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ACEs Aware Training?
Eligible Medi-Cal providers: It’s not too late to self-attest to completing the ACEs Aware training.
As a reminder, eligible Medi-Cal providers must self-attest to completing the certified ACE training to receive payment for ACE screenings conducted after July 1, 2020.
Don't Forget to Self-Attest
ACEs Aware has answers to your attestation questions at ACEsAware.org/FAQ. After finishing your training at Training.ACEsAware.org, you can find the attestation form at
Sign Up Today for the ACEs Aware July Webinar: "Fundamentals of ACE Screening and Response in Adult Medicine"
Panelists will discuss the components of screening adult patients for Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and toxic stress and developing comprehensive treatment plans. With distinct clinical viewpoints and a case-based format, this webinar will cover:
- The value of screening adults for ACEs and toxic stress and responding with evidence-based interventions and trauma-informed care.
- An overview of the ACEs Aware online training for providers, ACE Screening Clinical Workflow, and the ACEs and Toxic Stress Risk Assessment Algorithm.
- Examples of how adult medicine providers are screening for and responding to ACEs and toxic stress.
Panelists Include:
Brent Sugimoto, MD, MPH, FAAFP
Family Medicine Physician and New Physician Director, American Academy of Family Physicians
Denise Gomez, MD, PharmD, ACP
Internal Medicine Physician and Associate Medical Director, North County Health Services
Leon Altamirano, Psy.D
Director of Integrated Behavioral Health, North County Health Services and ACEs Aware Clinical Implementation Subcommittee member
Mimi Mateo, CNM, MSN, CDE
Certified Nurse Midwife and Clinical Director of Midwifery, North County Health Services
In Case You Missed It
June Webinar: "Fundamentals of ACE Screening and Response in Pediatrics" with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
For the June webinar, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris and three other health care providers walked through two case studies to show how ACE screening can impact their clinical decision-making. Panelists discussed the clinical workflow for ACE screening, how to use screening results to inform patient assessment and a treatment plan, ways to provide care and educate children and caregivers about ACEs and toxic stress, and how behavioral health providers support patients who have experienced ACEs
Panelists:
Nadine Burke Harris, MD, MPH, FAAP
California Surgeon General
Lisa Gutiérrez Wang, PhD
Director of Children’s Behavioral Health, Santa Cruz County
Eva Ihle, MD, PhD
Associate Clinical Professor, Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, University of California San Francisco
Simone Ippoliti, PNP
Pediatric Nurse Practitioner and Site Director, Bayview Child Health Center
In the Spotlight:
Dr. Mike Witte, Chief Medical Officer, California Primary Care Association
Dr. Mike Witte, Chief Medical Officer for the California Primary Care Association, discusses the dual infections facing the nation – COVID-19 and structural racism – and how health care providers have an opportunity to respond with trauma-informed care.
ACEs Aware Grants Efforts Launched
On June 16, 2020, ACEs Aware awarded $14.3 million in grants to 100 organizations across the state of California to further our work on the ACEs Aware initiative. The grants will fund a range of activities that will inform and educate Medi-Cal providers about the importance of screening for ACEs and responding with trauma-informed care. The grant activities launched on July 1 and we will be providing periodic updates and promising practices through this newsletter. Visit the grants page for more information, including the list of grantees and descriptions of their projects.
Advisory Committee Meets Virtually
On June 16, 2020, the Trauma-Informed Primary Care (TIPC) Implementation Advisory Committee met virtually for a constructive and important conversation on the ACEs Aware initiative in the context of current challenges facing Californians. Participants acknowledged the strain of the ongoing COVID-19 emergency and the systemic racism and racial disparities that pervade our institutions and culture. For more information about the meeting, please visit the June TIPC meeting webpage. The next quarterly meeting will take place virtually this fall.
Self-Care Tools for Pediatrics and Adults
Check out the ACEs Aware self-care tools for pediatrics and adults to help your patients set goals to manage stress response. Healthy nutrition, regular exercise, restful sleep, practicing mindfulness, building social connections, and getting mental health support can help decrease stress hormones and improve health.
Medical Board of California News; Spring 2020
In the latest newsletter from the Medical Board of California, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris addresses secondary impacts of the COVID-19 public health emergency and how they will acutely affect the health and well-being of Californians in the weeks, months, and years ahead.
California Medical Association; July 6, 2020
San Francisco pediatrician Dr. Shannon Udovic-Constant, Vice-Chair of the CMA Board of Trustees, sat down virtually with California Surgeon General, Dr. Nadine Burke Harris, to discuss the importance of the link between stress and health, particularly during a global pandemic and for communities of color.
KQED; June 14, 2020
KQED’s Brian Watt spoke with California Surgeon General Dr. Nadine Burke Harris about the intersection of race and health, as well as the role that childhood stress and trauma play on the wellness of minority populations.
Medium; June 14, 2020
Dr. Nadine Burke Harris responds to recent events and explains how racist oppression ensures that black and brown children bear a disproportionate burden of dehumanizing and traumatic experiences.
SHAPE Magazine; June 12, 2020
Actress Gwyneth Paltrow interviews Dr. Nadine Burke Harris to find out how we can fight the stress, feel better, and start moving forward during this challenging time.
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