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    SUSTAINABLITY WATCH   

    Photo by Garry Knight | Flickr

    The prognosis for residents’ health in southwestern Pennsylvania is mixed. Heart disease deaths declined over a recent 10-year period in Allegheny County, the most populous of the seven Pittsburgh Metropolitan Statistical Area counties. But across the region, the rate of people reporting fair or poor overall health has increased. More


  • Infant Mortality Trends

    SUSTAINABLITY WATCH   

    Photo by Guille Moraleda | Flickr

    Infant mortality remains a serious public health issue in the region, nation and around the world. Local data, however, is encouraging. More


  • Combined Sewage Overflow

    SUSTAINABLITY WATCH   

    Photo by Chris Connelly | Flickr

    Abundant annual rainfall leaves southwestern Pennsylvania in a fortunate position as much of the world grapples with the prospect of a shortage of fresh water. But effective stewardship to protect the quality of its rivers and streams has not been the region’s strong suit. More


  • Involuntary Mental Health Commitment

    ALLEGHENY COUNTY DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES   RACE & ETHNICITY   

    Involuntary Mental Health Commitment - Age and race influence who is committed

    Teenagers and African Americans face the greatest risk of being involuntarily committed to mental health facilities in Allegheny County, a recent study reports. More


  • Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2015

    ANNUAL REPORT   PITTSBURGH TODAY AND TOMORROW 2015   

    Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2015

    The 2015 Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow report, produced by Pittsburgh Today, analyzes recent data to assess the Pittsburgh region's standing compared with 14 other regions in 11 categories. Also included are numerous in-depth reports focusing on the most important issues facing Greater Pittsburgh. More


  • Reimagining Public Health

    ALLEGHENY COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT   PITTSBURGH TODAY AND TOMORROW 2015   

    Reimagining Public Health - Allegheny County Health Department takes a new approach to solve old problems

    Dr. Karen Hacker is changing the way public health is practiced in Allegheny County, focusing on improving local health data and community engagement. More


  • Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2014

    ANNUAL REPORT   PITTSBURGH TODAY AND TOMORROW 2014   

    Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2014

    The 2014 Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow report, produced by Pittsburgh Today, analyzes recent data to assess the Pittsburgh region's standing compared with 14 U.S. cities in 10 categories. Also included are numerous in-depth reports focusing on the most important issues facing Greater Pittsburgh. More


  • Pittsburgh Emerges as a Low-Price Leader in Health Insurance


    Pittsburgh Emerges as a Low-Price Leader in Health Insurance

    Pittsburgh has emerged as one of the nation’s lowest-priced health insurance markets under the Affordable Care Act. Insurance marketplaces created by the Act offer a menu of private sector plans covering a range of benefits packages and premium prices. Federal data show that the Pittsburgh region has some of the country’s lowest premiums. More


  • Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2013

    ANNUAL REPORT   PITTSBURGH TODAY AND TOMORROW 2013   

    Pittsburgh Today and Tomorrow 2013

    The Pittsburgh Today annual report reveals how well the Pittsburgh region is doing compared to fourteen other benchmark regions in eleven categories. Each report includes in depth articles and thoughtful commentary provided by regional leaders. More


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