a message from CEO Frank Kim
FRANK KIM
May and June have usually signaled the beginning of the summer travel season. This year, although it looks a little different, travel is opening back up and many people are planning trips to meet up with family and friends that they haven’t seen since the beginning of the pandemic. I myself am looking forward to a summer full of outdoor activities, exploring new places and favorite spaces and experiencing the best that Orange County has to offer. This summer, departments are getting back to business as usual at the County and there are a number of upcoming changes for employees. With technology constantly modernizing, OCIT works hard at keeping the applications that we use to communicate with each other current and supported. Turn to Page 10 to read about the upcoming transition from Skype to Microsoft Teams. Speaking of systems, read about the AuditorController announcement to begin preparing employees for a new time attendance system on Page 8. Meet Rodrigo Sigala, a Service Chief with the Health Care Agency on Page 4. As part of a team that works with individuals beginning outpatient treatment after hospitalization, his work focuses on helping people find their way to recovery in a healthy, safe environment. He facilitated the implementation of new telehealth processes during the COVID-19 pandemic over the past year and supported his team and patients with dedication and resilience. HRS wants to make sure that we don’t forget about the OC Healthy Steps program which officially kicked off on Monday, May 17, 2021. Check out Page 6 to read up on the opportunity for eligible employees to participate in to earn the 2022 OCHS Wellness Credit. All the details and information about the program are highlighted in this edition. I am always happy to share news from Around the County on programs and services that departments are hard at work on. In May, Social Services Agency (SSA) hosted a community vaccine clinic in partnership with CalOptima; read about the event and the new mobile response vehicles they deployed to support it on Page 18. John Wayne Airport (JWA) highlights a new destination and airline partner, the debut of a new art exhibit and a partnership with Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian to host a location on-site providing COVID-19 vaccinations to travelers starting on Page 14. We are seeing the light at the end of the tunnel and it is because of your commitment and hard work over the past year and a half. Thank you for everything that you do. I wish you all happy and safe travels and experiences this summer!
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