Body (Santa Ana, CA) –In response to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalization trends throughout the U.S., the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) strongly advises Orange County residents and visitors take preventative measures to reduce their risk of spreading or getting sick from COVID-19, including testing, wearing well-fitted masks, and getting vaccinated...

Body Mental health issues like depression, anxiety, drug and alcohol misuse, and hopelessness can affect anyone, anywhere, anytime. And OC Links is the first place to call for help with any of them. OC Links is a free and confidential telephone and online chat service that connects Orange County residents to...

Body About Us The purpose of Environmental Health is to protect public health and promote the well being of all Orange County residents, workers, and visitors. Environmental Health is a regulatory agency and relies heavily on education and persuasion in fulfilling its legal responsibilities. Our Vision To serve the public by...

Body Lead Week is a national annual campaign during the last full week of October to bring awareness to and prevent childhood lead exposure. This year's theme, Nutrition as Prevention , addresses the role that nutrition plays in preventing lead from being absorbed into the body and empowers families to offer...

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...