The county placed 142nd among 306 communities nationwide in a report that ranks performance of local health care systems.
Category: Health & Wellness
Air Deemed Safe in County Building
County social workers at the building, located in an industrial section of Orange, allege that working in the building has made them sick.
Supervisors Sitting on Request for Grand Jury Probe of CalOptima
The board voted Feb. 28 for an investigation of conflict of interest accusations against CalOptima Chairman Ed Kacic, but no request has been sent.
Latino Health Access CEO Receives National Latina Leadership Award
The Imagen Foundation, which annually recognizes Latino leadership nationally, has honored Dr. America Bracho.
Health Reform Will Force Hospitals to Change How They Do Business
They will have to work more closely with doctors and keep patients for shorter periods, according to LA Times story.
CalOptima Names Interim CEO
Its financial officer will take over while the board searches for a replacement for Richard Chambers, the sixth top manager to resign.
Training Aims to Increase Political Representation of Asian Immigrants
Politically active Asian-Americans hope the training session will help them stay connected to their communities’ values.
County Appoints Interim Director of Health Care Services Agency
Mark Refowitz, director of the county’s mental health department, will take over the position, which has been vacant since December.
OC Asian-American Community Prepares for Health Reforms
A Garden Grove community organization will take part in a statewide effort to educate Asian-Americans on the issue.
Lack of Federal Funds Could Again Force Early Closing of Shelters
Federal officials notified the county that money to keep
armories open for homeless adults might be gone by March 1.



