Press Releases

New Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines Announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(Santa Ana, CA) - Following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory action last week to amend the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) on COVID-19 vaccinations, the...

Drop-Off Unwanted Medications at a Site Near You on National Take Back Day

(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages community members to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications on “National Prescription Drug Take...

COLD TEMPERATURE / FROST ADVISORY ISSUED FOR INLAND, COASTAL AND SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY CITIES

(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted cold overnight temperatures throughout inland, coastal and south Orange County cities beginning Tuesday, April...

Local Health Officer Order and Recommendations Updated in Response to COVID-19 State of Emergency Ending With Request to Observe Masking Requirements in High-Risk Settings

(Santa Ana, CA) – As the California COVID-19 State of Emergency ends and the community returns to business as usual, County Health Officer, Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong is asking...

New California Law Makes Sale of Flavored Tobacco Illegal

SB7 793 is a new law that took effect December 21-2022, and bans the sale of certain tobacco products. Click here for more information.

Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Plan Available for Public Comment

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) has released its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure...

Ocean Water Closure in Dana Point

(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency, Environmental Health, has closed the ocean water area in Dana Point, 1,500 feet upcoast and 1,500 feet downcoast of the San Juan Creek...

Recruitment Period Extended for the CalOptima Health Board of Directors

(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that the recruitment period has been extended for one seat on the CalOptima Health Board of Directors. A...

COLD TEMPERATURE / FROST ADVISORY ISSUED FOR INLAND AND COASTAL ORANGE COUNTY CITIES

(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted cold overnight temperatures throughout inland and coastal Orange County cities beginning Wednesday, March 1...