News & Updates
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...
California Surgeon General Diana Ramos, MD, Puts Mental Health and Inequities of Care at the Top of Her Statewide To-Do List
Dr. Ramos spoke with her alma mater University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine to outline her goals and priorities as California’s Surgeon General. Learn more here.
Dr. Ramos Goes Live with the American Medical Association
Earlier this month, Dr. Diana Ramos joined AMA Chief Experience Officer Todd Unger on AMA Update to discuss #HispanicHeritageMonth, her priorities for her new role as California’s Surgeon General and how physicians' clinical experience can prepare them for leadership...
Dr. Ramos Shares Key Priorities and Vision for a Healthier California
Dr. Ramos sat down with State of Reform to discuss her plan to expand services for youth behavioral health and reproductive health in her new role, as well as her intention to make health equity the epicenter of her work as California’s Surgeon General. Read the full...
Dr. Ramos Shares Her Vision with the New York TImes
Dr. Ramos recently spoke with Soumya Karlamangla of the New York Times to discuss her priorities, why the role of State Surgeon General is important and how California is prioritizing mental health for all. Read the article here.
Dr. Ramos Speaks at the CMA’s House of Delegates Meeting
Dr. Ramos addressed clinicians across the state during the CMA’s House of Delegates meeting on Saturday October 22. During her remarks, she highlighted her key priorities of mental health, reproductive health, ACEs and health equity and underscored her commitment to...
“Le hemos dado forma a California. Somos California.”
Siento un profundo agradecimiento y determinación en este Mes de la Herencia Latina. Quiero dedicar un momento para destacar a lideresas y líderes de América Latina: El antiguo Fiscal General de California y actual Secretario de Salud de Estados Unidos, Xavier...
“We have shaped California. We are California.”
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...
La Dra. Diana Ramos habla con Univision sobre su nuevo cargo
Univision habló recientemente con la Dra. Diana Ramos, la primera hispana en ocupar el cargo de Cirujana General de Salud Pública de California. En la entrevista, Ramos compartió dos prioridades esenciales en las que hará hincapié. Ver la entrevista completa de...
Dr. Diana Ramos Appointed Surgeon General
Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the appointment of accomplished public health leader Dr. Diana Ramos as California Surgeon General. Dr. Ramos has more than three decades of cross-cutting experience and expertise with a focus on health equity and reproductive...