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2000 HCA Press Releases

Santa Ana High School Site of Health Information Program

December 29, 2000
The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) and Latino Health Access will join to provide information on health care access and on diabetes at a special event to be held Monday, January 22 from 6-8 p.m. at Santa Ana High School, 520 W. Walnut Street.

December 28, 2000
The influenza season has arrived in Orange County with Health Care Agency officials urging prevention and early intervention to limit potential influenza-related complications.

December 27, 2000
A free community education program scheduled for Thursday, January 11 from 10:30 a.m.-12 Noon at the Michael E. Rogers Senior Center in Huntington Beach aims to take some of the confusion out of buying vitamins and herbal products.

December 26, 2000
A free community education program scheduled for Wednesday, January 10 from 11 a.m.-12 Noon at the Westminster Senior Center aims to take some of the confusion out of buying vitamins and herbal products.

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Include Safety In Holiday Party Plans

December 04, 2000
A safe trip home from a holiday party begins with safe holiday party planning, according to the experts at the Orange County Health Care Agency's Alcohol and Drug Education and Prevention Team (ADEPT).

November 30, 2000
The availability of free anonymous and confidential HIV testing through the Orange County Health Care Agency is the prime focus for this year's observance of World AIDS Day on December First.

November 28, 2000
An Orange County Health Care Agency pharmacist will help older adults maximize the effectiveness of their medications through a free community education program Wednesday, December 13 at the Cerritos Senior Center, 12340 South Street.

November 28, 2000
Orange County senior citizens will have a unique opportunity to consult with a pharmacist and a nurse about their current medications at a "Brown Bag Day" event Monday, December 11 at the Placentia Senior Center, 1435 S. Bradford.

November 28, 2000
Orange County senior citizens will have a unique opportunity to consult with a pharmacist and a nurse about their current medications at a "Brown Bag Day" event Tuesday, December 12 at the Midway City Community Center, 14900 Park Lane, Midway City.

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Flu Shots Resume at Four County Sites

November 24, 2000
Additional deliveries of influenza vaccine will allow the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) to resume flu shot clinics at sites in Santa Ana, Buena Park, Costa Mesa and San Juan Capistrano beginning the week of Monday, November 27.

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Can "Graying" Give You The Blues?

November 22, 2000
The causes, consequences and treatment of depression in older adults will be discussed at a free community education program Thursday, December 7 from 11 a.m.-12 Noon at the Orange Senior Center, 170 S. Olive.

November 21, 2000
The Orange County Health Care Agency announced it has completed it's search for a Director of Animal Care Services with the hiring of Dr. Julie Ann Ryan Johnson, a prominent veterinarian with clinical, academic, government and private-practice experience.

November 17, 2000
Orange County Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton is enlisting the help of area law enforcement agencies in protecting children from an unexpected danger revealed by a recent study of alcohol-related automobile accidents.

November 16, 2000
The County of Orange Health Care Agency Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) will join community leaders, educators and students on Monday, November 20, from 9 a.m. - 10 a.m. for the unveiling of an anti-tobacco billboard. The unveiling will take place at 7021 Westminster Blvd., Westminster (at the location of Silvaâ€™s Auto Body and Paint).

November 16, 2000
The delivery of 20,000 doses of influenza vaccine will allow the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) to resume its flu shot program, including five immunization clinics at regional sites.

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Can "Graying" Give You The Blues?

November 13, 2000
The causes, consequences and treatment of depression in older adults will be discussed at a free community education program Wednesday, November 29 from 11 a.m.-12 Noon at the Anaheim Senior Center, 250 E. Center St., Anaheim.

November 13, 2000
The Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA) has received a $1.2 million annual grant to provide integrated services to adults with serious mental illness who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless.

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Influenza Vaccine Shortage Continues

November 10, 2000
The four Immunization Clinics operated by the County of Orange Health Care Agency (HCA) have exhausted their remaining supply of influenza vaccine and will be unable to provide flu shots until additional supplies of vaccine are received. Those Immunization Clinics are located in Santa Ana, Buena Park, Costa Mesa and San Juan Capistrano.

November 7, 2000
Unexpected delays in the delivery of influenza vaccine will cause the County of Orange Health Care Agency to cancel a number of community vaccination clinics beginning November 9.

November 2, 2000
A single telephone number is available to help Orange County women who meet age and income guidelines access breast cancer screening and diagnostic services.

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Pharmacy Puts Out Tobacco!

October 24, 2000
In celebration of National Pharmacy Week, October 23rd through 27th, the Orange County Health Care Agency's, Tobacco Use Prevention Program (TUPP) in collaboration with Orange County On Track and Prescription for Change, will honor the Horton & Converse pharmacy chain for not selling any tobacco products in their stores.

October 16, 2000
Unexpected delays in the delivery of influenza vaccine will cause the County of Orange Health Care Agency to cancel a number of community vaccination clinics beginning November 9.

September 18, 2000
The efforts of several individuals to successfully rescue two newborn kittens trapped in a train car will be recognized during a special presentation at 10 a.m. Wednesday, September 20 at the Orange County Animal Care Center, 561 The City Drive South, Orange.

September 15, 2000
The Safe Healthcare Project of the Orange County Health Care Agency will launch its newest Spanish language bus shelter ad from 10-11 a.m., September 18 at Civic Center Drive and Van Ness Avenue in Santa Ana. The bus shelter is across the street from the Santa Ana Library.

September 1, 2000
Crafters with a special interest in creating holiday decorations are needed as seasonal volunteers for a program that helps at-risk youth receiving mental health treatment in Orange County.

August 31, 2000
Insomnia, a condition that affects 40% of older adults, will be the subject of a special community education presentation Wednesday, September 13, 12 p.m.-1 p.m., at the Midway City Community Center, 14900 Park Lane, Midway City.

August 31, 2000
Help in finding a lost pet is just a mouse click away with today's debut of Orange County Animal Care Service's (ACS) new Pet Lost and Found web page.

August 7, 2000
A report issued today by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services favorably compares Orange County to other large counties on many significant measures of community health.

August 4, 2000
Children and Youth Services' (CYS) Project Together of the Orange County Health Care Agency will be sending children from the program to participate in Mervyn's 2000 Child Spree on Saturday, August 5, 2000, 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 a.m., at Mervyn's, 200 Imperial Highway, Fullerton. Project Together staff coordinated with regional therapists to identify 14 children that could most benefit by attending. Mentors from Project Together will accompany children to help them shop.

July 19, 2000
Orange County Animal Care Services (OCACS) will have 40 cats available for immediate adoption this weekend at the Purina Cat Chow "Way of Life" Tour, to be held Saturday and Sunday, July 22-23 at The Block at Orange, 20 City Boulevard West, Orange.

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Protect Your Pets On The 4th Of July

June 26, 2000
Orange County Animal Care Services would like to remind pet owners of the need to pay extra attention to the safety and comfort of their pets before, during and after any 4th of July celebrations. As the holiday rapidly approaches, there are a few precautions a pet owner can take to ensure that the celebration will be a happy one for both the pet and owner.

June 20, 2000
In its report released today, the Orange County Grand Jury commended the County Health Care Agency for its handling of ocean water testing by the Public Health Laboratory and staff adherence to the new law (AB 411) on beach postings and closings.

June 17, 2000
Loretta Swit, known for her classic role of Major Houlihan on television's much loved M*A*S*H*, is scheduled to join the Orange County Board of Supervisors and the public for an unveiling of a new, user-friendly pet adoption web site. The site was developed by the Health Care Agency's Animal Care Services to help people search online for a new family pet.

June 9, 2000
Today Dr. Mark Horton announced that some members of the public might have been exposed to the virus that causes measles when they attended the Season Finale of the Orange County High School of the Arts at the Orange County Performing Arts Center on June 4, 2000, at 7:30 p.m. One person in attendance was subsequently diagnosed with measles, and this was confirmed by the Orange County Public Health Laboratory.

June 5, 2000
In its report released today, the Orange County Grand Jury commended the County Health Care Agency for making significant changes and improvements in the leadership and operation of Animal Care Services. In recognition that further improvements are needed, the Health Care Agency has already taken action on all of the recommendations in this report.

June 5, 2000
The 20th anniversary of the implementation of one of the nation's first countywide trauma systems will be celebrated June 7 at Western Medical Center-Santa Ana, 1001 N. Tustin Avenue.

May 17, 2000
Helping older adults recover from the problems of alcohol and medication abuse and misuse is the focus of a one-day workshop Friday, June 2 from 7:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Saddleback Memorial Medical Center in Laguna Hills.

May 11, 2000
Orange County Animal Care Center will be hosting its annual Adopt-A-Pet Day on Saturday, May 20th, from 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., at 561 The City Drive South, Orange. The event, held in recognition of the American Humane Associationâ€™s "Be Kind To Animals" Month, will showcase hundreds of beautiful animals available for adoption into loving homes.

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Biologic Agents Identified

May 11, 2000
Today Mark Horton, M.D., Orange County's Health Officer, reported that two bacteria were identified among the biological materials removed from the Biofem facility in conjunction with the investigation surrounding Dr. Larry Ford.

May 1, 2000
Emergency medical personnel will be honored Tuesday, May 16 at 9:30 a.m. by the Orange County Board of Supervisors in the Board Hearing Room, 10 Civic Center Plaza, in Santa Ana. This recognition is in observance of National Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week, May 14-20. The men and women to be honored are those who have assisted in rescues and who have rendered life saving care to children and adults throughout the county.

April 25, 2000
A free one-day conference, open to all African-American clergy, their congregations, and other members of the African-American Community who are interested in providing effective and appropriate HIV prevention and supportive services to African-Americans, will be held May 8 in Fullerton.

April 24, 2000
Emergency Medical Services, a part of Orange County's Health Care Agency, has received a grant from the Office of Traffic Safety, State of California and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The grant will implement a program that will train approximately 4,000 law enforcement personnel in Orange County in the use of bag-valve-mask ventilation.

April 24, 2000
The Orange County Health Care Agency, Tobacco Use Prevention Program and the Tobacco Use Prevention Coalition (TUPC) are celebrating the 3rd annual World No Tobacco Day (WNTD) 2000 with a kickoff race/event. This race/event will include a 5 K walk/run, 10 Mile run and kids fun run races on Sunday, April 30, 2000 at Newport Beach Back Bay.

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Animal Care Services Holds Open House

April 3, 2000
The Countyâ€™s Animal Care Services will hold an open house from 10 a.m. â€“ 5 p.m., April 9 at its facility located at 561 The City Drive South, Orange. The event will highlight the new, Sunday opening at the facility.

March 31, 2000
Following the theme "Healthy People in Healthy Communities", the Orange County Health Care Agency, in partnership with the Orange County Coalition for Health Education, will participate in numerous special events during the upcoming observance of National Public Health Week.

March 24, 2000
Dr. Mark Horton, Orange County Health Officer, has announced the county's San Juan Capistrano Public Health Clinic will be open this weekend to provide immune globulin (IG) injections to patrons of the Fisherman's Bar in San Clemente, who may have been exposed by a bar employee to hepatitis A.

March 22, 2000
Today Dr. Mark Horton, Orange County Health Officer, recommended that certain patrons of the Fisherman's Bar (not Fisherman's Restaurant) in San Clemente get an injection of immune globulin (IG) due to possible exposure to hepatitis A.

March 14, 2000
March 24 of each year is recognized as World Tuberculosis Day in a worldwide effort to increase awareness, correct myths, reduce stigma and strengthen the commitment to stop the spread of Tuberculosis (TB).

Feb 25, 2000
February 27th the Orange County Animal Care Center will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. every Sunday except holidays. The current public hours of Monday through Saturday, 10 a.m. until 5 p.m., Wednesday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. will continue unchanged.

Feb 25, 2000
Good deeds do get noticed. Orange County Supervisor James Silva, 2nd District, will honor students from Los Alamitos High School's Key and Interact Clubs on Tuesday, February 29th.

Feb 8, 2000
A three-year study comparing two methods currently used by paramedics to resuscitate children who have stopped breathing shows that the older, more basic bag-valve face mask technique is preferable to the more commonly used, but invasive procedure of intubation.

Jan 24, 2000
Former County of Orange Personnel Director Russell Patton has accepted the position of Interim Director for the County Health Care Agency's (HCA) Animal Care Services.

Jan 18, 2000
The County of Orange Health Care Agency Tobacco Use Prevention Program will lead a contingency of community leaders, educators, and students who are gathering for the January 24, 2000 unveiling of an anti-tobacco billboard.

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Feline Holds and Adoptions Resume

Jan 12, 2000
The following procedures shall be implemented with the intention of re-establishing cat adoptions and related program operations.

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