Body 1. Lead is harmful to children. Lead can damage a child’s brain and nervous system. Lead exposure is especially dangerous for children under the age of six because their rapidly growing and developing bodies absorb more lead. It can cause permanent learning and behavioral problems that make it difficult for... Links in this section relate to Body

Body OCPHL Resources Biological Safety Guidelines for the Sentinel Laboratory Brucella Removal from Select Agent List Memo 2025 Sentinel Lab Training 2025 Submitting a Select Agent Supplemental_Isolate_Submission_Form_For_Select_Agents Rule In/Rule Out Resources Biothreat Agents Identification Bench Cards for Sentinel Laboratories Clinical Laboratory Preparedness and Response Guide LABORATORY RESPONSE NETWORK (LRN) SENTINEL LEVEL...

Body (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...

Body (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...

Body Cultural Competency Training is a mandatory annual requirement for all County staff and all Contracted Providers. County Staff County staff must complete one of the two approved Relias courses available through Eureka: Cultural Humility and Implicit Bias in Behavioral Health, OR A Multicultural Approach to Recovery‑Oriented Practice Contracted Providers Providers...

Body All consumer posters and brochures for Medi-Cal clinic sites are downloadable at the following page - click here. Patient's rights posters and brochures are in downloadable format at the Patients' Rights Advocacy Services website. Visit the Office of Compliance website or call (714) 568-5614 to ask questions or report a... Links in this section relate to Body

Body 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...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) – Cleanup activities related to the GKN Aerospace facility incident in Garden Grove are continuing under the oversight of Unified Command including the OC Health Care Agency, South Coast AQMD and GKN Aerospace. Between Thursday, June 4 and Friday, June 5, neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from the...

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 Orange County Immunization Coalition (OCIC) meets bi-monthly on the 2nd Wednesday every other month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m via webinar. May 13, 2026 Immunization in Community Pharmacy Practice: Regulatory Updates, Vaccine Safety, and Clinical Communication Recording: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1DP7_WiX_BMD2JyWBbvO48OEuVwL_J-6Z/view?usp=share_link January 14, 2026 From Pregnancy to Protection: Community - Led Perinatal...