Keep Your Child Safe from Lead
Childhood Lead Poisoning Is PreventableLead poisoning can happen to anyone. Children under age 6 years are at a higher risk for lead poisoning because children’s growing bodies take in more lead than…
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Keeping Your Baby Healthy and Safe Starts Before Birth
Motherhood begins before your baby is born. Every pregnancy is different bringing new feelings and experiences, and lots to learn! Getting proper medical care and making healthy choices are important…
Feeling sad or anxious Youre not alone
For Immediate HelpIf the situation is potentially life-threatening, call 911.If you or someone you know is in crisis, call or text 988.The 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7,…
Every Parent OC Worried about Your Childs Development Ask Their Doctor about Developmental Screenings
Babies and children learn new skills all the time as they grow and develop. Parents look forward to experiencing each of their child’s new milestones, such as smiling for the first time, waving, or…
Black Maternal Health
Black Maternal Health Week (4/11-4/17) is an opportunity to raise awareness around racial disparities in maternal health.All birthing people deserve a healthy, safe, and joyful pregnancy. Black…
Every Day Should Be Mothers Day Four Steps to a Better and Healthier You
As a mother, your job is never done. You always put the needs of your family and friends above your own. But, as Mother’s Day approaches, it’s important to remember your health matters too! Take a…
OC HEALTH CARE AGENCY REPORTS FIRST HUMAN WEST NILE VIRUS CASE OF 2023
(Santa Ana, CA) – A female resident of the City of Orange has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year. The…
CD HEALTH ALERT First Human West Nile Virus Case of the Season Reported in Orange County
Last week a woman in her 60s tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV), becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year, as compared to two cases at this time last year. As of…
Recruitment Now Open for the CalOptima Health Board of Directors
(Santa Ana, CA) — The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is pleased to announce that recruitment is now open for one seat on the CalOptima Health Board of Directors. A…
OC Health Care Agencys 2nd Annual Light Up Hope OC Campaign Marks September as Suicide Prevention Month
SANTA ANA, CA - In a commitment to raising awareness, the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) is announcing the return of the "Light Up Hope OC" campaign during the month of September for Suicide…