California HCAI

More than half of Californians report skipping or delaying all kinds of healthcare due to cost. California's Office of Health Care Affordability is working to end that. How? Check out @CHCFNews' video below which tells you what you need to know. youtube.com/watch?v=eaSvX0…

Transparency alone is insufficient to constrain rising health care costs. The @MilbankFund issue brief below explores how California and other states are leading the way in developing strategies to manage and curb rising health care costs. bit.ly/44Y4mOR

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson reminds LGBTQ+ youth & young adults in California that the #988Lifeline remains available to provide specialized mental health support. Call or text 988 to receive help from a trained crisis counselor.

The price of CalRx naloxone is now $23 per twin pack! Same life-saving power. Lower cost. Get your pack of naloxone today to help save a life at calrx.ca.gov/get-naloxone.

🥳HCAI recently crossed a major milestone: We have officially certified more than 2500 Wellness Coaches🎉 Interested in supporting the mental health needs of California's children and youth? Become a Wellness Coach! Click here to learn more: cawellnesscoach.org

Following the recent signing of the federal government's “Big, Beautiful” bill into law that guts critical safety-net programs, leaders from @DHCS_CA, @CoveredCA + @CaliforniaDSS discuss how these changes will impact Californians: youtu.be/cPgC0d_EqUo

California has 12 call centers with trained counselors ready to support anyone in crisis, including LGBTQ+ youth. Whether it’s a low point or something you can’t exactly put into words, get help for yourself or a friend. Call or text 988 day or night. It's ok to ask for help.

ICYMI: The price of CalRx naloxone dropped to $23 per twin pack! California is making this crucial overdose reversing medication more affordable than ever for Californians through the CalRx® Naloxone Access Initiative. Get your naloxone today: bit.ly/3AElhdP

🌫️ After a wildfire, dirt around your home could have lead in it. Protect your child: 👟 Wipe or remove shoes before going inside 🧼 Wash your child’s hands and toys often 🌱 Cover bare soil with grass, bark, gravel or concrete For more info, visit cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPH…

The CARE Act offers voluntary care for those facing serious mental health challenges—creating real opportunities for recovery. “CARE—to put simply—it’s just giving someone a chance.”

🔥 With rising temperatures, it’s important to know how to prevent heat-related illness. Listos California and Medi-Cal are teaming up to share lifesaving tips to help you and your loved ones stay cool, hydrated, and prepared. #DHCS #CA #ListosCalifornia #CA #California

California is experiencing more frequent episodes of extreme heat, creating a greater danger to Californians from heat-related illness. This summer, be prepared with resources to help you stay safe at HeatReadyCA.com.

🎇Our offices will be closed on July 4, 2025 in honor of Independence Day. We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! 🎆

CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson's statement on Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill that guts critical programs:

Effective TODAY, the CalRx naloxone price has dropped—from $24 to $23 per twin pack. Same life-saving power. Lower cost. Get your naloxone today. It could save a life: calrx.ca.gov/naloxone/ #CalRx #Naloxone #EndOverdose #PublicHealth

School’s out & kids are spending more time outdoors — but did you know dirt and dust can contain toxins, including lead? Keep you and your child safe by: ✅ Washing hands and feet after outdoor play ✅ Leaving shoes at the door to keep dirt out 📲 cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CCDPH…

Did you know: 1 in 10 men experience postpartum depression? 🧠 When men get the care they need, their partners—and babies—benefit too. Supporting dad also helps mom & families to thrive. #MensMentalHealth #MensHealthMonth #MaternalHealth #StrongStartAndBeyond

In 2023, 1,038 adult patients developed postoperative sepsis in California hospitals, following an elective surgery. With improvement in care quality, these in-hospital complications may have been avoided. Learn more with our data visual below 👇 bit.ly/3PGFCCl

Our newly released #data visual allows users to look at the patterns of home and facility-based #hospice in California to better understand how patients use these services and how they can better serve individual needs. bit.ly/3KZve8y

Certified Wellness Coaches help make schools more than safe—they help make them celebratory. 💖 This #PrideMonth, we envision a world where every student has the support they need. 🌈 Passionate about showing up for CA youth? Learn more at cawellnesscoach.org ✨