Body TEST NAME Ova and Parasite Exam DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P9 DESCRIPTION Screening procedure for presence of ova and parasites. A concentrated wet preparation and a permanent trichrome stain are examined. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Preserved stool. 3 collected every other day is strongly recommended. CONTAINER: 2-vial stool kit with 10% formalin...

Body TEST NAME Pinworm Exam DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P11 DESCRIPTION Examination of pinworm paddle for presence of pinworm ova by light microscopy SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: Rectal area. CONTAINER: Falcon pinworm paddle or a scotch tape prep on a microscope slide. COLLECTION and TRANSPORT CONDITIONS: See Parasitology specimen collection guide for details...

Body All consumer posters and brochures for Medi-Cal clinic sites are downloadable from this page. Please contact the QMS CYS Support Team at BHPCYSSupport@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 . Please contact Patients...

Body TEST NAME Pneumocystis Screen DEPARTMENT PARA TESTS P12 DESCRIPTION IFA and/or Giemsa stain. Pneumocystis jirovecii is a significant pathogen in HIV+ patients. SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS SPECIMEN: 2-3 ml induced sputum, bronchioalveolar lavage or tracheobronchial aspirates. CONTAINER: Clean or sterile cup or vial. COLLECTION: Saline induced sputum. See Parasitology specimen collection guide...

Body Mission Statement Provide correctional healthcare with respect, compassion and integrity through a culture of teamwork and accountability. Recruiting Now! Below are the current Correctional Health Services recruitments which are open continuously: Clinical Social Worker II Comprehensive Care Nurse II Comprehensive Care Nurse Practitioner II – Medical Services Comprehensive Care Nurse...

Body World AIDS Day has been commemorated every December 1st since 1988. It is dedicated to spread awareness of the AIDS epidemic, to acknowledge all those living with HIV and to mourn all that have died of the disease. World HIV/AIDS Since 1988, 44 million people worldwide have died of AIDS...

Body (Santa Ana, CA) — A recently released report from the Orange County Sheriff-Coroner shows a decrease in fentanyl-related deaths, marking a five-year low in the county. The OC Sheriff Coroner Division report shows there were 407 fentanyl-related deaths in 2024, down from 613 deaths in 2023. The numbers reported so...

Body Recreational use of nitrous oxide, also known as laughing gas, is an emerging public health concern across the country and in Orange County (OC). While nitrous oxide is traditionally used in medical, automotive or culinary purposes, recent reports and observations indicate a rise in its misuse as an inhalant for...

Body Welcome to the Orange County Medi-Cal Behavioral Health Plan (BHP) Provider Directory. The provider directory includes information for Specialty Mental Health Services (SMHS), Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and covered services rendered by external providers working for the Orange County BHP through an Administrative Services Organization (ASO). Please note that services...

Body Orange County offers a variety of housing options for individuals in need of behavioral health care, who are also homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. They include: Emergency housing Permanent supportive housing Residential Rehabilitation (also known as Board & Care) Orange County Homeless Management Information System (OC HMIS) Privacy...