California § 438. 438. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 38, Sec. 12.)

California Statutes

§ 438. — 438. (Added by Stats. 2019, Ch. 38, Sec. 12.)

California § 438.

Code HSCHealth and Safety Code - HSC

Div. 1.DIVISION 1. ADMINISTRATION OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Part 1.5.PART 1.5. Office of the Surgeon General

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The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The office shall be responsible for all of the following:

(a)Raising public awareness on and coordinating policies governing scientific screening and treatment for toxic stress and adverse childhood events.

(b)Advising the Governor, the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and policymakers on a comprehensive approach to address health issues and challenges, including toxic stress and adverse childhood events, as effectively and early as possible.

(c)Marshalling the insights and energy of medical professionals, scientists, and other academic experts, public health experts, public servants, and everyday Californians to solve our most pressing healt

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The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The office shall be responsible for all of the following:
(a)
Raising public awareness on and coordinating policies governing scientific screening and treatment for toxic stress and adverse childhood events.
(b)
Advising the Governor, the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and policymakers on a comprehensive approach to address health issues and challenges, including toxic stress and adverse childhood events, as effectively and early as possible.
(c)
Marshalling the insights and energy of medical
professionals, scientists, and other academic experts, public health experts, public servants, and everyday Californians to solve our most pressing health challenges, including toxic stress and adverse childhood events.