Mercy House will receive about $1 million to buy and rehabilitate two homes in the Anaheim area.
Tag: Healthy Communities
Posted inGarden Grove, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Westminster
Trauma at Root of Mental Health Issues Among Vietnamese
Linguistic isolation, lack of access to mental health services and cultural taboos are roadblocks for Vietnamese-Americans and other Southeast Asian refugees in Orange County who still suffer from the trauma of war.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories
Santa Ana Library Wants Residents to Share Their Library Experiences
The library is asking residents to participate in videos about how the library has made a difference in their lives.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Top Stories, Transportation
Vision Care Lacking for Children of Low-Income Families
The Children & Families Commission is recommending a mobile unit that would make it easier for parents get eye care for their children.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Hospital Discharge of Homeless Patient Includes a Bus Pass
A local foundation has a program to alleviate patient-dumping of homeless people by hospitals. But referral rates show that hospitals aren’t fully participating.
Posted inCountywide, Government, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Politics & Elections, Top Stories
Supervisor Nguyen Announces Bid for State Senate
Nguyen’s likely opponents in the 34th District are former Assemblymen Jose Solorio and Jim Silva.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Investigative, Top Stories
More Grand Jury CalOptima Reports Expected by June
The jury also reportedly insists that the CalOptima board, not its staff, reply to the jury’s scathing criticisms issued last month.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Santa Ana, Top Stories
Poll: Santa Ana Voters Strongly Support Anti-Obesity Policies
Just-released survey by The Field Poll shows a desire for more availability of healthful foods and willingness to pay a tax for sugary drinks.
Posted inHealth & Wellness, Top Stories, Westminster
Westminster Council OKs Controversial Ambulance Contract
The three-year, $2.5-million contract for Shoreline Ambulance LLC was approved by council members on a 3-0 vote.
Posted inGovernment, Health & Wellness, Housing & Homelessness, Top Stories
Moorlach May Resign as Chairman of Homelessness Panel
Orange County Supervisor John Moorlach is inviting newly elected Supervisor Todd Spitzer to take over for him.
