May 15, 2013
To help youth make informed decisions and to counter the influence that smoking in movies has on youth, the Health Care Agency’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) is joining with community leaders, educators and students for a series of special events to unveil youth-created “Tobacco and Hollywood” posters.
April 10, 2013
A panel of mental health professionals will discuss the early warning signs of violence, substance abuse, and mental illness and answer questions for participants. Guest speakers with lived experience will share their stories. Community organizations will host information booths and provide additional resources
March 28, 2013
To help youth make informed decisions and to counter the influence that smoking in movies has on youth, the Health Care Agency’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) is joining with community leaders, educators and students for a series of special events to unveil youth-created “Tobacco and Hollywood” posters..
February 1, 2013
A new report from the Orange County Health Care Agency finds that over the last 20 years the average life expectancy in Orange County has increased by five years, from 76.9 in 1990 to 81.9 years in 2010. Orange County residents live almost four years longer than the national average.
January 17, 2013
With a recent increase in flu cases nationwide, the Orange County Health Care Agency reminds people that the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated. It is not too late to vaccinate.
January 10, 2013
Overnight temperatures in some areas of Orange County will dip below 40° this week, so Public Health officials are urging area residents to use caution when heating their home.
December 31, 2012
A 51 year old man from Fountain Valley died last week from influenza B-related disease. This is the first influenza-related death reported for this season in Orange County.
December 17, 2012
A 61 year old Orange County woman died last week of West Nile Virus (WNV) infection after a several-week illness. She had the more severe form of WNV infection, West Nile Neuroinvasive Disease.
November 27, 2012
World AIDS Day is celebrated on December 1st, a day to reflect and remember those who have lost their lives and those who are still living with HIV or AIDS. More than 60 million have been infected with the HIV virus and approximately 30 million people have died of AIDS worldwide.
November 20, 2012
The Orange County Health Care Agency has confirmed the first case of influenza signaling that flu season is officially here. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated. Anyone who has not already received flu vaccination should get it now before flu season peaks.
October 25, 2012
A new study by the Health Care Agency has found that pregnant women in Orange County with a pre-pregnancy body mass index (BMI) of 25 or higher are twice as likely to develop gestational diabetes (GDM) compared to women with lower BMIs. Asian women, who have the highest prevalence rate of GDM at 10%, were more susceptible to GDM at much lower BMIs (average=23), which is within the ‘healthy body weight’ range (BMI 18.5 – 24.9). By comparison, women in other racial/ethnic groups, such as whites and Hispanics, who developed GDM tended to have higher average BMIs, in the 27 to 30 range.
October 22, 2012
Walk-in clinic that will provide free seasonal flu vaccinations to persons 6 months of age and older every Thursday. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated each year. “While flu season in Orange County usually peaks at the end of December or beginning of January, it is not unusual to begin seeing influenza cases reported early in the season and it is not too early to get vaccinated,” said Dr. David Nunez, Family Health Medical Director.
October 17, 2012
Free seasonal flu shots for adults and children three years of age and older will be offered
at five Orange County locations as part of a continuing series of emergency preparedness exercises.
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October 12, 2012
October 15 marks National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, which helps promote testing and early diagnosis of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. There are 6,674 individuals reported to be living with HIV in Orange County. There are an additional estimated 1,774 people living in Orange County who have HIV and don’t know it – many of whom will develop AIDS before realizing they are HIV infected.
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September 26, 2012
In an effort to help prevent pill abuse and theft, the Orange County Health Care Agency, local law enforcement agencies and community partners will collaborate with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – September 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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September 7, 2012
West Nile Virus (WNV) activity is increasing in Orange County, with a total of six human WNV infections reported through September 6. Included in the total are 3 probable cases and 3 confirmed cases, including 2 positive blood donors who did not develop symptoms. Most of these cases experienced an onset of symptoms in mid- to late August, indicating a recent increase in activity.
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August 7, 2012
Temperatures in many inland Orange County communities are expected to reach high temperatures above 95 degrees this week and into the weekend, increasing the risk of heat related illnesses like heat exhaustion and heat stroke for those who are more sensitive to heat.
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August 2, 2012
An Anaheim man in his twenties has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the County’s first confirmed human WNV infection in 2012. The infection was identified through routine screening tests performed when the man recently donated blood. Donated blood is routinely screened for WNV infection to ensure the safety of the blood supply.
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July 31, 2012
August is National Immunization Awareness Month, and the Health Care Agency encourages parents to put vaccinations at the top of their back-to-school list. All students entering into 7th grade need proof of an adolescent whooping cough booster immunization (called “Tdap”) for school entry. Parents should know that unlike last year there will not be a grace period.
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July 30, 2012
The County of Orange Health Care Agency, Environmental Health, has closed the bay water area at Port Calypso Marina in Newport Beach due to a sewage spill. The spill of approximately
100 gallons was caused by a line break in a private property sewer lateral.
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July 13, 2012
The Environmental Health Division of the Health Care Agency advises swimmers that levels of bacteria can rise significantly in ocean and bay waters, close to storm drains, and the outlets of creeks and rivers during and after rainstorms.
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June 25, 2012
June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day, which helps promote testing and early diagnosis of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. There are 6,674 individuals reported to be living with HIV in Orange County with over 300 people being diagnosed with HIV each year. There are an additional estimated 1,774 people living in Orange County who have HIV and don't know it – many of whom will develop AIDS before realizing they are HIV infected.
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June 6, 2012
As part of National CPR Week, June 1-7, the Health Care Agency and the American Heart Association are coordinating a countywide public education effort, "Sidewalk CPR" on Thursday, June 7.
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April 27, 2012
In an effort to help prevent pill abuse and theft, the Orange County Health Care Agency, local law enforcement agencies and community partners will collaborate with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to collect expired, unused and unwanted prescription drugs on National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day – April 28.
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April 26, 2012
A bat found on La Paz Road in Laguna Niguel Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. Anyone who had recent contact with a bat in the vicinity of Laguna Niguel Regional Park is asked to call Orange County Health Care Agency Epidemiology at (714) 834-8180 so that a nurse can evaluate the risk for rabies.
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April 5, 2012
The Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has issued 3,247 Award of Excellence certificates to local Orange County food facilities, representing an increase of almost 60 additional food facilities from the previous year. From a qualifying group of 9,693 food facilities throughout the County, these establishments were recognized by Environmental Health’s Food Protection Program for their outstanding food safety and sanitation practices during 2011.
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March 15, 2012
To help youth make informed decisions and to counter the influence that smoking in movies has on youth, the Health Care Agency’s Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) is joining with community leaders, educators and students for a series of special events to unveil youth-created “Tobacco and Hollywood” posters.
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March 9, 2012
When it’s time to change the clocks for daylight saving time this weekend, use it as a reminder to check your preparedness kit to make sure that your emergency stockpile is complete and the supplies have not expired. The American Public Health Association’s (APHA) Get Ready: Set Your Clocks, Check Your Stocks campaign reminds people to refresh their emergency supplies before a disaster occurs. An easy way to remember to do this is to check emergency preparedness supplies and batteries in smoke detectors twice a year when you set your clocks.
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