Press Releases

New Ocean Water Report Shows Beach Closures in Orange County Caused by Sewage Spills Are at a 35-Year Low

(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency’s 2021-2022 Biennial Ocean, Harbor & Bay Water Quality Report is now available online and provides a yearly analysis of bacteriological...

Take the "Water Safety Challenge" and Know the ABCs of Drowning Prevention

(Santa Ana, CA) – In preparation for summertime when many Orange County (OC) residents increase time spent at a favorite beach or pool, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages...

Orange County Receives Funding to Remove Lead Hazards in Households

(Santa Ana, CA) — Orange County has been awarded a $1.4 million grant from the US Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to identify and mitigate lead-based paint...

New Recommendations for COVID-19 Vaccines Announced by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

(Santa Ana, CA) - Following the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulatory action last week to amend the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) on COVID-19 vaccinations, the...

Drop-Off Unwanted Medications at a Site Near You on National Take Back Day

(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages community members to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications on “National Prescription Drug Take...

COLD TEMPERATURE / FROST ADVISORY ISSUED FOR INLAND, COASTAL AND SOUTH ORANGE COUNTY CITIES

(Santa Ana, CA) - The National Weather Service (NWS) has forecasted cold overnight temperatures throughout inland, coastal and south Orange County cities beginning Tuesday, April...

Local Health Officer Order and Recommendations Updated in Response to COVID-19 State of Emergency Ending With Request to Observe Masking Requirements in High-Risk Settings

(Santa Ana, CA) – As the California COVID-19 State of Emergency ends and the community returns to business as usual, County Health Officer, Dr. Regina Chinsio-Kwong is asking...

New California Law Makes Sale of Flavored Tobacco Illegal

SB7 793 is a new law that took effect December 21-2022, and bans the sale of certain tobacco products. Click here for more information.

Mental Health Services Act Three-Year Plan Available for Public Comment

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Mental Health and Recovery Services (MHRS) has released its Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Three-Year Program and Expenditure...