Don’t let foodborne illness steal the joys of your holiday season. Staying healthy and food safe can be easy if you follow the right steps. Who’s at risk for foodborne illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people)...
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) would like to inform health care providers that the first known United States (U.S.) case of sexually transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) was reported in June 2024 in a patient who had recently traveled to California. TMVII is a rare dermatophyte (e.g...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities and the public of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the United States in 2024. Global incidence of dengue in 2024 has been...
(Santa Ana, CA) - On June 25, 2024, the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed Ian Kemmer, as the new Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), for the OC Health Care Agency (HCA). Kemmer brings 22 years of behavioral health experience to the role. He holds a Master of Arts...
(Santa Ana, CA) - June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which promotes testing and early diagnosis of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This year’s NHTD theme is Level up your self-love: check your status . Now is the time to take an HIV test. Knowing your status is the...
Childhood Lead Poisoning Is Preventable Lead poisoning can happen to anyone. Children under age 6 years are at a higher risk for lead poisoning because children’s growing bodies take in more lead than adults. No amount of lead is safe. Even small amounts of lead can harm a child’s brain...
Motherhood begins before your baby is born. Every pregnancy is different bringing new feelings and experiences, and lots to learn! Getting proper medical care and making healthy choices are important to keep you and your growing baby as healthy as can be and help prevent birth defects. Follow these tips...
For Immediate Help If 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, confidential support and resources to people or loved ones of those in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress...
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 taking a first step. Children develop at their own pace, but some might need extra support...
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 birthing people are more likely to die or have life-threatening complications during pregnancy than other racial or ethnic groups. This Black Maternal...