Allegheny County Health Department phone, clinics, vaccines, WIC, inspections, permits and resident help
The Allegheny County Health Department, often called ACHD, serves Pittsburgh-area residents through multiple clinics, program offices and complaint systems.
Do not assume the downtown administrative office is the right place for vaccines, STI testing, TB screening, WIC, restaurant permits, air-quality complaints, plumbing permits, overdose prevention or birth certificates. Use this guide to choose the correct official route before you call, visit, pay or file a complaint.
Choose the Allegheny County Health Department service you need
Select your task. This finder does not book appointments, but it helps you avoid a wrong-office trip in downtown Pittsburgh.
For a public health emergency, call 412-687-2243. For general county information, Allegheny County lists 412-350-4636 or 800-581-9145. For non-emergency complaints or questions, use the county self-service portal and choose the Health Department program.
Allegheny County Health Department quick answer
The main ACHD public health emergency number is 412-687-2243. The administrative office is at 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, with the accessible entrance at the rear of the building off Third Avenue.
For immunizations, call 412-578-8062. For Sexual Health Clinic appointments, call 412-578-8081. For TB screening, call 412-578-8162. For WIC, call 412-350-5801. For Food Safety, call 412-578-8044.
For Pennsylvania birth or death certificates, use Pennsylvania Vital Records. ACHD clinics are not the correct place to order most modern Pennsylvania birth or death certificates.
Official verification before using this guide
Updated for publication on June 26, 2026.
This refresh uses the official Allegheny County Health Department contact page, clinics and facilities directory, Immunization Clinic, Sexual Health Clinic, Pulmonary Center, WIC pages, Food Safety, Air Quality, Lead Exposure Prevention, Overdose Prevention, and Pennsylvania Vital Records resources.
Phone numbers, clinic hours, walk-in rules, fees, appointment capacity, food permit steps and complaint portals can change. Always verify final details on the official county or Pennsylvania state page before visiting, paying, mailing documents or relying on a deadline.
What this ACHD guide covers
Allegheny County Health Department phone numbers and office directory
Use the direct program number whenever possible. It is faster than calling one office and asking to be transferred.
| Service | Location and phone | Best use | Prepare before calling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Administrative Health Department | 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-687-2243 | General ACHD routing and public health emergency reporting. | Municipality, program involved, issue summary and callback number. |
| Immunization Clinic | 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-578-8062 | Child/adult vaccines, school catch-up, travel vaccines and vaccine consultation. | ID, vaccine records, school/work form, travel dates, insurance and payment. |
| Sexual Health Clinic | 425 First Avenue, Fourth Floor, Cherry Way entrance 412-578-8081 | STI/HIV testing, treatment, PrEP, PEP, cervical screening and sexual health services. | Exposure date, symptoms, ID if available, insurance and privacy needs. |
| Pulmonary/TB Clinic | 425 First Avenue, First Floor 412-578-8162 | TB skin testing, TB evaluation, treatment and directly observed therapy. | Employer/school form, deadline, symptoms, exposure details and return availability. |
| Food Safety | 2121 Noblestown Road, Suite 210, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 412-578-8044 | Food permits, restaurant inspections, complaints, mobile units and temporary events. | Facility name, address, owner, menu, event date, permit type or complaint details. |
| Fee and Permit Office | 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 412-578-8010 | Permit-fee and payment questions when an ACHD program sends you there. | Client ID, invoice, permit number, facility name and payment issue. |
| Air Quality | 836 Fulton Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15233 412-578-8103 | Air permits, monitoring, regulated-source questions, smoke, odor and air-quality issues. | Location, source, date/time, odor/smoke description and whether it repeats. |
| Housing and Community Environment | 3190 Sassafras Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15201 412-350-4046 | Housing conditions, vectors, stagnant water, abandoned structures and environmental concerns. | Exact address, landlord/owner, dates, photos and prior written notices. |
| Plumbing Program | 3901 Penn Avenue, Building 5, Pittsburgh, PA 15224 412-578-8036 | Plumbing plans, permits, registered plumbers, inspections and lead service-line work. | Property address, scope of work, plumber, plan status and permit number. |
| WIC | Multiple county locations 412-350-5801 | Nutrition education, eWIC foods, breastfeeding help and referrals. | Pregnancy/child information, income or benefit proof and preferred clinic. |
Map to the ACHD administrative office
The administrative Health Department office is at 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The accessible entrance is at the rear of the building off Third Avenue.
Use this map for administrative routing only. Do not use it for routine vaccines, STI testing, TB screening, Food Safety, Air Quality, Plumbing, WIC or birth/death certificate visits.
ACHD clinic hours comparison
ACHD does not use one universal clinic schedule. Call or check the official page when your deadline matters, especially around holidays, school vaccine rushes, travel dates or work clearance forms.
| Clinic | Regular schedule listed | Appointment rule | What to bring |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immunization Clinic | Monday, Tuesday and Friday 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; Wednesday 9 a.m.-noon; Thursday 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Lunch closure may apply on some days. | Call 412-578-8062 or use MyChart. Appointments are preferred and prioritized. Walk-ins may ask about same-day availability. | ID, vaccine records, CDC card, school/work form, travel itinerary and insurance/payment. |
| Sexual Health Clinic | Monday-Wednesday and Friday daytime hours; Thursday has later hours. Lunch closure varies by day. | Appointments are prioritized. Walk-ins are first-come, first-served if capacity allows. | Photo ID if available, exposure date, symptoms, insurance information and safe contact method. |
| Pulmonary/TB Clinic | TB screening is listed Monday, Tuesday and Friday, 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | Appointment recommended. Same-day waiting patients may be accepted if capacity allows. | School/employer form, deadline, exposure details and ability to return for reading. |
| WIC | Hours differ by neighborhood clinic. Many listed WIC sites use 8 a.m.-4 p.m. schedules, but days vary. | Call 412-350-5801 to choose the correct site and confirm appointment type. | ID, address proof, income or benefit proof, pregnancy/child details and custody documents if needed. |
Allegheny County immunizations, school vaccines and travel vaccines
The ACHD Immunization Clinic is in the Hartley-Rose Building at 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Call 412-578-8062 or use the official MyChart scheduling option linked by the county.
The clinic can help with routine childhood vaccines, adult vaccines, school catch-up, selected travel vaccines and vaccine consultation. Appointments are preferred and prioritized, but walk-in visitors may ask whether same-day service is available.
Travel consultation and payment planning
- Travel-vaccine patients need an in-person nurse consultation.
- The old ACHD page listed a travel consultation fee of $70 for the first traveler and $20 for each additional traveler in the same group, with vaccine charges separate. Verify current fees before scheduling.
- ACHD states it does not provide malaria medication consultation or prescriptions; use a primary-care or travel-medicine provider for malaria prevention.
- Card transactions may carry a fee; HSA/FSA cards may not be accepted. Confirm payment rules before the appointment.
Free and confidential STI, HIV, PrEP, PEP and sexual-health care
The ACHD Sexual Health Clinic is at 425 First Avenue, Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, using the Cherry Way entrance. Call 412-578-8081 for appointments and questions.
Appointments receive priority. Walk-ins are seen first-come, first-served when capacity allows. People age 13 and older can be seen without parental consent, and patients are seen regardless of immigration status.
What happens during and after a Sexual Health Clinic visit
- Bring photo ID if possible. A patient may be seen without photo ID, but photo ID is required to receive results.
- Complete the confidential intake process. The clinic uses numbers to protect privacy.
- Provide samples. Testing may include blood, urine and site-specific samples.
- Follow results instructions. Some results may be same day; other results may take longer.
- Return for treatment if contacted. Partner services may be offered when appropriate.
Tuberculosis screening, skin tests and Pulmonary Center services
The ACHD Pulmonary Center provides tuberculosis screening, Mantoux tuberculin skin testing, evaluation, treatment and directly observed therapy. It is located at 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Call 412-578-8162.
| TB service | Listed fee | Planning note |
|---|---|---|
| One-step TB skin test | $25 | Ask when you must return for reading before scheduling. |
| Two-step TB skin test | $35 | Requires more than one visit. Start early before school or work deadlines. |
ACHD lists exact cash and card payment. Card use may include a processing fee, and personal checks are not accepted. Verify current payment rules before visiting.
Allegheny County WIC eligibility, benefits, application steps and locations
Allegheny County WIC provides nutrition education, supplemental nutritious foods or infant formula, breastfeeding support, referrals, immunization screenings and eWIC EBT benefits. Call 412-350-5801 to apply or schedule through the correct WIC clinic.
WIC may serve pregnant women, breastfeeding or postpartum women, infants up to age one, children up to age five, and custodial fathers, foster parents or legal guardians applying for an eligible child. U.S. citizenship is not required for WIC.
Four ways to start a WIC application
- Submit the Pennsylvania WIC online pre-application.
- Print and send the application to a local WIC provider.
- Call 412-350-5801 and request an application by mail.
- Pick up an application at a WIC clinic.
| WIC site | Address | Basic schedule note |
|---|---|---|
| Clairton | 559 Miller Avenue, Clairton, PA 15025 | Wednesday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| McKeesport | 339 Fifth Avenue, McKeesport, PA 15132 | Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| McKees Rocks | 710 Thompson Avenue, McKees Rocks, PA 15136 | Monday-Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Mt. Oliver | 1630 Arlington Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15210 | In-person Tuesday-Thursday; telehealth Monday and Friday. |
| Noblestown | 2121 Noblestown Road, Room 202, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 | In-person Tuesday-Thursday; telehealth Monday and Friday. |
| Downtown Pittsburgh | Warner Center, 5th Floor, 332 Fifth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 | In-person Tuesday-Thursday; telehealth Monday and Friday. |
| Springdale | 830 Pittsburgh Street, Springdale, PA 15144 | Thursday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. |
| Turtle Creek | 519 Penn Avenue Extension, Turtle Creek, PA 15145 | In-person Tuesday-Thursday; telehealth Monday and Friday. |
| Wilkinsburg | 807 Wallace Avenue, Suite 204A, Pittsburgh, PA 15221 | In-person Tuesday-Thursday; telehealth Monday and Friday. |
What to prepare for WIC
- Identification for the applicant and child when available.
- Proof of current address.
- Income information or proof of SNAP/TANF participation.
- Pregnancy, infant or child information.
- Medical or nutrition information requested by the clinic.
- Custody, foster-care or guardianship documents when applicable.
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Restaurant inspections, food complaints and food-business permits
ACHD Food Safety inspects food operations in Allegheny County that make, distribute or sell food. These are called food facilities. Inspections may happen without warning and are meant to find conditions that could put health at risk.
Use the Citizens Access Portal to pay a food permit renewal, submit a permit application, or register for the Food Protection Manager course or exam. Use the complaint route if you need to report a restaurant, food illness or food facility concern.
What to prepare before filing a food complaint
- Facility name and exact address.
- Date and time of visit or purchase.
- Food eaten or condition observed.
- Symptoms, if illness is involved.
- Photos, receipts or order records if available.
- Your contact information if follow-up is needed.
Air quality, housing, lead, plumbing permits and community environmental concerns
ACHD has separate programs for air quality, housing/community environment, lead exposure prevention and plumbing. These are not handled by the same clinic desks as vaccines or STI testing.
| Need | Official program | What to prepare |
|---|---|---|
| Smoke, odor or air pollution complaint | Air Quality, 836 Fulton Street, 412-578-8103. Feedback and complaints may also use the county self-service portal or 412-350-4636. | Location, source, date/time, odor/smoke description, wind or recurring pattern and photos if safe. |
| Housing, rodents, stagnant water, abandoned structure or community environment | Housing and Community Environment, 3190 Sassafras Way, 412-350-4046. | Exact address, owner/landlord if known, dates, photos and prior notices. |
| Lead exposure or lead prevention concern | Lead Exposure Prevention program. | Child age, blood lead result if available, address, housing age, landlord/owner, and inspection or medical details. |
| Plumbing permit or inspection | Plumbing Program, 3901 Penn Avenue, Building 5, 412-578-8036. | Property address, plumber, scope of work, permit number, plan status and inspection request. |
Naloxone, overdose prevention and birth or death certificate routing
ACHD Overdose Prevention resources can help residents find data, harm-reduction information, naloxone resources and local prevention support. In a suspected overdose, call 911 and give naloxone if available.
Birth and death certificate searches are different. Modern Pennsylvania birth and death records are generally handled through the Pennsylvania Department of Health Vital Records program. Pennsylvania’s official vital records page says birth/death records from 1906 to present are maintained by the Bureau of Health Statistics and Registries.
Birth or death certificate checklist
- Confirm the birth or death happened in Pennsylvania.
- Use PA Vital Records for 1906 to present records.
- Use Allegheny County historical/genealogy guidance for older local records.
- Have full name, date, place, relationship, ID and mailing details ready.
- Use only official PA Vital Records or authorized online ordering routes to avoid delays or extra cost.
Before you call, visit, apply or pay
What to do if your ACHD service is not found
For broader Pennsylvania state service routing, see our Pennsylvania Department of Health guide. For local office-finding help, see health department near me. Philadelphia users can use our Philadelphia Department of Public Health guide.
Official ACHD and Pennsylvania links
Contact the Allegheny County Health DepartmentPublic health emergency number, administrative office address, complaint routing and official contact information. ACHD Clinics and FacilitiesOfficial clinic and program office directory with addresses, phone numbers and location links. Immunization ClinicAppointments, walk-in guidance, vaccine records, travel vaccines and clinic instructions. Sexual Health ClinicSTI/HIV testing, treatment, PrEP, PEP, cervical screening, walk-ins and appointment help. Pulmonary CenterTB screening, TB skin tests, clinic hours, fees and service instructions. WIC programWIC eligibility, nutrition education, eWIC, breastfeeding support and application help. Food SafetyFood inspections, food-business permits, permit renewals, manager course registration and complaints. Air QualityAir monitoring, complaints, regulated sources, daily reports and air-quality program links. Overdose PreventionCounty overdose-prevention data, naloxone resources and safety support. Pennsylvania Vital RecordsOfficial birth and death certificate routing, forms, online ordering and public office guidance.Allegheny County Health Department FAQ
What is the Allegheny County Health Department phone number?
For a public health emergency, Allegheny County says to call 412-687-2243. For general county information, use 412-350-4636 or 800-581-9145.
Where is the ACHD administrative office?
The ACHD administrative office is at 542 Fourth Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. The accessible entrance is at the rear of the building off Third Avenue.
Where do I go for vaccines in Allegheny County?
Use the ACHD Immunization Clinic at 425 First Avenue, First Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219. Call 412-578-8062 or use the official MyChart scheduling route linked by the county.
Does the Immunization Clinic accept walk-ins?
Appointments are preferred and prioritized. The clinic says walk-ins may come during regular business hours to ask about same-day availability, but being seen immediately is not guaranteed.
Where is the ACHD Sexual Health Clinic?
The Sexual Health Clinic is at 425 First Avenue, Fourth Floor, Pittsburgh, PA 15219, using the Cherry Way entrance. Call 412-578-8081 for appointments or questions.
Can teens use the Sexual Health Clinic without parental consent?
The official clinic page says anyone age 13 and older can be seen without parental consent. Patients are seen regardless of immigration status.
Where can I get a TB skin test in Allegheny County?
Use the ACHD Pulmonary Center at 425 First Avenue, First Floor. Call 412-578-8162. Routine TB screening is listed Monday, Tuesday and Friday from 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
How do I apply for WIC in Allegheny County?
Call 412-350-5801, submit the Pennsylvania WIC online pre-application, print and send an application, or pick up an application at a WIC clinic.
How do I report a restaurant or food complaint?
Use ACHD Food Safety and the official county complaint route. Prepare the facility name, address, date/time, food or condition involved, symptoms if any, and supporting details.
Does ACHD issue birth certificates?
For most modern Pennsylvania birth and death certificates, use Pennsylvania Vital Records. ACHD clinics are not the correct place to order most birth or death certificates.