Our Priorities
The Office of the California Surgeon General is advancing the health and well-being of all Californians by focusing on four key priorities—ACEs and toxic stress, maternal health, maternal mental health, and reproductive health.

ACEs & Toxic Stress
Addressing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress is vital to improving long-term health outcomes across the lifespan.

Maternal Health
Maternal health is a critical component of overall health, ensuring the well-being of mothers before, during, and after childbirth.

Maternal Mental Health
Supporting the mental health of moms is essential to promoting healthy families and positive developmental outcomes for children.

Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is an essential part of well-being and a key priority for the Office of the California Surgeon General.
Latest News and Updates

Strong Start & Beyond Newsletter
The Strong Start & Beyond monthly newsletter provides info and resources on the movement’s latest efforts to reduce maternal mortality, educate and empower reproductive-age individuals, and save lives in California.
Strong Start & Beyond Newsletter
The Strong Start & Beyond monthly newsletter provides information and resources on the movement’s latest efforts to reduce maternal mortality, educate and empower reproductive-age individuals, and save the lives of moms and pregnant people in California. Sign up!...
California Surgeon General Unveils New Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) Tool to Educate and Empower Those Considering Pregnancy
SACRAMENTO – Today, California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos unveiled, as part of the Strong Start & Beyond movement, the Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA), a simple, eight-question tool designed to help Californians of reproductive age identify potential...
Cal Hospital Compare Announces 2024 Maternity Care Honor Roll Hospitals
Sacramento, CA – California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California today for their high performance in maternity care using a new honor roll methodology comprising of 5 maternal health metrics or by...
California Launches Strong Start & Beyond, a Movement to Reduce Maternal Mortality Rate by 50%
SAN FRANCISCO – Today, California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E. Ramos, joined by First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom, released the California Maternal Health Blueprint and announced the launch of Strong Start & Beyond, a groundbreaking movement to reduce...
California’s School Superintendent and Surgeon General Endorse Safe Spaces
California School Superintendent Tony Thurmond and California Surgeon General Dr. Ramos have co-authored a letter uplifting the Office of the California Surgeon General's trauma-informed training. Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational...