Health Corner | Orange County California

Health and Wellness Tips from the Medical Doctors of the HCA

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Welcome to the Health Corner! We’re pleased to feature the doctors of the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) who share insights and expertise on health and wellness matters that affect you and your family. As the County Health Officer, I’m grateful to lead and serve with this team of caring and committed professionals. Every month we’ll highlight information on current health issues or trends, and we’ll introduce our doctors who specialize in a variety of disciplines. We hope you’ll bookmark this page and check in regularly.

We start with an overall assessment of health in Orange County (OC) which I presented in the first “State of Public Health in Orange County Address.” The overall message is “Safeguarding Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility.” The webinar focused on health trends and priorities in OC; local challenges, initiatives and progress; opportunities to advance health in OC; and a vision for building healthier, more resilient communities. You can watch the webinar here: https://tinyurl.com/OCHealthOfficer2025. The data, statistics and information presented during the webinar is available here: Public Health in OC PPT. Thank you!

Register now for the 2026 State of Public Health Address in Orange County featuring County Health Officer Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong. We’ll cover current conditions, key trends, and what public health professionals, community partners, and health care providers should know moving forward.

📅 Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍 Virtual (Zoom Webinar)
🔗Register here: 2026 State of Public Health in Orange County Address

Open to community members, partners, health care providers and everyone interested in staying informed about public health in Orange County.

Registration information in additional languages.

ARTICLES

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World AIDS Day

December 1, 2025

World AIDS Day has been commemorated every December 1st since 1988. It is dedicated to spread awareness of the AIDS epidemic, to acknowledge all those living with HIV and to mourn...

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Tips for Surviving the “Most Wonderful Time of the Year”

November 4, 2025

Picture-perfect decorations, families dressed in matching holiday outfits laughing together in front of a cozy fireplace, snow falling outside the window—this is what the holidays...

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Lead – There is No Safe Level of Lead and, No, It’s Not Just in Old Paint!

October 20, 2025

As a parent, you may have been asked, “Does your child live in, or spend a lot of time in, a place built before 1978 that has peeling or chipped paint or that has been recently...

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Time to Prepare- Protect Yourself and Your Loved Ones this Cold Flu Season

October 9, 2025

As we enter the fall and winter season, respiratory viruses like the flu, COVID-19 and RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) can begin to spread more easily. These illnesses can cause...

Special Report - Nitrous Oxide in Orange County

September 25, 2025

Recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is an emerging public health concern across the country and in Orange County (OC). While nitrous oxide is...

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You Are Not Alone

September 24, 2025

This Suicide Prevention Month, I would like to slow down and take a moment to talk about some ways our well-being, our stories, and our futures can be impacted. I know that life...

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Treatment Services and Support are Available

September 17, 2025

Recovery Month reminds all of us as a community and as health care providers that treatment services and support are available for substance use. We celebrate the successes of...

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An Ounce of Prevention

September 3, 2025

Before joining the OC Health Care Agency, I worked many years as a primary care doctor taking care of people of all ages. The saying “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of...

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Start Smart: Prepare for a Safe and Healthy School Year

August 28, 2025

Back-to-school season is a great time to check in on your child’s health and well-being. As a trauma surgeon and public health officer, I see how much prevention matters—especially...