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Influenza Activity Declining, Flu-related Deaths Persist

By Araceli Gomez-Aldana • Mar 23, 2018

03/30/18

UPDATE: The total number of flu-related deaths has reached 293, that’s up four from last week.

For the first time this flu season Allen County reported zero influenza-related deaths.

Last year, Indiana ended its flu season with a total of 103 deaths.

Department Of Health Promoting HIV Testing, Education

By Zach Bernard • May 22, 2017

The Fort Wayne-Allen County Health Department is promoting greater education and testing of HIV and AIDS in Northeast Indiana.

New Website Aims To Decrease Infant Mortality in Allen County

By Lisa Ryan • Feb 6, 2017

For every thousand live births, nine babies in Allen County die before their first birthday. The county’s infant mortality rate is higher than Indiana’s, and the state already has one of the worst rates in the country. McMillen Health launched a new mobile initiative Monday aimed at addressing this issue.

State Declares Public Health Emergency in Allen County, Approves Syringe Services

By Katy Anderson & Lisa Ryan • Oct 6, 2016

On Thursday, the state health commissioner declared a public health emergency for Allen County. That declaration allows the county to establish a syringe services program, or an SSP.