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2004 HCA Press Releases

Flu Vaccine Eligibility Expands In Orange County

December 17, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The Orange County Health Care Agency announced today that they will offer flu vaccine to include priority groups consistent with the new recommendations by the State’s Public Health Officer.

Two Additional Orange County Senior Centers To Offer Free Flu Shots

December 6, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Flu shots will be offered at two additional senior centers in Orange County, bringing to six the number of senior centers that will offer the free vaccinations between December 7-16.

Vaccination Of Dogs Urged To Prevent Distemper

December 3, 2004
(Orange) – A reported outbreak of canine distemper among dogs in Los Angeles County serves as a reminder that all dogs in Orange County should be appropriately vaccinated against this highly contagious viral disease.

Additional Flu Vaccine Available in Orange County

November 19, 2004
(Santa Ana) –The Orange County Health Care Agency has received 22,000 additional doses of flu vaccine from the California Department of Health Services.

Free Flu Vaccine Clinics For High Risk Orange County Residents To Begin November 4

November 3, 2004
(Santa Ana) – A partnership between the Orange County Health Care Agency and local hospitals will begin providing free flu shots to high risk individuals in Orange County this Thursday, with other flu shot clinics scheduled to continue through November 15.

County Health Officer Announces Free Flu Vaccine Locations For High Risk Orange County Individuals

October 29, 2004
(Santa Ana) Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton announced today that the Orange County Health Care Agency has received 24,760 doses of flu vaccine from the California Department of Health Services and free flu vaccine clinics are now scheduled.

Health Care Agency Reports Third West Nile Virus Related Death In Orange County

October 15, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The Orange County Health Care Agency has received state confirmation of the third West Nile Virus related death of an Orange County resident.

County Health Officer Urges Cooperation By Health Care Providers And The General Public Due To Vaccine Shortage

October 8, 2004
Because of the unexpected nationwide shortage in influenza vaccine, Orange County Public Health Officer Dr. Mark Horton is urging all health care providers and the general public to observe the following guidelines regarding who should receive flu vaccines.

Second West Nile Virus Related Death In Orange County Confirmed

October 5, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The Orange County Health Care Agency has received state confirmation of the second West Nile Virus related death of an Orange County resident.

Capacity Crowd Expected for Educational Seminar on Hoarding

September 23, 2004
(Costa Mesa) – The second educational seminar on hoarding to be held in Orange County this year is expected to draw a capacity audience to the Costa Mesa Neighborhood Community Center on Wednesday, September 29.

Tipper Gore To Address Statewide Cultural Competency and Mental Health Summit in Anaheim

September 17, 2004
(Anaheim) – Mental health advocate Tipper Gore is among the featured speakers scheduled to appear at the 12th Annual Statewide Cultural Competence and Mental Health Summit, to be held October 6-7 at the Anaheim Convention Center.

State Agency Reports Contaminants Found at Fountain Valley Site

September 8, 2004
(Santa Ana) - Test results analyzed by the California Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC) show the presence of several contaminants in soil samples from a former agricultural site located at 15872 Harbor Boulevard, Fountain Valley.

Don’t Let Mosquitoes Ruin Your Holiday Weekend!

September 3, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Labor Day marks the traditional end of Summer and the start of a new school year, but public health officials are hopeful that everyone will take a few extra precautions this holiday weekend to protect themselves and their families from West Nile Virus (WNV).

Tests Confirm Orange County’s First Equine West Nile Virus Infection

August 12, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Testing conducted by the California Department of Food and Agriculture has confirmed the first West Nile Virus (WNV) infection of a horse in Orange County.

Second Human West Nile Virus Infection Reported In Orange County

August 5, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The California Department of Health Services has confirmed that a 41 year-old Orange County man has contracted West Nile virus infection, the second locally acquired case of the virus.

West Nile Virus Added to List of Orange County Reportable Diseases

July 29, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Orange County Health Officer Mark B. Horton, M.D., has added West Nile Virus disease to the list of reportable diseases in Orange County.

California’s First West Nile Virus Death Reported In Orange County

July 22, 2004
(Santa Ana) – According to the California Department of Health Services, a 57-year-old Orange County man is the first person in California to die of West Nile virus infection.

Bus Shelter Unveiling Events Showcase Student Anti-Tobacco Artwork

July 1, 2004
Two tobacco free bus shelter ad unveiling events will take place in the City of Santa Ana to showcase the winning artwork of students from McFadden Intermediate School and Orange County High School for the Arts.

Make West Nile Virus Prevention A Part of Your 4th of July Plans

July 1, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Independence Day is a time for family gatherings, picnics in the park and fireworks displays. But the arrival of West Nile Virus in California this year means a few extra precautions are needed to protect your family and yourself from the possibility of West Nile Virus infection.

Orange County Health Care Agency Offers Free HIV Testing

June 25, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Free anonymous HIV testing is available through the Orange County Health Care Agency, supporting the goals of National HIV Testing Day, June 27.

West Nile Virus Found in Orange County Mosquito Pools

June 25, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The detection of West Nile virus in mosquito pools in the Brea area of Orange County is another indication that the first local human cases of the illness could occur at any time.

Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus

June 4, 2004
(Santa Ana) – West Nile virus has been detected in three birds collected in Orange County, raising concern among public health officials that the first human cases of the illness could occur at any time.

Little Known Health and Safety Issue Draws Big Crowd For June 3rd Seminar

June 1, 2004
(Fullerton) – Hoarding, a recently recognized problem with mental health implications, has attracted a capacity crowd of human services professionals for a June 3 seminar at Cal State Fullerton’s Ruby Gerontology Center.

Media Advisory: Smallpox Mass Vaccination Exercise

May 24, 2004
WHAT: Mass Vaccination Exercise to be conducted by the Orange County Health Care Agency (HCA), in cooperation with the American Red Cross - Orange County Chapter.

Health Care Agency Hires New Animal Care Services Director

May 24, 2004
(SANTA ANA) – Jennifer Phillips, former assistant to city manager in Fullerton and principal financial analyst for the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) has been hired by the County’s Health Care Agency (HCA) as director of Animal Care Services.

Mental Health Issues to Be Discussed at Public Forum

May 6, 2004
(Santa Ana) – Mental health services for children and older adults will be the focus of this year’s Public Forum to be held by the Orange County Mental Health Board on Thursday, May 13 from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the County Hall of Administration, 10 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana.

Mussel Quarantine

April 30, 2004
(Santa Ana) - The Orange County Health Care Agency reminds consumers that the Annual Mussel Quarantine in California is now in effect and will continue through October 31, 2004.

State Ranks Orange County’s Health Status

April 13, 2004
(Santa Ana) - The annual report card on the health of Californians shows Orange County residents are making progress in several areas including key indicators of infant health.

Local Food Establishments Receive Awards Of Excellence

April 12, 2004
(Santa Ana) – From approximately 10,000 food facilities throughout the County, the Health Care Agency’s Environmental Health Division has issued 950 Award of Excellence Certificates to local Orange County food establishments.

PCB and DDT Detected in Fish Tissue in Newport Bay

April 1, 2004
(Newport Beach)-Preliminary results from a fish bioaccumulation study performed by the Southern California Coastal Water Research Project (SCCWRP) for the Santa Ana Regional Water Quality Control Board indicated the presence of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCB) and dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT) in recreational fish muscle found in Newport Bay.

Birds Test Positive for West Nile Virus

March 31, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The detection of antibodies for West Nile virus (WNV) in two wild birds tested by the Orange County Vector Control District serves as a reminder that individuals should take basic precautions to protect their health.

Mental Health Board Holds Public Hearings On Laura’s Law (AB 1421)

January 21, 2004
(Santa Ana) – The Orange County Mental Health Board has scheduled two public hearings to receive comment on Assembly Bill 1421 (AB 1421), also known as Laura’s Law, which pertains to assisted outpatient treatment programs for those with severe mental illness.