Protection Services

• Licensing and inspection of all permanent food facilities and those at temporary events
• Foodborne disease surveillance
• Food service worker training and education
• Education about safe food handling

Institutional Sanitation & Safety Services

• Inspection of child care, public swimming pool, school and nursing home facilities

Environmental Control Services 610-437-7759

• Consultation services for environmental health issues
• Investigation and correction of public health nuisances
• Environmental investigations of childhood lead poisoning

Animal Control Services 610-437-7535

• Capture of stray domestic animals
• Investigation of animal bites and other animal nuisances

Injury Prevention Services Division

Childhood Injury Prevention Services

• Home safety surveys and education
• Playground inspections
• Firearm safety education
• Violence prevention activities
• Safe kids coalition.

Adult Injury Prevention Services

• Home safety surveys and education
• Presentations for community groups

Links

American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org/
American Red Cross www.redcross.org/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/