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.
Tag: Healthy Communities
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.
Finding Future Parkland Where There Isn’t Any Now
Successful examples abound, from rooftop parks to new visions of
redevelopment, for OC cities that face a dearth of open space.
Third of three parts.
No Room To Run
Residents of Santa Ana’s Station District live in the most
park-poor ZIP code in Orange County’s second most park-poor city.
Officials say they are doing what they can to create more open
space in the area. But are they?
Second of three parts.
OC Park History Is a Tale of Two Counties
South Orange County is a parkland nirvana, with thousands of acres of open space. Meanwhile, parks are nearly nonexistent in many North County neighborhoods. How did this come to be?
First of three parts.
Trying to Prepare for the Coming Senior Surge
The need for caregivers is skyrocketing as baby boomers reach
age 65 and beyond. But is there anyone who will take these
jobs?
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.
Santa Ana Councilwoman Pedals Obesity Prevention
Michele Martinez, like first lady Michelle Obama, has made
fighting obesity her signature issue. She has her work cut out for
her in Orange County.
Governor Cuts Adult Day Care
Jerry Brown’s May revision to state budget eliminates program
that serves about 37,000 Californians.
Santa Ana Schools Make Gains in Obesity Fight
California Endowment program helps the district improve its
exercise programs and increase healthful choices in its
cafeterias.










