County social workers at the building, located in an industrial section of Orange, allege that working in the building has made them sick.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
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.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Latino Health Access CEO Receives National Latina Leadership Award
The Imagen Foundation, which annually recognizes Latino leadership nationally, has honored Dr. America Bracho.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
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.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
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.
Posted inCountywide, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories, Transportation
Helping Those Who Have a Broken Bridge to Adulthood
Already destitute, homeless teens find themselves even more vulnerable after they turn 18. Some are being helped by nonprofits and a new state law.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
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.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories
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.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Investigative, Top Stories
Tests Reveal Likely Carcinogen Under County Building
Finding comes after years of complaints by employees who said working in the Social Services Agency building has made them sick.
Posted inCountywide, Irvine, Top Stories
Understanding Kids’ Fitness From in Utero to the Soccer Field
Questions for Dr. Dan Cooper, director of UC Irvine’s Pediatric Exercise Research Center.
