This alert aims to raise awareness of current guidance around the prevention and treatment of respiratory pathogens as we begin the 2024-2025 respiratory virus season. In addition, we wish to direct providers to local and national data sources for following disease activity for COVID-19, influenza and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)...
(Santa Ana, CA) — The last day of Hispanic Heritage Month, October 15, has been designated National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD). This year NLAAD celebrates 21 years of raising awareness in the Latinx community about the importance of promoting human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, prevention, and treatment, and stopping...
SHOPP Behavioral Health Clinicians provide field-based engagement services, crisis intervention, assessment, referral and linkage to resources for older adults ages 60 and above who are experiencing a functional impairment related to a mental health issue. SHOPP also provides psychoeducation to families, caregivers, and brief counseling to clients, families and caregivers...
The Out of the Darkness Walk, which took place on September 14, 2024 in Irvine, is a journey of remembrance, hope and support. It unites our community and provides an opportunity to acknowledge the ways in which suicide has affected our lives and the lives of those we love and...
(Santa Ana, CA) - The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) today issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory where winds are high across the Los Angeles metro area, the Inland Empire, and Orange County. Air quality will be variable through Saturday afternoon or until windy conditions subside. Precautions...
17th Street Testing, Treatment and Care Clinic at the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA) offers testing and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and HIV testing. Testing and treatment for most STDs such as syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia HIV testing Information and education on STD/HIV prevention and treatment PrEP...
All consumer posters and brochures for Medi-Cal clinic sites are downloadable at the following page - click here. Please contact QMS AOA at AQISSupportTeams@ochca.com or call (714) 834-5601 for any questions. Patient's rights posters and brochures are in downloadable format at the Patients' Rights Advocacy Services website . Visit the...
TEST NAME Cryptosporidium/Giardia Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P2 DESCRIPTION Direct Fluorescent Antibody test and/or modified acid-fast stain. Cryptosporidium is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. This is a combination assay for both Cryptosporidium and Giardia. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2...
TEST NAME Cyclospora Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P3 DESCRIPTION Fluorescent microscopy and/or modified acid-fast stain on concentrated formalin specimens. Cyclospora is a significant pathogen in both immune-compromised and immunocompetent patients. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin...
Orange County Patients’ Rights Advocacy Services (PRAS) was created in response to California legislation requiring each County mental health director to appoint patient rights advocates to protect and further the Constitutional and statutory rights of people receiving mental health services. Services include: Respond to Psychiatric Grievances and Complaints Provide Residential...