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 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 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...

Body 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...

Body 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...

Body By the age of 2 years, most children have had RSV infection. RSV is a virus that usually causes mild respiratory illness, such as runny nose, cough and cold symptoms. Some children, especially young babies, are more likely to get severe RSV. Last year, Orange County saw record levels of...

Body As the air becomes crisper and the days become shorter, influenza (“flu”) season is entering its peak. During the fall and winter months, pregnant people, infants, and children under the age of 5 years or with special health care needs are among the most vulnerable to getting seriously ill. Preventing...

Body In the United States, the leading cause of death for infants 1 month to 1 year is Sudden Unexpected Infant Death (SUID). This includes sleep related deaths such as accidental suffocation and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). There are about 3,400 sleep related deaths among US infants each year [1]...

Body Don’t let foodborne illness steal the joys of your holiday season. Staying healthy and food safe can be easy if you follow the right steps. Who’s at risk for foodborne illness? The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports an estimated 1 in 6 Americans (or 48 million people)...

Body Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) The Adult Full Service Partnership (FSP) programs provide intensive outpatient services to adults living with a serious mental illness who are unserved or underserved, and may be homeless or at risk of homelessness, involved in the criminal justice system and/or are frequent users of inpatient...