N E W S R E L E A S E: For Immediate Release
Media Contact: Will Shanley, UnitedHealthcare, (714) 204-8005, will.shanley@uhc.com
SIX GRANTS AWARDED IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TO FIGHT CHILDHOOD OBESITY
· “UnitedHealth HEROES” grants support local programs that engage children as learners and leaders of healthy habits
· Community-focused, service-learning initiative by UnitedHealthcare and [...]
Archive for the ‘Health and Medical’ Category
Santa Ana’s Santiago Creek School wins a “healthy living” grant
Posted by Maryann Maloney on February 3rd, 2012
Supporters of finishing the Santiago Creek Bike Trail launch new website
Posted by Admin on January 21st, 2012
The grass-roots neighborhood organization, Neighbors for the Santiago Creek Bike Trail, that was formed to further the goal of a bike path in the “missing link” along Santiago Creek, has launched a new website.
This “missing link” is the 1/4-mile gap located in the Santiago Creek, between the 5 Freeway underpass and Flower Street (see map [...]
Will the owner of the Seabirds food truck open a restaurant in Santa Ana?
Posted by Admin on January 8th, 2012
Could the vegan Seabirds Food Truck be coming soon to Santa Ana – with a brick and mortar location? The O.C. Register’s Fast Food Maven is reporting that Stephanie Morgan, owner of Costa Mesa’s vegan food truck Seabirds, told her several weeks ago that she is scouting locations in Orange County to open a brick and mortar restaurant!
“No [...]
Posted in Business, Food, Health and Medical, Restaurants, Santa Ana 
Tags: Santa Ana, seabirds food truck, stephanie morgan, vegan 
No Comments »Join Back to Natives and restore nature in the New Year, at Santiago Park
Posted by Admin on January 1st, 2012
[ January 28, 2012; 9:00 am to 12:00 pm. ]
Habitat Restoration at Santiago Park Nature Reserve, on 1/28/12, 9AM to 12PM
Do some good in the New Year with Back to Natives! Come assist us in restoring habitat for animals at the Santiago Park Nature Reserve in Santa Ana. We meet at the Reserve once a month to remove weeds, cast native seed and plant native [...]
The Santa Ana Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan is being updated
Posted by Admin on December 25th, 2011
Bikeway and Pedestrian Master Plan Update
Work efforts are underway for the City of Santa Ana Circulation Element Update. This project includes updating the existing Santa Ana Bikeway Master Plan and creating a Pedestrian Master Plan. Currently, the existing conditions of bicycle and pedestrian facilities are being inventoried and mapped. User needs assessment that requires community [...]
Latino Health Access planning a Wellness Corridor in Downtown Santa Ana
Posted by Admin on December 24th, 2011
Wellness Corridor, from Council Member Michele Martinez’ Newsletter
Latino Health Access (LHA), one of Santa Ana’s most successful non-profits, mission is to assist in improving the quality of life and health of the most marginalized members of the community. Since 1993, LHA has provided quality preventive services and educational programs that enable such individuals to take [...]
Former Councilman Ted Moreno enters the Santiago Creek bike trail debate
Posted by Admin on December 20th, 2011
Former Santa Ana Councilman Ted Moreno is defending the Fisher Park residents’ right to a messy creek
Former Santa Ana Councilman Ted Moreno has returned at long last from a self-imposed exile from local community affairs and politics. Moreno was drawn back into the fray by an article posted on this blog on Dec. 18, regarding [...]
Supervisors Bates and Campbell vote for Nguyen’s takeover of CalOptima
Posted by Admin on December 7th, 2011
“In a 3-2 vote, with supervisors Shawn Nelson and John Moorlach dissenting, the board not only approved changes that increase health care industry representation on the board but also extended a supervisor’s term on the board from one to two years. Nguyen is the supervisors’ current representative,” according to the Voice of OC.
Nelson and Moorlach ripped Nguyen [...]
Orange County Worlds AIDS Day events to run from Nov. 29 – Dec. 1
Posted by Admin on November 29th, 2011
County of Orange, Health Care Agency
PRESS RELEASE, For Immediate Release: November 29, 2011
Contact: Deanne Thompson, 714-834-2178, dthompson@ochca.com
“Getting to Zero” – December 1st is World AIDS Day
(Santa Ana) – December 1st is World AIDS Day, an international day of reflection to remember those who have died and those who are living with HIV or AIDS (HIV disease). World AIDS Day [...]
Posted in glbt, Health and Medical, Orange County, Santa Ana Tags: Health Care Agency, Orange County, world aids day No Comments »Supervisor Nguyen gets caught trying to disenfranchise the poor
Posted by Admin on November 1st, 2011
“Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen caused an uproar this month when she abruptly proposed major changes to CalOptima, the county’s $1.3-billion program that provides medical coverage to about 430,000 poor adults and children,” according to the Voice of OC.
I wondered at the time just what the heck Nguyen was up to. Now we know. ”Early this month Nguyen proposed [...]
Solorio and City of Santa Ana to host Health Fair for Seniors on 11/8
Posted by Admin on October 31st, 2011
[ November 8, 2011; 8:30 am to 11:45 am. ]
For Immediate Release: October 28, 2011
For More Information Contact: Carol Chamberlain – office: (916) 319-2069, mobile: (916) 804-5355
State Assemblyman Jose Solorio Teams Up with City of Santa Ana to Host Health and Information Fair for Seniors a variety of health screenings available at no cost
ANAHEIM – State Assemblyman Jose Solorio (D-Anaheim) is joining the City of Santa Ana in co-hosting [...]
CVS donates free flu shots for the uninsured at over 400 locations
Posted by Admin on October 24th, 2011
CVS Caremark Donating $6 Million in Free Flu Shots to Direct Relief USA For Uninsured Patients of Community Clinics and Health Centers
More than 400 participating clinics across the country to distribute vouchers redeemable at any CVS/pharmacy or MinuteClinic location for a free flu shot
Woonsocket, Rhode Island, September 13, 2011: CVS Caremark announced today that it [...]
Posted in Health and Medical, Orange County, Santa Ana Tags: caremark, cvs, free flu shots, minuteclinic, Santa Ana, uci family health center No Comments »Free flu shots in Westminster on Nov. 4
Posted by Admin on October 23rd, 2011
[ November 4, 2011; 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. ]
The Orange County Health Care Agency and the Office of Supervisor Janet Nguyen will be hosting a free flu vaccine clinic at the County Community Service Center on Friday, November 4, 2011, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Limited vaccination will be available on a first come, first served basis.
Call (714) 889-4105 if you have questions. [...]
O.C. Human Relations to launch a homelessness and mental health task force
Posted by Admin on October 19th, 2011
[ October 20, 2011; 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. ]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 19, 2011
Contact: Rusty Kennedy, Phone: (714) 567-7465
City of Fullerton Striving to Improve System of Care Launches the Fullerton Task Force on Homelessness and Mental Health Services, on Thursday, October 20, 4:00 pm @ the Fullerton Public Library
In the aftermath of the Kelly Thomas tragedy, the City of Fullerton is working to [...]
Posted in Charities, Entertainment, Fullerton, Health and Medical, homeless, housing, Mental Health, Orange County, Santa Ana Tags: fullerton, homeless, kelly thomas, mental health, Santa Ana, task force 1 Comment »El Sol signs a 40-year lease and receives grants totaling $2.3 Million
Posted by Admin on October 18th, 2011
Press Release for October 18, 2011 – Press Conference at 10:30 a.m.
SOS-El Sol Wellness Center, El Sol Science and Arts Academy, 1010 Broadway, Santa Ana Partners Collaborate to Expand Opportunities for El Sol Science and Arts Academy Students and Families
Unique 40-year lease and two major grants totaling $2.3 Million Announced
Santa Ana, CA (October 18, 2011) [...]
Posted in Education, Health and Medical, Santa Ana, sausd Tags: el sol science and arts academy, grants, health, Santa Ana, sausd, sos 17 Comments »
