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08/05/2026

If the idea of formal therapy feels too intimidating, you aren’t alone. Coaching provides a casual, low-pressure way to get support. It’s flexible, fits your schedule, and feels more like a real conversation than a clinical appointment.

August is National Eye Exam Month!Medi-Cal helps kids succeed by covering eye exams and glasses. Schedule an eye exam to...
08/04/2026

August is National Eye Exam Month!

Medi-Cal helps kids succeed by covering eye exams and glasses. Schedule an eye exam today!

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August is National Immunization Month!Medi-Cal covers vaccines for children and adults to help protect against preventab...
08/02/2026

August is National Immunization Month!

Medi-Cal covers vaccines for children and adults to help protect against preventable diseases.

Stay up to date and stay protected.

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World Breastfeeding Week is a global reminder that nourishing your baby is a powerful act of love.DHCS supports every wo...
08/01/2026

World Breastfeeding Week is a global reminder that nourishing your baby is a powerful act of love.

DHCS supports every woman’s journey with resources through the Every Woman Counts program.

Explore: my.medi-cal.ca.gov

By supporting organizations rooted in the communities they serve, California is creating a more diverse, culturally resp...
07/31/2026

By supporting organizations rooted in the communities they serve, California is creating a more diverse, culturally response and sustainable behavioral workforce.

Learn more in the Legacy Report: https://bit.ly/4xO2XYq

FREE CME OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERSCalifornia Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP) is ...
07/30/2026

FREE CME OPPORTUNITY FOR PRIMARY CARE PROVIDERS

California Child and Adolescent Mental Health Access Portal (Cal-MAP) is hosting a FREE in-person Pediatric Mental Health Bootcamp for Primary Care Providers in San Francisco, CA.

Earn free Continuing Education (CE) and Continuing Medical Education (CME) credit while learning the fundamentals of pediatric mental and behavioral health. This bootcamp covers core topics such as anxiety, autism, depression, substance use disorder, and more! Register today to guarantee your spot!

Think Like a Shrink: The Cal-MAP Pediatric Mental Health Bootcamp for Primary Care Providers

Presented by: Josiah Cox, MD; Rachel Ballard, MD; Joan Jeung, MD; William Burrough, MD; Jeein Yoon, MD; and Becky Wells, MD

📅 Date: September 18, 2026
🕛 Time: 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM PDT

Where:
UCSF Nancy Friend Pritzker Psychiatry Building
675 18th St, San Francisco, CA 94107

This session includes:
• Free CE and CME credits
• Expert-led sessions on child and adolescent mental health
• Clinical tools and resources
• Networking with peers in the field

This training is intended for primary care providers who want to strengthen their ability to address pediatric mental and behavioral health concerns in a primary care setting.
Learn more and register today:
https://ucsf.cloud-cme.com/course/courseoverview?P=0&EID=23624&IsExhibitor=false

Fraud harms the Medi-Cal program and puts Californians at risk. DHCS works with plans, providers, state and federal part...
07/29/2026

Fraud harms the Medi-Cal program and puts Californians at risk. DHCS works with plans, providers, state and federal partners to identify the most common fraud schemes — including billing for services that never happened, enrolling people without their knowledge, or misusing patient information.

If something looks off, report it. Strong oversight and informed consumers mean safer care for everyone. https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/individuals/do-you-suspect-medi-cal-fraud-report-it/

July 26 marks the anniversary of the ADA, a reminder that accessibility is a right, not a privilege.Medi-Cal supports Ca...
07/26/2026

July 26 marks the anniversary of the ADA, a reminder that accessibility is a right, not a privilege.

Medi-Cal supports Californians with disabilities through services like California Children’s Services and the Home and Community-Based Alternatives Waiver.

Learn more at: my.medi-cal.ca.gov

Caregivers like Sarah have had their lives transformed through behavioral health programs made possible through the Beha...
07/24/2026

Caregivers like Sarah have had their lives transformed through behavioral health programs made possible through the Behavioral Health Continuum Infrastructure Program.

Learn more in the Legacy Report: https://bit.ly/4xO2XYq

The Yurok Tribe has broken ground on a vital expansion of behavioral health services in Humboldt County.The new Wah‑Sekw...
07/22/2026

The Yurok Tribe has broken ground on a vital expansion of behavioral health services in Humboldt County.

The new Wah‑Sekw‑Won Treatment Center will offer culturally grounded care close to home — including 53 residential treatment beds, substance use disorder services, outpatient behavioral health care, counseling, and primary care.

This investment, made possible through a $26 million voter‑approved BHCIP award, will help ensure Tribal members, other Native Americans, and eligible Humboldt County residents can receive care without traveling far from their families and communities.

DHCS is proud to support and uplift this milestone for the region and for California’s Tribal communities.
Learn more: https://www.dhcs.ca.gov/news/tribal-leaders-break-ground-on-major-expansion-of-behavioral-health-services-in-humboldt-county/

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