Body (Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures across Orange County are expected to rise into the upper 90s and low 100s from Friday, October 2, through Wednesday, October 7, 2026. Residents and visitors are urged to take precautions to reduce the risk of heat-related illness. High temperatures increase the risk of heat-related...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) - A bat found between 18 Wedgewood and 28 Whispering Pine in Irvine tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on September 28 at 4:45 p.m. Anyone who may have had physical contact with the bat or saw someone else having contact with the bat is...

Body The liver is essential for cleaning the blood and storing energy. Although it can repair itself, repeated or long‑term injury can lead to chronic liver disease. As the disease worsens, the liver cannot perform its vital functions, which can become life‑threatening. In severe cases, chronic liver disease leads to liver...

Body In honor of recovery month, I would like to celebrate the millions of Americans recovering from substance use disorders as well as their loved ones supporting them along the way. I am grateful to work with the OC Health Care Agency as a double board certified in Psychiatry and Family...

Body The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory in response to recent reports of increases in human exposures to rabid or possibly rabid animals and rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) administration errors. Since July 2026, multiple United States jurisdictions have reported local...

Body Key Messages Influenza percent positivity in Orange County has risen steadily since August. Percent of emergency department visits for influenza-like illness have nearly doubled since the start of September. Overall influenza activity is rising much earlier this year compared to prior seasons, when increases usually began in October or November...

Body Below are quotes from my otherwise healthy 22-year-old son. He was hospitalized for 4 days last month, after experiencing heat stroke from overexertion while running a half-marathon on a relatively warm day (in the 80’s F). “I don’t know what happened. I was running and then I woke up in...

Body We often think about how to best take care of our physical health as we age, but what about taking care of our mental health? There are many overlaps between the two, but here are some specific tips for keeping your brain and psyche healthy throughout your lifespan. Like physical... Links in this section relate to Body

Body (Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) invites the community to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at convenient locations throughout Orange County (OC). The public is encouraged to remove unneeded medications from their homes...