The county will not apply for federal funds that could have
brought $10 million into Orange County for health programs.
Category: Health & Wellness
The Latino Health Paradox in Orange County
The county’s most recent life expectancy statistics show Latinos
living longer than both whites and blacks.
Supervisors Reauthorize Old Program but Require New Name
The board renews $1.5-million grant to Latino Health Access for
promotora program, but on the condition that the program’s name is
changed.
Bridging a Cultural Divide: Questions for Dr. Charles Vega
The director of the UC Irvine School of Medicine’s PRIME-LC
program talks about how the program trains young doctors to better
serve underrepresented communities.
County Supervisors Balk at Use of Spanish Word in Health Promotion
Nonprofit Latino Health Access has $1.5 million held up because
program was titled Promotora.
OC to Get $41.6 Million in HUD Grants
The county and 20 cities stand to receive federal money for
low-income housing and homeless assistance.
Governor Cuts Adult Day Care
Jerry Brown’s May revision to state budget eliminates program
that serves about 37,000 Californians.
Supervisors Approve Funding for Shelters
All told, the board approved about $7 million for the winter
armories, public improvements and affordable housing.
Development Opponents Plan to Pack Orange Council
Residents will protest plans to develop last piece of open land
in Orange.
Supervisors to Decide on Homeless Shelters
Armories part of $7 million in federal funds the board will
consider allocating to local housing programs.



