COMPTON, CA – California Secretary of Labor Stewart Knox and California Secretary of Health & Human Services Kim Johnson visited the EMS Corpsopens in a new window program in Compton at the Neighborhood Housing Services (NHS) Center for Sustainable Communities to highlight the state’s investment in innovative job training that connects young Californians to careers in healthcare and … State Leaders Spotlight EMS Corps in Compton, a Model for Equitable Workforce Pathways Read More » ...| California Health and Human Services
The federal government has shut down due to the failures of the President and Congress to continue government funding. The California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) and its departments are closely monitoring how this is impacting millions of Californians who receive benefits from State programs. Learn more on how CalHHS programs may be impacted. If … Federal Government Shutdown Impacts on CalHHS Programs Read More » The post Federal Government Shutdown Impacts on CalHHS Program...| California Health and Human Services
Earlier this year, the Republican majority in Congress and President Trump enacted H.R. 1 (the One Big Beautiful Bill Act or OBBBA). California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS) leadership provide an update on the latest efforts to address the bill’s impacts on safety-net programs in California. The session also gives an update on the … CalHHS Connect: Updates on HR 1 Efforts in California and the Rural Health Transformation Opportunity Read More » The post CalHHS Connect: Updates ...| California Health and Human Services
SACRAMENTO – As the first and only state contracting for its own affordable insulin, Governor Gavin Newsom today announced that CalRx® biosimilar insulin glargine pens will be available to consumers in California beginning January 1, 2026. This launch marks a significant step in the state’s ongoing effort to lower prescription drug prices and improve medication access … Governor Newsom announces affordable CalRx® insulin, $11 a pen, will soon be available for purchase Read More » Th...| California Health and Human Services
Los Angeles — Key state partners joined together as California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) Secretary Toks Omishakin, California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Kim Johnson and other state and local leaders unveiled a new statewide initiative to reduce severe traffic crashes in California’s highest-risk areas. The program launches with a new statewide policy on road safety and … California Launches Data-Driven Road Safety Initiative to Save Lives Read Mor...| California Health and Human Services
California Announces Funding Opportunities for ‘Representative Research’ Proposals to Reduce Health Disparities and Increase Participation from Underrepresented Groups| California Health and Human Services
California is funding opportunities for innovative research in ‘representative research’ aimed at leveraging the existing expertise within our state for biomedical research, with the goal of including underrepresented populations, who have been underrecognized or historically excluded, as research participants so research can benefit all Californians and reduce health disparities. To achieve this, the California Initiative … California Announces Funding Opportunities for ‘Representati...| California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom signed AB 1264, a first-in-the-nation law phasing out the most concerning ultra-processed foods from California schools LOS ANGELES – Building on California’s long-standing leadership to protect children’s health and set higher nutrition standards — from his signature on laws banning dangerous food dyes and chemicals to implementing … ICYMI: Governor Newsom signs first-in-the-nation law to ban ultra-processed foods from school lunches Rea...| California Health and Human Services
Sacramento, CA – California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Secretary Kim Johnson, along with Cal Hospital Compare, recognized hospitals across California today for their high performance in caring for patients with substance use disorder (SUD). 91 hospitals met performance standards in SUD care 33 hospitals have achieved the highest levels of performance for 2 … Cal Hospital Compare Announces the 2025 Hospitals Leading Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Care Read More »| California Health and Human Services
CalHHS is hosting a webinar series focused on federal policy changes in health and human services and how California is responding. Vaccine Access & Guidance Heading into respiratory virus season, Californians deserve clear, science-based recommendations and access to immunizations to protect themselves from vaccine-preventable disease. Learn about the changes to state law to maintain insurance … CalHHS Connect: How Federal Policy Changes are Impacting a Healthy California for All Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Following the recent signing of the federal government’s “Big, Beautiful” bill into law that guts critical safety-net programs, California continues its mission to protect the health and well-being of all Californians. View an important presentation on how these changes will impact Californians. CalHHS leaders discuss how these changes will impact Californians: 0:00 Introduction … Navigating Federal Cuts: A Presentation with CalHHS Read More » The post Navigating Federal ...| California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: On July 17, the LGBTQ support option on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline will end thanks to the Trump administration – but California is stepping up and doubling down on life-saving support for young gay people in crisis. LOS ANGELES – Just weeks after the Trump administration announced that … Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California steps up to fill the gap Read More » The post Following Trump cut to LGBTQ youth suicide hotline, California...| California Health and Human Services
Today marks 60 years since the Older Americans Act (OAA) was signed into law by President Lyndon B. Johnson on July 14,1965 — creating the first national framework to deliver home and community-based services to older adults. In California, the OAA remains a cornerstone of support to help older adults age with health, independence, and … Celebrating 60 Years of the Older Americans Act Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Today, Kim Johnson, Secretary of the California Health & Human Services Agency (CalHHS), issued the following statement after Congressional Republicans passed Trump’s “Big, Beautiful” budget reconciliation bill to gut critical programs: “These federal cuts are more than just language in a bill —they are direct and real threats to the health, stability, and dignity … Statement from CalHHS Secretary Kim Johnson on President Trump’s Budget Bill Read More »| California Health and Human Services
What you need to know: The Trump administration announced today that is has directed the national suicide prevention hotline to stop offering specialized support to LGBTQ callers. California continues to support this population. SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today condemned the Trump administration’s decision to eliminate specialized suicide prevention support for LGBTQ youth callers through the 988 … While Trump cuts suicide hotline for gay kids, California invests in their ment...| California Health and Human Services
June 13, 2025 SACRAMENTO — The California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) is firmly committed to protecting the privacy and well-being of all Medi-Cal members. Recent reports have raised serious concerns about how federal agencies may be using Medicaid data, including the personal data of all 15 million Californians covered by Medi-Cal. We want … Statement from the Department of Health Care Services on the federal use of Medi-Cal data and member privacy Read More » The post Sta...| California Health and Human Services
California Governor Gavin Newsom slammed the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services for reportedly providing Medicaid beneficiary info to the Department of Homeland Security.| California Health and Human Services
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. The Children Youth and Behavioral Health Initiative invites you to use and share its Mental Health Awareness Month toolkit which includes free resources like social posts, printable resources via Live Beyond, Take Space to Pause, Never a Bother campaigns and free mental health support digital apps. Find #onething to support … Now Available: CYBHI Mental Health Awareness Month Digital Toolkit Read More »| California Health and Human Services
SACRAMENTO – El Gobernador Gavin Newsom anunció el lanzamiento del Plan Principal para Servicios de Desarrollo: Una visión impulsada por la comunidad (Plan). El Plan hace recomendaciones para mejorar el sistema de servicios, incluyendo la reducción de barreras de acceso a los servicios en todo el estado para la creciente comunidad de personas con discapacidades … California da a conocer el Plan Principal para mejorar el apoyo a las personas con discapacidades del desarrollo Read More »| California Health and Human Services
It is with gratitude that we share the third annual California Health and Human Services Agency (CalHHS) Legislative Action report, which will provide an overview of proposals that passed the Legislature and were presented to Governor Newsom during the 2023-24 legislative session. At the conclusion of the session, the Governor considered approximately 200 bills pertaining … California Health & Human Services Legislative Action Report 2023-24 Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Please be sure to follow evacuation orders from law enforcement. For life-threatening emergencies, please immediately call 911. View the Emergency Resource Guide: English Armenian Chinese (simplified) Chinese (traditional) Korean Spanish Tagalog Vietnamese CALL TO ACTION In an emergency, we all have a responsibility to check on our family, friends, and neighbors, especially older individuals, those with disabilities, … CalHHS Emergency Resource Guide Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Philanthropy can support researchers and advocates to answer key questions that can impact policy-making and improve outcomes By: Mary Ann Bates, Executive Director, California Cradle-to-Career Data System and Marko Mijic, Undersecretary, California Health and Human Services How does access to early education affect a child’s health and success later in life? What types of housing … Building Bridges: Prioritizing Learning Agendas to Facilitate Open Source Collaboration Read More »| California Health and Human Services
Community Assistance, Recovery & Empowerment Act The CARE Act creates a new pathway to deliver mental health and substance use disorder services to the most severely impaired Californians who too often suffer in homelessness or incarceration without treatment. The CARE Act moves care and support upstream, providing the most vulnerable Californians with access to critical … CARE Act Read More »| California Health and Human Services
