Last reviewed 2026. This refreshed guide is for the Allegheny County Health Department in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It uses official Allegheny County pages only and separates the main administrative office from clinic sites, WIC locations, Food Safety, Air Quality, vital records, marriage records and other county offices that people often confuse.
Allegheny County Health Department: Pittsburgh Office, Clinics, Phone Numbers and Service Routes
The Allegheny County Health Department, often called ACHD, protects public health for more than 1.2 million county residents. This page gives you the practical version: where to call, which office handles your issue, when to use the immunization clinic, where WIC is located, how Food Safety permits work, where Air Quality complaints go, and why birth, death and marriage records are not routine Health Department clinic services.
The Allegheny County Health Department is not one single walk-in counter for every health, record, permit and complaint need. The administrative office is at 542 Fourth Avenue, the Immunization Clinic is at 425 First Avenue, Food Safety is at 2121 Noblestown Road, Air Quality is at 836 Fulton Street, and WIC has multiple clinic sites. Birth and death certificates are routed through Pennsylvania vital-record channels, and marriage records are handled by the Department of Court Records.
- Agency
- Allegheny County Health Department, Pennsylvania
- Official website
- https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Services/Health-Department
- Director
- Dr. Iulia Vann, MD, MPH
- Administrative office
- 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
- Main ACHD phone
- 412-687-2243
- County information line
- 412-350-4636 or 800-581-9145
- Public health emergency
- To report a public health emergency, call 412-687-2243. For an immediate life-threatening emergency, call 911.
- Accreditation note
- Allegheny County describes ACHD as one of only six health departments in Pennsylvania accredited by the Public Health Accreditation Board.
Quick answer: what the Allegheny County Health Department handles
The Allegheny County Health Department handles county public health work, not every medical or government record problem. Use ACHD for immunizations, public health clinic services, WIC, pediatric dental programs, pulmonary and tuberculosis services, rabies and animal bite investigation, infectious disease follow-up, food safety inspections, food facility permits, public health laboratory services, lead exposure prevention, overdose prevention, chronic disease prevention, housing and community environment issues, air quality regulation, plumbing, solid waste, water pollution, recycling and related public-health complaints.
The strongest way to use the department is to start with the program, not the county name. A parent trying to catch up a child’s vaccines should not start with Food Safety. A restaurant owner renewing a permit should not call the Immunization Clinic. A resident complaining about smoke, odors or air pollution should not call WIC. Someone needing a birth certificate should not go to a health clinic. Allegheny County is too large for one generic route to be efficient.
Clinic services
Use clinic pages for immunizations, HIV/STI services, pulmonary services, pediatric dental programs and selected family health services. Appointment rules, hours and locations are not identical across clinics.
Permits and regulated facilities
Use Food Safety, Fee and Permit, Air Quality, Plumbing and related program offices for permits, renewals, inspections, compliance, complaints and regulated operations.
Do not assume ACHD
Birth and death certificates, marriage records, property records and court records have separate official routes. ACHD is not the default records office for every certificate.
Allegheny County Health Department phone numbers and office routing
Use this table before calling. The county’s clinic and facility list shows different locations and phone numbers by program. If you call the wrong office, you may get redirected, but that costs time. For a large county like Allegheny, routing yourself correctly is the difference between getting helped and getting bounced around.
| Need | Correct office or phone | Practical note |
|---|---|---|
| Administrative Health Department question | Administrative Offices, 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-687-2243 | Use for general ACHD routing, public health emergency reporting, and administrative direction. |
| Immunization Clinic | Hartley-Rose Building, 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-578-8062 | Appointments are preferred and prioritized; walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours when capacity allows. |
| Infectious Disease Immunization Program | 425 First Avenue, Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-578-8060 | This program includes public health nursing, education, animal bite investigations and zoonotic disease work. |
| Sexual Health Clinic | 425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-578-8081 | Use for HIV/STI clinic routing, testing and treatment information. |
| Pulmonary Clinic | 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-578-8162 | Use for tuberculosis screening, evaluation, directly observed therapy and treatment routing. |
| Food Safety | 2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205; 412-578-8044 | Use for food permits, inspections, complaints, renewals, facility changes and food safety questions. |
| Fee and Permit Office | 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-578-8010 | Use for health department fee and permit payment questions when the program page sends you there. |
| Air Quality | 836 Fulton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233; 412-578-8103 | Use for air permits, regulated facilities, air monitoring and air pollution program questions. |
| Air quality complaint | 412-687-2243 or county online complaint system | Air Quality enforcement responds to citizen complaints received by the complaint line or online complaint system. |
| WIC | 412-350-5801 | WIC has multiple locations across Allegheny County; call first or use the WIC page to choose the right site. |
| Pediatric dental clinic | Mt. Oliver: 412-209-2289; McKeesport: 412-209-0719 | These dental sites are separate from the administrative office and immunization clinic. |
Call script that works
Use one clean sentence: “I live or work in Allegheny County, and I need help with [immunization appointment, WIC, food permit, restaurant complaint, air quality complaint, animal bite report, birth certificate, marriage record]. Which office should handle this?” Then give your address, the facility address if it is a complaint or permit issue, and the date of the issue. Do not start with a long story. Start with the program category.
Map to the Allegheny County Health Department administrative office
The administrative Health Department office is located at 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. This is not the same as the Immunization Clinic at 425 First Avenue or the Food Safety office at 2121 Noblestown Road. Use the map below only for the administrative office.
Before visiting 542 Fourth Avenue
- Confirm whether your service is handled at the administrative office or at a clinic site.
- Do not go there for routine immunization clinic care unless the official page tells you to.
- For Food Safety permits, note the Noblestown Road office and online Citizen Access Portal.
- For vital records, use the birth, death or marriage records route instead of ACHD.
When to call instead
- Call 412-687-2243 to report a public health emergency.
- Call 412-578-8062 for Immunization Clinic appointments.
- Call 412-578-8044 for Food Safety.
- Call 412-350-5801 for WIC.
Immunizations, school vaccines, travel vaccines and clinic hours
The ACHD Immunization Clinic is one of the most searched parts of the Health Department because parents, students, adults, travelers and workers often need proof of vaccination or catch-up shots. The Immunization Clinic is located in the Hartley-Rose Building, 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The phone number is 412-578-8062.
ACHD says appointments are preferred and receive priority, but walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours. That does not mean a walk-in is guaranteed to be seen immediately. If clinical staff have capacity, they may try to fit a patient in the same day; if not, the next available appointment may be offered. The smarter move for school, travel or work deadlines is to call first or schedule online through MyChart if that option fits your situation.
| Day | Clinic hours | Last appointment | Lunch closure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Noon to 1:00 PM |
| Tuesday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Noon to 1:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM | 11:30 AM | Not listed for the half-day schedule |
| Thursday | 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM | 6:30 PM | Not listed on the clinic hours table |
| Friday | 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 3:30 PM | Noon to 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | Spring and fall Saturday clinics may be listed; fall 2026 date is TBA | 12:30 PM when 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM Saturday clinic is offered | Not applicable to the listed Saturday window |
ACHD’s Immunization Clinic page highlights routine childhood vaccination catch-up, including protection against diseases such as measles and whooping cough. The page also notes a Meningitis B outbreak in the United Kingdom and encourages travelers to that region to get the MenB vaccine if they have not already received it. This is exactly why travel and school vaccine needs should not be handled at the last minute.
What to bring to the Immunization Clinic
- Bring identification. ACHD asks patients to bring a form of ID. Do not assume a school form alone is enough.
- Bring vaccine records. Bring general vaccine records, a COVID-19 vaccination record, CDC card or any other shot history you have.
- Bring payment if applicable. ACHD lists payment for vaccination fees by cash or major cards and notes that credit or debit card use may carry a fee.
- Bring deadline documents. School, college, employer, camp, healthcare training and travel forms should be brought to the visit.
- Call early for complicated needs. Travel vaccines, records gaps, multi-dose vaccines and outbreak guidance can take more planning than a single appointment.
Immunization clinic mistake to avoid
Do not wait until the week before school starts, a college move-in date, an employer deadline, a healthcare training start date or an international trip. Some vaccines require timing between doses, and some records take time to confirm. If you have no proof of prior vaccination, call early and ask what ACHD can accept.
WIC, family health and children’s services in Allegheny County
Allegheny County WIC offers health and nutrition services for medically or nutritionally at-risk mothers and children. The official WIC page lists individualized nutrition education, supplemental foods and infant formula, breastfeeding support, referrals to health care and community services, immunization screenings and eWIC EBT cards for eligible families. The main WIC phone number shown for county WIC sites is 412-350-5801.
WIC eligibility can include pregnant women, breastfeeding women, bottle-feeding women who recently had a baby, infants up to age one, children up to age five, and a custodial father, foster parent or legal guardian applying for a child up to age five. The county page also notes that U.S. citizenship is not required for WIC. If you or your child is on SNAP or TANF, the county page says you automatically meet WIC income guidelines.
| WIC site or location | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| WIC Administrative Offices | 2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 | 412-350-5801 |
| Clairton | 559 Miller Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025 | 412-350-5801 |
| Downtown Pittsburgh | Warner Center, 5th Floor, 332 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | 412-350-5801 |
| Green Tree | 2121 Noblestown Road, Room 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 | 412-350-5801 |
| McKeesport | 339 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 | 412-350-5801 |
| Wilkinsburg | 807 Wallace Avenue, Wilkinsburg, PA 15221 | 412-350-5801 |
Other WIC locations listed by the county include McKees Rocks, Mt. Oliver, Springdale and Turtle Creek. Because clinic schedules can change, call before traveling to a WIC location, especially if you are arranging transportation, bringing children, or trying to coordinate with work hours.
Food Safety, food facility complaints, permits and 2026 permit reminders
The Food Safety Program inspects food operations in Allegheny County that make, distribute or sell food products. The program phone number is 412-578-8044, and the Food Safety office is located at 2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205. ACHD uses a Citizen Access Portal for food permit renewals, new permit applications and Food Protection Manager Course or Exam registration.
Food inspections are not just cosmetic reviews. ACHD explains that inspectors look for conditions that may put people’s health in danger, and violations may be high, medium or low risk. The food page notes that inspections can occur twice a year, every year or every other year depending on the type of food facility, the food prepared and the facility’s inspection history. High or medium risk violation patterns can lead to more frequent inspections.
For residents and customers
Use the Food Safety complaint route when you have a specific food safety concern. Give the business name, address, date, time, what happened and whether anyone became ill. Vague complaints are weaker than dated, location-specific reports.
For business owners and event organizers
Use the Food Safety permit and registration pages before opening, changing ownership, changing address, changing classification, running a temporary event, operating a mobile food facility or renewing a permit.
| Fee or payment issue | Verified official detail | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Temporary nonprofit fish fry permit for 2026 Lent | $45 for nonprofit organizations, based on ACHD’s 2026 fish fry permit notice | Apply early because the permit process includes review and inspection. |
| Annual food permit | ACHD says annual permits can take 6 to 8 weeks and have varying costs | Do not plan a last-minute opening around a permit that may need weeks to process. |
| Renew existing food permit | Payments may be made online, by mail or over the phone; phone renewals route to 412-578-8010 | Use the Client ID from your bill, inspection report or food permit when renewing online. |
| Ownership, address or classification change | Food permits are not transferable by address, owner or classification | Treat a new owner, location or classification as a new permit situation. |
Food business checklist before calling ACHD
- Identify your facility type. Permanent food facility, temporary event, seasonal operation, mobile food facility, shared kitchen and Class 1 registration are not the same path.
- Use the Citizen Access Portal. ACHD directs permit renewals, permit applications and Food Protection Manager Course or Exam registration through the portal.
- Call Food Safety for program questions. Use 412-578-8044 for Food Safety and allow time for a response.
- Call Fee and Permit for payment routing. Use 412-578-8010 when the official permit page routes you to the Fee and Permit Office.
- Do not buy or reopen blindly. A permit is not transferable by address, owner or classification. Confirm the permit path before closing on a food business or scheduling an opening.
Air Quality, air permits, pollution complaints and regulated facilities
Allegheny County’s Air Quality Program monitors air quality, trends and pollutants, and regulates permitting and air quality standards. Its office is listed at 836 Fulton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233, with program phone 412-578-8103. Air permitting questions also route to 412-578-8103.
For residents, the most practical air-quality route is the complaint process. ACHD states that Air Quality enforcement inspectors respond to citizen complaints received through the complaint line or the county online complaint system. If you are reporting odor, smoke, dust, industrial emissions or unusual air data, be specific. Include the date, time, location, wind direction if relevant, smell description, visible source if known, and whether the issue is recurring.
For residents
Use the complaint line or online complaint system for air quality concerns. Keep a simple log with date, time, location, conditions and symptoms if any. Do not rely only on a social media post.
For regulated entities
Air pollution sources may need permits to operate, install new units or modify existing equipment. ACHD accepts air permit applications through the Regulated Entities Portal.
The ACHD Air Quality Permitting page lists an Air Quality Fee Schedule effective January 1, 2026. If you are a facility owner, consultant or compliance manager, use the official air permitting page rather than copying old forms from saved files.
Clinics and facilities: which ACHD location fits your task?
The county’s Clinics and Facilities page is one of the most useful pages for this topic because it lists addresses and phone numbers by division. The most important thing for a resident is not memorizing every office. It is knowing that different tasks go to different sites.
| Office or clinic | Location | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| General Administrative Offices | 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 412-687-2243 |
| Air Quality | 836 Fulton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 | 412-578-8103 |
| Food Safety | 2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 | 412-578-8044 |
| Housing and Community Environment Program | 3190 Sassafras Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 | 412-350-4046 |
| Immunization Clinic | 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 412-578-8062 |
| Public Health Laboratory | 119 Commonwealth Drive, Warrendale, PA 15086 | 412-578-8070 |
| Public Health Preparedness | 425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 412-578-8352 |
| Plumbing Program main office | 3901 Penn Avenue, Building 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 | 412-578-8036 |
| Plumbing Program southwest office | 2121 Noblestown Road, Room 207, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 | 412-922-6173 |
| Sexual Health Clinic | 425 First Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 | 412-578-8081 |
Pediatric dentistry, pulmonary care and other health services
ACHD lists pediatric dental clinics at UPMC South Pittsburgh in Mt. Oliver and at the Wander Building in McKeesport. The Mt. Oliver dental clinic is listed at 1630 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210, phone 412-209-2289. The McKeesport dental clinic is listed at 339 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132, phone 412-209-0719. Pulmonary Clinic services are at the Hartley-Rose Building, 425 First Avenue, First Floor, phone 412-578-8162.
Birth, death and marriage records are separate from routine ACHD clinic service
This is one of the biggest user-intent traps on an Allegheny County Health Department page. People search “health department birth certificate” because some places associate vital records with health departments. In Allegheny County, you must use the official records route for birth, death or marriage documents.
| Record need | Correct official route | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate, 1906 to present, all Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Health Vital Records | Allegheny County lists the Pittsburgh Vital Records office at 411 Seventh Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, phone 412-565-5113. |
| Death certificate, 1906 to present, Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania Department of Health Vital Records | Allegheny County lists the New Castle Vital Records address and also the Pittsburgh office for Pittsburgh-only 2004-present death records. |
| Older birth or death records before 1906 | Historical or genealogy route listed by county | The county page lists older year ranges for Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, McKeesport, Sewickley and Allegheny City. |
| Marriage record | Department of Court Records, Marriage License Office | Allegheny County has marriage records for licenses issued in the county from 1885 to the present. |
| Marriage license application | City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219; 412-350-4230 | The county lists a mandatory three-day waiting period and says a marriage license is valid for 60 days from issuance. |
| Marriage-related fee | Official listed amount | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Marriage license | $90 total, cash or credit card | This is a Department of Court Records fee, not an ACHD clinic fee. |
| Additional divorce decree fee | $10 per divorce decree | Listed on the county marriage license application page. |
| Plain non-certified marriage record | $4 | For personal or historical use only, not a legal triple-seal record. |
| Unsuccessful marriage record search | $4 search fee | The search fee may apply even if the search is unsuccessful. |
Do not go to the ACHD Immunization Clinic, Food Safety office or Administrative Office expecting a certified birth, death or marriage certificate. Use the official Allegheny County records page, Pennsylvania Vital Records route or Department of Court Records marriage route based on the record type and year.
Nearby service area and local user paths
Allegheny County includes Pittsburgh and many surrounding communities, boroughs and townships. A resident in McKeesport, Wilkinsburg, Clairton, Springdale, Mt. Oliver, Green Tree, Turtle Creek, McKees Rocks, Penn Hills, Monroeville, Bethel Park, Baldwin, North Versailles, Coraopolis, Plum, Shaler, Ross, Moon, South Fayette or another county municipality may use ACHD services, but not always at the same site.
The practical rule is simple: choose the service first, then choose the site. WIC may have a closer neighborhood site. Immunizations are downtown. Food Safety is on Noblestown Road. Air Quality is on Fulton Street. Public Health Laboratory is in Warrendale. The wrong starting point can cost you a bus trip, parking, time off work or a missed appointment window.
Do not confuse ACHD with other Allegheny names
The word Allegheny is used by many organizations and places. Search results can mix the county health department with hospitals, a college, townships and regional brands. That is dangerous when you are trying to report a public health emergency, renew a permit, get a vaccine, request records or file a food safety complaint.
Allegheny County Health Department
County public health agency for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. Official site pages live under alleghenycounty.us and include Health Department services, clinics, permits and public health programs.
Allegheny Health Network
AHN is a healthcare provider network. It is not the county health department, and it does not replace ACHD permit, inspection, complaint or county public health routes.
Allegheny College
Allegheny College is not a county health department. Do not use college pages for Pittsburgh-area public health services or Allegheny County permits.
Allegheny Township or old Allegheny City
Allegheny Township names and the historic Allegheny City/North Side references are not the same as the countywide Allegheny County Health Department.
Official Allegheny County Health Department links
Use these official pages for final verification before visiting, paying, submitting a complaint, filing a permit, relying on a clinic schedule, requesting records or making a deadline-based plan.
Main ACHD pages
Clinic and health service pages
Food, air and permit pages
Complaint and regulatory pages
County information
For broad county questions that are not clearly Health Department issues, use the county information line at 412-350-4636 or 800-581-9145. For a public health emergency, use 412-687-2243.
Allegheny County Health Department FAQ
What is the Allegheny County Health Department phone number?
The main Allegheny County Health Department administrative phone number is 412-687-2243. The county information line is 412-350-4636 or 800-581-9145. Program-specific phone numbers include Immunization Clinic at 412-578-8062, Food Safety at 412-578-8044, WIC at 412-350-5801, Air Quality at 412-578-8103 and Sexual Health Clinic at 412-578-8081.
Where is the Allegheny County Health Department administrative office?
The administrative office is at 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. This is separate from the Immunization Clinic at 425 First Avenue, Food Safety at 2121 Noblestown Road, Air Quality at 836 Fulton Street and WIC clinic locations across the county.
Who is the Allegheny County Health Department Director?
The official Health Department page lists Dr. Iulia Vann, MD, MPH as Director.
How do I make an immunization appointment in Allegheny County?
Call the Immunization Clinic at 412-578-8062 or use the official MyChart scheduling route linked from the county’s Immunization Clinic page. Appointments are preferred and receive priority, though walk-ins are accepted during regular business hours when capacity allows.
Where is the ACHD Immunization Clinic?
The Immunization Clinic is in the Hartley-Rose Building at 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The phone number is 412-578-8062.
What should I bring to the Immunization Clinic?
Bring a form of ID, any vaccine records you have, such as a COVID-19 vaccination record or CDC card, and payment for vaccination fees if applicable. ACHD notes that credit or debit card use may carry a fee.
What is the WIC phone number in Allegheny County?
The WIC phone number shown for Allegheny County WIC locations is 412-350-5801. WIC has multiple sites, including Downtown Pittsburgh, Green Tree, Clairton, McKeesport, Wilkinsburg, Mt. Oliver, Springdale, Turtle Creek and others.
How do I report a restaurant or food safety complaint?
Use the official Food Safety complaint route or call the Food Safety Program at 412-578-8044. Provide the facility name, address, date, time, what happened and whether anyone became ill.
How do I renew a food permit in Allegheny County?
ACHD directs food permit renewals through the Citizen Access Portal, by mail or by phone. For phone renewal, call the Fee and Permit Office at 412-578-8010. Food permits are not transferable by owner, address or classification.
How do I file an air quality complaint?
ACHD Air Quality enforcement responds to complaints received through the complaint line or county online complaint system. Use 412-687-2243 for the complaint line, or use the county online complaint system and select the appropriate Health Department program.
Does the Allegheny County Health Department issue birth certificates?
No. Do not use routine ACHD clinic routes for birth certificates. Allegheny County’s Birth and Death Certificates page routes 1906-present Pennsylvania birth certificates to Pennsylvania Department of Health Vital Records, including the Pittsburgh Vital Records office listed at 411 Seventh Avenue, phone 412-565-5113.
Where do I get a marriage license or marriage record in Allegheny County?
Marriage licenses and marriage records are handled by the Department of Court Records, Marriage License Office, at 414 Grant Street, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The phone number is 412-350-4230. This is not a Health Department clinic service.
Is Allegheny Health Network the same as the Allegheny County Health Department?
No. Allegheny Health Network is a healthcare provider network. The Allegheny County Health Department is the county public health agency responsible for public health programs, inspections, permits, immunizations, WIC, air quality, food safety and related county public health work.
What number should I call for a public health emergency?
Allegheny County’s Health Department contact page says to report a public health emergency by calling 412-687-2243. For immediate life-threatening emergencies, call 911.