2017-07Newsletter

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KEEPING STAFF INFORMED AND CURRENT JULY 2017

IN THE SPOTLIGHT Highlighting the People
and Programs Serving our Mission

On-Site Certificate Program Helps
Staff Receive Master’s in Public Health

Seven Health Care

DIRECTOR’S Agency staff who par-
MESSAGE
ticipated in the 2013-
Some of the most important
work that happens here at the 14 on-site offering of
OC Health Care Agency (HCA)
may not be on your radar be- the California State
cause it rarely makes headlines;
and yet, it impacts every service University, Fullerton
area and reaches hospitals,
clinics, schools, non-profits and (CSUF) Public Health
other businesses and individuals
throughout Orange County. With- Certificate program
out the contributions of our col-
leagues in this field, our ability to earned their full Master
provide many vital services would
grind to a halt. Any guesses? in Public Health

Contract Services is responsible degree (MPH) in May.
for developing, soliciting, negotiat-
ing and administering human ser- The certificate pro- Pictured (left to right): Mindy He, Susanna Lewis, TuMinh Pham,
vices contracts for HCA. What ex- gram is a collaboration Public Health Services Deputy Agency Director David Souleles, Karen
actly does “human services” mean? McLean, Katie Siemers, Minoo Ghajar and Dough Schan.
Generally, it’s a service that is pro-
vided to help individuals stabilize between CSUF and Public Health plishments of our staff!”
their lives and find self-sufficiency
through guidance, counseling, Services (PHS) that offers four of the Successful graduates of the cer-
treatment and the provision of basic core MPH graduate-level classes tificate program are eligible to
needs. The team also supports (issues in Public Health, Advanced register for the full MPH program
our fiscal and operational integrity Methods in Epidemiology, Advanced and apply the four classes to their
by using the County’s competitive Environmental Health and Advanced degree requirements. One graduate
Study in Health Promotion and expressed he probably would have
. . . continued on page 2 Disease Prevention) to employees never pursued an MPH if certifi-
through University Extended Educa- cate program classes had not been
tion. Classes are taught by CSUF offered on-site.
faculty at 17th Street, making it con-
venient for staff to attend after work. The program was previously offered
in 2011 and 2013; 34 participants
“This is a tremendous opportunity have earned the certificate and 24
for staff as well as for Public Health,” have gone on to earn their MPH.
said David Souleles, Public Health PHS is conversing with CSUF to pos-
Services Deputy Agency Director. sibly begin a new cohort in Fall 2018.
“The program is the envy of health More information will be provided
departments across the state. We’re to staff as it becomes available in a
appreciative of the partnership we future issue of What’s Up.
have with the university and so

proud of the dedication and accom- . . . continued on page 14
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Director’s Message Waste Not OC Coalition Named
Community
continued from page 1 Champion of
the Year
bidding process to obtain the most
cost effective services as well as The Health Care
providing oversight of vendors to
safeguard our financial resources. Agency celebrates
No small task!
the selection of
While many of us recently cele-
brated the first day of summer (fun the Waste Not OC
fact: it was June 20th), the Con-
tract Services division has cause Coalition (WNOC) as Commu-
to celebrate a different season al-
together – what we call “Renewal nity Champion of the Year by
Season” here at headquarters. Ev-
ery May and June, we go through the Orange County Chapter Pictured (left to right): Al Baroudi, Cheesecake Factory, Dr. Eric
a formal review process by the OC Handler, County Health Officer, Dr. Dean Jacobs, American Acad-
Board of Supervisors to renew mil-
lions of dollars-worth of contracts. of the American Academy of emy of Pediatrics Chapter 4 President and Mark Lowery, OC Food
It’s a testament to the extremely Bank Manager.
hard working and dedicated staff
– who begins preparations for this Pediatrics (AAP) for promot- ily resource centers throughout the
undertaking a year in advance – ing pediatric excellence through its community to screen children and
that 156 human services contracts contributions to the community that families to determine their level of
were successfully renewed for achieve optimal health for Orange food insecurity using a 2-question
fiscal year ‘17/’18 with a total value County’s children. tool to identify those who don’t know
of more than $122 million without
much fanfare. As the first recipient to receive an where their next meal is going to

Sometimes, no news really is good award in this new category, the come from, and refers them to local
news. I want to express my appre-
ciation for and kudos to the team. honor is an ex- “ Waste Not OC food pantries and
From ensuring the continuity of ample of how resources near
existing services to preparing con- the Coalition’s continues to be a model them. To date,
tracts for implementation of new or efforts to find program for addressing more than 68,000
increased services, you’ve done ways to end food insecurity and has individuals have
more with less this season and it hunger in Orange received national recognition for been screened.
hasn’t gone unnoticed. its commitment. Success of the

Sincerely, County, where 1 program is due to the dedication Learn more here.

Richard Sanchez in 6 children face of the entire WNOC team, Orange
Director, OC Health Care Agency County United Way, and through WNOC and its
food insecurity, support from our County Board partners have

have not gone of Supervisors who’ve awarded recovered 5.6

unnoticed. The $100,000 to the Coalition two million pounds of

goal of WNOC ”years in a row. extra food and
is a simple
one – reduce — Dr. Eric Handler, County Health Officer transformed it into

food waste through the donation of 4.6 million meals

wholesome surplus food from food- in 2016 and plans to reach these
producing facilities to local pantries same numbers, if not outpace them
this month. To learn more about
and identify those in need.
WNOC, visit www.wastenotoc.org.

WNOC partners with Children’s Details about the AAP award can be

Hospital of Orange County and fam- found here.

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Contracts Administrator Shares

Passion for Perseverance

“As a teacher at heart, I like

to encourage staff to adapt to
change, strive to work hard and
always motivate others to do
their best. Leading by example
and sharing my expertise
to help them succeed is my

“ultimate goal.
With a penchant for procurement and robust She exhibits positive team spirit and exemplary work
background in purchasing, law and teaching, Leila ethic by taking the initiative to utilize her experience
Garcia, Contracts Services Administrative Manager with contracts and sole source (no-bid contract) solici-
I, is known for her knack in problem-solving and drive tations to mentor staff.
to inspire others to achieve greatness by putting their
best self forward. “Leila is known as a true leader. She respects timelines
and continually applies excellent customer service to
Leila works in the Procurement Unit of Contract Ser- ensure projects keep moving forward,” said Brandi Sol-
vices and is responsible for administering human arte, Administrative Manager II, Contract Services.
services. She works with programs one-on-one from
start to finish on solicitations, an extensive process that Leila was nominated by her colleagues and selected
can take anywhere from nine months to one year and as June’s Peer-to-Peer award winner.
requires persistence, consistency and transparency for Congratulations, Leila!
it to be successful.

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MentaMl HeesaslathgeMsaRtetesrosnaMteonCtohuntywide

The voices of everyone who wanted to put an end the spotlight on simple behaviors community members
to stigma were amplified throughout Orange County can implement in their everyday lives to positively lift the
through a first-of-its-kind social media campaign to #Up- spirits of friends and loved ones while simultaneously
liftOC during Mental Health Matters Month last May. improving their own mental health and wellbeing.

A variety of County agencies/departments, Orange Two unique videos that we created (What it Means
County hospitals, non-profits and indi- to Wear Lime Green and #UpliftOC with Simple Acts
viduals were inspired to join us using of Kindness featuring County Health Officer Dr. Eric
the hashtag #UpliftOC on their social Handler) and posted on the Health Care Agency’s
media accounts. We collectively shined Facebook, Twitter and YouTube accounts, received an
overwhelming number of views and shares from our
followers. Check out our social media infographic that
spotlights the campaign’s success below!

What it Means to Wear Melissa Acedera OrangeCoastMemorial @.. May 12
Lime Green Video Write positive statements on
16,907 Video views @mellemusic sticky notes & spread them
299 Views Replying to @ochealth around! Acts of kindness are good
for your mental health. #UpliftOC
POSTS I usually keep extra healthy
126,650 people reached snacks in my car incase I’m #FeelGoodFriday
49,072 tweet was seen driving somewhere and see
FOLLOWERS someone in need. #UpliftOC
Gained over 100 social
Conner Crane @ConnerC... May23
media followers thanks to the Have a fantastic day, everybody!
campaign
#UpliftOC

Our Health Ca @ourhealthca
Research shows performing
simple acts of kindness is
good for your mental health!
Tweet out some kindness
and tag it #UpliftOC

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Here are more highlights celebrated during the month:

◆ Lime green the color for mental health awareness ◆ Schools throughout Orange County incorporated

was seen throughout Orange County with the distri- educational activities in their classrooms or lunch-

bution of 31,193 green wristbands and 21,148 green time by pledging to improve mental wellness through

ribbon pins to 62 different providers. poster creation and open communication using lime
green ribbons or wristbands to start a dialogue.
◆ 22 HCA worksites and programs engaged partici-
◆ 64 events were hosted by community providers and
pants by having clients take part in ribbon wall activi-

ties to open conversations about mental health. partners that took place countywide all throughout
the month of May.
◆ Lobbies and common areas at various Health Care
◆ Check out the slideshow here to view more Mental
Agency sites were decorated to feature lime green

and highlight California’s Each Mind Matters mental Health Matters Month event photos and activities.

health movement campaign.

Now is the time to change the conversation about mental health in Orange County. Begin the discussion and en-
courage those in need to seek assistance. For more information, visit Behavioral Health Services Mental Health
Matters Month webpage here.

OC Animal Care @Oran... May 2 AAP - OC Chapter
May is Mental Health Matters
month! Take a new leash on @OCA... May 10
life and help #UpliftOC
@OCAAP supports simple acts
Dr. Handler’s Simple of kindness with @DrHandlerMD
Acts of Kindness Video & @ochealth. Share yours with

335 video views #UpliftOC.youtu.be/SVimYOug8v8
297 views
via @YouTube

OCSocialServices

@Oran... May 22

Kindness is contagious!
organize a donation drive
for OC’s seniors or make
a monetary contribution
to Senior Santa &
Friends to #UpliftOC

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FARM-TO-TABLE EVENT INSPIRES CHAMPION

HMeOMaSltTOhEyNCEOaURtAiGnEg

More than 70 Orange County Champion Moms and peer educators 1
attended a recent workshop at Centennial Farm to learn how to build 2
and prepare healthy meals using fresh produce.

The workshop “Try It, Like It, Grow It” featured a farm-to-table ap-
proach (system in which food production, processing, and consump-
tion are integrated to enhance the environmental, economic, social
and nutritional health of a particular place) as participants toured
the grounds, sampled fresh produce and learned tips from a master
gardener on how to grow the fruits and vegetables they tasted in their
own backyards.

Attendees commited to sharing key messages for choosing healthy,
fresh options within their communities and expressed interest in bring-
ing their families to local farmers markets or the Centennial Farm.

HCA’s Nutrition Services Nutrition Education and Obesity Prevention
(NEOP) program along with Community Action Partnerships and the
OC Fair & Events Center hosted the event for moms and educators
who advocate for healthy changes in their neighborhood. OC Cham-
pion Moms is part of the California Department of Public Health’s
Champions for Change Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program
Education (SNAP-Ed) program.

Orange County is proud to support 87 Champion Moms; the greatest
number in the State’s SNAP-Ed program. To lean more, visit HCA’s
NEOP Program or contact Anna Luciano-Acenas, Public Health Nu-
tritionist II at [email protected].

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1. Champion Moms and peer educators sample
farm-grown fruits and vegetables; 2. An OC Master
Gardener shares tips and tricks to grow vegetables
at home; 3. An OC Champion Mom and Peer Edu-
cator challenged the audience to create healthier
Latino meals using MyPlate guidelines; 4. Event
participants enjoyed the opportunity to learn about
4 agriculture and healthy farm-to-table tips.

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Survey Results Identify
Opportunities for

Efficiencies

&Innovations
Efficient employees are an asset to any organization, age management to be open to staff ideas that can
while innovative employees can increase an organiza- lead toward advancing program efficiency and in-
tion’s efficiency leading to further success. Together, novation.
these two qualities act as the driving force to progress
and helps create a client-centered system of care. But,  Innovative Thinking Needs Time: Improve
what can we do to improve both here at HCA?
hiring procedures, delegation and management of
We asked that question of our staff and results from a workloads, increase staffing and allow for more time
new “HCA Efficiencies and Innovations” survey show in the workday. These elements work hand-in-hand
that most feel they are efficient at doing their jobs; how- to allow more focus on a client’s well-being and an
ever, employees suggest four key factors that drive the opportunity to develop new ways to provide services
need for a culture shift within their programs and HCA and information.
as a whole should be implemented in order to progress.
These include:  Building a Skillful and Talented Workforce:

 Technology Today Leads to an Innovative Provide continuous training to staff to create a well-
educated and prepared workforce. Learning new
& Efficient Tomorrow: Modify access restric- skills helps improve efficiency, breaks down silos
tions and improve technology to allow more staff to and facilitates innovation.
brainstorm new ways to provide services, evaluate
outcomes, and fully utilize resources needed to do The report summarizes results from the recent HCA/
their jobs. HCA Labor Management Committee survey in which
employees participated and is part of HCA’s effort to
 Embracing Change Leads to Progress and identify key areas for improvement and to engage
in meaningful discussions within each program and
Productivity: Improve communication and encour- division. To read the full report, click here.

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A Clearer Picture of OC Communities:

OCHEALTHIERTOGETHER.ORG’S

New Demographic Dashboard

Orange County’s Healthier Together Care Agency, 10,000 page views the site gets
OC Demographic Dashboard now better understand per month!
includes more than 500 items to the health and
easily find and compare demo- social conditions Orange County’s Healthier Together
graphic and social determinant data of our residents and define areas is a community-wide initiative, ad-
for the 3,212,946 residents living of success and disparities. These ministered by Public Health Ser-
in Orange County. The Dashboard demographics also help form objec- vices, that aligns public and private
(updated for 2017) includes data on tives and strategies for addressing resources within the public health
age, race, ethnicity, income, hous- priority health areas (infant and child system to improve health for all
ing, and education and is searchable health, older adult health, obesity communities. To learn more, watch
by zip code. and diabetes, and behavioral health) https://youtu.be/IDBH-3_tv20 or visit
identified in the OC Health Improve- www.ochealthiertogether.org.
The dashboard helps the Health ment Plan. It’s also a great resource
Improvement Partnership of more for students, reporters and research-
than 35 public and private sector or- ers, as evidenced by an average of
ganizations that includes the Health

“20% Orange County Households by Income OCHealthierTogether.org
has really improved our

15.66 ability to find and use
16.07

15% data to inform our work.
12.71
10.25 10.34 11.96 This new dashboard
11.80 10.27
9.14
7.64
6.43
9.39
7.27
4.37
3.39
5.49
3.98
2.81
2.10
10% ensures that we have
6.79 7.12
7.41 9.06 8.54 up-to-date information

on social conditions that

5%

impact our community’s

health such as income,

0% housing, and education and
Under $15,000 $15,000 - $24,999$25,000 - $34,999$35,000 - $49,999$50,000 - $74,999 - $99,999 $500,000 +
$124,999 that we are able to look it at
$149,999
$199,999
$249,999
$499,999

$75,000 ”a zip-code level.
$100,000 - — David Souleles,
$125,000 - Public Health Services Deputy Agency Director
$150,000 -
$200,000 -
$250,000 -

Orange County California State

Nielsen Claritas, 2017. www.ochealthiertogether.org

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INNOVATIVE PROGRAM

Helps Kids Be Healthy

BUILDS COMMUNITY CAMARADERIE

Did you know that walking to school can have a posi- school enjoys less traffic and congestion; it’s a win-
tive impact on kids’ health and also foster a sense of win for everyone!”
community pride? A fun and creative program called
the Walking School Bus does just that by encouraging The project will roll out over the next several months
schools, parents and kids to be physically active as to more schools in Orange County with support from
they socialize with friends and neighbors. HCA’s Health Promotion Division that includes:

Students from Olive Street Elementary School in  Training school staff and parent volunteers
Anaheim were the first to fire up their feet and dem-  A Walking School Bus toolkit: resources for “bus
onstrate the project in action as they walked to school
together with adult supervision. Check out the video drivers” – reflective vests, whistles, clipboards,
here. Similar to a carpool, the adult “bus driver” either water bottles and a backpack
meets students at a designated meeting spot or picks
them up along the walking route to school.  Supplies for students to create customized bus

“The project came about in response to feedback we shaped vinyl banners and special markers for
received from parents who saw the value in walking to decorating
school,” said Amy Buch, Health Promotion Division
Manager. “They want their kids to be active, but had For more information about the program or if you
safety concerns about them walking unsupervised. know of a school that would like to participate, visit
Participants enjoy walking with their friends and the the Walking School Bus Program online or contact
Megan Beard, Safe Routes to School Coordinator at
[email protected].

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Summertime Campaign Shares
Tips to Prevent Drowning

The beach or pool can be a memo- “ Drowning is 100% preventable.
rable outdoor adventure for both
kids and adults alike, but also an There’s no substitute for active
unforgiving place when a tragedy supervision while children are playing
occurs. Drowning is the leading in or near water. Always designate a
cause of accidental injury and death water-watcher, an adult dedicated to
in children under the age of 5 and watching kids distinguished by wearing
50% of adults over 50. a water-watcher tag (free at any Orange

Thanks to the leadership of Orange ”County Fire Authority Station).
County Supervisor Todd Spitzer, — Todd Spitzer, Board of Supervisor, 3rd District
the OC Drowning Prevention Task
Force was developed in 2015 10
to coordinate first responders,
elected officials, medical person-
nel, Olympic athletes, nonprofit staff,
and OC Health Care Agency staff. In
2016, a summertime OC Drowning
Prevention Task Force campaign was
launched to educate the commu-
nity about the dangers of drowning
and how to prevent it. The drown-
ing prevention message is simple:
always watch the water by designat-
ing a “Water-Watcher” (a responsible
adult who watches kids in the water
without distraction and wears a water
watcher tag), and adults over 50
should never swim alone.

For the first time this year, campaign
media materials are now included in
Vietnamese, in addition to English

. . . continued on page 12

Get Notified About Orange County
or Work Location Emergencies

Its 6 a.m. on a workday when a cal Health Services Deputy Agency

major fire breaks out at the HCA Director. “Many HCA employees have

Headquarters building with nearby already registered their profiles, but

streets closed as fire crews battle it some are hesitant to include personal

out. Unaware, you begin your daily information. Know that your informa-

commute into the office. Did you tion is protected and entering it in
know that there’s an alert system BLOODdetail will customize the alerts based
that could have notified you? BLOOD DRIVE BLOon your profile.”
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either countywide or specific to the [email protected]. You’ll receive Red Cross. Effective December 2014: I
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Donating blood must be done during
break times or posting leave bal-
ances; mileage is not reimbursable.
For any questions, please contact
Employee Health Services at EHS@
ochca.com or call (714) 565-3780.

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Summertime Campaign Shares Tips Behavioral Health Services
to Prevent Drowning HCA Portal Goes Live
continued from page 10
Behavioral Health
and Spanish, along with new
Public Service Announcement Services (BHS)
(PSA) videos that feature Orange
County Supervisors, Olympic clients at the Aliso
Swimmer Kayleigh Gilchrist and
OC mom Julie Lopiccolo who lost Viejo clinic now have
her son Jasper to a pool drown-
ing at age 2. Watch Julie’s video 24/7 secure online
with Supervisor Spitzer here.
A Patch.com news article here and mobile access
shares more details about Julie’s
story and this year’s campaign. to their personal
Supervisors Andrew Do and Lisa
Bartlett are also participating in health information
this year’s campaign and will be
featured in PSA videos. and various health

For more drowning prevention and resource tools via
tips and resources, visit www.
ocdrowningprevention.com. a new patient portal that “ An important
went live last month.
goal of an
Once a client signs-up for
the “HCA Portal” through

their Plan Coordinator, electronic system
they can utilize it to view

visit summaries, request is to provide the
routine appointments, right information
exchange secure non- to the right people
urgent messages with their
clinic and providers, and at the right time”.— Susan Weidhaas,
access helpful resources Administrative Manager, Authority and
and tools like the OC Quality Improvement Services
Links information and
referral line. For added
convenience, clients can

download a free mobile app called “HealthLife” available on iTunes and

Google Play to access the portal.

The Aliso Viejo clinic was the first to pilot the new HCA Portal. Staff hope
to gain a better understanding of how BHS clients use the portal that will
help them determine what additional features to add as it goes live at
more clinics and programs later this month.

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SERVICE AWARDS
2017 Second Quarter Services Awards
(April 1 – June 30 Hire Dates)
On behalf of the Health Care Agency Executive Team, we extend our heartfelt congratulations to each of you
for your years of service to our department and the County of Orange.

35 Years 15 Years Kelly Kelley
Tien Lam
Christina Preble Huma Athar-MacDonald
Lisa Campbell Audrey Marshall
30 Years Mary Chavez Linda Molina
Yessenia Garcia
Terry Carrier Janell Garza Berenice Moran
Kenneth Grebel Ian Kemmer Anthony Padilla
Michael Kulzer
John Ralls Nelda Owens Anh Pan
Mark Sutphin Raymond Perez Patrick Pham
Teresa Williams Jesse Solis Shawna Poland
Pauline Stauder Juliet Rankin
25 Years Francisco Tellez Mark Remme
Hector Varela Avelino Santos
Luis Arevalo Irene Wong Daisy Sevilla
Gerri Lynn Arias
10 Years Mitzi Silva
Luis Armenta Angelica Torres
Rochelle Bracken Juan Acevedo Gutierrez
Cecilia Adams Julie Truong
Maridet Ibanez Priscilla Aguirre Brenda Wicks
Dawn Wolfe Reno Aguirre Michael Williams
Edith Aquino
20 Years Paola Bautista Lisa Wilson
Wayne Chang Melinda Winterswyk
Lai Dorman Tina Dean
Muriel Enos Dolores Estrada Bernice Yniguez
Evelyn Escobar Melinda Flores Nancy Young
Joan Eugenio Sarah Garcia Henry Zamora
Donna Grubaugh Jeremy Harris
Leticia Macias 5 Years
Teresa Moreno Arcelia Heraldez
Marie Joie Roe Maria Hermosilla Mike Arroyos
George Varela Michael Delaby
Zahra Heydari
Angelica Higareda Monica Diaz
Estefania Hermosilla
Scott Jordan
John Kane Alicia Lemire
Pauline Liu
Maria Christine Lugar
Anh Nguyen
Kevin Nguyen
Eliza Ortizluis
Naveen Shetty
Dean Tran

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HCA’s Labor Management Labor Management Committee
Committee Seeks
New Members HCA Labor Management Committee (LMC) is a cooperative partnership between Labor and
Management serving as a resource for achieving business goals and objectives by collaborating to
Do you have suggestions on how to make HCA a better place to work?
Consider joining the LMC team! Volunteers (at any job level) must be develop solutions to workplace issues, assisting with Agency communications, and providing
Orange County Employees Association members and commit to 5-10 hours knowledge and expertise to help implement a more efficient, responsive, accountable and results-
per month to attend meetings and other duties. If you’re interested in joining,
apply online here. For more information about HCA’s Labor Management oriented organization.
Committee, click here or contact Lisa Alford, LMC Recruitment Chair at
[email protected]. Our Role  Providing a forum to  Providing a forum for
improve communication employees to propose
In cooperative partnership between all HCA workplace process
with the Orange County employees, supervisors, improvements intended
Employees Association managers and executive to improve service
(OCEA), the HCA LMC management. delivery or improve
addresses and resolves effectiveness and/or
workplace issues, and much  Resolving workplace efficiency.
more. LMC goals include: issues in order to improve
employee satisfaction, The HCA LMC meets monthly on
 Creating a working while providing quality the second Wednesday from 3:00
environment that health care services and p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The LMC needs
encourages active regulatory oversight. volunteers to work on resolving
engagement in achieving workplace issues and making the
organization goals and County of Orange Health Care
contributes to
community, client and Agency a better place to work.
employee satisfaction. Volunteers must be able to commit
to approximately 5-10 hours per
Join the LMC Team
month to duties associated with
We welcome applications from all HCA service LMC membership. Please consider
areas. However, for the LMC to become fully participating in this challenging and
representative of all HCA service areas, we are rewarding process that benefits you
currently in need of new members (any job level – and your co-workers. Belonging to
labor and management), particularly from
Correctional Health Services (CHS) and Regulatory the LMC is a lot of fun and is a
Medical Services (R/MS). To apply please complete rewarding way to contribute to the
the LMC application @
http://intranet.ochca.com/lmc/member Agency’s operational health.

For additional information, please contact Lisa Alford, Recruitment Chair, by phone @ 714-834-8975
or via email @ [email protected] or email LMC at [email protected].

Since On-Site Certificate Program Helps Staff Receive Master’s in Public Health
its launch continued from page 1
last year, the HCA
Virtual Employee Suggestion Public Health Lab Happenings
Box program has had a remark-
able response with many thoughtful Congratulations to our Public Health Lab on being selected as a host for
and insightful comments received the LabAspire Public Health Laboratory Assistant Director Fellowship
thus far. To view the March 30, Program and the selection of Lydia Mikhail, HCA Laboratory Manager,
2017 Feedback Report (comments as a fellow in the program. The program provides financial support for
received between Dec. 1, 2016 to
March 15, 2017), click here. a doctoral program to only
three qualified individuals
Drop us a line and tell us what’s up! across the state in order
Click here to send us a question, to assist them in meeting
comment or suggestion. On a regu- requirements to become a lab
lar basis, feedback will be provided director in California. Lydia,
and placed on the HCA Intranet at who recently received her
http://intranet/admin/sb. Thanks for Master of Arts degree in Ethical
your input! Leadership from Claremont
Lincoln University, will begin a
distance-learning program at the
University of Southern Florida in
August. The program leads to a
Doctorate in Public Health with a
focus on public health laboratory
science and practice.

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Healthy
Recipe of the MONTH

Peanut, Peach n’
Pineapple Wrap

Makes 4 servings (prep time 15 min.)

Excerpted from What’s Cooking? U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Mixing Bowl

Inspired by an all-time favorite, peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, this wrap is easy and fun for kids to make. With
the sweet flavor of fruit and crisp texture of green pepper and lettuce, it’s a great wrap n’ go meal! Now that summer
is here, this recipe is also great to make for family picnics and get-togethers.

Ingredients: Preparation (15 minutes): Nutrition Facts

• 1 can sliced peaches (15 • In a medium bowl, combine peaches, pineapple, 1 Serving per wrap
oz., drained) bell pepper and cinnamon
Serving size
• 1 can pineapple tidbits in • Warm tortillas (10 to 15 seconds on high heat in
juice (drained) microwave, 3 to 5 minutes at 350°F in aluminum Amount Per Serving 430
foil in oven, or 15 seconds per side over medium
• ½ cup red or green bell high on stovetop) Calories
pepper (chopped)
1 teaspoon cinnamon • Spread 2 tablespoons of peanut butter on one % Daily Value
side of each tortilla, leaving room on the edges
•• 4 whole wheat tortillas Total Fat 15g 19%
(10-inch) • Spoon equal portions of the mixture over peanut
butter, then top with lettuce Saturated Fat 3g 15%
• ½ cup chunky peanut
butter • Fold the side and bottom edges of each tortilla Trans Fat 0g
toward the middle over the filling, then roll so that
• 3 cups lettuce (shredded) the tortilla covers the filling Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 600mg 26%

Total Carbohydrate 64g 23%

Dietary Fiber 8g 29%

Total Sugars 23g

Includes 1g Added Sugars 2%

Protein 13g 26%

Not a significant source of vitamin D. calcium, iron, and
potassium

*The % Daily Value (DV) Tells you how much a nutrient in a
serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day
is used for general nutrition advice.

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promote the health and safety of individuals and

families in Orange County through:

• Assessment and planning
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• Treatment and care

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Welcome to

a feature designed to bring each edition of our newsletter to a close with something that inspires you.

“ These beautiful

hummingbirds always come to

my back patio and it reminds

me of my father who used to

call me hummingbird when

I was a child because I was

”small and picky eater.

– Dixie Terrones-Granado,
Office Specialist, Behavioral Health Services

Prevention and Intervention Division

“ Hiking is one of my favorite pastimes to do with family
and friends. It’s a fun and healthy activity that also
provides an environment for socializing and gets you
outside and moving! Being immersed in nature also has
calming and stress-relieving effects that are great for
mind, body and soul. This photo was taken during one of
my hikes at Solstice Park in Malibu.

– Grace Papish,

”Social Media Volunteer, Health Policy, Research and Communications

“ I just don’t give up with clients. I point out their strengths,
see things they do that are positive and let them know
they’re okay and that I’m a consumer of behavioral health
services too. Sometimes people need to hear that.
My clients, like all people, need encouragement, support,
empowerment, or someone to believe in them and
recognize the positive things they do. Everybody’s got
potential; they just don’t always recognize it.

– Robert Fore,

”Office Technician, Behavioral Health Services Driving Under the Influence Program
What inspires you? Would you like to share a motivational quotation, photograph you’ve taken of something beautiful – even a fitness tip or healthy
recipe – with Uplift for consideration? If so, send it via email to [email protected], and please be sure to include your job title, division name, and
a sentence or two about why it moves you. Please know that not all submissions will be used; decisions are at the discretion of HCA Communications.

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