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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.

Comedian, actress & maternal mental health advocate @AngelinaSpicer shares one small thing to support a new mom. Through simple, everyday acts of care, we can all support postpartum mothers. What's your one small thing? 📲 OneSmallThingCA.org #StrongStartAndBeyond

Medi‑Cal helps with menopause care. This includes medicine, tests, counseling, and visits with specialists. Talk to your doctor if you’re experiencing symptoms. Check out other Medi-Cal benefits at my.medi-cal.ca.gov.

Step into Office Hours with Dr. Diana Ramos! 🎧 In this episode, the California Surgeon General discusses technology & innovation in maternal health with Susanna Visuri Monacelli, Head of Strategy & Business Development at @Philips: youtube.com/watch?v=dMqEVR…

A medida que aumentan las temperaturas, tómate un momento para preguntar cómo están tus amigos, vecinos y compañeros de trabajo. Es fundamental que nos cuidemos unos a otros durante los eventos de calor extremo. Para más información: news.caloes.ca.gov/be-mindful-of-…

Stay cool & keep hydrated, California! Hot weather can increase the risk of dehydration and heat related illness. 📲 Find a cooling center in your county if needed: news.caloes.ca.gov/cooling-center…

¿Trabajas al aire libre? Asegúrate de tomar descansos regulares para hidratarte y mantenerte fresco. Durante este periodo de calor extremo, bebe mucha agua, busca la sombra o áreas frescas con frecuencia, y presta atención a cómo te sientes a medida que sube la temperatura.

Looking for ways to better support students' behavioral health? @CAPublicHealth has launched a new training to help educators and school staff create environments where students feel safe, accepted, and valued. Take the training: training.acesaware.org/rrc.

During #CSW70, 🇨🇭 Federal Councillor @elisabeth_baume co-hosted “The Architecture of Women’s Health” with Oriana Kraft (FemTechnology) @cure345. She opened on CH’s innovation/pharma/finance strengths for women’s health leadership. 📸 John Harris

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos participated last week in the Architecture of Women’s Health dialogue, convened by FemTechnology, highlighting best practices on how CA is translating data into clinical & community programs to improve equity & health for women.

Preventive care helps women stay healthy and supports strong communities. Breast and cervical cancer screenings are part of routine care. Mammograms start at age 40, while cervical screenings are recommended from ages 21–65. Resources available at: dhcs.ca.gov/everywomancoun…

Show someone you love the many ways you can support them during their postpartum journey. 💕 Send them a coupon via DM so they can redeem it whenever they may need a little extra support. You can also find & share the coupons at OneSmallThingCA.org. #OneSmallThing

As temperatures rise, take a moment to check in on your friends, neighbors, and coworkers. It’s important to keep an eye on each other during heat events. For more information, click wp.me/pgM8my-12gw

Pregnant people are more vulnerable to heat stress. Carrying a child disrupts the body’s ability to regulate sudden changes in temperature. ✅ Have a plan ✅ Know warning signs ✅ Keep cool ✅ Be mindful of overheating Learn more & get heat ready at heatready.ca.gov.

California Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos attended the @HHSGov @womenshealth National Conference to share clinical & public health insights on prevention, diagnosis & treatment of conditions affecting women across the lifespan.

One small act of care from dad can help a new mom be seen & supported. 🩷 What's your one small thing? Find ways to support a new mom during one of the most challenging periods of their lives at OneSmallThingCA.org. #OneSmallThing #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth

More than 60% of maternal deaths happen after a mom leaves the hospital, when isolation is the highest and support is the lowest. #OneSmallThing could be the help she needs. Find ways to support a new mom at OneSmallThingCA.org. #StrongStartAndBeyond #MaternalHealth

It's normal to crave foods high in sugar and fat, like ice cream, chocolate, and potato chips, when we're stressed. But there are ways to manage those stress cravings. Watch for a few tips this #NationalNutritionMonth. Find more ways to manage stress at acesaware.org/managestress/n….

Show your kids what planning ahead looks like. Whether it’s a severe storm, power outage, earthquake or other emergency, your children are looking to you to have a plan. Find disaster preparedness tips & resources in multiple languages at listoscalifornia.org.

This #WomensHistoryMonth, we are proud to honor California’s First Partner, @JenSiebelNewsom, a passionate advocate, filmmaker & champion for women & girls. She has advanced gender equity, challenged harmful stereotypes, and expanded opportunities for women across California.

The free Safe Spaces training, which helps early care providers & educators recognize and respond to trauma in children & create nurturing environments for enhanced learning & development, is available in English & Spanish. training.acesaware.org/aa/alt/detail?… @CAPublicHealth @CA_OSG @DHCS_CA