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CD HEALTH ALERT: Measles in a Traveler in Orange County

A case of measles has been confirmed in an adult who traveled to Orange County. The person began having symptoms prior to arrival. Potential exposures may have occurred at several locations in Anaheim: July 26 – Denny’s Restaurant (1168 W Katella Ave, Anaheim, CA 92802) from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00...

CAHAN Disease Notification – Severe Illness Potentially Associated with Consuming Diamond Shruumz Brand Chocolate Bars, Cones, and Gummies

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), America’s Poison Centers, and state and local partners are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with consuming Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies marketed as containing a proprietary blend of mushroom. As of...

CAHAN Disease Notification – Influenza A Testing Guidance: Enhanced Surveillance During the Summer Months

In response to the global outbreak of influenza A (H5N1) in birds and recent infections in dairy cattle and humans in the United States, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the California Department of Public Health (CPDH) are encouraging enhanced surveillance and continued testing for influenza this...

County of Orange Invests in Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services at New Be Well OC Irvine Campus

Set to open in 2025, campus will serve children, adolescents, adults and families (Santa Ana, CA) – The County of Orange Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a Master Services Agreement (MSA) with Mind OC, the 501C3 nonprofit organization which is the fiscal agent for public and private funds to support...

CAHAN Disease Notification – Reports of Rare, Severe Dermatophyte Infections Associated with Sexual Contact in the United States

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) would like to inform health care providers that the first known United States (U.S.) case of sexually transmitted Trichophyton mentagrophytes genotype VII (TMVII) was reported in June 2024 in a patient who had recently traveled to California. TMVII is a rare dermatophyte (e.g...

CAHAN Disease Notification – Increased Risk of Dengue Virus Infections in the United States

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to notify healthcare providers, public health authorities and the public of an increased risk of dengue virus (DENV) infections in the United States in 2024. Global incidence of dengue in 2024 has been...

“Level up your self-love: check your status.” National HIV Testing Day is Thursday, June 27

(Santa Ana, CA) - June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which promotes testing and early diagnosis of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This year’s NHTD theme is Level up your self-love: check your status . Now is the time to take an HIV test. Knowing your status is the...

Orange County Board of Supervisors Appoints New Behavioral Health Director

(Santa Ana, CA) - On June 25, 2024, the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed Ian Kemmer, as the new Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), for the OC Health Care Agency (HCA). Kemmer brings 22 years of behavioral health experience to the role. He holds a Master of Arts...

Every Day Should Be Mother’s Day! Four Steps to a Better and Healthier You.

As a mother, your job is never done. You always put the needs of your family and friends above your own. But, as Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to remember your health matters too! Take a few moments to focus on your own health, and commit to at least one...

Feeling sad or anxious? You’re not alone.

For Immediate Help If the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911. If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988. The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7, confidential support and resources to people or loved ones of those in suicidal crisis or mental health-related distress...