Discover how Community Medical Centers (CMC) in California's Central Valley transformed healthcare over the past decade with trauma-informed practices. Partnering with Resilient Beginnings Network at the Center for Care Innovations, they deepened their commitment, hiring community health worker Victoria Franco and social worker case manager Maria Moreno. Together, they administer ACEs screenings, conduct follow-ups, and support care teams, empowering providers to prioritize quality medical care. Join Victoria, Maria, and CMC's Chief Behavioral Health Officer, Alfonso Apu, as they discuss providing guidance in trauma-informed care and the evolving focus on cultural sensitivity and patient-centered approaches.

Learn more about the people, places, and ideas in this episode: 

• "What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?"
• Pediatric ACEs and Related Life Events Screener (PEARLS)
  • Example of PEARLS tool (for screening children)
• Visit Community Medical Centers (CMC), a growing non-profit network of neighborhood health centers serving San Joaquin and Solano counties in Northern California. CMC provides primary medical, dental, and behavioral health care along with supportive services to individuals and families in need.
• More on Resilient Beginnings Network (RBN), a Center for Care Innovations learning program dedicated to advancing pediatric care delivery models that are trauma- and resilience-informed so that 100,000 young children and their caregivers have the support they need to be well and thrive.
• How One California Clinic Tapped a Bilingual Medical Assistant to Lead ACEs Work - article featuring CMC (May 2023)
   

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