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California, USA
Joined July 2019
When a pregnant person has lived through Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) like poor mental health, stress, or lack of support, the impact can ripple across each stage of their child's development.
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The @acog has developed a resource on urgent maternal warning signs to improve patient safety: obgynsafety.org/urgent-mater… If you have any of these symptoms during or after pregnancy, contact your health care provider and get help right away. Can't reach your provider? Go to the ER.
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We’re pleased to welcome California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos to #CMAHOD! Thank you for joining California’s physicians and for your leadership in advancing public health. @CA_OSG
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Prepare for gusty winds and elevated fire risk this week, California. Stay alert, prepare for possible power outages, and visit ready.ca.gov for safety tips.
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One spark is all it takes to start a wildfire! Warm temperatures, dry conditions & gusty winds could create elevated to critical fire weather conditions. TIP: Avoid activities that could create sparks and start a fire. Follow @Cal_OES and visit ready.ca.gov
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More than 60% of maternal deaths happen after a mom leaves the hospital, when isolation is the highest and support is the lowest. Support new moms in postpartum through simple, meaningful actions. Together, we can reduce preventable maternal deaths. 📲 OneSmallThingCA.org
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Talking about gun violence can be difficult, especially with children & youth in the wake of a shooting in your community or in the news. In California, free mental health support is available through BrightLife Kids for families with kids 0-12 + Soluna for teens & young adults.
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Today, we brought together farmers, educators, chefs, school nutrition leaders, and advocates at Soil Born Farms for our biennial California Farm to School Summit to celebrate the historic progress we’ve made transforming school food across our state! Together, we’ve built the largest Farm to School program of its kind in the nation, now reaching more than half of California’s public school children with fresh, locally grown, regenerative organic food.
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California, as El Niño heads our way, remember to check your address, flood zone and nearby waterways. Find practical steps to stay safe and prepare you and your loved ones at ready.ca.gov.
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You answered the eight Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) questions. Here is what they add up to. That is the entire output. Not a score and not a grade. A number of months, and a reason to make an appointment. 📲 PreMAca.org
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Sign up for free emergency alerts with your county or local officials because wildfires can move quickly. TIP: You can choose how to get alerts sent to you when you sign up, including cell & home phone, email, text messages, & in some cases, TTY devices. ready.ca.gov
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This Latina Heritage Month, we celebrate the Latina women who help shape California’s future and the health of generations to come. Through Strong Start & Beyond, we're working with partners across the state to improve maternal health and reduce preventable maternal deaths.
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In Southern California, a moderate Santa Ana wind event could bring strong winds to the Los Angeles and Ventura valleys and the San Gabriel Mountains with Red Flag Warnings in portions of Ventura and Los Angeles counties.
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The National Maternal Mental Health Hotline offers a listening ear and helpful resources and referrals. If you have questions about the Hotline’s services, trained counselors are available 24/7 via chat or by calling or texting 1-833-TLC-MAMA. #TLCMAMA
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Meet Shantay R. Davies-Balch of @BlackWPCenter, who embraced One Small Thing from the start and found ways to make it part of the work they already do. Thanks for showing us what it means to say “yes” to a new idea and turn it into action for moms & families in Fresno & beyond!
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California is preparing for strong winds and increased wildfire danger across portions of the state later this week. 🚨 Sign up for local emergency alerts and follow guidance from local officials. Get started at ready.ca.gov
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A very strong El Niño is expected this year. That's why it's important to take the time to nail down your household plan. Know your evacuation routes, decide on a family meeting place and make a communication plan.
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With the Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA), learn how your health right now connects with your future health and future pregnancies. Use your results to start a conversation with your health care provider. Quick and easy. Free and priviate. 📲PreMAca.org
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Ya respondiste las ocho preguntas de la Evaluación médica preconcepcional (PreMA). Así es como se traducen tus respuestas. Eso es todo. No es una puntuación ni una calificación. Es un número de meses, y una razón para hacer una cita. 📲 PreMAca.org
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This Indigenous Peoples' Day, we honor and celebrate California Native people and all Indigenous people who now call California home. Together, these Californians form one of the world's largest and most diverse Indigenous populations — and are foundational to the strength that defines our state.
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Since 1975, DHCS has supported Tribal and Urban Indian health programs across California. Our Office of Tribal Affairs works to ensure Native communities have access to care—especially in rural areas.
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