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…
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…
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…
An O.C. child tested positive for measles after returning from an international trip
A case of measles has been confirmed in an Orange County child who returned last week after international travel. With the exception of potential exposures at Los Angeles International (LAX)…
The O.C. Crisis Intervention Team earns Gold Certification for excellence in crisis response
(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International, recognizing its outstanding commitment to regional crisis response system…
A baby with measles was treated on three separate days at CHOC in Orange
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has confirmed a case of measles in an infant returning from international travel to Orange County (OC). The person visited the following…
Sewage spill leads to an O.C. ocean water closure
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has closed the open coastal area from 1,500 feet upcoast of the Salt Creek to 1,500 feet downcoast…
The first case of sexually transmitted ringworm has been identified in Orange County
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) recently identified the first case of Trichophyton mentagrophytes (TMVII) in Orange County. TMVII is a recently emerged cause of dermatophyte (e.g. ringworm, or tinea)…
Seven Westminster residents have been infected with potentially deadly Legionnaire’s Disease
https://youtu.be/ALZyly9_l4w (Santa Ana, CA) –The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) was notified of seven confirmed cases of Legionnaire’s Disease (LD) among residents living in a community in a northwestern corner…
The County of Orange is now managing operations at the Be Well campus in Orange
(Santa Ana, CA) –The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has officially assumed management along with operations of the Be Well Orange Campus, located at 265 South Anita Drive, Orange, CA…
Orange County Health Officer reissues local health emergency due to the Airport Fire
(Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange (County) Health Officer has reissued the Local Health Emergency Declaration for areas of Orange County (OC) impacted by the Airport Fire. The…
Super high temps in Orange County could lead to heat related illnesses
(Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach the low to mid 90s beginning today and are predicted to reach the high 90s and…
Rabid bat found in Irvine
(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat found at Northwood Community Park in Irvine has tested positive for rabies, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. The bat was found…
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…