Measles Case Confirmed In Orange County After Infant Visits CHOC

Orange County health officials confirmed a case of measles in an infant who returned to the county after traveling internationally.

Invasive Fruit Fly Species Leads To Agriculture Quarantine For Some Of Orange County

The pest threatens many crops in California including citrus, tomatoes, avocadoes, cherries, peaches, apricots, plums and figs.

Santa Ana DMV Reopens After Cleaning Up Possible Mold Growth

The office abruptly closed on Sept. 20 after something suspected to be mold was found in a non-public area of the building.

West Nile Detected In OC: What To Know

According to Orange County vector control officials, some samples of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in the last week.

Case Of Measles Reported In Orange County: What To Know

The county's health care agency reported a confirmed case of measles in an adult international traveler visiting Orange County.

Measles Cases Spike As Vaccinations Rates Fall: What To Know In CA

Measles cases have almost tripled nationwide, according to Centers for Disease Control data.

Breastfeeding Moms Encouraged to Donate Breastmilk on August 9

MOMS to Host Breastmilk Drive During August Breastfeeding Awareness Month

Hoag holds Save Our Heroes Day melanoma screening for firefighters

In conjunction with Skin Cancer Awareness Month & Melanoma Monday, Save Our Heroes Day was staged at Hoag Health Center in Irvine.

A hog wild day for Santa Ana runners during Baker to Vegas

The Santa Ana Police Department team, nicknamed the Hogs, claimed 10th place in the Open Division and 13th place overall during the race.

4 New Hospitals Added To UCI Health Umbrella

These former Tenet Hospitals are now under the University of California Irvine Health's purview. What does this mean for patients?

Poor Air Quality Prompts Another Wood-Burning Ban In Orange County

As poor air quality persists in OC, chestnuts roasting on an open fire are becoming an unlikely possibility this holiday season.

​Hoag, Grail offer cancer screening to Orange County firefighters

Orange County Firefighters Local 3631 with Hoag health system & the Grail biotechnology company offered a 2-day cancer screening event.

Orange County's First Human Milk Collection Site Launches on August 18

MOMS OC and Mother's Milk Bank Partner for Community Kick-off Event During Breastfeeding Awareness Month

ReadyOC shares how to prepare for excessive heat

"Studies show that a significant rise in heat-related illnesses occurs when excessive heat lasts for more than two days,” ReadyOC states.

Tustin officers train in jiu-jitsu

Jason Moreno helps teach officers about the form of the combat fighting sport that, literally, translates to “the gentle art.”

New OC Hospital Safety Ratings Released: 3 Get 'D' Grade, 6 Get 'A'

Twenty-one Orange County hospitals were ranked on the list. Here's where your hospital placed this spring.

CHOC Announces Partnership With UCLA Health For Pediatric Program

Children's Hospital of OC announced the institutions will team up to provide a new pediatric congenital cardiac care program.

3 OC Hospitals Ranked Among Best In The World In 2023 Newsweek Ranking

Four Providence hospitals in SoCal were named among the best this week, and three of those hospitals are in Orange County.

OC In Middle Of The Rat Pack Of Dirtiest Places In America: Study

See how Orange County compares to Los Angeles, San Francisco and the Inland Empire.

Children's Hospital Of OC Breaks Ground On New Tower In Orange

The nine-story building will house a variety of pediatric outpatient services, Children's Hospital of Orange County officials said.

Fullerton Father And Son To Celebrate 10-Year Anniversary Of Life-Saving Kidney Transplant

"Do whatever you can for family," said Justin. "Kind of served two purposes for me, giving my dad his life back and gives me my dad back."

7 Orange County Hospitals Ranked Best In CA For Maternity Care

In Orange County, seven hospitals ranked among the Best Hospitals for Maternity Care for 2022-23.

Orange County Seeing Seasonal Rise In Coronavirus Numbers

The number of coronavirus patients at Orange County hospitals has decreased by four to 299.

OC Extends RSV Health Emergency As Cases Rise In Children

The extension will help the Children's Hospital of OC cope with an ongoing flood of young patients sick with upper respiratory viruses.

Record Hospitalizations Prompt OC Health Care Emergency Declaration

Across Orange County, rising cases of respiratory illness have led to record pediatric hospitalizations and emergency room visits.

Orange County Declares Health Emergency Due To Rapidly Spreading Viral Infections

The country has been hit with a perfect storm of COVID-19, the flu and the respiratory syncytial virus, especially dangerous to children.

Record Surge In Pediatric Respiratory Hospitalizations Reported In OC

Orange County officials are urging residents to follow preventative measures amid spiking numbers of pediatric hospitalizations for RSV.

OC Bat Tests Positive For Rabies; Residents Urged To Be Cautious

A bat found in a parking lot in Fountain Valley has tested positive for rabies prompting authorities to issue a warning to locals.

Orange County Doctors, Nurses Preparing For Early Flu Season

"Right now, we are seeing the flu start very early this season," said Williamson.

OC Health Provider To Combat Mental Health Crisis In Schools

School districts across Orange County will partner with CalOptima for the new program.

COVID-19 Cases Continue Downward Trend In Orange County

While cases trend downward in Orange County, hospitalizations have been creeping back up.

​COVID-19 Case Numbers Continue To Improve​ In Orange County

The number of COVID-positive patients in Orange County hospitals dropped by six people to 224, according to the latest state figures.

OC Sees First Case Of Monkeypox In Youth

Orange County health officials confirmed Wednesday the county's first case of the virus in a person under the age of 18.

OC Nonprofit Hosts First Monkeypox Vaccine Clinic In County

Families Together of Orange County recently announced that it will be the first county community health center to offer monkeypox vaccines.

Orange County's COVID Hospitalizations Inch Up Again

While hospitalizations have ticked up in recent days, test positivity rates are declining across the county, officials said.

1st Orange County West Nile Case Of The Year Reported

A man tested positive for the West Nile Virus this week, becoming the first infection in Orange County this year.

Slight Dip In COVID Hospitalizations In Orange County Friday

The number of coronavirus patients in OC hospitals dropped by 12 people to 338, according to the latest state figures released Friday.

COVID Numbers Hold Steady In Orange County

The number of people hospitalized with a COVID infection in Orange County has increased by one to 316, according to the latest figures.

OC COVID-19 Numbers Keep Rising

Orange County continues to see high rates of COVID-19 transmission and hospitalization.

OC Walmarts Offer Free Blood Pressure, Cholesterol Screenings Saturday

Low-cost immunizations, plus free COVID-19 vaccines also available at the Wellness Day event.

Do You Recognize These 4 Stages Of Alcoholism?

Mission Recovery Treatment Center is a drug & alcohol detox rehabilitation center.

Flu Season Sends People To Their Doctors In Droves

Visits to the doctor for the flu haven't been this high since 2009.