Orange County Health Care Agency Closing Clinics After $13M in Federal Grant Losses
The OC Health Care Agency lost 5 federal grants totaling $13M, forcing closure of the children & family planning clinic (June 30) and dental services (May 6) at its 17th Street Santa Ana location. WIC services at Santa Ana and Buena Park also reduced.
Affected families transitioning to CalOptima, Kaiser, and community clinics including FQHCs. Part of statewide county health service reductions.
Key takeaways
- 5 federal grants lost totaling $13M — children & family planning clinic closes June 30, dental May 6
- WIC services at Santa Ana and Buena Park locations also reduced
- Affected families transitioning to CalOptima, Kaiser, and FQHCs
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Affected FQHCs
FQHC Talent. (2026, March 4). Orange County Health Care Agency Closing Clinics After $13M in Federal Grant Losses. Primary source: ABC7. Retrieved July 28, 2026, from https://www.fqhctalent.com/intel/oc-health-agency-clinic-closures
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