The Health Care Agency is a regional provider, charged with protecting and promoting individual, family, and community health through coordination of public and private sector resources. We are dedicated to ensuring that all residents of Orange County have access to quality health care services and resources. Our mission is to protect and promote the health of our community by providing comprehensive health services, coordinating public and private sector resources, and ensuring compliance with health regulations.
Our Services
We offer a wide range of services to the community, including but not limited to:
1. CARE Act: We provide information and resources on the CARE Act, a new civil process serving persons with untreated mental illness (schizophrenia or other psychotic disorders).
2. Food Permit: We issue permits for food facilities and ensure that they meet all health and safety standards.
3. Hazardous Materials Permit: We provide permits for the handling and storage of hazardous materials, ensuring that these activities are conducted in a safe and responsible manner.
4. Job as a Health Inspector: We offer employment opportunities for individuals who want to work as health inspectors, ensuring that our community's health facilities meet all health and safety standards.
5. Medical Marijuana Card: We provide information and resources on obtaining a medical marijuana card for individuals who qualify under state law.
6. WIC Program: We offer the Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program, which provides nutritious foods, education, and health care to pregnant women, new mothers, and young children.
7. Ambulance Offload Time (APOT) Reports: We provide reports on ambulance offload times, which are critical for evaluating the efficiency of emergency medical services.
8. Animal Bite Complaint: We handle complaints related to animal bites and ensure that individuals receive appropriate medical attention and follow-up care.
9. Foodborne Illness (food poisoning) Report: We track and report foodborne illness outbreaks, identifying sources and implementing measures to prevent future occurrences.
10. HIV/AIDS Confidentiality Register: We maintain a confidential register of individuals living with HIV/AIDS, ensuring that their privacy is protected while also providing them with access to necessary health services.
How Do I?
We also provide guidance and resources for various health-related activities, such as:
1. Apply for a Food Permit: We guide individuals through the process of applying for a food permit, ensuring that all necessary documentation and requirements are met.
2. Apply for a Hazardous Materials Permit: We provide information and assistance for individuals applying for a hazardous materials permit, including the necessary forms and documentation.
3. Apply for a Job as a Health Inspector: We outline the qualifications and application process for individuals interested in becoming health inspectors.
4. Apply for a Medical Marijuana Card: We provide information on the application process for obtaining a medical marijuana card, including the necessary documentation and qualifications.
5. Report an Animal Bite: We guide individuals on how to report an animal bite and receive appropriate medical attention.
6. Report Foodborne Illness: We provide information on how to report foodborne illness and help prevent future outbreaks.
Learn About
We offer educational resources and information on various health topics, including:
1. Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services: We provide information on services and resources for individuals struggling with alcohol and drug abuse.
2. CARE Act: We educate the community on the CARE Act, which serves individuals with untreated mental illness.
3. County Management of Bioterrorism: We inform the public on the county's efforts to manage and respond to bioterrorism threats.
4. Disease Prevention in School and Childcare: We provide guidance on preventing the spread of diseases in schools and childcare settings.
5. Doing Business With The County: We offer information on how businesses can partner with the county to improve health services and outcomes.
6. EMS Committees: We provide information on the committees responsible for overseeing emergency medical services in the county.
7. Family Planning Services: We educate the community on available family planning services and resources.
8. Food Safety Requirements: We outline the food safety requirements for food facilities and handlers.
9. Health Care Coalition of Orange County: We inform the public on the efforts of the Health Care Coalition to improve health services and outcomes in the county.
10. Healthy Living: We promote healthy living by providing information on various health topics and resources.

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