CalOptima Health is rated a top Medi-Cal plan in California
ORANGE, Calif. (September 15, 2022) — CalOptima Health is a top Medi-Cal plan in California, receiving a rating of 4 out of 5 in the National Committee for Quality Assurance…
The OC Health Care Agency is now administering the second Monkeypox vaccine dose
(Santa Ana, CA) – To limit the spread of monkeypox disease in Orange County, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) will begin offering second dose vaccinations this week to individuals…
Orange County monkeypox vaccine clinic set for August 16
Families Together is hosting its first monkeypox vaccine clinic in Orange County for those who are eligible, on August 16, 2022 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 150 N.…
Gov. Newsom declares a California monkeypox emergency
https://youtu.be/9GziSwQTo4A SACRAMENTO – As part of the state’s ongoing response to the monkeypox outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom today declared a State of Emergency to bolster the state’s vaccination efforts. The…
Caloptima seeks to launch Covered California plan
ORANGE, Calif. - To better support continuity of care for current members and to provide an additional coverage option for Orange County residents, CalOptima is working, for the first time,…
Free blood pressure and cholesterol screenings at Walmart this Saturday
Walmart is inviting its communities to get healthy this spring at Walmart Wellness Day on Saturday, July 23, where customers can receive free glucose, cholesterol, BMI and blood pressure screenings…
Orange County has moved back to high COVID-19 transmission levels
(Santa Ana, CA) – Due to recent increases in COVID-19 case counts, Orange County was moved to "High" community transmission status as of 7/14, according to the Centers for Disease…
AQMD air particulate advisory due to fireworks
Poor air quality is likely in areas throughout the South Coast Air Basin and in the Coachella Valley on July 4th through July 5th. Fireworks are known to emit high…
CalOptima approves $64M in added provider support
ORANGE, Calif. — This past week, CalOptima’s Board of Directors approved a Fiscal Year 2022–23 budget that amplifies financial support for Orange County’s provider community in a variety of ways.…
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This week’s Cochino List includes The Quill
The O.C. 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 weeks of June…
Monkeypox has apparently arrived in Orange County
https://youtu.be/2mTRX1o6b8E (Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Communicable Disease Control Division (CDCD) has confirmed the first presumptive case of monkeypox infection in Orange County (OC) and…
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This week’s Cochino List includes Nice Guys and Meal Boxed
The O.C. 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 weeks of June…
National Mosquito Awareness Week starts on June 19
Garden Grove, CA. June brings warm weather, more mosquitoes, and National Mosquito Awareness Week. To increase awareness of mosquitoes and the diseases they can transmit, Orange County Mosquito and Vector…
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This week’s Cochino List includes Pizza Trio
The O.C. 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 weeks of May…
Monkeypox has arrived in Los Angeles County
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health has confirmed the first presumptive case of monkeypox infection in Los Angeles County and is awaiting final confirmation from the Centers for Disease Control…