An international traveler brought measles to Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in an adult international traveler visiting Orange County (OC). The person visited the following…
O.C. hospital performs world’s first spine surgery using ‘open’ spine robot
ORANGE, Calif. – Providence St. Joseph Hospital announced it has successfully performed the world’s first robotic spinal surgery using a new open spine platform by eCential Robotics to implant a Spineart medical device. eCential…
CalOptima is working to prevent Fentanyl overdoses
ORANGE, Calif. (July 22, 2024) — To combat the growing fentanyl epidemic, CalOptima Health recently distributed more than 16,000 free doses of naloxone during an event in Orange where representatives…
Learn how to avoid bites during O.C. Mosquito Awareness Week
It is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! Don’t forget to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites as you head outdoors. Swipe through for some tips from Orange County…
CalOptima commits over $500M to increase the rates paid to medical providers
ORANGE, Calif. (June 17, 2024) — The CalOptima Health Board of Directors has approved an investment of $526.2 million to increase rates paid to hospitals, physicians, community clinics, behavioral health…
People are getting sick after eating Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), America’s Poison Centers, and state and local partners are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with…
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Orange County boosts mental health and drug rehab at the new Be Well OC Irvine Campus
(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Mind OC, the 501C3 nonprofit organization which is the fiscal agent for public…
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Orange County part-time actor and Trump fan convicted in COVID-19 cure scam
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man and part-time actor was found guilty by a jury on Friday, May 10, 2024, of soliciting investors in companies that marketed what in…
Irvine doctor charged with groping female patients during medical exams
Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying additional potential victims of a 79-year-old hepatologist charged with groping two of his female patients when he grabbed their breasts during…
CalOptima Health commits $25M to bolster their safety net workforce
ORANGE, Calif. (April 10, 2024) — CalOptima Health’s Board of Directors has approved nearly $25 million in workforce education grants to seven institutions in Orange County. These grants mark the…
Santa Ana free Community Resource and Health Fair set for 4/13
The City of Santa Ana is excited to partner with the County of Orange and local health organizations to host a Community Resource and Health Fair this Saturday, April 13,…
The City of Santa Ana is fighting another attempt to distribute free needles to drug addicts in our city
Santa Ana's Interim City Manager Tom Hatch provided an update to the Santa Ana City Council and the community on March 5, 2024, about a proposed needle distribution program. The…
CalOptima Health approves medical providers for expanded street medicine program
ORANGE, Calif. (March 18, 2024) — The CalOptima Health Board of Directors has approved Healthcare in Action and the Celebrating Life Health Center to deliver essential medical services for the…
O.C. Mustang enthusiast honored for her role in Alzheimer’s research
WASHINGTON, DC (Feb. 19, 2024) — Today, the Global Alzheimer’s Platform Foundation (GAP) recognized Orange County resident Jeannie Weiss for her exceptional role in Alzheimer’s research. Jeannie Weiss received GAP’s…
Santa Ana College celebrates the grand opening of a new health sciences building
SANTA ANA, C.A.– March 14, 2024 – Balfour Beatty and Santa Ana College, as part of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, celebrates the completion of the institution’s new Health…