Change Your Brain Every Day CA Surgeon General Dr. Diana Ramos on Women's Health, EMDR & Postpartum Care
Sep 24, 2025
Dr. Diana Ramos, California Surgeon General and obstetrician-gynecologist, dives into the critical issues of women’s health, focusing on adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and maternal mortality. She discusses her journey in medicine and the importance of representation in healthcare. Topics include California's innovative policies on ACEs, the role of technology in mental health, and the pressing need for preconception planning. Dr. Ramos also addresses the youth mental health crisis and highlights the significance of chronic conditions like cardiovascular disease in women.
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ACEs Affect Reproductive Health Generationally
- Adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) strongly predict women's reproductive and long-term health outcomes.
- Addressing ACEs in reproductive-age women creates a ripple effect benefiting mothers, babies, families, and communities.
Train Providers And Reimburse ACE Screening
- Train healthcare providers to screen for ACEs using California's free two-hour ACEs Aware course.
- Screened providers can bill Medi‑Cal $29 per ACE screening and connect patients to funded behavioral health resources.
Bring Mental‑Health Skills Into Schools
- Teach brain and mental‑wellness skills in schools through programs like Brain Thrive by 25 and on‑campus mental health supports.
- Provide peer training and wellness rooms so students get care where they spend most of their time.
