IN Penn Hills Fall 2016 | Page 8

WHAT’S NEWS IN PENN HILLS PENN HILLS SERVER FEATURED IN EAT’N PARK PICK-UP WINDOW COMMERCIAL People who visit the Eat’n Park Restaurant in Penn Hills might see a familiar face on TV. Nathaniel Pugliese of Verona is featured in one of Eat’n Park’s newest commercials highlighting the restaurant’s pick-up windows. Pugliese has been a team member at the restaurant’s Penn Hills location for almost four years. “We wanted real team members to be the face of this commercial,” says Kevin O’Connell, Senior Vice President of Marketing, Eat’n Park Restaurants. “They were chosen because they’ve really gone above and beyond to greet guests with a smiling face, get to know them and make their takeout experience an enjoyable one.” The restaurant is located at 11746 Frankstown Road in Penn Hills. “Eat’n Park’s pick-up windows make it easy and convenient for guests to head home with a hot meal without ever leaving their cars,” O’Connell says. To see a list of restaurants with pickup windows, take out menus and coupons, visit eatnpark.com. HEALTH DEPARTMENT UNVEILS NEW PLACARDS The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) has unveiled new placards that will be on display in food establishments in the county. The new design features a QR code, which provides a quick link that will allow consumers to use their personal digital device to view inspection reports right at the front door. The Inspected & Permitted placard indicates that a food establishment has passed the mandatory inspection by the health 6 724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE | Penn Hills department’s Food Safety Program and is permitted to operate. The Consumer Alert placard serves as a notification to the public that conditions identified at the time of inspection may pose a health risk to the customer. The Closed placards are posted for one of three reasons: • Conditions identified at the time of inspection pose a serious health risk to the customer. • A facility is operating without a valid health permit. • Food safety conditions remain uncorrected after opportunity for a hearing, or after reaching the maximum number of days allowed to operate with a consumer alert, which is 10 days. Avenue in Oakland. No appointment is necessary; however, individuals are asked to call 412.578.8062 in advance to ensure that supplies are still available. Clinic hours are as follows: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.; Wednesday, 1 p.m. – 8 p.m. The risk of getting shingles begins to increase around the age of 50. Anyone that age or older should get the vaccine, regardless of whether they recall having chickenpox. Studies show that 99% of individuals 40 and older have had chickenpox. People who have already had shingles can still receive the vaccine to prevent future occurrences of the disease. The vaccine reduces the risk of developing shingles by more than 50 percent, and it reduces the risk of pain after the rash by 67 percent. HEALTH DEPARTMENT’S WIC PROGRAM INCREASES INCOME LIMITS “At the Allegheny County Health Department, we take our responsibility to ensure safe eating establishments very seriously,” said Director Dr. Karen Hacker. “The updated placards will provide county residents with a clear and easy-to-read status of the facilities they’re considering when making dining choices, while also providing easy access to the reports behind each status. It is our hope that people will make healthy choices and live well!” HEALTH DEPARTMENT OFFERS FREE SHINGLES VACCINE AT IMMUNIZATION CLINIC The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) is offering the Shingles vaccine free of charge, for a limited time, to uninsured or under-insured people, 50 years of age and older. While supplies last, Shingles vaccines are available at the health department’s Immunization Clinic located at 3441 Forbes The Allegheny County Health Department announced that income limits for its Women, Infants and Children Supplemental Food and Nutrition Program have increased. The new 2016-17 income limits for eligibility start with an annual gross income of $21,978 for a family of one; $29,637 for two; $37,296 for three; $44,955 for four; and $52,614 for five. Unborn children are counted when the woman is pregnant. Allegheny County residents with family sizes larger than five should contact the health department directly for benefit information. WIC is a federally funded program for pregnant women, postpartum and breastfeeding mothers, infants and children under the age of 5. Eligibility is based on income and nutritional risk. For information about WIC and how to apply for benefits, please call the Allegheny County Health Department WIC Program at 412.350.5801. If this number is a toll call or you live outside Allegheny County, please call the statewide toll-free number, 1-800-WIC-WINS, or visit www.pawic.com. PA WIC is funded by the USDA. This institution is an equal opportunity provider. n