Health Care Council of Orange County (Calif.)

The Health Care Council (HCC) of Orange County, California is a coalition of over one hundred health-related organizations that work to strengthen families, protect children, preserve the independence of older adults, treat the uninsured and under-insured working poor, prevent substance abuse, ease the suffering of the ill, and improve access to healthcare services for all Orange County residents. HCC's definition of "health" includes health education, disease prevention, medical treatment and rehabilitation, and also considers socioeconomic factors such as poverty, employment, transportation, housing, and literacy. The United Way of Orange County, California founded the United Way Health Care Task Force (UWHCTF) in 1986 in response to the healthcare shortage created by Orange County's economic crisis. The task force evolved into HCC. HCC dissolved its partnership with United Way and was incorporated as a California Corporation in January 1994. HCC became a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation in October 1996 and is funded by foundation grants, service contracts, and contributions.

From the description of Health Care Council of Orange County records. 1974 - 2008 1986 - 2006 (University of California, Irvine). WorldCat record id: 643374114

Historical Background

The Health Care Council (HCC) of Orange County, California is a coalition of over one hundred health-related organizations that work to strengthen families, protect children, preserve the independence of older adults, treat the uninsured and under-insured working poor, prevent substance abuse, ease the suffering of the ill, and improve access to healthcare services for all Orange County residents. HCC's definition of "health" includes health education, disease prevention, medical treatment and rehabilitation, and also considers socioeconomic factors such as poverty, employment, transportation, housing, and literacy.

The United Way of Orange County, California founded the United Way Health Care Task Force (UWHCTF) in 1986 in response to the healthcare shortage created by Orange County's economic crisis. The task force evolved into HCC. HCC dissolved its partnership with United Way and was incorporated as a California Corporation in January 1994. HCC became a 501(c)(3) non-profit, public benefit corporation in October 1996 and is funded by foundation grants, service contracts, and contributions.

From the guide to the Health Care Council of Orange County records, 1974-2008, bulk 1986-2006, (University of California, Irvine. Library. Special Collections and Archives.)