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…
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…
Off-duty Orange County sheriff’s deputy fatally shoots roommate in Tustin
An off-duty Orange County sheriff's deputy fatally shot and killed their roomate, Brittany Shaw, a 35-year-old employee of the Orange County Health Care Agency. The incident happened at Axiom Apartments…
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…
Baby Walkers sold on Amazon recalled due to high lead levels and fall hazards
Boyro Baby Walkers (Model: US-B01) were recalled on 6/26/25 due to dangerous lead levels and fall hazards, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency. The recalled baby walkers violate…
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…
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)…