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New Allen County Health Commissioner Appointed

The Allen County Department of Health executive board unanimously approved the appointment of a new health commissioner Thursday.

Department Leadership Provides Clarification Regarding Hiring Direction Taken for Health Commissioner Position

Potential changes to the Allen County health commissioner’s position and salary are not a diminishment of the important duties or pay for the role, Department leadership clarified Thursday.

Health Officials Strongly Recommend Face Coverings in Public

The Allen County Department of Health is strongly recommending the community use cloth facial coverings in public until transmission of COVID-19 significantly slows.

Allen County Announces First COVID-19 Death

The Department of Health announced the first Allen County death from COVID-19 Sunday.

Two Allen County COVID-19 Cases Confirmed

The Allen County Department of Health, in consultation with the Indiana State Department of Health, has confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus COVID-19 in two county residents. The patients are currently isolated.

SSP Closed Due to COVID-19

The Allen County Syringe Services Program will be closed starting March 17 until further notice, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. We will provide any updates on when services will resume at allencountyhealth.com and on our Facebook pages.

Health Department Announces Hotline and Webpage for COVID-19

In an effort to keep the community up-to-date and informed on the novel coronavirus COVID-19, the Allen County Department of Health has developed a public hotline and webpage devoted to the evolving issue.

Allen County Health Commissioner Set to Retire in June

After 20 years serving as Allen County health commissioner, Dr. Deborah McMahan announced plans Monday to retire later this year.

Flu Activity Prompts Visitor Restrictions at Local Healthcare Facilities

Public health officials are recommending temporary visitation restrictions for area hospitals, healthcare facilities and nursing homes in response to recent increased flu activity.

Executive Board of Health 2020 Meeting Schedule

The Allen County Executive Board of Health will meet in regular session on the following dates in 2020:

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