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EMS Facilities Advisory Committee (FAC) Meeting - May 10, 2022 @ 9am

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 Take Back Day," Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at numerous locations throughout Orange County. “This is a great opportunity for individuals to clean...

County Prehospital Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting March 9, 2022

File Date CPAC Agenda 3-9-22 Mar. 2, 2022...

County Prehospital Advisory Committee (CPAC) Meeting May 11, 2022

Orange County Residents and Visitors Urged to Take Preventative Measures Against COVID-19 Due to Rising Cases and Hospitalizations, Seek Treatment If COVID-19 Positive

(Santa Ana, CA) – In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., combined with easing public health restrictions for travel and upcoming holidays leading to larger gatherings, the OC Health Care Agency strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors to take preventative measures to reduce their...

ORANGE COUNTY EQUITY MAP RECEIVES HONORABLE MENTION AWARD FROM THE SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

(Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County (OC) Equity Map, a public-private partnership between AdvanceOC, the Orange County Board of Supervisors (Board), and the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is recognized by the Southern California Association of Governments (SCAG) with a Sustainability Award in the category of Equity. The OC...

CD HEALTH ALERT: Monkeypox Virus Infection in the United States and Other Non-endemic Countries

The Orange County Healthcare Agency wants to make sure providers are aware of the potential for Monkeypox Virus infection in patients presenting with fever and clinically consistent rash. A case of Monkeypox has been identified in a US resident who travelled to Canada and in the last month multiple cases...

CD HEALTH ALERT: COVID-19 Rebound After Paxlovid

Today, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a Health Advisory with considerations around the phenomena of rebound, after treatment of patients with mild to moderate COVID-19, with Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir tablets; ritonavir tablets).

Your Health Matters OC: HCA Urges Residents to Protect Against COVID-19 During Holiday Gatherings; Supports Infant Formula Shortage; and Provides Information on Monkeypox

(Santa Ana, CA) –In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors take preventative measures to reduce their risk of spreading or getting sick from COVID-19, including testing, wearing well-fitted masks, and getting vaccinated...

CD HEALTH ALERT: Process to Obtain Tecovirimat (TPOXX) for Treatment of Monkeypox in Orange County

Tecovirimat (TPOXX) is an antiviral medication that is available for use to treat monkeypox under an expanded access investigational new drug (EA-IND) protocol (sometimes called “compassionate use”). It is the first-line medication to treat monkeypox in adults and children weighing 13kg or more. The CDC IRB serves as the central...