Why Do Kids Need to Be Active
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that children between the age of 3 to 5 years be physically active throughout the day for growth and development. Children and…
BacktoSchool Tips for Families
Summer is coming to an end and now it’s time to get ready for a new school year. If you haven’t already, make an appointment for a well child visit with your child’s doctor and make sure your child…
CD HEALTH ALERT First Human West Nile Virus Case of the Season Reported in Orange County
A resident of Huntington Beach has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV case in Orange County this year. In 2023, Orange County had seven WNV infections,…
CD HEALTH ALERT Recommendations for the Use of COVID19 Vaccines for the 20242025 Season
On August 23, 2024, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved and authorized the 2024-2025 Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines. The FDA reported that doses would start shipping…
OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2024 in Orange County
OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Case of 2024 in Orange County(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency reports today that a resident of Huntington Beach has…
Joint Statement from Dr Veronica Kelley Director of the OC Health Care Agency and Phil Franks CEO of Mind OC Regarding Termination of the Orange Campus Master Services Agreement
(Santa Ana, CA) – Since the opening of the Be Well OC campus in Orange, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) and Mind OC have worked collaboratively with the Board of Supervisors, CalOptima…
Bat Found in Irvine Tests Positive for Rabies
(Santa Ana, CA) - A bat found at Northwood Community Park in Irvine has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found at the Northwood Gratitude and Honor Memorial in the park on the corner of…
HIGH TEMPERATURES in ORANGE COUNTY BRING RISK OF HEATRELATED ILLNESSES
(Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach the low to mid 90s beginning today and are predicted to reach the high 90s and low 100 degrees through Saturday,…
OC Health Care Agency Launches 3rd Annual Light Up Hope OC Campaign
(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) announces the return of the "Light Up Hope OC" Campaign during the month of September for Suicide Prevention Month, as part of its ongoing commitment…
OC Health Care Agency Issues Health Advisory as Smoke from Local Wildfires Causes Unhealthy Air Quality
(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has issued a health advisory due to smoke drift from local wildfires. The health advisory follows a Wildfire Smoke Advisory for parts of Southern…