Healthy Communities Archives

Countywide, Garden Grove, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories

Adult Day Care Faces Another Season on Chopping Block

by Voice of OC Jan 19, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Like his predecessor, Gov. Jerry Brown is targeting centers that
serve the state’s 37,000 adults who have no one to care for them
during the day. Many would be left with few, if any,
alternatives.

Countywide, Investigative, Santa Ana, Top Stories, Transportation

Coalition Aims to Bring More and Better Food to the Hungry

by Voice of OC Jan 12, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Impressive networks already exist to feed those in need. But
collecting and distributing healthful, locally grown food is a
major challenge.

Health & Wellness, Investigative, Irvine, Newport Beach, Top Stories

Still No Healthy Debate on Airport Concessions

by Voice of OC Jan 12, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Nary a word was spoken about the nutritional value of food at
John Wayne Airport as supervisors approve lucrative concession
contract.

Government, Investigative, Top Stories

It Will Be Awhile Before Clear Picture of Brown’s Budget Emerges

by Voice of OC Jan 11, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

State will ponder the role and costs of government well into a
June special election.

Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories

Healthy Choices Left Out of Airport Concession Debate

by Voice of OC Jan 10, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Supervisors set to decide who gets the John Wayne Airport food
services contract. Talk so far has centered more on money than the
quality of the food.

Economy, Investigative, Top Stories

Brown Set to Unveil a ‘Reality Check’ Budget Proposal

by Voice of OC Jan 8, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

Cuts in state funding to vast social service programs as well a
shift in focus to counties are expected.

Countywide, Investigative, Top Stories

State Not Backing Its Own Hospital Infection Data

by Voice of OC Jan 5, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

In a rare form of self-flagellation, the state Department of
Public Health is tearing apart its own work that took more than a
year and millions of dollars to complete.

Investigative, Top Stories

State Releases Flawed Hospital Infection Data

by Voice of OC Jan 3, 2011Dec 8, 2020 Why you can trust Voice of OC

California health officials comply with a new state law that
requires the reporting of infections contracted in hospitals, but
they warn the public against putting any stock in them.

Investigative, Irvine, Newport Beach, Top Stories