Body Lead is toxic to everyone, especially children under six years old. Even a small amount of lead can affect children’s IQ, learning and behavior. The Lead Toolkit is intended to help families identify common sources of lead in the home and learn simple steps to reduce exposure. The Lead Toolkit...

Body How do I get tested for lead? Ask your healthcare provider for a blood lead test if you have health insurance. Some employers also offer periodic testing for employees who are exposed to lead on the job. Do NOT use filter paper testing for blood leaf testing. Children under 6...

Body The Environmental Protection Agency established the Lead and Copper Rule to protect public health and reduce exposure to lead and copper in drinking water. The most common sources of lead in drinking water are lead and galvanized steel pipes, and brass or bronze faucets and fixtures. According to the California...

Body There is no safe level of lead. Even small amount of lead can cause learning and behavior problems for children. Some of these health problems can last a lifetime, including brain and nervous system damage, slow growth and development, and hearing and speech problems. Children with lead poisoning do not...

Body LPS Outpatient Designation Process Training In-Person Process For Outpatient BHS Programs, please read the instructions first. 5150/5585 Initial LPS Outpatient Designation Instructions OR 5150/5585 Re-Designation LPS Outpatient Designation Instructions Mock vignettes for 5150 and 5585 if needed as part of Re-Designation process For Correctional Health Services (CHS), please read the...

Body Interoperability and Transparency: Behavioral Health Outpatient Services Prior Authorization

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...