Body 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... Links in this section relate to Body

Body Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released a Health Advisory to raise awareness of cyclosporiasis due to a large increase in domestically acquired disease in multiple states. CDC’s national surveillance page provides state level data on cases acquired in the U.S. and can be found here . HCA Communicable... Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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...

Body The recent devastation caused by the Los Angeles County fires and the Venezuela earthquakes serve as a reminder that disasters can happen anywhere, at any time, and can have tragic impacts on the lives of those affected. They also highlight the importance of preparing for a disaster to help mitigate...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – As reported by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health earlier today, a measles case was confirmed in a juvenile now residing in Orange County. The case arrived at LAX on 7/16/26 after living abroad. The OC Health Care Agency (HCA), Communicable Disease Control Division...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – The Orange County Sheriff’s Department, in partnership with the OC Health Care Agency (HCA), is refining its crisis call diversion program to better serve those experiencing behavioral health disorders. In March 2024, Sheriff’s Department dispatchers began triaging non-violent and non-criminal behavioral health calls for service and...

Body A case of measles has been confirmed in a pediatric patient residing in Orange County. The case was infectious while they traveled arriving at LAX 7/16/2026 after living abroad. The HCA Communicable Disease Control Division (CDCD) is notifying individuals who were exposed to the person in a healthcare setting. There...

Body Key Messages: Multiple detections of West Nile Virus (WNV)-positive mosquitoes in Orange County and a much higher-than-usual number of human WNV cases in California to date signal that this WNV season is starting earlier and may be more intense than usual. California Department of Health (CDPH) is offering a new... Links in this section relate to Body

Body (Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that recruitment is now open for the CalOptima Health Board of Directors. A as County-Organized Health System, CalOptima Health serves over 829,000 low-income children, adults, seniors and people with disabilities. CalOptima Health launched in 1995 in...