Our Priorities
The Office of the California Surgeon General is advancing the health and well-being of all Californians by focusing on three key priorities—ACEs and toxic stress, early childhood, and health equity.
ACEs & Toxic Stress
California’s first Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, set a bold goal to reduce Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress by half in one generation.
Mental Health
The mental health of an individual is inextricably linked to some of the greatest health challenges of our society.
Reproductive Health
Reproductive health is an essential part of well-being and a key priority for the Office of the California Surgeon General.
Addressing ACEs in California
The ACEs Aware initiative is a first-in-the nation effort to screen patients for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) to help improve and save lives.
32,840+
Individuals have completed the ACEs Aware training.
52%
Percentage of participants who were not previously screening for ACEs indicated that they planned to begin screening.
1,803,100+
ACE screenings conducted.
82%
Percentage of ACE screenings conducted of Medi-Cal beneficiaries age 20 and under.
Information & Resources
Communications Toolkits
Explore the tools you need to successfully communicate health topics related to the California Surgeon General’s priorities with your audiences.
Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings
Safe spaces is a free, online training designed to help early care providers, TK-12 educators and other school personnel recognize and respond to trauma and stress in children.
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Latest News and Updates
OSG’s News Trauma-Informed Training Featured in EdSource Oped
Anyone who regularly interacts with youth has the unique opportunity to help them feel seen, heard and supported. That’s why our new training, Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice...
OSG’s News Trauma-Informed Training Featured in EdSource Oped
Anyone who regularly interacts with youth has the unique opportunity to help them feel seen, heard and supported. That’s why our new training, Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice for Educational and Care Settings, gives early care providers, education...
Statements on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Approval of the First Nonprescription Daily Oral Contraceptive
SACRAMENTO – California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos and California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom released the following statements in response to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval of the first nonprescription daily oral contraceptive: ...
California Surgeon General Launches New Trauma Informed Training
SACRAMENTO – The Office of the California Surgeon General has launched a new trauma-informed training designed to help educators, school personnel and childcare providers respond to trauma and stress in children. Safe Spaces: Foundations of Trauma-Informed Practice...
California Launching ACEs and Toxic Stress Healing-Centered Campaign
SACRAMENTO – The Office of the California Surgeon General (CA-OSG) is developing a healing-centered campaign aimed at increasing awareness of the negative health impacts of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and providing support and healing strategies for...
California Surgeon General Underscores Importance of Prenatal Dental Care
Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General, confirms, “Oral health care is an important part of overall health, especially during pregnancy. Regular dental visits can also help detect any potential problems before they become serious. As a practicing obstetrician...