FOR ORANGE COUNTY CLINICIANS
MARCH 17, 2026
Honoring
Medicine and Public Health: Match Week, Doctors' Day, and National Public Health Week
This March, we honor the physicians, clinicians, researchers, public health professionals, and academic partners whose dedication continues to shape the health and resilience of our communities.
This week also marks Match Week , with Match Day on March 20th a defining moment for new physicians beginning their training. For many of us, Match Day evokes memories of why we chose this profession and the mentors, educators, and academic partners who helped shape our journey. As we look ahead to Doctors' Day, we recognize the unwavering commitment of physicians who continue to serve with compassion, expertise, and integrity.
As we prepare National Public Health Week (April 6-12), we are reminded of the essential role that public health plays in safeguarding our county especially during moments of uncertainty, strains, change, and global instability. Public health efforts often work quietly in the background, yet they remain the foundation upon which our clinical systems, emergency responses, and prevention strategies stand.
Throughout history and even today local clinicians, researchers, and public health teams have continued to seek solutions, advance treatments, develop new therapeutics, and work tirelessly to serve patients and protect the health of our communities, despite ongoing challenges, shifting environments, and uncertainty.
Local academic institutions continue to educate, research, and innovate in an effort to strengthen clinical practice and enhance our ability to respond to familiar and emerging health threats. Earlier this year, the University of California, Irvine (UCI) convened experts to discuss Strengthening the Foundations of Real-World Evidence, where National Institutes of Health (NIH) and now Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Interim Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya presented on the need for reproducible research.
On the research and scientific front, local experts, including OC Health Care Agency (HCA) Public Health Lab Director Megan Crumpler, PhD, HCLD (ABB), continuously contribute to advancing scientific knowledge. In a recently published article Evidence Review for Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Guidance Development on the Detection of Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhea, Crumpler and co-authors highlight new point -of-care testing developments in sexually transmitted infections (STI) diagnostics.
Thank you to everyone who has chosen a path in medicine, public health, science, or research. Your work continues to make a difference, especially in times when it is needed most.
Warm regards,
Drs. Regina Chinsio-Kwong (CK), Almaas Shaikh, and Anissa Davis
In this newsletter you can expect:
Releases/News Highlights – pg. 2
Health Communicable Disease Updates - pg. 4
Collaborative Updates – pg. 7
Topics – pg. 9
Alerts/Recalls/ Outbreaks/Foodborne Illnesses – pg. 11
& webinar opportunities –pg. 13
REGINA CHINSIO
PRESS RELEASES/NEWS HIGHLIGHTS
National/Federal Updates
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a safety alert regarding Manila clams due to potential norovirus contamination.
FDA launched new Adverse Event Monitoring System (AEMS) platform to consolidate multiple reporting databases into a single platform, including the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).
On March 11, 2026, Cal/OSHA issued an advisory urging employers to protect workers as temperatures rise.
The CDC reports 1,362 confirmed measles cases by 31 jurisdictions in the US as of March 12, 2026: CDC Measles (Rubeola) CDC Acting Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya released this video promoting measles vaccination as cases rise.
Cost of Measles Outbreaks
- ASTHO (Association of State and Territorial Health Officials) released The Cost of Measles and Public Health Implications. The blog highlights a recent review from Johns Hopkins School of Public Health which finds that the average cost of a measles outbreak to public health agencies is $766,013. CIDRAP (Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy) also published an article summarizing a non-peer-reviewed study that estimates measles outbreaks in the US cost more than $244 million in 2025. CalMatters noted that the first three measles cases reported in LA county in 2026 cost an estimated $231,000.
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics finds that the age-adjusted prevalence of obesity among US adults age 20 and older was 40.3%, including 9.7% with severe obesity, while an additional 31.7% were classified as overweight.
CDC’s National Center for Health Statistics released a new report - "Maternal Mortality Rates in the United States, 2024", showing that the US maternal mortality rate declined slightly in 2024 and found significant disparities in maternal mortality rates among different racial groups.
State Updates
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) urges Californians to ensure they are vaccinated against measles after six recent cases were reported in Sacramento and Placer counties, marking the third measles outbreak in California in 2026.
Governor Newsom announced that businesses achieved 95% compliance with removing illegal kratom and 7-OH products from store shelves, with 3,308 products removed in three weeks following a statewide education campaign led by CDPH and the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
CDPH Finalizes Population-Based Prevention Strategy for California's Behavioral Health Transformation effort March 11, 2026
• The CDPH released the final plan for population-based behavioral health prevention strategies from voter-approved Prop 1- Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA).
H5N1 - Bird Flu - CDPH Urges Public to Avoid Sick or Dead Marine Mammals and Birds Along California Coast – March 6, 2026
• The CDPH warns the public to avoid contact with dead or distressed marine mammals and wild birds along the California coast after H5N1 bird flu, also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), was confirmed in weaned northern elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County.
Update on Bicillin® L-A (penicillin G benzathine injectable suspension) Shortage: Inventory Review and Clinical Guidance – February 23, 2026
• This health update is issued to inform health care providers about the Bicillin L-A shortage and provide medication alternatives.
• Providers should continue to prioritize long-acting penicillin-based treatments (Bicillin® LA& Lentocilin®) for the treatment of pregnant people with syphilis and infants exposed to syphilis in utero. Extencilline® and Lentocilin® were previously approved by FDA for temporary importation due to prior Bicillin® L-A shortages. Both are safe for use in pregnant patients and should be administered following standard protocols for treatment of syphilis in pregnancy. Extencilline® is no longer available for distribution.
California Reports Continuing Decline in Sexually Transmitted Infections, Urges Ongoing Prevention and Treatment – February 19, 2026
• Newly released data shows that cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and congenital syphilis decreased in California in 2024, marking the third consecutive year of decline. CDPH urges continued prevention, education, testing, and treatment to sustain progress and protect Californian’s public health.
CDPH Recommends Immunizing Infants with RSV Monoclonal Antibodies through April 2026, Given Ongoing RSV Disease Activity – March 10, 2026
• Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infections in young children are likely to continue into April 2026: CDPH data show the current 2025-2026 RSV season started later than prior seasons and RSV activity remains elevated. CDPH recommends continuing RSV immunization and RSV antibody products through April 30, 2026.
PUBLIC HEALTH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE UPDATES
Respiratory Virus Season
Influenza
Seasonal flu activity remains elevated nationally. Influenza A activity is decreasing in most areas of the country while influenza B activity varies by region. We are seeing higher influenza B activity in Orange County. In Orange County, the percent positivity and hospitalizations due to influenza have been decreasing. The levels in Orange County for the current 2025-2026 influenza season did not reach the peaks of last season. CDPH characterizes Southern California influenza test positivity as high, and hospital admissions as low.
A total of 90 children have died from flu-related complications this season, the CDC said in its weekly FluView Report Approximately 85% of those deaths were in children who were not fully vaccinated against flu.
Annual flu vaccination continues to be recommended for everyone 6 months of age and older. For more information on the flu immunization and communication toolkits, click here.
Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV)
CDPH Recommends Immunizing Infants with RSV Monoclonal Antibodies through April 2026, Given Ongoing RSV Disease Activity – March 10, 2026
•RSV infections in young children are likely to continue into April 2026: CDPH data show the current 2025-2026 RSV season started later than prior seasons and RSV activity remains elevated. CDPH recommends continuing RSV immunization and RSVantibody products through April 30, 2026.
Test positivity for RSV is moderate in Southern California, and hospitalizations are low. In Orange County, test positivity for RSV remains elevated, and hospitalizations have decreased. According to data published last month by the CDC, RSV was associated with 190,000 to 350,000 hospitalizations from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2025, as well as 10,000 to 23,000 deaths.
For more information on the RSV immunization and communication toolkits, click here
COVID-19
Percent positivity and hospital admissions for COVID- 19 in Southern California remain very low. For more information on the COVID- 19 vaccine and communication toolkits, click here .
Measles
As of March 12, 2026, 1,362 confirmed* measles cases were reported in the US in 2026. Among these, 1,353 measles cases were reported by 31 jurisdictions: Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Kentucky, Maine, Massachusetts, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York City, New York State, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wisconsin. A total of 9 measles cases were reported among international visitors to the US.
There have been 14 new outbreaks** reported in 2026, and 94% of confirmed cases (1,281 of 1,362) are outbreak-associated (256 from outbreaks starting in 2026 and 1,025 from outbreaks that started in 2025).
The largest measles outbreak in the country in the last several decades is centered in South Carolina. 993 cases have been reported as of March 10, 2026. Infections appear to be slowing, increasing by single digits for some weeks. In Spartanburg County, the epicenter of the outbreak, vaccinations increased by 162% in January 2026, compared to January 2025.
A measles outbreak is defined as 3 or more related cases. There are numerous measles outbreaks occurring in the US currently. Some of note include an outbreak in Florida tied to a Catholic university, an outbreak at the largest immigrant detention facility in the country, located in El Paso Texas, and an outbreak in Sacramento/Placer counties.
Mexico is currently facing a large measles outbreak, with 6,387 confirmed cases and 7 deaths as of March 9.
As of March 16, CDPH has reported 29 confirmed measles cases in California. This is an increase of 3 cases from last week. 79% of cases are under 20 years of age, 97% are among people who are unvaccinated or have unknown immunity. 7% of cases have been hospitalized. There is an ongoing outbreak in Sacramento/Placer counties.
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) continues to recommend that everyone who is eligible to be vaccinated against measles be vaccinated. People who are planning to travel should see their doctor beforehand to ensure they are up to date on their measles vaccination. Babies and children may need measles vaccination earlier than usual before travel. View more information about measles at https://ochealthinfo.com/measles and find CDPH communication toolkits here
Bird Flu (H5N1)
Bird Flu (H5N1) infects elephant seals in California.
H5N1 bird flu has been confirmed for the first time in northern elephant seal pups at Año Nuevo State Park in San Mateo County. While the risk to the public remains very low and there is no evidence of seal-to-human transmission, CDPH urges people to avoid contact with sick or dead wildlife, including dead birds, to limit the potential transmission of bird flu to humans – CDPH Urges Public to Avoid Sick or Dead Marine Mammals and Birds Along California Coast. Local, state, federal and academic partners continue to monitor and test wildlife to understand the scope of the incident.
These findings represent the first documented cases of bird flu in northern elephant seals and the first detection of the virus in any marine mammal in California. As a precaution, California State Parks closed key areas and cancelled public tours at Año Nuevo State Park for the remainder of the season to protect the animals and minimize the potential spread of disease.
Sick elephant seal pups were first documented in the area on February 19. The elephant seals were seen suffering from weakness, tremors, seizures, abnormal neurological behavior and sudden death. Wildlife experts are monitoring beaches from Sonoma to San Luis Obispo counties to better understand the possible spread of this disease.
Bird flu is a disease that has the potential to spread between animals and people, including pets. Although the risk of infection to the public remains very low and there is no evidence of seal-to-human transmission, beachgoers should not touch live or dead marine mammals or birds or allow pets to approach these wild animals.
The H5N1 strain of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) is present in wild birds worldwide and is causing outbreaks in domestic birds and dairy cattle. Many other species are also susceptible to this virus. Sporadic human cases in US dairy and poultry workers have occurred. According to CDC, there is no known person-to-person spread at this time, and the current public health risk is low.
While the current public health risk is low, CDC is watching the situation carefully and working with states to monitor people with animal exposures.
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE UPDATES
Orange County Community Health Improvement Plan
The Orange County Community Health Improvement Plan (OC CHIP) is making strong progress, thanks to the efforts of six dedicated workgroups focused on key health priorities: Mental Health, Substance Use, Diabetes/Obesity, Housing & Homelessness, Care Navigation, and Economic Disparities.
Examples of recent activities:
• OC CHIP Workgroups are making strategic pivots acrossa number of activities to address broad changes in funding conditions and the continued emergence of significantbarriers to community accessibility and utilization of health care, clinical and community preventive services, public health interventions, and other public resources.
• The Diabetes and Obesity Workgroup is launching a social mediac ampaign based on the " Move Your Way" national initiative, in concert with aligned interventions,that encourages a broad range of physical activitiesfamilies can do together.
• The Substance Use Workgroup is preparing for a relaunch of the " The Life is Greater Than Drugs " substance use prevention campaign led by the OC Health Care Agency, targeting youth ages 11–18.
• Several workgroups are helping the expansion and enhanced coordination of Community Healt h W orker activities across care navigation, diabetes and obesity prevention, and mental healt h areas.
• The Mental Health Workgroup is continuing to work on expandingt he number of certified mental health professionals from underrepresented communities.
• The Economic Disparities Workgroup continues to assess programs that support financial e mpowerment, job training, and skill development.
• Get Involved! To join a workgroup or learn more, email occhip@ochca.com . View the full plan he re: OC Health Improvement Plan | Orange County California - Health Care Agency.
Behavioral Health Integrated Plan Posted for Public Comment
Orange County Behavioral Health Services has released the draft Three-Year Behavioral Health Integrated Plan (BHIP), outlining how behavioral health funding will support treatment, housing, and recovery services beginning in FY 2026-27.
Orange County Behavioral Health Services has posted the Three-Year Behavioral Health Integrated Plan (IP) for Fiscal Years 2026–27 through 2028–29 for a 30-day public comment period. The plan outlines Orange County’s approach to implementing the Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) and provides a comprehensive overview of the County of Orange (County) behavioral health system of care.
The IP brings together planning requirements across multiple behavioral health funding sources and describes how these funds will support treatment services, housing stability, crisis care, recovery supports, and other behavioral health programs. Development of the plan was informed by extensive stakeholder engagement through the County’s Community Planning Process.
The draft plan is available for review and public comment through March 27, 2026
View plan: BHSA Three-Year Plan and Plan Updates | OC - Health Care Agency
Submit public comment: 2026 Orange County BHSA Integrated Plan 30-Day
COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE UPDATES
OC Public Libraries’ Kinderpalooza 2026
Kinderpalooza is an event hosted by OC Public Libraries at various library locations throughout Orange County. It is geared toward children who will be entering Kindergarten, as well as their families (Kinderpalooza 2026 | OC Public Libraries) and provides an opportunity for families to learn about health and educational resources available in Orange County.
This year, Kinderpalooza will be held throughout the month of March at the following libraries: Costa Mesa, Dana Point, Foothill Ranch, Laguna Niguel, Stanton, and Westminster.
The Local Oral Health Program (LOHP) team will participate in all six events, during which the LOHP Dental Hygienist, Jerome Samonte, will conduct oral health assessments for children entering Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten. Oral health assessments are required for TK and Kindergarten registration, so offering them at Kinderpalooza provides a convenient opportunity for parents to meet this requirement. While oral health assessments are being completed, the other LOHP team members will engage with the youth and their families. The team will educate the youth on proper brushing and flossing techniques, using large-mouth models, and will distribute flossers and oral health educational flyers to parents.
Through these community events, the LOHP team’s goal is to help connect community members to the dental care resources they need and improve their oral health.
Kinderpalooza Schedule:
OBSERVANCE TOPICS
Maternal, Child, and Adolescent Health (MCAH)
March 15-21, 2026, is National Poison Prevention Week: Have your families entered the Toll-Free Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222-1222) into their phone contacts?
Every year there are over 300 hospitalizations and 1,400 ED visits for poisoning-related incidents in Orange County children (ages 0-19 years). Most poisonings are preventable and education and anticipatory guidance are important parts of health supervision visits. A key item to educate families on is the Toll-Free Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222- 1222). This fast, free, non-judgmental and confidential telehealth provider is available 24/7, 365 days a year, with translation services in over 200 languages. Treatment advice is provided by expert pharmacists, nurses, poison information providers and physician specialists in poisoning care. Calls to Poison Centers reduce visits to EDs, shorten hospital stays, help patients achievebetter outcomes and save lives. Free medical consultation for health professionals is also available.
Resources:
• Toll-free Poison Control Hotline (1-800-222-1222)
• California Poison Control System (CPCS)
• Candy or Medicine – can you tell the difference?
• Watch "Close Calls with CPCS" 2026 video series on the Cal Poison Facebook Page, Cal Poison Instagram Page or Cal Poison YouTube Channel, where experts highlight real-world scenarios including toxic wild mushrooms, nitrous oxide dangers, kratom compounds, pediatric poisoning prevention and gardening safety.
March is Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month: Are you up to date on what screenings to do?
Early identification and intervention for developmental disorders is critical to promote the optimal development and wellbeing of children. In addition to conducting ongoing developmental surveillance at all well child visits, standardized developmental screening tests at 9, 18 and 30 months, and autism-specific screening at 18 and 24 months, clinicians caring for children should be screening for mental health, emotional and behavioral (MEB) problems as part of regular health supervision visits. Routine screening for MEB issues begins in the first month of life to identify postpartum depression in caregivers, then continues at 6, 12, 24, and 36 months of age, and annually after age 3 years.
• Bright Futures/American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) Recommendations for Preventive Pediatric Health Care – Periodicity Schedule
• AAP Clinical Report, August 25, 2025: Promoting Optimal Development: Screening for Mental Health, Emotional, and Behavioral Problems: Clinical Report
• AAP Developmental Surveillance and Screening Resources for Pediatricians
• EveryParentOC Resources for families:
• Nurture Your Child's Health, Development and Wellbeing
• Heath and Development Resources
OBSERVANCE TOPICS
March is National Nutrition Month
National Nutrition Month® is anannual campaign established in 1973 by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). During the month of March, everyone is invited to learn about making informed food choices and developing sound eating and physical activity habits.
This year's theme is "Discover the Power of Nutrition." Nutrition has the power to help individuals and communities thrive. Discover how food and beverage choices can help power your day. Learn tips for accessing healthy foods in your area, and build healthy habits into your day to help you feel great now and into the future. Learn more about this year's celebration and get campaign resources here
Join the Celebration!
• Click h ere for ideas to celebrate at home, at work, and in your community.
• Visit e atFresh.org and share these resources:
• Recipes : Search recipes to prepare low - c ost meals and snacks.
• Mini Course : Free online nutrition classes for all.
• A sk a Dietitian : A team of Registered Dietitian Nutritionists (RDN) is here to help. RDNs are the trusted, evidence - based experts bringing clarity and credibility to nutrition conversations across daily life and health care.
April 11-17 is Black Maternal Health Week
This year's theme for Black Maternal Health Week is "Rooted in Joy & Justice." Although California and Orange County generally have lower rates of poor maternal and infant outcomes than the US in general, racial/ethnicdisparities are seen with Black families having higher rates of severe maternal morbidity, hypertension during pregnancy, low birth weight, andpreterm birth than White families. A recent brief by the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Center of Health Equity, Improving Black maternal health through person-centered care, reported that overall, 54.6% of Black people giving birth in California experienced optimal person-centered care during childbirth, compared to 63.2% for all Californians giving birth. Key findings include:
• Person-centered care is linked to better health. Those who experienced optimal care reported fewer anxiety and depression symptoms after birth, higher postpartum visit attendance, and greater likelihood of breastfeeding.
• Communication and autonomy gaps drive inequities. Only 41% of Black women experienced optimal communication and involvement in decision-making. The most common concern was not feeling heard.
• Discrimination in care remains common. Nearly 1 in 4 Black women reported experiencing discrimination by providers during birth.
We encourage you to review the brief and the strategies suggested to strengthen person-centered maternity care.
We will be discussing the UCSF Center of Health Equity Improving Black maternal health through person-centered care brief as well as learning more about the Black PEARL (Promoting Equity, Anti-Racism and Love) initiative, and the updated Medi-Cal approach to Traditional Care Services for maternal health at our next Orange County Perinatal Council meeting on April 14, 2026. Email PublicHealthNursing@ochca.com if you are interested in joining us.
SAFETY ALERTS/RECALLS/OUTBREAKS/
ILLNESS
Product Alerts/Recalls
Raw Farm Cheddar Cheese and E.Coli Outbreak
The CDC, FDA, and public health officials are investigating a multistate outbreak of E. Coli linked to Raw Farm Cheddar Cheese. So far, there have been 7 cases and 2 hospitalizations across 3 States (CA, TX, FL) with over half of the illnesses in children under age 5.
The CDC recommends to avoid eating affected cheeses while investigation is ongoing, wash items and surfaces that may have been touched by affected cheeses using hot soapy water or dishwasher. Seek care for diarrhea, fever, vomiting, or signs of dehydration.
Great Value Cottage Cheese
Saputo Cheese USA Inc., is recalling select cottage cheese products due to possibility of dairy ingredients used not being fully pasteurized.
The affected products were sold under the Great Value label and include the follow items:
• Fat Free Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 0% Milkfat
• Lowfat Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 2% Milkfat
• Small Curd Cottage Cheese – 4% Milkfat Refer to the table for identification of recalled products. Customers who purchased the affected products should not consume them and can return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. For more information, contact Saputo at 1888-587-2423 Monday through Friday from 6 a.m. – 3 p.m. PST
Multiple Children's Toys from The Kiddo Space Store
The Kiddo Space has recalled several children's toy products because of elevated levels of lead.
Kiddo Space Children's Flashcard Talking Toys, Children's Handwriting Practice Kits, and two-sided Christmas tree holiday themed felt ornaments (sold on Amazon.com - recalled February 2026)
Clinicians should:
• Advise families to immediately stop using the recalled products and contact TheKiddoSpaceStore.com for instructions on receiving a full refund. Each product has its own refund procedure.
• Test children for lead if they came into contact with these products.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at 1-650695-9009.
Ajinomoto Foods Frozen Not Ready-to-Eat Recall - Potential Contamination with Foreign Materials
Ajinomoto Foods North America, Inc. based in Portland, Oregon is expanding their recall to include approximately 37 million pounds of ready-to-eat (RTE) and not-RTE chicken and pork fried rice, ramen, and shu mai dumpling products due to possible contamination of glass.
The expansion includes 16 products under the brand names: Ajinomoto, Kroger, Ling Ling, Tai Pei, and Trader Joe’s with best-by dates ranging from February 28, 2026, through August 19, 2027. Additionally, products recalled show establishment numbers P-18356, P-18356B, or P47971 inside the USDA mark of inspection. Product list can be found here, and labels here.
Customers who have purchased the impacted products are urged not to consume them and should throw away or return to place of purchase.
Washington State Recalls Harvested Manila Clams due to Possible Risk of Norovirus
The Washington State Department of Health has issued a recall on Manila Clams harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council due to possible contamination of Norovirus or a similar illness associated with consumption of shellfish.
The impacted growing and harvest site is Drayton Harbor with dates from February 13, 2026, through March 3, 2026.
Customers who still possess potentially contaminated shellstock should dispose of the product and clean effected areas.
International Travel Health Notices (Additional Information):
• March 2026 -
• Level 2- Chikungunya in Mayotte
• Level 2 - Global Polio
• February 2026 -
• Level 2 - Chikungunya in Bolivia
• Level 2 - Chikungunya in Seychelles
• Level 2 - Chikungunya in Suriname
• Level 1 - Global Dengue
TRAINING & WEBINAR OPPORTUNITIES
OC Health Care Agency – Spring Into Safety: Measles Awareness Update for Community Health Partners
Wednesday, March 18, 2026, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Register HERE
Wednesday, March 25, 2026, 5:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Register HERE
Hoag Continuing Medical Education - 2026 Diabetes & Obesity: What's New? What's Next?
Saturday, March 21, 2026, 8:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Arnold and Mabel Beckman Center, Irvine, CA
LINK: 2026 Diabetes & Obesity: What’s New? What’s Next? - Hoag Continuing Medical EducationContinuing Education (CE) - 2026 DIABETES & OBESITY: WHAT’S NEW? WHAT’S NEXT?
UCI Health – Digestive Health Summit
Friday, March 27, 2026, 8:00 AM - Saturday, March 28, 2026, 5:00 PM
Hyatt Regency Huntington Beach Resort and Spa, Huntington Beach, CA
Link: UCI Digestive Health Summit
Pri-Med West - Primary Care CME/CE Conference
Thursday, April 9, 2026- Saturday April 11, 2026
Anaheim Convention Center
Link: Pri-Med West - Primary Care CME/CE Conference
Rady's CHOC: Irvine California: Pediatric & Lifespan Data Science Conference
Wednesday April 29, 2026, 8:00 AM - Thursday, April 30, 2026 12 noon
Hyatt Regency, Irvine
Rady's CHOC: Irvine California: Pediatric & Lifespan Data Science Conference
General Webinars
• March 21 at 1:30 pm: California Medical Association (CMA)California Long COVID & IACCI Clinical Implementation Forum
• March 31 at 11:00 am: National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO)Cold Plunge Pools and Safety
Vaccine Webinars and Resources
• CDPH Immunization Branch Monthly Updates for Provider Webinar - Next scheduled March 20, 2026 9 am - 10 am, and April 24, 2026 9 am 10 am. Link: CDPH Immunization Branch Provider Webinars
Academics & Research: Recently local events or published articles from local contributors
• UCI Irvine Health Affairs, Institute for Clinical & Translational Science and Institute for Precision Health hosted the "Strengthening the Foundations of Real-World Evidence; Data Quality, Rigor and Translation" symposium - which featured Dr. Jay Bhattacharya as the keynote speaker. National Health Research Dialogue Comes Into Focus at UC Irvine
• Megan Crumpler, Susan E Realegeno, Salika M Shakir, Shelby M Hutton, William Davis, Julio C Ayala, Amanda C Smith, Barbara Van Der Pol, Review of the Performance of Laboratory-Based Molecular Diagnostics for Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Clinical Infectious Diseases, Volume 82, Issue Supplement_1, 15 February 2026, Pages S19–S35, Clinical Infectious Diseases
Provider Advisory List
Clinicians, receive immediate notification of communicable disease related alerts. Sign up at this link: Provider Advisory Email Advisory. Monthly Health Officer Clinician Newsletter
Subscribe to receive the County Health Officer newsletter by entering your email here: Health Officer Newsletter - Subscribe
http://www.ochealthinfo.com/
