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Owners of expired or unused prescription and over-the counter medicines can get rid of them during National Take Back Day drug collection events in Allentown on Saturday, April 28.

The Allentown Health Bureau in cooperation with the American Lung Association and the PA Department of Environmental Protection is offering free radon test kits to Lehigh Valley residents who have never completed a prior radon test in their home.

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.

Allentown Mayor Ed Pawlowski signed an ordinance today prohibiting licensed professionals from engaging in counseling, practices or treatments that seek to change a minor’s sexual orientation or gender identity.

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.