What do people say about
The Health Care Council of Orange County

"Latino health Access is a member of the Health Care Council of Orange County's coalition of community health organizations dedicated to promoting health care access for people living in Orange County. The Health Care Council provides leadership is advocacy, collaboration, education and research.. We are proud to be partners with the Health Care Council in our mutual quest for all people to have access to health care."

America Bracho, M.D., M.P.H., CEO Latino Health Access

"In my judgment your efforts to provide some integration of the efforts to deal with the health concerns of our county are absolutely vital"

Jack Glaser, Director, Center for Health Care Ethics

"....the AAA has been with the Health Care Council since 98...(and) has participated in the development of  needs assessment surveys and received important information from the Council concerning older adults in Orange County"

Peggy Weatherspoon, Area Agency on Aging Director.

"CHOC supports the Health Care Council mission to improve access to health care, advocate for better services, educate consumers as to their options and work collaboratively with health care partners to enhance health promotion and maintenance services in Orange County."

Jena Jensen, Director of Public Affairs, Childrens Hospital of Orange County

"The League of Women Voters believes that a basic level of quality health care at an affordable cost should be available to all U.S. residents. In support of this position, the League if Women Voters of Orange County is an active supporter and participant in the efforts of the Health Care Council to promote access to health care through research, collaboration, education and advocacy. All people should be able to get adequate health care, not just those who can afford it on their own. The Council works to achieve this goal and the League is pleased to be part of the effort."

The Late Jean Askham, President, League of Women Voters of Orange County

"Since 1986 the Council has been a prime mover in advocating emergency services and needs assessments for the indigent in Orange County...(this) Chapter endorses the Council's goals and looks forward to working to help improve and deliver much needed health care...."

Deborah C. Stewart, M.D., President, California Chapter 4, American Academy of Pediatrics

"The council has been...a very valuable resource and coalition-building force, which has helped carry Orange County's health care system through a number of crises."

Jon D. Gilwee, Vice President, Healthcare Association of Southern California

"......congratulating you and the Health Care Council on your successful county budget campaign. The commitment by the Board of Supervisors to establish and maintain a firm general fund contribution to the Health Care Agency's budget represents a victory for health care advocates in this county. Your effort and the efforts of the Council were instrumental in making this happen."

Carol J. Burby, Executive Director, Mental Health Association of Orange County

"Your efforts in building coalitions to improve health care services in Orange County are well known and respected."

Sister Martha Ann Fizpatrick, CSJ, Vice President, Mission Hospital Regional Medical Center

"I support enthusiastically the Health Care Council of Orange County"

Ellen M. Lewis, RN MSN, Program Administrator, UCI College of Medicine

"The Council's important role as a coordinating and mediating force in Orange County positions it....to increase the effectiveness of existing and planned collaborative relationships."

Ellen Severoni, President, California Health Decisions

"The American Lung Association of Orange County applauds the leadership role that the Health Care council of Orange County is taking...Thank you for your dedication to a goal we both share...to help people in Orange County to a better, more comprehensive health care and health education opportunities."

Diane Masseth-Jones, M.S., CHES, Executive Director, American Lung Association of Orange County

"The coalition of Orange County Community Clinics Supports the Health Care Council's valuable role in promoting access to improved health care for all Orange County residents. The Coalition is pleased to be a member agency working with the Health Care Council of Orange County to foster responsible health care public policy, to continue the development of health research, education and advocacy, and to build public-private partnerships."

Marty Earlabaugh-Gordon, Executive Director, Coalition of Orange County Community Clinics

"The Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Orange County supports the mission of the Health Care Council of Orange County. Orange County is in need of a group whose role is to improve access to health care, advocate for better services and educate consumers

Ben George, President, Alliance for the Mentally Ill of Orange County