Cases of Diarrhea Parasite Reported in Orange County, Health Department Shares Guidance
As an outbreak of cyclospora continues in the United States, eight people in Orange County have reported falling sick from the parasite.
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Orange County Health Director Quintana Stewart Stepping Down; Interim Leader Named
Quintana Stewart, the health director who helped lead Orange County through its response to the COVID-19 pandemic, is departing the role this summer. Dorothy Celinti, who has served as the interim twice before, will take over.
Read MoreOn Air Today: Orange County’s 2026 ‘State of the County Health’ Report
Orange County public health education manager Marcy Williams discusses this year’s “State of the County Health” report.
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Confirmed Measles Case Reported at Chapel Hill Goodwill Store
The Orange County Health Department has reported that a person infected with measles recently...
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‘It Will Ripple to The Rest of The Community’: How Cuts to Affordable Healthcare Impact Everyone
Upcoming federal policy changes to Medicaid and other programs will impact who has access to affordable healthcare.
Read MoreEquity in Health Care – December 11, 2025
What is the state of health care today, both nationally and here in our community? And what needs to be done to address disparities?
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On Measles, Orange County Wants to Bring ‘Immunity to the Community’
Later this month, Orange County is hosting a public symposium on measles, part of a push to urge parents to get their kids vaccinated.
Read MoreOn Air Today: Orange County Measles Symposium, ‘Bringing Immunity to the Community’
Orange County medical director Erica Pettigrew joins Aaron to discuss an upcoming public symposium on measles and the MMR vaccine.
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Mental Health, Infant Mortality and Environmental Racism: Takeaways From Orange County’s Health Assessment Data
Every four years, the Orange County Health Department embarks on an intensive effort to gather...
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Orange, Chatham Communities to Host Public Talks About Opioid Settlement Funding
The Orange County and Chatham County local governments are preparing for community meetings about incoming funding from opioid settlements.
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