CA is partnering with 112 trusted community organizations to fight the overdose crisis through outreach, naloxone distribution & peer navigation. Together, we’re expanding prevention, reducing stigma, & connecting more Californians to lifesaving care💙 bit.ly/3W5qeXN
Did you know that you can get your very own pink license plate in support of breast cancer awareness? 🚗
Get a pink plate today: dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-re…
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California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E. Ramos joined state and maternal health leaders in Bakersfield on October 6 to recognize seven hospitals across Kern County for completing the Obstetric Comorbidity Index pilot: osg.ca.gov/2026/10/27/kern-c…
ALT Image of California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos with maternal health and hospital leaders in Bakersfield. Text reads, "California Surgeon General Recognizes Kern County Hospitals for Advancing Maternal Risk Assessment and Strengthening Care During Labor and Delivery." The Office of the California Surgeon General logo is displayed at the top.
ALT “We are grateful to the participating hospitals in Kern County that piloted this approach in real-world health care settings and shared their experiences to help inform how we can strengthen maternal care across California. Improving maternal health outcomes takes all of us working together, from patients, families and communities to clinicians, hospitals and health leaders. The completion of this pilot represents an important step in turning the vision of our Maternal Health Blueprint into action.”
Dr. Diana Ramos,
California Surgeon General
📣New resources for local health partners.
The Population Health Management Local Planning Technical Assistance Program offers no-cost tools, training, webinars, and planning resources to help improve community health outcomes.
Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/calaim-transform…
California is helping #CalFresh recipients meet new federal work and community engagement requirements. New statewide standards for training, apprenticeship, and adult education programs will make it easier for people to keep their food benefits. More: bit.ly/3TVdv9q.
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In partnership with California Rural Health Transformation (CalRHT) Program, two new skill building programs with @UCIrvine will help rural-serving health professionals enhance their geriatric and maternal behavioral health skills.
👉 Learn more: bit.ly/4sikDJF
📣 DHCS invites you to attend the Oct. 30 webinar, “Practical Applications of CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits.”
Learn strategies for applying the toolkits in real world settings and hear provider examples.
Register: ca-path.com/collaborative.
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Is your car ready for #pinkplate? Sign up for your pink license plate and support breast cancer awareness 🚙
Get a pink plate today: dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-re…
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CA is being recognized nationally for transforming health care through CalAIM.
DHCS has received a 2026 @StateMedicaid Spotlight Award for Community Supports, which have reached more than 528,000 Medi-Cal members and helped reduce avoidable hospital & emergency department visits.
Read Justice Charles F. Adams' perspective in CalMatters on how CARE Court is helping transform lives and redefine the role of the justice system for people with serious mental illness across California: calmatters.org/commentary/20…
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📢 Join DHCS’ Oct. 30 public webinar: “Practical Applications of the CalAIM Best Practices and Sustainability Toolkits.”
Learn how to use the toolkits in real-world settings and support sustainability beyond PATH: ca-path.com/collaborative.
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Every Pink Plate helps get cancer screening to those who need it the most.
Get a pink plate today: dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-re…
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Last week, CDSS Director Troia joined Gov. Newsom at the SF-Marin Food Bank to share how CA is streamlining CalFresh access for eligible college students.
Students can apply for up to $306 a month for groceries at BenefitsCal.com. Learn more: bit.ly/4rWZ3dj
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KCRA 3 news highlighted Every Women Counts (EWC) in their Breast Cancer Awareness segment. EWC provides free breast cancer screenings, diagnostic services, and support to eligible Californians—because early detection saves lives.
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Help support free cancer screenings in California by getting a Breast Cancer Awareness plate today! Order now.
Get a pink plate today: dmv.ca.gov/portal/vehicle-re…
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Housing can be a critical foundation to serious mental illness recovery.
Early CARE Act results show encouraging progress:
· Housing increased from 53% to 71%
· Nearly half of participants who entered CARE unhoused became sheltered or housed.
Learn more: dhcs.ca.gov/community-assist…
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With higher risks of heavy rain, snow, flooding and mudslides over the next several months, @CAgovernor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency for a potentially historic El Niño winter.
ALT What is El Niño?
ALT El Niño is a natural weather pattern caused by warmer ocean water in the Pacific. It can increase the chance of strong storms in parts of California.
Strong storms can bring heavy rain, flooding, landslides, power outages, road closures, and disruptions to services and care.
El Niño increases the risk of severe weather, but it does not guarantee that every area will be affected.
ALT What is the State of Emergency?
ALT The Governor declared a State of Emergency to help California prepare before severe weather happens.
The State of Emergency helps California:
Plan with local and tribal governments and share information.
Get needed supplies, equipment, and services faster.
Move flood-fighting supplies and other resources where they may be needed.
Speed up work that can reduce flooding, landslides, and other risks.
The State of Emergency does not mean a disaster has already happened. It also does not automatically provide disaster assistance or financial help to individuals and families.