LOCATION: Sacramento, CA, U.S.A.

ORGANIZATION TYPE: Government

FOCUS AREA: Children / Families, Food security / Nutrition, Health Care Delivery, Housing / Neighborhoods, Mental health / Psychology, Public Health, Public Policy, Race / Ethnicity, Transportation

HEALTH EQUITY INITIATIVES: The Maternal Child and Adolescent Health Program is working with community partners and healthcare providers to develop an action plan to address the racial disparities in birth outcomes. One of the focus areas is addressing the impact of chronic stress and lifespan adverse factors that affect pregnancy outcomes. We are promoting preconception care that involves access to preventive care, mental health, dental health, proper nutrition, exercise, stress management and general well-being

The department will be holding a Summit in 2009 on Health Disparities. We are developing partnerships with business, faith-based communities, city planning and others to work together on planning that will strengthen communities.

ACTIVITIES WITH UNNATURAL CAUSES CAMPAIGN:
- Host a screening event featuring UNNATURAL CAUSES
- Engage in media outreach
- Use the series and materials in trainings or classes
- Post and share information about the series with members and constituents