ANNOUNCEMENTS: (updated: 4/12/2013)
- Effective immediately, Allentown Health Bureau will not offer TB testing to the public unless the individual is part of a TB investigation. The Allentown Health Bureau has suspended routine TB testing because of a nationwide shortage of the testing solution used for screening for Tuberculosis Infection.
- If you have questions about TB testing, please call the Allentown Health Bureau at 610-437-7760 and ask to speak with a nurse. (Please call weekdays between 8 AM and 4:30 PM)
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
Address:
Alliance Hall
245 N. 6th Street
Allentown PA 18102
Telephone: 610-437-7760
Fax: 610-437-8799
Business Hours
Weekdays 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Environmental Field Division is located at:
Allentown City Hall
435 Hamilton St., 4th Floor
Allentown PA, 18101
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
Chronic Disease Division
Cancer Prevention: 610-437-7513
- Free mammogram appointments for uninsured women 40 years of age & older
- Free Pap test appointments for uninsured women 21 years of age & older
- Cancer prevention and early detection presentations
Nutrition and Physical Activity: 610-437-7581
- Cholesterol, diabetes and blood pressure screening with follow-up nutrition counseling
- Fitness program for overweight youth ages 8 - 14
- Nutrition counseling for overweight youth
- Summer recreation program for youth ages 7 - 13
- Community education programs
Environmental Health Services
Food Protection Services: 610-437-7759
- 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: 610-437-7759
- 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
Childhood Injury Prevention Services: 610-437-7598
- Home safety surveys and education
- Playground inspections
- Firearm safety education
- Violence prevention activities
- Safe kids coalition.
Adult Injury Prevention Services: 610-437-7598
- Home safety surveys and education
- Presentations for community groups
External Links:
American Academy of Pediatrics www.aap.org/
American Red Cross www.redcross.org/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) www.cdc.gov/
Public Health Degree Programs
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