Live Well Allegheny was launched in January 2014 to promote wellness in Allegheny County. Led by the Board of Health and Allegheny Health Department Director Dr. Karen Hacker, the Live Well Allegheny campaign asks County residents to increase physical activity, eat healthy, decrease cigarette smoking, and be proactive in managing their own health.
The 2014-2015 Live Well Allegheny Biannual Report highlights major accomplishments and partnerships that have developed through the campaign — including how communities, schools and partners have leveraged health in service of community development, and vice versa.
Since the campaign’s launch, Live Well Allegheny has been bringing together a cross-sectoral partnership of municipalities, school districts, government agencies, community-based organizations, academia, and the private sector to improve the health of county residents. Over the last two years we have made great progress toward Building a Culture of Health here in Allegheny County. Key accomplishments include: