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Category Archives: Health and Medical

This week’s Cochino List includes the school cafeterias at Willard Intermediate and Cole Academy

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Are those chocolate chips or something else?

The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of May 4 – May 11, 2018. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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This week’s Cochino List includes the Bars at the Observatory in Santa Ana

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the week of April 13 – April 20. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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Free vision screening for children in Santa Ana set for April 26

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MOMS ORANGE COUNTY PARTNERS WITH UC IRVINE’S GAVIN HERBERT EYE INSTITUTE TO OFFER FREE VISION SCREENINGS FOR CHILDREN ON APRIL 26

SANTA ANA, Calif. (April 20, 2018) – MOMS Orange County, a Santa Ana-based nonprofit dedicated to helping families have healthy babies, is partnering with UC Irvine’s Gavin Herbert Eye Institute on April 26 to offer free vision screenings to children ages 6 months – 12 years old. Screenings will be offered at 6 p.m., 6:30 p.m., 7 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. at the MOMS Orange County offices at 1128 West Santa Ana Boulevard in Santa Ana.

Children who do not pass the vision screening may receive a free follow up comprehensive eye exam and glasses from the Gavin Herbert Eye Institute at no cost. Continue reading→

Dysfunctional administration affecting student health services at Santa Ana College

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Do you remember when Raul Rodriguez, chancellor of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, called the Coast Community College District’s trustees “dysfunctional” and he alleged that they had displayed “passive aggressive racism” when they fired their Chancellor Andrew Jones, an African-American? (Source – O.C. Register)

Turns out the CCCD Trustees had many good reasons to fire Jones – he simply wasn’t very good at his job. And if they were racists why would they have hired him in the first place? (Source – O.C. Register)

Now the political correctness chickens are coming home to roost for Rodriguez. Continue reading→

The OCDA is conducting a public hearing about rehab centers and health care trafficking tonight

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The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) is conducting a public hearing with invited presenters regarding the issue of rehabilitation exploitation and health care trafficking in Orange County, on Monday, March 12, 2018, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Continue reading→

This week’s Cochino List includes Original Mike’s and El Metate Panaderia

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of March 2 – 9. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

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This week’s Cochino List includes Friendly’s Market, Pollo Ranchero and Mariscos Los Corales

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 23 – March 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Friendly’s Market, 910 W. Myrtle St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 28.
  • Pollo Ranchero, 1227 W. First St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 28, reopened Feb. 28.
  • Mariscos Los Corales #2, 2629 Westminster Ave., Santa Ana; insufficient hot water; closed Feb. 28, reopened March 1.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Crepe Maker and Cinnabon at the MainPlace Mall

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 16-23. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Crepe Maker aka Le Crepe at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; sewage overflow; closed Feb. 22.
  • Cinnabon at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; insufficient hot water; closed Feb. 22, reopened Feb. 22.

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This week’s Cochino List includes the Frida Cinema, La Union Market and Majesty Restaurant

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Feb. 2-Feb. 9. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • The Frida Cinema, 305 E. Fourth St., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 6, reopened Feb. 7.
  • La Union Market, 1432 W. Santa Ana Blvd., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 7, reopened Feb. 9.
  • Majesty Restaurant, 5015 W. Edinger Ave., Santa Ana; rodent infestation; closed Feb. 7, reopened Feb. 8.

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This week’s Cochino List includes Mixabowl, Hopper & Burr and Jugos Victoria

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The OC Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries they inspected and shut down for the week of Jan. 26-Feb. 2. Most of these eateries reopen pretty quickly after the health inspectors determine their issues have been resolved. Here is the list:

  • Mixabowl at MainPlace Mall, 2800 N. Main St., Santa Ana; operating without a valid health permit; closed Jan. 31, reopened Feb. 1.
  • Hopper & Burr, 202 W. 4th St., Santa Ana; operating without a valid health permit; closed Jan. 31, reopened Jan. 31.

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This week’s Cochino List includes a Subway Sandwiches in Santa Ana

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The OC Health Care Agency regularly conducts surprise health inspections at local restaurants and eateries. Here are the locations that they inspected and shut down for the week of Dec. 22-29:

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Text messaging scam is targeting CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief clients

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The Orange County Social Services Agency (SSA) is warning residents of a text messaging scam targeting CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief clients.

CalWORKs, CalFresh, and General Relief recipients in various California counties have reported receiving a text message prompting them to call a false phone number that purportedly connects them to their respective County Social Services Agency regarding their benefits issued through their EBT cards. When the client calls the scammer’s number from the text message, they are prompted by an automated system that requests the caller to enter their personal information such as their EBT card number, PIN, date of birth, and Social Security Number. Continue reading→

First influenza-related death of the year reported in Orange County

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County of Orange Reports First Influenza-Related Death of Season

(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange Health Care Agency has confirmed the County’s first influenza-related death this season. A previously-healthy male toddler died of complications related to influenza infection this week. Public Health Laboratory testing confirmed that he was infected with influenza A virus.

“This is an important reminder that influenza can cause serious illness, particularly in the very young,” County Health Officer Dr. Eric Handler said. “Everyone over six months of age should be vaccinated each year.” Continue reading→

Supervisor Do is hosting a free flu vaccine event on 10/27 at the Delhi Center

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Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, who represents the First District, is hosting a Free Flu Vaccine event on Oct. 27, 2017 at the Delhi Center, located at 505 E. Central Ave., in Santa Ana.

Free seasonal flu shots will be available to individuals age 3 and older. Services are limited and will be provided on a first come, first serve basis. Continue reading→

The West Nile Virus has popped up again in Orange County

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City of Santa Ana

Community: A Message from OCMVCD: Residents Urged to Take Precautions Over Weekend as More West Nile Virus Activity Detected

As the holiday weekend approaches, the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) reminds residents to use mosquito repellent and remove standing water to prevent further spread of West Nile virus (WNV).

Year-to-date, there are 172 WNV-positive mosquito samples in 19 Orange County cities. A total of 23 dead birds have tested positive for WNV this year. Nine confirmed human cases have been reported. Continue reading→