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COVID-19 Update: Recent Increase in COVID-19 Activity in Orange County
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Communicable Disease Control Division is reporting an increase in the percentage of positive COVID-19 PCR tests in Orange County residents over the past month. To minimize the severity of the recent increase, the HCA is reminding residents to take preventative...
Bat Found at Irvine Regional Park Tests Positive for Rabies
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(Orange, CA) – A bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who may have had physical contact with the bat or saw someone else having contact with the bat is asked to call...
Orange County Transitioning Hazmat Incident to Clean up and Disposal Phase
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(Santa Ana, CA) – The GKN Aerospace hazardous material incident in Garden Grove is transitioning out of the emergency response phase. Beginning Friday, May 29, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) as the County’s Certified Unified Program Agency (CUPA) will take the lead as the oversight authority for site cleanup...
Honoring Trauma Injury Prevention Month and EMS Week
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Each May, we recognize two important observances that highlight how our community can stay safe, prepared, and supported: Trauma Injury Prevention Month and Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Week. When woven together, these observances remind us that preventing injuries and ensuring rapid, skilled emergency response are essential parts of a healthy...
State of Health in Orange County 2025
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The first “State of Health in Orange County” focused on health trends and priorities in Orange County; local challenges, initiatives and progress; opportunities to advance health in OC; and a vision for building healthier, more resilient communities. The overall message is “Safeguarding Public Health is Everyone’s Responsibility.” You can watch...
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Prop 36 / Judge Vallejo
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BHS staff, and Judge Tania R. Vallejo, at the West Justice Center in Westminster celebrated the initial class of three graduates under Prop. 36 for their hard work, perseverance, and willingness to accept support through their recovery journey. Recovery is possible when we work together to support people on their...
CARE Act Graduates
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OC’s first graduate shared, “I’ve never completed a program like this before. I’m proud of myself.” When an individual graduates from the CARE Act program, that milestone represents more than personal success – it reflects the strength of Interagency collaboration and HCA’s shared commitment to addressing behavioral health challenges in...
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