Office of the California Surgeon General

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[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

When a pregnant person has lived through Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) like poor mental health, stress, or lack of support, the impact can ripple across each stage of their child's development.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Happy Veterans Day! We celebrate all veterans and honor their service and sacrifices. We are committed to helping ensure that California veterans remain the most connected, protected, and respected in the nation. #VeteransDay

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Suicide prevention benefits everyone. If you or a veteran you know needs immediate support, call 988, then press 1. Support is also available:

📲 https://t.co/W3LD0RBiiG
💬 Via text at 838255

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos joined @MarchofDimes for The Collective, sharing insights on maternal mental health, the power of a strong support village, and how we can work together to build a brighter future for moms and families. #ItStartsWithMom #TheCollective

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Early detection and management of gestational diabetes can help ensure a healthy pregnancy & baby.

Talk to your health care provider.

Testing for gestational diabetes is usually between 24-28 weeks: https://t.co/6LMY4tYSTV

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Preterm birth can cause short- and long-term problems for babies, including breathing, hearing, vision, learning & more.

To help reduce your risk for preterm birth: https://t.co/HFLknvoOqp

- Avoid alcohol, drugs & smoking
- Get early, consistent prenatal care

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

“Health care shouldn’t begin when someone becomes a patient," said California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos at @CMAdocs House of Delegates.

Improving maternal health requires physicians, families & public health partners working together before, during & after pregnancy.

[CA Health & Human Services @Cal_HHS]

WATCH NOW: CalHHS leadership provides updates on H.R. 1 implementation and other key federal policy developments and their impacts on California's health and human services programs:

- Public Charge
- California Rural Health Transformation (CalRHT)
- Medi-Cal and CalFresh

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos joined @UCDavisHealth for its two-day Heart Failure Summit with leaders committed to advancing cardiovascular health.

Thanks for the opportunity to collaborate, celebrate innovation & explore new ways to improve women’s heart health.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

It changes the conversation from “Why didn’t anyone tell me?” to “Here’s what I can do now.”

Take the free PreMA quiz at https://t.co/OmLWRRXOaW. It takes 8 questions, and only you see your results.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Congratulations to Ibrahim Yaaseen from @UCLANursing, the winner of the PreMA Student Creative Contest!

Ibrahim’s winning poster, “Group chat, but make it health,” shares a simple message: your health today can shape a future pregnancy.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Prevention starts before planning. The Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) is a conversation starter about your health.

Whether pregnancy is soon or years away, PreMA can help you be the healthiest you can be.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Health care professionals, including physicians, nurses, midwives, doulas, and Community Health Workers (CHWs), provider resources are available to help guide maternal health services in California: https://t.co/AJhWvXWJnK

[Listos California @ListosCA]

Conoce tu riesgo. Ahora que El Niño se acerca, recuerda revisar tu dirección, tu zona de riesgo de inundación y cuerpos de agua cercanos.

Visita https://t.co/8qArMYYid8 para ver pasos prácticos sobre cómo prepararte y mantenerte a salvo.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Insights from the pilot will help advance risk assessment across the state. #TogetherInHealth

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

ICYMI: California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E. Ramos recognized seven hospitals in Kern County for completing the Obstetric Comorbidity Index pilot, which brought hospitals together around a shared approach to assess maternal risk during labor and delivery.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E. Ramos joined state and maternal health leaders in Bakersfield on October 6 to recognize seven hospitals across Kern County for completing the Obstetric Comorbidity Index pilot: https://t.co/UlQ6RR6ZTz

[Listos California @ListosCA]

Preparing for El Niño doesn’t have to be complicated.

Take a few minutes every weekend to help you and your family be storm-ready.

Remember, ready starts with you. Visit https://t.co/8qArMYYid8 for simple steps and tips.

[California Department of Aging @CalAging]

A visit. A check-in. A conversation about what someone needs. Caregiving looks like this, too.

This #NationalFamilyCaregiversMonth, recognize the care you give—even if you’ve never called yourself a caregiver. Support is for you, too: https://t.co/waTfffxJkt

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

Grateful for the meaningful conversations and shared commitment to building a healthier, more equitable future for all Californians.

[Office of the California Surgeon General @CA_OSG]

It was a pleasure to join First Partner @JenSiebelNewsom and leaders from across the state at the final Gender Equity Summit.

Advancing gender equity in California means creating opportunities for women and girls to thrive, including prioritizing their health and well-being.

[Jennifer Siebel Newsom @JenSiebelNewsom]

What a day! At our fourth and final Gender Equity Summit, hosted with @CalPartnersProj, 100 leaders came together to tackle barriers to women’s wealth and well-being.

As the nation’s center of venture capital dollars, we addressed shortcomings in access to capital for women founders and funders, the true cost of unpaid care, and how financial security shapes women’s health and freedom.

I’m so proud of what we’ve built over the past eight years and grateful to the women and allies who will continue this work beyond our administration.

[California Department of Public Health @CAPublicHealth]

RSV is the leading cause of hospitalization for babies under one. You have the power to protect your baby! RSV vaccination is recommended for pregnant people during weeks 32 through 36 weeks of pregnancy from September 1 – March 1.

Learn more: https://t.co/02D0bFE6w8