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I feel a deep sense of gratitude and purpose this Latino Heritage Month. I want to take a moment to highlight a few Latino and Latina leaders: Former Attorney General of California and current U.S. Health Secretary Xavier Becerra is the first Latino to hold his... Read MoreRead more about “We have shaped California. We are California.”

Read more about California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Issues Statement of CDC Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11

“We now have the most powerful tool to protect young children against COVID-19 and its variants. The CDC’s unanimous approval of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5 to 11 is an important step forward in our fight against COVID-19.Although... Read MoreRead more about California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris Issues Statement of CDC Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine for Children Ages 5 to 11

Read more about ACEs Equity Act Expands ACE Screenings Beyond MediCal Population

The Office of the California Surgeon General today applauded Governor Newsom and the Legislature for the enactment of SB 428, the ACEs Equity Act, which will significantly expand coverage for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) screening. “Thank you Governor... Read MoreRead more about ACEs Equity Act Expands ACE Screenings Beyond MediCal Population

Read more about Statement of Full Federal Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

“The FDA’s full approval of the Pfizer vaccine is a pivotal moment in our journey to end the COVID-19 pandemic. The Pfizer vaccine has fully undergone the FDA’s rigorous evaluation process and the evidence continues to show that it is safe and effective. The current... Read MoreRead more about Statement of Full Federal Approval of Pfizer COVID-19 Vaccine

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Roadmap for Resilience: The California Surgeon General’s Report on Adverse Childhood Experiences, Toxic Stress, and Health serves as a blueprint for how communities, states, and nations can recognize and effectively address Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs)... Read MoreRead more about First California Surgeon General’s Report Provides Clear Cross-Sector Roadmap to Address Health and Societal Impacts of Adversity