WHAT’S NEWS IN
WEST JEFFERSON HILLS
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
INFLUENZA
VACCINE CLINIC
PLEASANT HILLS
PUBLIC LIBRARY
OFFERS SEASONAL
IDEAS
Have a reader in your life and need a
special gift this season?
Stop by the library to see library logo
tree ornaments and other handcrafted
items as well as library book bags and
gently used books. If your special
someone already has enough, donate an
honor book to the library in his or her
name as a unique way to help the library
and give a thoughtful gift! All proceeds
benefit Pleasant Hills Public Library and
its programs.
For all the most up-to-date program
information, visit pleasanthillslibrary.org.
You can like the library on
Facebook, follow on Instagram, and
see pins on Pinterest to learn about
all the good things happening at
#PLEASANTHILLSLIBRARY. Have
you signed up for the library’s email
newsletters? From the website, click on
the “Join Our Newsletter” icon on the
bottom right of the screen, and sign up
for weekly emails that feature the most
current library news and events.
Pleasant Hills Public Library is located
at 302 Old Clairton Road, 15236. For
more information, call 412.655.2424.
8
724.942.0940 TO ADVERTISE
❘
The Allegheny County Health
Department is offering flu immunizations
at its walk-in clinic (425 First Avenue,
Pittsburgh, PA 15219). Residents should
enter the building via Cherry Way and
proceed to the fourth floor. The clinic
is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
except on Wednesdays when the clinic’s
hours are 1-8 p.m.; no appointment is
necessary.
Influenza is a highly contagious upper
respiratory infection that can cause mild
to severe illness and can potentially be
fatal. The CDC recommends an annual
flu vaccine for everyone 6 months of age
and older.
“Flu season is upon us and the first step
to fighting the flu is to get vaccinated,”
said Dr. Karen Hacker, Health
Department Director. “We encourage all
residents to check with their health care
provider as soon as possible to determine
which is the best vaccine type for them.
Getting your flu shot not only protects
you and your loved ones, it protects those
susceptible to getting the flu, such as the
elderly and newborns.”
The price of a regular flu shot for
residents with insurance is approximately
$27. The health department is again
offering the high-dose influenza vaccine
this year. This high-dose vaccine is four
times more concentrated than the regular
flu shot and is available only for seniors
65 years of age and older. The high-dose
flu shot price is $57.
The flu vaccine is often a covered
benefit, and you can receive the flu shot
icmags.com
for free at many locations around the
county; however, the health department
reminds residents to make sure to check
with their insurance provider prior to
getting the flu shot.
A limited supply of flu vaccine may be
available, at no cost, to uninsured and
underinsured residents of Allegheny
County. Updates will be made to the
ACHD website and posted on the
department’s Facebook page.
For more information about influenza
and for clinic information, visit
bit.ly/2xBnUK2.
ONE-OF-A-KIND CAR
DONATION PROGRAM
Community Auto, a nonprofit program
of The Lighthouse Foundation, accepts
donated cars, repairs and inspects
them when feasible, and sells them at
discounted prices to low-income working
families and individuals.
The used car in your garage that you
don’t have time to sell, or didn’t get the
trade-in value you wanted, or a car the
kids used but no longer need would be
the perfect car to donate. Your generous
donation is tax-deductible.
Please contact Community Auto
at communityautolico.org or call
724.538.5081 for details on how to
donate your car. n