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Free flu shots on Thursdays and Saturdays for the uninsured

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Health and Medical, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Get a Flu Vaccination for a Healthy Holiday Season
Special Saturday Clinics

(Santa Ana) – The Orange County Health Care Agency reminds people that the best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated. Peak flu season has not yet arrived and it is not too late to vaccinate. Flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and older, and is especially important for infants, young children, pregnant women, adults over 50, and for those with chronic medical conditions. Continue reading→

Free Diabetes Seminar at Mother’s Market in Santa Ana on 12/10

Posted on December 5, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Food, Health and Medical Leave a comment

Mother’s Market in Santa Ana and the American Diabetes Association are hosting a Free Diabetes Seminar on Tuesday, December 10, 2013, from 6:30 pm – 7:30 pm.

An American Diabetes Association survey says 40% of high-risk individuals thought they were not at risk of developing diabetes or prediabetes, while 30% of those with modifiable risk factors believed they had an increased risk of the condition. Health providers said 25% of at-risk patients were very well-informed about their higher diabetes and heart disease risk.

The Santa Ana location is located at 151 E Memory Ln., at the CityPlace shopping center [map]. Continue reading→

Free acupuncture this Sunday at Blue Heart Acupuncture in Orange

Posted on November 16, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Orange, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Do you love the idea of making acupuncture more accessible to everyone? Do you enjoy supporting a local social business? Are you curious about acupuncture?

Join Blue Heart Acupuncture this Sunday, November 17, 2013, for their Grand Opening from 2-6pm for free treatments, refreshments, face painting and all around good fun! You are welcome to invite friends and family who might benefit, too. Continue reading→

Free flu shots at the Annual Senior Health and Info Fair on 11/8

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana, Seniors, Tom Daly Leave a comment

Please Join the Office of Assemblymember Tom Daly and the City of Santa Ana at the Annual Senior Health & Information Fair on Friday, November 8, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. at the Santa Ana Senior Center, located at 424 West Third Street, in Santa Ana.

Join us for a fun event with plenty of information on senior programs and services in the community. Plus great raffle prizes, giveaways and refreshments! Continue reading→

Wellness Corridor Kick-Off event set for Nov. 15-16 in Downtown Santa Ana

Posted on November 5, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Arts and Culture, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana, Youth Activities Leave a comment

City of Santa Ana, Downtown Orange County

Community: The Wellness Corridor Kick-off Event is scheduled to take place in Downtown Santa Ana on November 15th and 16th

SANTA ANA, CA (November 5, 2013) – Join the City of Santa Ana and Latino Health Access at the upcoming Resource Fair and Kick-off for the Wellness Corridor on Friday, November 15 and Saturday, November 16, 2013. The Wellness Corridor aims to create a healthy and safe place for people in central Santa Ana where children, youth, and their families have the ability to make healthy choices. Individuals that live in communities that offer healthy food and opportunities for physical activity increase the likelihood that they will eat well, be physically active, and increase overall wellness. Continue reading→

Free flu shots for the uninsured offered at O.C. Health Care as of 11/7

Posted on October 24, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Health and Medical, Orange County, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Orange County Health Care Agency

Press Release

Orange County Reports Season’s First Influenza Case Free Flu Vaccinations Every Thursday

(Santa Ana) – The Orange County Health Care Agency is reporting the first locally-acquired case of influenza signaling that flu season is officially here. The best way to prevent the flu is by getting vaccinated. Anyone who has not already received flu vaccination should get it now before flu season peaks.

The Health Care Agency is offering free seasonal influenza vaccinations for people 6 months of age and older who do not have a medical provider or health insurance coverage. They are available on a walk-in basis: Continue reading→

Correa ObamaCare Town Hall meeting set for 10/25 in Westminster

Posted on October 23, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Lou Correa, Westminster Leave a comment

Senator Lou Correa is having a Town Hall on Health Care coverage (ObamaCare) on Friday, October 25, 2013 2:00pm – 4:00pm at the Westminster Senior Center 8200 Westminster Blvd. in Westminster.

The town hall discussion will include:

Who is eligible to enroll in Covered California
Financial assistance for those who qualify • What is covered by health insurance plans
Who is eligible to enroll in the Medi-Cal expansion Continue reading→

Santa Ana mom will walk for her four autistic children, on 11/16

Posted on October 15, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Autism, Charities, Health and Medical, irvine, Santa Ana Leave a comment

Santa Ana Resident Supports Autism Speaks and Walks for her Four Children with Autism

Roben Head will walk in honor of her four adopted autistic children at Orange County Walk Now for Autism’s new location: Irvine’s Great Park.

IRVINE, Calif. – Santa Ana resident, Roben Head embraces the challenges and triumphs of raising not one, but four adopted children diagnosed with autism. Evan, 15, Taylor, 13, Nathan, 13 and Jordon, 11 were all diagnosed around the age of three. At age 53, Head navigates through her busy day of schedules by caring for each one in her full time job as stay at home mom.

Head created “Team Evan” last year to walk in honor of her children and all families who face the challenges of living with autism. Continue reading→

October 15 marks National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

Posted on October 8, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Health and Medical, Latinos, LGBT, Orange County Leave a comment

County of Orange, Health Care Agency

Press Release

“Commit to Speak”- National Latino AIDS Awareness Day

(Santa Ana) – October 15 marks National Latino AIDS Awareness Day, which helps promote testing and early diagnosis of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS. There are 6,876 individuals reported to be living with HIV in Orange County, over 300 people being diagnosed with HIV each year.

In 2012, 42.5% of people who were diagnosed with AIDS in Orange County did not know they had HIV. Many of these people had been to a medical setting like an emergency room, a community health center, or their doctor, but were not tested for HIV. There are an estimated 1,509 people living in Orange County who have HIV and don’t know it – many of whom will develop AIDS before realizing they are HIV infected. Continue reading→

Free dental care today in Tustin at the California Dental Group

Posted on September 29, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Dental Care, Health and Medical, Tustin Leave a comment

8th Annual Dentistry Event On Sunday, September 29, 2013, at California Dental Group’s Tustin CA Clinic Will Provide Emergency Dental Care at No Cost to Patients

California Dental Group invites anyone who can’t afford the dental care that they need to come receive one free emergency dental treatment at their Tustin CA clinic on Sunday, September 29, 2013. Expert dentists will be providing treatment on a first come, first served basis between 8 a.m. and 3 p.m.

The dental treatments on offer will include: Continue reading→

Free prostrate cancer screens at Cruise for a Cure at the OC Fairgrounds today

Posted on September 28, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Costa Mesa, Cruisers, Health and Medical Leave a comment

The O.C. Fairgrounds is hosting “Cruisin’ for a Cure” today, Saturday, Sep. 28, 2013, from 7 am to 5 pm, at 88 Fair Drive in Costa Mesa.

This will be a full day of more than 3,500 hot rod, classic, and muscle cars plus tons of other activities for the entire family including more than 200 vendors, live music, prizes and food. Continue reading→

Santa Ana resident honored with Fairhaven’s Oliver Halsell Care Award

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Health and Medical, Santa Ana, Seniors Leave a comment

TERESA VALDEZ HONORED WITH FAIRHAVEN’S OLIVER HALSELL CARE AWARD

Santa Ana resident honored for caring beyond her job description

Santa Ana, Calif. – Sept. 27, 2013 – To Teresa Valdez, caring for others and bringing happiness into their lives is not simply her job; it’s her lifestyle. The Santa Ana-based mother of two boys is the customer service director at Country Villa Plaza Healthcare Center, a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center offering a range of services to local residents. She spends her spare time serving her community and bringing an irrepressible joy to everyone she encounters. Continue reading→

Exclusive O.C. event focused on targeting heart disease set for 9/28

Posted on September 27, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Health and Medical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

GUARDaHEART to Host Exclusive Event focused on Targeting Heart Disease in Celebration of the World Heart Day Mission

IRVINE, CA, SEPTEMBER 25, 2013 – GUARDaHEART, a non-profit organization dedicated to fighting heart disease through awareness and prevention, announced that it will host a special event on September 28th in recognition of The World Heart Federation’s World Heart Day.

The World Heart Day mission is to stress the importance of heart disease prevention, from childhood through adulthood. Heart disease remains the #1 killer in many countries, including the U.S., yet it is well known 80 percent of premature deaths from heart disease can be avoided with early detection and lifestyle modifications.The black tie James Bond-themed event on September 28th is focused on “Targeting Heart Disease” and will highlight which actions can be taken to reduce the risk of heart disease with a core message: “LEARN. DETECT. PREVENT.” Continue reading→

Daly and Correa to host an ObamaCare Town Hall meeting on Oct. 4

Posted on September 26, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Entertainment, Health and Medical, Lou Correa, Politics, Santa Ana, Tom Daly Leave a comment

Assemblymember Tom Daly and Senator Lou Correa are hosting an ObamaCare (Affordable Care Act) Town Hall meeting on Friday, October 4, 2013, from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m., at the Santa Ana Southwest Senior Center, at 2201 W McFadden Avenue, in Santa Ana.

Pre-existing conditions? Pay too much for health care? Own a small business or self-employed? Starting October 1st, you may be eligible to enroll in MediCal or a more affordable plan under the new Covered California state health exchange, according to an email sent out by Daly. Continue reading→

Lions Club offering a free vision check and glasses at Valley High on 9/21

Posted on September 18, 2013 by Art Pedroza Posted in Charities, Entertainment, Health and Medical, Santa Ana Leave a comment

The Santa Ana Host Lions Club is hosting a Community Vision Fair on Saturday, Sep. 21, 2013, at 8 am, at Santa Ana Valley High School, located at 1801 S Greenville, in Santa Ana.

This free event is open to all ages regardless of income. Come get a free vision screening and free glasses that day if needed! Continue reading→