Health Care options in Orange County if ObamaCare ends
Santa Ana, CA — With uncertainty surrounding the future of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), many Orange County residents are asking: What happens if federal funding for Obamacare disappears? For…
Anaheim senior hospitalized in O.C.’s first West Nile Virus case of 2025
(Santa Ana, CA) — An Anaheim resident over the age of 80 has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first confirmed human WNV case in Orange County…
A bat infected with rabies was found in Orange, across the street from CHOC
(Santa Ana, CA) — A bat found on the sidewalk of the west side of the 500 block of S. Main Street in Orange has tested positive for rabies, according to the…
Multiple O.C. smoke and vape shops cited for illegal sales to minors
The Huntington Beach Police Department’s Special Investigations Bureau (SIB) has cited several smoke and vape shops following a proactive enforcement operation targeting illegal sales to minors. The operation was launched…
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)…