California Department of Public Health

The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and Rescue Agency developed this Media and Communications Plan for the California Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed). Its vision is to transform the program into a comprehensive, integrated behavior change movement, shifting from awareness to action among target populations. The plan is structured around four pillars: tailoring and targeting segmented subpopulations, refining messaging to focus on 'how-to' rather than 'what-to-do,' integrating communications with policy, system, and environmental efforts and direct education, and elevating measurement from awareness to engagement. The overall objective is to improve healthy food and physical activity choices among SNAP-Ed eligible Californians.

The meeting agenda includes discussions and potential action items regarding antiretroviral drugs and drug devices under SB 1023, and the Title 17 Workgroup. Furthermore, the committee will receive updates from the Health Officer Association of California, the Center for Infectious Diseases, the Immunization Branch, the COVID-19 Control Branch, the Infectious Diseases Branch, the Infectious Diseases Laboratory Branch, the Healthcare Associated Infections Program, the Tuberculosis Control Branch, the Sexually Transmitted Diseases Control Branch, the Office of AIDS, the Office of Infectious Disease Preparedness and Response, and the California Correctional Health Care Services. The session will also allow for a review of future agenda topics and public comments.

The meeting agenda includes a review of correspondence, announcements, and environmental developments, followed by updates on the TEROC Plan and its graphic design. Presentations will be provided by voluntary health agencies regarding legislative updates, and a review of the recent state budget release will be conducted. Additionally, reports will be presented by the California Department of Education, the California Tobacco Prevention Program, and the University of California Tobacco-Related Disease Research Program regarding their respective initiatives.

The Behavioral Health Services Act (BHSA) Population Based Prevention Program Final Plan outlines a comprehensive strategy to implement evidence-based prevention initiatives. The plan prioritizes serving populations at elevated risk, reducing stigma, preventing suicide and overdose, and dedicating over 51% of funds to individuals aged 25 and under. It details statewide approaches for youth, including educational and resilience training programs, alongside large-scale awareness campaigns planned for 2026-2028. The program aims to address critical behavioral health needs among diverse populations, such as Black, Indigenous, Latino, Asian/Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern communities, children, youth, families, immigrants, refugees, LGBTQIA+ individuals, older adults, people with disabilities, Tribes, and veterans, by ensuring broad reach and promoting health equity under a "payor of last resort" funding model.

The meeting included a review of legislative and regulatory updates concerning various assembly bills related to health and safety codes and radiologic practice. The committee held extensive discussions on defining and standardizing continuing education credits for various license holders, resulting in the approval of a proposal for category-specific credit requirements. Additionally, the committee discussed the clinical mammography experience, specifically exploring alternative pathways for certified technologists to obtain necessary mammography certification, and received an informational update on the Radiologic Operation Support Specialist program.