California Department of Health Care Services

DHCS is pleased to announce that $55 million has been awarded to 54 organizations across 34 California counties to expand early childhood mental health services. This funding, part of the Children and Youth Behavioral Health Initiative, will help provide critical support to families, ensuring kids in California grow up healthy and strong. From home visiting programs to culturally relevant community practices, these investments are all about making sure every child can thrive. Learn more about this historic investment and how it’s shaping the future of our communities - https://ow.ly/Wro750TnhOS

This month and every month let's break the silence around suicide and reach out to those who may be struggling. https://ow.ly/NJ0t50SQmAs #EndTheStigma #SuicidePrevention #DHCS #MediCal #Healthcare #CA #California #Sac #SD #SF #LA #Sacramento

Together, we can make a difference in preventing suicide. Let's support one another and spread hope. https://ow.ly/1B7A50SQmui #MediCal #Healthcare #CA #California #Sac #SD #SF #LA #Sacramento

?? Join us in promoting healthy habits for our children. DHCS offers programs to help families make healthier choices and stay active. Contact your health plan about programs available to you. #ChildhoodObesityAwareness #Health #Healthy #CA #California #Sacramento #LA #SD #SF #DHCS

About nine in 10 adults in the U.S. struggle to understand important information about their health care. Disproportionately impacting marginalized populations, including Medicaid members, limited health literacy contributes to poor health outcomes, greater costs, and even higher mortality rates. But there are best practices, standards, and new strategies that can help health care organizations better equip patients with important health care information and advance health equity. This September 24 panel will gather Medicaid stakeholders from state agencies, health plans, and at the community member level to explore opportunities to advance health equity through improved health literacy. Panelists from state Medicaid agencies, health plans, and the Medicaid member community will outline practical steps that they have taken to address health literacy through improved communications, national cultural and language access standards (such as CLAS), and community engagement. https://bit.ly/4cPIQ0u AmeriHealth Caritas, Banner Health, California Department of Health Care Services?

DHCS’ Chief Quality & Medical Officer and Deputy Director of Quality and Population Health Management, Palav Babaria, contributed to a new report on primary care's role in advancing health equity in California. The report provides 10 actionable recommendations to strengthen primary care and advance health equity in California. The link between primary care access and improved health outcomes is undeniable. We have a roadmap for change, from involving communities in policymaking to expanding pipeline programs for underrepresented groups. Now’s the time for positive change. Read more: https://ow.ly/y5fB50TgL8a #HealthEquity #PrimaryCare #CaliforniaHealthCare

DHCS is looking for a talented and motivated individual to serve as the Chief, Human Resources Division (HRD), Career Executive Assignment B. The Chief, HRD, leads all aspects of human resources management, policies, practices, and operations for the DHCS. ?? The Chief, HRD, provides strategic support, expert guidance, and creative solutions to the Directorate and Executive Staff, while ensuring adherence and compliance with the State of California’s civil service rules and regulations. If you are interested in helping Californians by serving as the Chief, HRD, complete and submit the required application package documents and apply today! ?? For additional information, please review the posting on CalCareers: https://lnkd.in/gkEVR2Fz Submit a complete application package by September 25, 2024 and contact [email protected] with any questions. #Jobs #Careers #Job #Career #CA #StateJob #StateJobs #California #Healthcare

Ready to start your career with DHCS? Apply today! ? · Health Program Specialist I - 8338 - https://bit.ly/4gbpNRj - 09/19/2024 To view all open positions and apply today, visit https://lnkd.in/g8qa3pAy #LinkedIn #Careers #Jobs #Hiring #California #DHCS #Career #Apply

DHCS wishes you the best in your next endeavors, Dr. Ghaly! You'll be missed ??

September 8-14, 2024, is National Suicide Prevention Week; an opportunity to remember those we have lost to suicide while offering messages of hope, healing, and support. Will you #BeThe1To listen without judgment? https://ow.ly/R1cq50SQlKW #DHCS #SuicidePreventionMonth #MediCal #Healthcare #CA #California #Sac #SD #SF #LA #Sacramento