CalOptima Community Announcement

Updates and

Announcements

September 9, 2021

In This Issue

COVID-19 Updates

Vaccine Equity Engagement Program

The County of Orange’s Vaccine Equity Engagement Program provides an opportunity for qualifying non-profit organizations interested in hosting a vaccination clinic to earn a coordination fee of $20 for every individual receiving either the first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the event. Interested organizations can sign up to participate in this program and host vaccine clinics in partnership with OC Health Care Agency through the Mobile Vaccine Service feature on the Othena platform. Click here to learn more.

Preparing for the Return to School

Thanks to increased access to COVID-19 vaccines for adults and students ages 12 and older, schools and families are preparing for the return to school. From masks to vaccines, make sure your child is prepared to thrive this academic year. Click here to access a resource on children returning to in-person learning.

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Coast and North Orange County Districts Vote to Mandate COVID-19 Vaccine

Two of Orange County’s community college districts have joined the UC and Cal State systems in requiring COVID-19 vaccinations for students and employees. Trustees for the Coast and the North Orange County districts voted to mandate that faculty, staff and students attending on-campus classes show they’ve been vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they get approval for a medical or religious exemption. Click here to learn more.

COVID-19 Hot Topic from The University of California, Irvine

CalOptima partners with UCI for regular contributions to the Community Announcements. The contributions are from UCI infectious disease experts and are about COVID-19 hot topics.

This week’s article addresses school safety. Click here to read the article.

Community News

Community Alliances Forum on Health Equity

The Community Alliances Forum focusing on Community Efforts to Strengthen Health Equity in Orange County will take place on Tuesday, September 14 from 9–11 a.m.

Learn about:

CalOptima and the County's role in improving access to health care
Innovative strategies taking place in Orange County to increase health equity for vulnerable populations
Initiatives to support health equity for people with disabilities

Please share this event with colleagues you feel would benefit from the information. Click here to register.

CalOptima Kicks Off National PACE Month

CalOptima kicked off National PACE Month to celebrate the success and resilience of its PACE Program, leading up to the program’s eighth anniversary in October. The agency published a special PACE Month page on its website and produced a video featuring CalOptima PACE Director Monica Macias, which was shared on social media.

Follow CalOptima on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter for social media posts throughout September celebrating National PACE Month. Additionally, show your PACE pride by wearing purple and posting a photo to social media using #NationalPACEMonth, #GoPurpleForPACE or #CalOptimaPACE, and sharing CalOptima’s PACE Month social media posts.

Vote Centers Now Open for California Gubernatorial Recall Election

Select Vote Centers are now open for in-person voting for the September 14 California Gubernatorial Recall Election. Starting September 11, 33 additional vote centers will open. Click here for the list of in-person vote centers and click here to learn about additional voting options.

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Stigma Free Orange County

Stigma Free Orange County is a countywide movement aimed to clear the stigma associated with mental illness and addiction. Stigma can make it difficult to see people for who they really are beyond the conditions they are living with. The campaign is dedicated to raising awareness of these illnesses by creating an environment where people are seen and supported in their efforts to achieve wellness and recovery. Click here for Stigma Free OC events.

How to Contact CalOptima During the COVID-19 Pandemic

CalOptima Customer Service remains ready to respond to member needs, as we adhere to guidelines to reduce the possibility of COVID-19 transmission. Our building is closed to visitors. Members can call Customer Service from the safety of their home, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We have staff who speak their language. Members can also visit www.caloptima.org and access their member portal.

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