Latino Health Access promotores preach the importance
of preventative health in their communities.
Category: Health & Wellness
HUD Awards Grant for Local Homeless Veterans
Orange County will receive $927,747 to house 75 homeless
veterans.
Some Question Drop in Hate Crime Numbers
A report released Thursday showed a drop in hate crimes in
Orange County, but community leaders say hate crimes often go
unreported.
Taking Dental Care to the Streets
Healthy Smiles of Orange County’s Smile Mobile is working to
fill what experts say might be the most overlooked health issue of
our time: lack of access to dental care.
State Funds Save Senior Care Watchdogs Across Orange County
The Orange County Council on Aging is the only authority that
regularly responds to disabled and elderly residents’
complaints.
Brown Vetoes Adult Day Health Care Bill
Measure would have kept alive a state system that serves 37,000
disabled and elderly state residents.
California Endowment Launches $200-Million Healthful Eating Program
First lady Michelle Obama lends her support to the program
created by nonprofits and private investors.
Proximity to Fast Food Biggest Obesity Indicator
Getting rid of fast-food restaurants in poor neighborhoods is
more important than adding grocery stores, study shows.
Adult Day Care Advocates File Suit Against State
Supporters of day health care programs want to ensure that
patients won’t be institutionalized.
Some OC School Districts Struggle With Whooping Cough Vaccine Deadline
Local compliance rates with new state law range from 20 percent
to 75 percent. State Legislature grants a 30-day extension.



