The National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) is recognizing the Allentown Health Bureau for its ability to plan for, respond to, and recover from public health emergencies.

The City of Allentown’s Bureau of Health and Animal Control are reminding pet owners to keep their animals up to date on rabies vaccinations.

Mayor Ed Pawlowski and Allentown Health Bureau Director Vicky Kistler were presented with a $97,400 from the Highmark Foundation this afternoon.

The city of Allentown Health Bureau and its “Million Clicks for a Million Heart Campaign” is one of 50 members of the HealthyCommunity50 in the Healthiest Cities & Counties Challenge to receive a $10,000 community seed award.

The U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development Lead Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program is awarding the city of Allentown a nearly $1.4 million grant.

The city of Allentown’s Bureau of Health and Animal Control Officer are reminding pet owners to keep their animals up to date on rabies vaccinations.

The Allentown Health Bureau has received a supply of Shingles vaccine (Zostavax) that is available free to any Pennsylvania resident that meets certain criteria.

On February 1, 2016, the World Health Organization declared Zika virus a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Local transmission has been reported in developing countries, but only travel associated cases have been reported within theUnited ...

Residents can safely get rid of expired or unused prescription and over-the counter medicines in their homes at a National Take Back Day drug collection event in Allentown on Saturday, April 30.

Allentown is encouraging walkers to join its Million Clicks for Million Hearts campaign!