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Meet the BHAB
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Meet the Behavioral Health Advisory Board Members Composition of Board Members: One (1) shall be a member of the Board of Supervisors and 14 members shall be appointed by the Board of Supervisors. Seven (7) members shall be consumers, parents, spouses, siblings or adult children of consumers who are receiving/have...
“Do it your Way. Do it Right.” National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day
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(Santa Ana, CA) — This year National Latinx AIDS Awareness Day (NLAAD) celebrates 20 years of raising awareness in the Latinx community about the importance of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing, prevention, and treatment. NLAAD is focused on raising awareness about: Getting tested and knowing your HIV status; Using condoms...
Salmonella Infections in Orange County Linked to Raw Milk from Raw Farm LLC
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(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has identified seven cases of Salmonella illness in Orange County (OC) residents following consumption of unpasteurized or “raw” milk from Raw Farm LLC, which recently issued a recall of its raw whole milk and raw heavy creams products. The HCA...
Bat Found in Orange Tests Positive for Rabies
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(Santa Ana, CA) — A bat found east of parking lot W in Irvine Regional Park, 1 Irvine Park Rd, Orange, CA 92869 on Saturday, October 21, 2023 at approximately 2:00 pm has tested positive for rabies. Anyone who may have had physical contact with this bat or saw someone...
Drop-off Unwanted Medications Safely on National Take Back Day
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(Santa Ana, CA) – (October 26, 2023) The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) invites the community to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday, October 28, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at convenient locations throughout Orange County (OC). "This event provides an excellent opportunity for individuals...
MPOX (MONKEYPOX) VACCINE
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Jynneos vaccine, the vaccine to prevent Mpox, is now commercially available. Individuals seeking Jynneos vaccine should speak to their healthcare provider or local pharmacy about availability. Federal Medicaid and Medicare programs cover Jynneos vaccine. Those with private insurance should ask their insurer about coverage and availability. Individuals from the following...