{"id":71277,"date":"2025-03-06T13:58:32","date_gmt":"2025-03-06T21:58:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=71277"},"modified":"2025-03-06T13:58:32","modified_gmt":"2025-03-06T21:58:32","slug":"california-surgeon-general-highlights-recently-released-preconception-medical-assessment-prema-tool-to-support-health-in-aapi-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lapost.us\/?p=71277","title":{"rendered":"California Surgeon General Highlights Recently Released Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA) Tool to Support Health in AAPI Communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886column m_-3876661588533876886scale m_-3876661588533876886stack\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text_content-cell m_-3876661588533876886content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\"><strong>SACRAMENTO<\/strong> &#8211;\u00a0As part of the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFvL--MqVW8RPUslgE_gZIo8wWgVDQ1_eCvI7hHecKh5-TLJExkTamqjuqSmke235bBXSnYTPI-ABMCgBmZnMTTp0X0G9_njkAx1RNCEP9SHCBR8kG0_PqeA=&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFvL--MqVW8RPUslgE_gZIo8wWgVDQ1_eCvI7hHecKh5-TLJExkTamqjuqSmke235bBXSnYTPI-ABMCgBmZnMTTp0X0G9_njkAx1RNCEP9SHCBR8kG0_PqeA%3D%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2eVAyXDdW9kxPaQLjzjQWz\">Strong Start &amp; Beyond movement<\/a>,\u00a0California Surgeon General Dr. Diana E. Ramos\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgx1iu8uEyT2qo0xo-lKuTf8vJ7pNfyGu9353yjCBBESQ6s1nC74sgjKmZdzMDEMb7guOlal2BL1ge7AliwHBvbcx33weexGNbbp4rWc0N_Q8vGT_UW39AeBQ==&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgx1iu8uEyT2qo0xo-lKuTf8vJ7pNfyGu9353yjCBBESQ6s1nC74sgjKmZdzMDEMb7guOlal2BL1ge7AliwHBvbcx33weexGNbbp4rWc0N_Q8vGT_UW39AeBQ%3D%3D%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3Ir69Nmsf7p9SzayxM9KvR\">recently released<\/a>\u00a0the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFvL--MqVW8RPIQGjq7o6609v5vqMkU_YG2N2uD_8ngNbHobRftsugIoBbeV9V3ebeNuhoLV6TbhIgvubCrUyG1SEgJADvdkRoA18i2uIt7cA&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFvL--MqVW8RPIQGjq7o6609v5vqMkU_YG2N2uD_8ngNbHobRftsugIoBbeV9V3ebeNuhoLV6TbhIgvubCrUyG1SEgJADvdkRoA18i2uIt7cA%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2mPudW5Dofoe1K4bppK5BP\">Preconception Medical Assessment (PreMA)<\/a>, a simple and easy-to-use\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFvL--MqVW8RPW0Vh8HL4klJqMukbwxKEjJpSXCXuvyn6xOQ9gmRdjC_IqYaY3695a7apcgVTq6OtrpPy1j0pZycIOIQWQUvev8yjTPoSMvCuHH78i_1wQAnzY6sCd5zf1_arHVdxFdYePkJL0ygD3-CHdmZrIKUOyKylTuzqZPXSrKYaxHDcMyU=&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFvL--MqVW8RPW0Vh8HL4klJqMukbwxKEjJpSXCXuvyn6xOQ9gmRdjC_IqYaY3695a7apcgVTq6OtrpPy1j0pZycIOIQWQUvev8yjTPoSMvCuHH78i_1wQAnzY6sCd5zf1_arHVdxFdYePkJL0ygD3-CHdmZrIKUOyKylTuzqZPXSrKYaxHDcMyU%3D%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw2Zbstwb4Ra8wYa8m6IknL8\">eight-question quiz<\/a>\u00a0that helps people understand how their current health status and history affects a future pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p>Today&#8217;s Ethnic Media Briefing<\/p>\n<p>Thank you to those that were able to join us for today&#8217;s press event with the California Surgeon General.<\/p>\n<p>Please find the links to the recording and the Media Kit with additional resources below:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a 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href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgx8dOgN5rrmxbY1Juch7fCtVgq263b4nE5aj1kr6Qmzh6Ydoo-z2egthcvOpEiakCv56nGD2LFf2oLn6i7FIIWBjtd03age73m5xNJjPwZDEVP953Xy_uJaId7L7YxxO59fpEzNJI9hDqIuWe3qEBDsY9_iwqHP_JkFdXTB-BQSf6iky-j0_pvZw==&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgxOQyGjsR-X4E_d6PBE9Go57Ujc7c1vSgy6Iry8J2dYgPE-QXKqgQESzCkF59_YuVYv2al45rD0EE3qmAd_s-CVkSaOzf_MnbnteUsLYT2pvkn48UoqoKx0g%3D%3D%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0l5goXbjglGuVTTNFIpECX\">About PreMA<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout-margin\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout-margin_cell\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td align=\"center\" valign=\"top\" bgcolor=\"#ff8400\">\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886column m_-3876661588533876886scale m_-3876661588533876886stack\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text m_-3876661588533876886text--article\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text_content-cell m_-3876661588533876886content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">&#8220;Health begins long before pregnancy,&#8221; said\u00a0Dr. Ramos. &#8221;\u00a0PreMA is a conversation starter that can be taken anytime anywhere outside of the healthcare setting, encouraging early actions to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby.&#8221;<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886column m_-3876661588533876886scale m_-3876661588533876886stack\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text_content-cell m_-3876661588533876886content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Why PreMA is Critical for AAPI Communities<\/p>\n<p>Data show that\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgxWnXZUABwBVXfaPAths3jm2cjdQoF_8Jj0YllLZacRUOiJXbZ1LKvcwHXzNMmkPMGAljZ7aF45lTBE2LPZZjCe5I4OPd2VGMd2NCxBDVm6i1GfQ9ztNE_5w==&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgxWnXZUABwBVXfaPAths3jm2cjdQoF_8Jj0YllLZacRUOiJXbZ1LKvcwHXzNMmkPMGAljZ7aF45lTBE2LPZZjCe5I4OPd2VGMd2NCxBDVm6i1GfQ9ztNE_5w%3D%3D%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw0FsM_xexbx1SPcrIO6Ztqu\">1 in 3 women of reproductive age in the U.S. has at least one chronic health condition<\/a>, such as diabetes or high blood pressure. The PreMA quiz seeks to normalize proactive health discussions while emphasizing family and community values that are central to many AAPI cultures.<\/p>\n<p>PreMA is a conversation starter that can be taken anytime anywhere and encourages early actions to prepare for a healthy pregnancy and baby. While California continues its work to address maternal health disparities across the state, including efforts from the\u00a0<a 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of Health Care Services<\/a>,\u00a0PreMA empowers people to act now.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886column m_-3876661588533876886scale m_-3876661588533876886stack\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text_content-cell m_-3876661588533876886content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Key Features of PreMA<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>User-Friendly Format: Eight simple, validated questions in English and Spanish on an individual\u2019s current health status, including heart conditions and blood pressure.<\/li>\n<li>Community-Based Delivery: PreMA is available online for free and can be easily downloaded, printed, and shared at cultural centers, grocery stores, and places of worship to meet people where they are.<\/li>\n<li>Resource Connections:\u00a0Recommendations are provided for follow-up care as well as\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgxAwcEQsAnKgDPXYEAI7iJravH8k4tIXSsIW8BlPoW1BErua_8q_G-dtR9af6PA8MF6_o45jiwxo9CF2lmD9BDQP4_aedsXtedSe9rc19ZLxVXdXz64iSEZw==&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" 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By being able to educate and raise awareness, individuals and families are able to feel empowered, proactive, and intentional in their birthing experiences.\u201d<\/li>\n<li>Hayley Miller, MD, Maternal-Fetal Medicine Specialist:\u00a0\u201cBy engaging people in their healthcare before pregnancy, PreMA will lay the foundation for healthy mothers and babies.\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886layout\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886column m_-3876661588533876886scale m_-3876661588533876886stack\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\">\n<table class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"m_-3876661588533876886text_content-cell m_-3876661588533876886content-padding-horizontal\" align=\"left\" valign=\"top\">Building Trust Through Community Media:<\/p>\n<p>Ethnic media outlets are a trusted resource for AAPI communities, especially for in-language news and health updates. This was proven during the COVID-19 pandemic, when many AAPI families relied on media tailored to their cultural and linguistic needs to navigate rapidly changing guidelines.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The success of any public health initiative depends on the trust of the community,&#8221; noted Yurina Melara, author of\u00a0The Power of Ethnic Media. &#8220;By collaborating with ethnic media, we amplify the voices of trusted messengers who are vital in delivering life-saving health information.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Trusted messengers and community leaders are encouraged to help make PreMA available in their communities by sharing it online or printing it out for those considering pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-3876661588533876886_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Advancing Health Equity for a Safer Tomorrow<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mail.google.com\/mail\/u\/0\/#m_-3876661588533876886_\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The PreMA tool is a vital component of\u00a0<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f=001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgxaS0eXeYRWiVl1Fa6M_5mutQ-Lnfuk9XKBcFjWZ7TEBl5BlV55ASqcWv8N6qiwSR2WUmUlsx-QIMPvBJP8YXSt5WiqY4AFgdsDS2bn1suIYbBsSDQX86vsIDQ64XlnnVMDcHbM1gJIBLjAwLzOvcMkzPTmps5GGw_WFKNFhnNYKchgTzMgGg5yZvytz2W8Zcd&amp;c=TErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg==&amp;ch=doh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?q=https:\/\/dwoa78xab.cc.rs6.net\/tn.jsp?f%3D001Z04G4DEufok81cEUr2WcG-8Pjyym79BvC2zZamhQBpSzNiaTkhAqFgcgRlHvxOgxaS0eXeYRWiVl1Fa6M_5mutQ-Lnfuk9XKBcFjWZ7TEBl5BlV55ASqcWv8N6qiwSR2WUmUlsx-QIMPvBJP8YXSt5WiqY4AFgdsDS2bn1suIYbBsSDQX86vsIDQ64XlnnVMDcHbM1gJIBLjAwLzOvcMkzPTmps5GGw_WFKNFhnNYKchgTzMgGg5yZvytz2W8Zcd%26c%3DTErv2ERSxd9pfri-MOcz0Fkc_4Q18qoODZc9ZeA3W8_FOyguEFoAeg%3D%3D%26ch%3Ddoh2BdpyX3uwdaEcQUp9HruaWh8ifxgaodY8Zrf-YYujSchTvF-S9Q%3D%3D&amp;source=gmail&amp;ust=1741381049612000&amp;usg=AOvVaw3uZFAIZtt_vMq0HklVeMeT\">California\u2019s Maternal Health Blueprint<\/a>, which aims to reduce maternal mortality 50% by December 2026. 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