Although cities in central and northern Orange County have much higher rates of obesity than cities in the south, the issue is not cut and dried.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inFullerton, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories, Transportation
Kelly Thomas’ Father Files Lawsuit Against Fullerton
The suit alleges that officers involved in his son’s fatal beating “knowingly, willfully and maliciously” mishandled their jobs.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Budget Cuts Force Higher Fees for Cuidar’s ADHD Services for Parents
A local nonprofit that was charging $20 to help low-income families cope with the disorder will now charge $150.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
State Faces Headwinds in Easing Primary Care Doctor Shortages
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to validate the Affordable Care Act means the state must scramble to attract more primary care physicians.
Posted inCountywide, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Decision Greenlights State’s Bold Moves for Health Care Reform
The $10 billion a year from the federal government is expected to extend health care coverage to 3 million more Californians and create jobs.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
Vietnamese Moms in OC More Likely to Have Pregnancy Complications
Studies show higher rates of preterm babies and gestational diabetes among Vietnamese.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Stanton, Top Stories
Venerable Stanton Neighborhood Tries to Save Its Park
Budget woes might mean the end of Victor Zuniga Park, but a group of neighbors rooted there for generations are doing all they can.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
California Jumps Ahead on Expansion of Health Coverage
Thousands in Orange County are receiving health coverage as a precursor of Obamacare. But the U.S. Supreme Court could strike down the law.
Posted inCountywide, Investigative, Top Stories
Supreme Court Could Force California to ‘Rethink Everything’
What happens to California laws if the U.S. Supreme Court invalidates all or part of the Obama health care overhaul?
Posted inHuntington Beach, Investigative, Top Stories
Huntington Beach Neighborhood Loses Link to More Healthful Eating
The market, which has offered fresh produce to the low-income community of Oak View for a year, will go “on a pause” this month.
