News & Updates
Cal Hospital Compare Announces 2025 Maternity Care Honor Roll Hospitals
Cal Hospital Compare Announces 2025 Maternity Care Honor Roll Hospitals Sacramento, CA – California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos celebrates the 82 hospitals across the state recognized by Cal Hospital Compare for delivering exceptional maternity care that supports...
California’s Youth-Led Live Beyond Campaign on Adverse Childhood Experiences Shows Early Impact, RAND Study Finds
California’s Youth-Led Live Beyond Campaign on Adverse Childhood Experiences Shows Early Impact, RAND Study Finds What You Need to Know: Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) are common, as nearly three out of five people have experienced at least one ACE—yet most...
California Issues Statement on Credible Medical Information Regarding Acetaminophen and Pregnancy
California Issues Statement on Credible Medical Information Regarding Acetaminophen and Pregnancy California Department of Public Health, the Office of the California Surgeon General, and Department of Developmental Services Issues Joint Statement SACRAMENTO – State...
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.
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...
Creating ‘Safe Spaces’ in Tehama
Author: Heidi Mendenhall, Executive Director, First 5 Tehama Amidst the natural beauty we have here in Tehama County, there is a grimmer reality that often gets overlooked. As an active community member doing my part to support children and families - including...
California Launches Awareness Campaign for Youth Impacted by Adverse Childhood Experiences
Live Beyond Campaign Created With Input From California’s Youth WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The Office of the California Surgeon General is launching the Live Beyond campaign to increase awareness and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), toxic stress, and...
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