OC HCA 2018 April's Newsletter

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Director’s

Message




The workplace is more than just
a workplace. It’s a place where

real friendships are formed as the
days become years and we tackle
all the challenges life has to offer,
both personally and professionally,
alongside one another.

I share the bittersweet news with
you that my friend, Mary Hale, our Peer-to-Peer

Director of Behavioral Health Ser-
vices, retired from the Health Care Patience and Collaboration Key Ingredients in
Agency (HCA) last Friday. While
I’m happy for Mary and excited for Developing New Incubator Kitchen Procedures
the wonderful opportunities that “Having the patience needed to welcoming relationship with his food
retirement holds, I will truly miss the hear when someone is ready to retailers resulted in more successful
energy, experience and expertise move, to change, to stop, to start” restaurants and inspection outcomes.

that she brought to the HCA team is how March Peer-to-Peer win- Concentrating on active listening en-
for 28 years. ner John Ralls, Supervising En- hanced John’s ability to understand
. . . continued on page 2 vironmental Health Specialist, restaurants’ needs from their point of
Regulatory/Medical Health Services view and diminished the sometimes

FEATURED ARTICLES (RMS) has approached the task of fear-based relationship between
developing new Environment Health inspector and licensee.
Environmental Health Hosts
Delegation from China’s FDA ..............2 procedures in response to evolving Today, John works closely with
food businesses.
HCA Assists With Temporary Expansion the 4th Street Market in Santa
of Bridges at Kraemer Place ................4 John began his career as a field Ana, which houses several stand-
5 Things You Need to Know ................6 inspector 31 years ago managing alone, health department-certified

Tele-Psychiatry Services Expanded a challenging territory. He quickly spaces including 24-hour available-
to Meet Growing Need .........................10 learned that fostering a nurturing and . . . continued on page 12

Director’s Message
continued from page 1
As I’m sure so many of you can attest to, Mary has been a strong, results-
oriented leader whose integrity and passion for improving the mental health
and well-being of our clients has been an inspiration.


More information is to come on efforts to fill the position; for now, I hope you
will join me in thanking Mary for her contributions to HCA and the County of

Orange, and extend your congratulations and best wishes in all her future
endeavors.

And Mary isn’t the only colleague to retire from HCA over the past few months.


If you’ve wondered why it seems like so many folks are retiring here at HCA
lately, you’re on to something. According to our Human Resource Services
team, HCA had 50 retirements from January 1 through March 26, 2018 (with

7 to 38 years of service, each). Members from China’s Food and

So what’s going on? Fair question. Drug Administration (FDA) visited
HCA’s Environmental Health division
While March 20 brought the first day of Spring, March 31st was the last day
th
on January 30 to participate in an
our employees could work and take advantage of a 3% Cost-of-Living Ad-
open dialogue with Food Inspectors
justment (COLA) in retirement. In the early part of every calendar year, the
to compare food safety programs
Orange County Employees Retirement System’s Board of Retirement sets
and learn first-hand about our
the COLA for that year based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). The CPI
inspection mechanism for food
is a measure of the average change over time in the prices paid by urban
facilities and distribution chains.
consumers for consumer goods and services like food, housing, apparel,
transportation, medical care and education. 3% is the highest COLA set by
A group of 15 FDA representatives
OCERs since 2010 (read more here), and was definitely an important finan-
listened to an overview provided
cial consideration for many of our colleagues who were on the fence about

retiring this year.

While it’s best to consult with a Retirement Benefits Specialist since factors
like birth date and age are also important in choosing a retirement date, we

can certainly appreciate the COLA factor. Keep an eye on www.ocgov.com/
jobs for recruitments, as this maybe an opportunity for you to participate in a
competitive recruitment process to advance in your careers here.


Sincerely,







Richard Sanchez, Director



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Chinese Delegation Visits



Environmental Health




“
This unique opportunity to discuss


and compare China’s food safety program

with ours was well received and provided

many insights. It was also a great way to

”
kick-off the Chinese New Year!

1 – Liza Frias, Environmental Health Director


by Jenafer Forester, Registered cate program for food facilities. respective inventories with various
Environmental Health Specialist types of food facilities.

(REHS), Illness Prevention and Examples of technology and tools To learn more about the Environ-
Response Program Supervisor and were also showcased by visiting mental Health Food Safety program,

Kevin Do, REHS, Lead Inspector the Food Safety program website to visit www.ocfoodinfo.com.
for the Mobile Food and Temporary show attendees an online inspec-
Food Facility program, about food- tion report for the restaurant they

borne illness as well as response ate lunch at and to also view the ò A representative from China's FDA asks
and measures adopted to encour- Retail Food Program Inspection EHS staff Jenafer Forester and Kevin Do
questions about Orange County's food safety
age compliance and maintain stan- Guide. Comparisons made by the programs. ù Jenafer Forester provides an
dards for food safety, such as the delegation included the number of overview about Orange County’s Retail and
Wholesale Food sections to members of the
annual Award of Excellence certifi- China’s food inspectors and their China FDA.





























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APRIL 2018 3

HCA Assists with



Temporary Expansion of



Bridges at Kraemer Place







Emergency Medical Services (EMS) quickly sprang
into action on February 20 when the request to help

temporarily expand Bridges at Kraemer Place to

accommodate more arrivals from the Santa Ana

Riverbed came in. Read the press release here.


Within two hours of the call, a team accessed when the learner needs accommodate the needs of individ-
from EMS were en route to Anaheim it) that included viewing a ‘how-to’ uals transitioning from the riverbed.
with supplies including a Western video on setting up the Western “It was great to see our team
Shelter (rapidly deployable, heavy Shelter Gatekeeper 1935, and respond and quickly deliver upon

duty shelter that offers many bene- learning from the expertise of Dr. the request to build and set-up
fits of permanent structures), 100 Mark Chew, EMS Chief Pharma- the Western Shelter,” said Steve
military style cots, and a generator cist, who has real-world experience Thronson, Regulatory/Medical
with provisions to power a heating, working with this specific shelter. Health Services Deputy Agency
ventilation and air conditioning Director. “This tremendous feat was
(HVAC) unit for the shelter. Upon arrival, the team went into all completed in under two hours!”
action to assemble and set-up the

The HCA deployment team shelter, HVAC system, lighting, cots, The increase in capacity at Bridges
participated in just-in-time training and equip the inside of the tent with at Kraemer Place in Anaheim is
(on-demand training that can be privacy partitions and pet crates to one the provisions of a stipulation






























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Thank you to the

following Health Care

Agency staff who

assisted on February 20:

• Dr. Mark Chew*, EMS
Chief Pharmacist


• Mike Chiles*, EMS
Communications
Coordinator

• Tammi McConnell,
Division Manager/EMS
Administrator


• Justin Newton*, EMS
reached in federal court February nity Resources Deputy Agency Specialist
14 between the County and attor- Director. “Thanks for helping us
neys representing individuals expe- out so we can provide needed • Steve Noriega*, EMS
riencing homelessness at the Santa beds and support to the clients we Health Strategic Operations

Ana Riverbed. The Orange County are all working to serve.” Center Supervisor
Board of Supervisors approved
the action during a special Board Bridges at Kraemer Place is a • Steve Thronson,
meeting on February 15. referral-based facility that offers Regulatory/Medical Health
onsite services, meals, laundry, Services Deputy Agency
“We are seeing departments go restrooms and showers. Clients Director
above and beyond to respond to at the shelter engage in onsite

this project and the Health Care assessments to connect to • Alfredo Valle*, EMS
Agency is leading this charge,” said employment and housing services. Storekeeper
Cymantha Atkinson, OC Commu- To learn more, click here. *HCA Deployment Team






























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WASTE NOT OC’S





Food Recovery


Program


Recognized by


Governor’s Office





The Governor’s Office of Planning
and Research (OPR) recognized
the Waste Not OC Coalition

(WNOC) during the state’s Food
Waste Prevention Week (March
5-9) as a food recovery program in 5 Things You Need to Know About Orange County’s Homeless Shelter Plan
Orange County that aims to reduce

waste and ensure food is recovered Through actions From February 14 through
for those in need. Learn more here. 2
approved by the 25, more than 700 individ-
In Orange County, one in six chil- Board of Supervi- uals from the Santa Ana

dren face food insecurity and 15% 1 sors on February 14, Riverbed were provided
of children are in poverty. The goal County departments began work housing in a motel/hotel (minimum
of WNOC is a simple one – reduce to provide short-term motel/hotel of 30 days) by the Health Care
food waste through the donation of
stays, transportation services, Agency and County-contracted
wholesome surplus food from food-
food vouchers for the duration nonprofit City Net; HCA’s Behavioral
producing facilities to local pantries
of the motel/hotel stays, as well Health Services Outreach and En-
and identify those in need. Their
model to help feed the need has as expand temporary shelter gagement Team conducted clinical
proven to be a recipe for success. capacity at Bridges at Kraemer assessments to connect individu-

In 2017, WNOC and its partners Place for individuals encamped als with appropriate resources and
recovered 14.4 million pounds of along the Santa Ana Riverbed food vouchers were provided by
extra food and transformed it into 12 (also known as the County’s the Social Services Agency. Read

million meals. environmental remediation more about the relocation in this OC

The work of WNOC aligns with Cali- project). Read more about the Register article here.
fornia Senate Bills (SB) 1000 and Bridges expansion on page 4.
1383 that requires statewide juris- Details about the Board action

dictions with disadvantaged com- can be found here.
munities to address food access


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and meet the goal of 20% food
recovery for human consump- “ We are honored

tion by 2025, respectively. Learn to be recognized
more about the OPR’s efforts to by the Governor’s
address food waste prevention and
food recovery here. Office for the remarkable
accomplishments of the
For more information about the Waste not OC Coalition.
Waste Not OC Coalition or to find
a local food pantry near you, visit This is a true public
www.wastenotoc.org. private partnership with
Supervisors.
incredible support of the
Orange County Board of

 Waste Not OC and Coalition partners
participate in a Santa Ana High School holiday ”
food distribution event. — Dr. Eric Handler, County Health Officer


5 Things You Need to Know About Orange County’s Homeless Shelter Plan

3 pervisors on March 19, 5
tives, and others packed 4
On Saturday, March 17,
At a Special Meeting
On March 27, the Board
of Supervisors unani-
called by the Orange
community members, city
and county representa-
mously voted to rescind
County Board of Su-
the previous directive to
Santa Ana City Hall council cham- the Board directed the County pursue three-city shelter operational

bers at a meeting called by Federal Executive Office to develop op- plan development and called for
Judge David Carter to discuss next erational plans for possible tem- cities to collaborate at an upcom-

steps for individuals whose 30-day porary shelter sites in the cities ing April 3 court hearing which will
motel/hotel vouchers have expired of Huntington Beach, Irvine and double as a countywide summit on

or will expire soon. Outcomes from Laguna Niguel. They also di- homelessness to propose locations
the meeting included extensions for rected Health Care Agency staff for the shelters. Read the OC Reg-

motel/hotel stays to be considered to return on April 17 with recom- ister article here.
on a case-by-case basis while other mendations on how to allocate

options included referrals to tempo- $70.5 million of MHSA Commu-
rary shelters, residential programs nity Services and Support fund-

for mental health or substance ing for permanent supportive
abuse treatment, or recuperative and shelter options. Behavioral

care for medical needs. Read the Health Services is working now
OC Register article here. to develop those recommenda-

tions. Read more here.

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HCA’s Medication Distribution


Process Profiled in Documentary Series




National production company The
Documentary Group went behind the

scenes at the Health Care Agency

(HCA) to film how we prepare in the
event of an emergency, bioterrorism

incident or pandemic as part of their

three-part series about viruses called
the ‘Invisible Killers’ that aired last

month on the Discovery and Science

Channels. Learn more here.

Filming took place October 2016

at HCA’s Health Strategic Opera-
tions Center (HSOC) where several Alison Kellman at the Health Strategic Operations Center surrounded by boxes of POD supplies.

Emergency Medical Services (EMS)
incident. This includes an all hazards 10 years, we’ve participated in POD
staff provided an on-camera discus- approach so that one process can be exercises with cities to test this capa-
sion of the process that supports utilized to dispense medication/pills, bility by providing free flu vaccine to

medication and medical supplies vaccinations as well as commodities the community.”

traveling from the strategic national (water, blankets, sandbags, etc.),”
stockpile (nation’s largest supply of said Alison Kellman, EMS Program To see first-hand how HCA works

life-saving medications and supplies Supervisor II and Cities Readiness with community partners to dis-

for use in a public health emer- Initiative Coordinator. “For more than pense flu vaccines to the public, the
gency) to the HSOC (that serves

the entire OC population of approxi-
mately 3 million people), then to the

community via a Point of Dispens-

ing (POD) site (currently 72 sites in
Orange County).


“The goal of a POD is to dispense

medication efficiently to keep commu-
nities healthy during a public health


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production crew participated in the

2016 POD exercise that took place
in the cities of Buena Park and

Placentia where 374 flu shots were

provided at either a drive-thru or
walk-up clinic. To learn more about

a POD site, view this video here.

The three-part documentary series

about Influenza, Smallpox and Ebo-

la looks at how viruses have shaped
health and history, the biological and Red Cross Blood Drive

social impact they have on society Orange County Health Care Agency
Red Cross Blood Drive
Employee Health Services
and the science to combat them. HCA Headquarters, 405 West 5 St., Santa Ana, 92701
th
The series can be viewed in its en- (4 Floor - Conference Room 433)
th

tirety via the Discovery Go and Sci- Orange County Health Care Agency
Monday, April 16, 2018
ence Go apps available on iTunes or Employee Health Services
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Alison Kellman at the Health Strategic Operations Center surrounded by boxes of POD supplies. Google Play or check your local TV
To schedule your life saving appointment, sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org
HCA Headquarters, 405 West 5th St., Santa Ana, 92701
listings. For more information about enter sponsor code: OC1 or contact Maggie Rawlins at [email protected]
(4th Floor - Conference Room 433)

Emergency Medical Services, visit Streamline your donation experience and save up to 15 minutes by visiting
Monday, April 16, 2018
www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass to complete your pre-donation reading and health history
www.healthdisasteroc.org. questions on the day of your appointment.

9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Please obtain approval from your supervisor prior to registering.
Donating blood must be done during break times or posting leave balances; mileage is not reimbursable.
For any questions, please contact Employee Health Services at [email protected] or call (714) 565-3780

 EMS staff member Drew Downing briefed To schedule your life saving appointment, sign up online at
exercise participants during the October 2016
POD exercise held at the Buena Park Civic www.redcrossblood.org enter sponsor code: OC1 or
Center that offered both a walk-up and drive- contact Maggie Rawlins at [email protected].
thru clinic where flu shots were provided to
the community. Streamline your donation experience and save up to

15 minutes by visiting www.RedCrossBlood.org/RapidPass
to complete your pre-donation reading and health history
questions on the day of your appointment.

Please obtain approval from your supervisor prior to registering.
Donating blood must be done during break times or posting
leave balances; mileage is not reimbursable.
For any questions, please contact Employee Health Services at
[email protected] or call (714) 565-3780.




|
1-800-GIVE-LIFE RedCrossBlood.org

APRIL 2018 9

Get to Know

Alicia Lemire,






Labor Management Committee Co-Chair



The OC Health Care Agency Labor Management LMC is a cooperative
partnership between labor and management serving as a resource for
achieving business goals and objectives by collaborating to develop solu-
tions to workplace issues, assisting with Agency communications, and
providing knowledge and expertise to help implement a more efficient,

responsive, accountable and results-oriented organization. For more
information, visit http://intranet/lmc or click here to view a flyer with details
about becoming a member.



Q: Describe your current position HCA as a Marriage and Family A: When I have down time, I enjoy
at the Health Care Agency (HCA), Therapist after hearing about a new reading (I love to read, doesn’t

how long you have been in this program that serves this population. matter what genre), running and
position and what inspired you to In this role, I was able to work with walking with my dog. I also like to
come work for the Agency? transitional age youth struggling travel and would like to visit Asia as
with psychosis. my next trip.
A: I am currently an Administrative
Manager II for Behavioral Health Q: Tell us about yourself. Q: What are some of the
Services (BHS) Children & Youth What can we find you doing in reasons that contributed to you
Behavioral Health and have been your spare time? Do you have joining the Labor Management

in this role for two and half years. I any hobbies, places you like Committee (LMC) and how long
enjoy working with youth and their to visit, activities you like to have you been a member?
families and was inspired to join participate in? A: I joined the LMC because I

Tele-Psychiatry



Services




Expanded to



Meet Growing




Need






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believe the workplace should be a someone has ever given you? The LMC
place people enjoy coming to. I have A: The best advice I received was
always enjoyed where I worked, to “not sweat the small stuff” and Wants to Hear
because I’ve been fortunate to work to let others know that I appreciate From You!

for supervisors and managers who them. I think it’s important to keep
are open to new ideas and support my mind on the bigger picture and The LMC Team-Building subcom-
my professional growth. The LMC trust the people I work with to help
also gives a place for employees to me achieve success on projects. mittee wants to hear from HCA staff
be heard and be part of collabora- I also try my best to intentionally who have been part of successful
tive solutions. I think it’s important let the people in my personal and and engaging team-building activi-
that people feel heard and have the professional life know that I value ties, whether as a facilitator or
opportunity to create positive change and appreciate them. participant. In response to feed-
in the workplace. back received from the
HCA Suggestion Box and
Q: The LMC serves as a collab- recent Employee Satis-
orative body that represents both faction survey that indi-
employees and management in
an effort to create a more efficient cated employee interest
and positive work environment. for more opportunities for
As a member of the LMC, what do team-building, the new
you want to accomplish to help subcommittee aims to

HCA flourish? increase access to current
resources, identify areas for
A: I would like to listen to employee
feedback then work with manage- development, and promote

ment and line staff to develop the importance of team-
tangible projects to improve the building throughout HCA.
workplace for everyone. Please send your success
stories and resources to
Q: What’s the best piece of advice,
personal or professional, that [email protected].



Correctional Health Services (CHS) and bipolar, as well as substance needs of our mentally ill patients.”
launched a successful expansion use disorders. The expansion allows psychiatrists
of Tele-Psychiatry in January to “We are excited to combine technol- to provide Tele-Psychiatry services
accommodate a growing need ogy and medicine in a way that al- (via videoconferencing involving a

for the provision of mental health lows us options in delivering mental range of services including psychi-
services to inmates who come health care for our patients in an ef- atric evaluations, therapy, patient
into Orange County’s correctional ficient and timely manner,” said Dr. education and medication manage-
facilities each year.
Kishore Desagani, CHS Assistant ment) to mental health patients in
A significant number of these Medical Director. “We’ve successful- different areas of the jail facilities.
inmates experience symptoms of ly integrated Tele-Psychiatry into our To learn more about Correctional
mental illness including depression, mental health program so that we Health Services, visit www.ochealth-
anxiety disorders, schizophrenia can continue to meet the healthcare info.com/about/chs.


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Patience and Collaboration Key Ingredients in Developing New Incubator Kitchen Procedures
continued from page 1


covering all of the food handling
activities of the facility. This new

Host (Facility Operator) and Depen-

dent (Renting Operator) relationship
requires that new regulations be

created to help limit the liability of the

Host and allow Dependents to have
commercial business independence.

Although current Health & Safety

Codes do not directly recognize
such arrangements, the County of

Orange has taken the initiative to

find a way to adapt current legisla-
tion, seeking the perspective of key

stakeholders in the process of devel-

oping a Standard Operation Proce-
John Ralls discusses food items being prepared at the Eastern End rental kitchen with
Model Meal staff. dure (SOP) that will address this new

to-rent-kitchens, known as an “There are many new ways that trend in space.
Incubator Kitchen. The East End food is brought to market today,”
Developing the new SOP has
Incubator Kitchen is one of only John said. “We need to be able to
provided an exciting opportunity for
a few in Orange County. These accommodate and anticipate those
collaboration and debate according
kitchens, including Gluten-free and changes in food preparation needs
to John. “While enacting a regu-
Confection spaces, enable food allowing entrepreneurial innovation, latory program, our team also
entrepreneurs who do not have a but at the same time keep the public believes that rules, when appro-

commercial kitchen of their own safe. It’s my desire to learn and priate, should give the flexibility

to innovate new food creations; collaborate with other counties in
market and consumer taste-test new order to create a forum for updating needed in addressing industry
handling requirements that allow innovations, yet still support the
concepts; and determine viability
us to encourage innovation rather health and safety standards
of new foods without the produc-
than hinder it.” that ensure food safety,” he said.
tion overhead cost. These spaces

are frequently used by catering In the past, there has only been As a Supervisor, John coaches his

companies, food trucks, pop-ups, one health permit issued per loca- team to use persuasion and other
and farmers market vendors. tion, with the site-specific permit soft skills through the health inspec-


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tion on-the-job training. volunteering.
Environmental Health
This May, John will
(EH) Specialists must
complete his Doctorate in
earn degrees in sciences
Public Health Leadership
like Chemistry, Biology, and
from the University
Physics. Human interaction
of Illinois, Chicago.
and relationship manage-
He incorporated his
ment training must come
experience with the food
through on-the-job training,
service industry evolution
typically not taught in the
into his Dissertation. He
classroom. John demon-
has applied his hands-on
strates walking along-
experience in evolving
side owners to his EH team
regulation to surmise
to encourage two-way
that the participation
communication during the
of stakeholders in the
inspection process to help
development of public
prevent a punitive or harsh
policy creates public value.
perception. Santa Ana 4th Street Market is home to more than 15 unique food
He is very proud of the and drink creators, and multi-functional event and activity spaces.

John continuously strives years he has spent earning
for excellence, integrity, his degree and is looking

and service through his forward to a graduation

daily job duties, and by celebration in Chicago
participating in various with his wife, two sons and

Agency committees. His daughters-in-law, three
passion for protecting grandchildren and other

the public from unsafe family members.
foods and improper food
Thank you John for your
handling is evidence in
commitment to excellence,
his volunteer work with
integrity and service! Job
the Second Harvest Food
well done!
Bank and his mentoring

of individuals to give back
to the community through Model Meal staff prepare over 5,000 organic meals each week at
the East End Incubator Kitchen for delivery.
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ZEST For Health













What’s in Season This Spring?



Spring has sprung! Now is the perfect ol free. Eat this fruit by simply peel-
time to load your shopping baskets ing the skin, or create a breakfast
with in-season fruits and veggies like smoothie for a tropical start to your
mangoes, asparagus, corn and limes morning. View the recipe here.

for better health! Create meals worth
ASPARAGUS is a great side dish for
remembering by adding them to your meals or can be added as a healthy many different ways. Whether fresh,
favorite dishes or create new ones! frozen or canned, you can let your
ingredient to many main dish recipes creativity run wild preparing it! This
Check out the health benefits of each like this one. This veggie is a good spring, try your hand at making this
below or visit myHealthOC here for source of vitamin K and fiber, con- corn and green chili salad or this
healthy recipe ideas and more. tains anti-inflammatory and antioxi- tasty broccoli and corn bake. Corn is
dant properties and nourishes the
MANGOES are a sweet treat that’s loaded with flavonoids, antioxidants
filled with healthy nutrients and are digestive tract. and lutein. Together, these com-

a great source of vitamins A and C, CORN is a versatile vegetable that pounds help maintain healthy skin
and are also low in fat and cholester- can be prepared and eaten in so and vision. It’s also a good source of


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Vegetable Quesadilla



Happy Spring! During Public Health Week (April 2-8) and Every Kid Healthy Week (April 23-27), model healthy
eating habits to help your child build healthy behaviors!

Lead by example by eating nutritious foods and having kids help in the kitchen. Cooking with kids teaches them

about healthy eating, while also building skills they can use in the future. For more tips, visit myHealthOC here.

Try making this simple and healthy vegetable quesadilla together. Get creative by using in-season fruits and veggies
like avocado or mangoes as a healthy way to add some additional flavor and nutrients.



CHEF’S TIP:
For a healthier option, substitute

flour tortillas for whole wheat.

SERVES: 4
PREPARATION TIME:
10 minutes

INGREDIENTS:
, Nonstick cooking spray

, 1/2 cup chopped green bell
pepper

, 1/2 cup frozen corn, thawed
, 1/2 cup sliced green onion

, 1/2 cup chopped tomato

, 2 Tbs. chopped fresh cilantro
, 4 (6-inch) flour tortillas

, 1/2 cup shredded reduced
fat cheddar or Monterey jack
cheese



vitamins A, B6 and thiamin. DIRECTIONS:
LIMES are lemon’s best friend! , Spray a medium skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Sauté bell pepper
Just like lemons, limes are great and corn over medium heat until softened for about 5 minutes.
for maintaining a healthy weight, , Add green onion and tomato. Cook for several minutes more until

skin care and can help improve heated through. Stir in cilantro.
digestion. Lime juice makes a great ,
dressing for salad and fish, or use Heat tortillas in a large skillet over high heat. Place equal amounts of
lime wedges to add a flavor blast to cheese and vegetable mixture on each tortilla. Fold in half and continue
your water. Limes are also a good to cook until cheese is melted and tortilla is crisp and lightly browned.
source of vitamin C. , Serve while hot.


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Congratulations to the 15 Service



RD and Outstanding Achievement
3 ANNUAL
SOAR Recognition winners and to all


AWARDS
years of service recipients!


The 3rd Annual Employee
Recognition event held
on March 8 recognized

employees with 40, 35, 30

and 25 years of service for
the timeframe April 2017
to March 31, 2018. Click

here to view a slideshow of

photos from the event.

To learn more about

SOAR, visit
http://intranet/erp/programs.











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