The National Menopause Show starts this Saturday at the Anaheim Convention Center
The National Menopause Show is starting tomorrow at the Anaheim Convention Center. It is set for Oct. 4–5, and this is the first event of its kind in the U.S.…
Measles case reported in Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in a toddler who recently travelled domestically. The HCA is notifying individuals who were…
Irvine couple hit with felony charges of medical insurance fraud, identity theft, and conspiracy
Rebecca Juarez, 39, and Juan Pablo Rodriguez, 31, both of Irvine were arrested on two counts of conspiracy, 21 counts of medical insurance fraud, and 21 counts of identity fraud…
The National Menopause Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from Oct. 4–5
The National Menopause Show is coming to the Anaheim Convention Center from Oct. 4–5, as the first event of its kind in the region. This expo blends trusted products, services,…
CalOptima Health expands no-cost mental health support for back-to-school season
ORANGE, Calif. (August 29, 2025) — A new school year can bring pressure and stress for Orange County children and parents alike, raising the risk of mental health issues. CalOptima…
First West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes confirmed in Santa Ana
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the City of Santa Ana have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are…
The OC Health Care Agency addresses ICE access to Medi-Cal records
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is aware of recent reporting by multiple news outlets indicating that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may have direct access to Medicaid…
Orange County’s immigrant communities alarmed by Federal data sharing policy
A recent federal directive has sparked concern and confusion among immigrant communities in Santa Ana and across California. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has been instructed to…
CARB launches new Mobile Air Monitoring in underserved communities
SACRAMENTO – The California Air Resources Board (CARB) today announced the launch of the monitoring phase of the Statewide Mobile Monitoring Initiative (SMMI), a first-of-its-kind program delivering hyper-local air pollution data to guide…
Dead bat found in South Orange County tested positive for rabies
(Santa Ana, CA) — A bat found at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on the ground near a walking path around the lake on Thursday,…
So. Cal. residents warned not to eat shellfish harvested in local coastal areas
The California Department of Public Health has issued an advisory warning not to consume all bivalve shellfish (mussel, oyster, clam, scallop) recreationally harvested from the coast of San Diego to…
Toxic algae bloom causing O.C. marine life to beach themselves
Seal Beach beaches and coastlines across Southern California are currently experiencing an increase in sick or stranded sea lions, dolphins, and seabirds due to a harmful algae bloom caused by…
There are about 200,000 O.C. residents who may have latent tuberculosis
Tuberculosis (TB) rates are going up all over the U.S., even here in Orange County. Tuberculosis is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium tuberculosis. It primarily affects the…
CalOptima Health expands street medicine program for the unhoused in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The CalOptima Health Board of Directors voted Thursday, March 6, to expand its Street Medicine Program to Santa Ana to provide urgent medical and social services…
The OC Health Care Agency gets kudos for an Innovative Emergency Medical Services project
Santa Ana, Calif. (March 6, 2025) – The County of Orange is proud to announce that the OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) division has been honored with a…