Feeling sad or anxious Youre not alone
For Immediate HelpIf the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7,…
Every Parent OC Worried about Your Childs Development Ask Their Doctor about Developmental Screenings
Babies and children learn new skills all the time as they grow and develop. Parents look forward to experiencing each of their child’s new milestones, such as smiling for the first time, waving, or…
Black Maternal Health
Black Maternal Health Week (4/11-4/17) is an opportunity to raise awareness around racial disparities in maternal health.All birthing people deserve a healthy, safe, and joyful pregnancy. Black…
Every Day Should Be Mothers Day Four Steps to a Better and Healthier You
As a mother, your job is never done. You always put the needs of your family and friends above your own. But, as Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to remember your health matters too! Take a…
OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY REPORTS FIRST HUMAN WEST NILE VIRUS CASE OF 2023
(Santa Ana, CA) – A female resident of the City of Orange has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year. The…
CD HEALTH ALERT First Human West Nile Virus Case of the Season Reported in Orange County
Last week a woman in her 60s tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year, as compared to two cases at this time last year. As of…
Recruitment Now Open for the CalOptima Health Board of Directors
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that recruitment is now open for one seat on the CalOptima Health Board of Directors. A…
OC Health Care Agencys 2nd Annual Light Up Hope OC Campaign Marks September as Suicide Prevention Month
SANTA ANA, CA - In a commitment to raising awareness, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is announcing the return of the "Light Up Hope OC" campaign during the month of September for Suicide…
CD HEALTH ALERT Recommendations for the Use of mRNA COVID19 Vaccines 20232024 Formulations
On September 11, 2023, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) updated the emergency use authorizations (EUAs) for Moderna and Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 mRNA vaccines (2023-2024 formulations) for use…
Recommendations for Updated 20232024 COVID19 mRNA Vaccines Announced
(Santa Ana, CA) – Following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory action this week on updated 2023-2024 mRNA COVID-19 vaccinations, the Centers for Disease Control and…