New Surgeon General Brings Early Childhood Adversity Into the National Spotlight
Why the New Surgeon General Is Talking About Childhood Adversity
Governor Gavin Newsom has appointed Dr. Nadine Burke Harris as the state’s first surgeon general. Burke Harris is a physician and pioneering leader in the field of toxic stress and health. She founded the San Francisco-based Center for Youth Wellness, an organization that’s working with pediatric clinics nationwide to develop best practices for screening and treating children at risk for toxic stress. Governor Newsom’s vision to address health care from a preventive rather than reactive frame reflects a keen appreciation of the latest science as well as a deep commitment to the health of California children and families,” she said. “I am honored to serve in this capacity and will work hard to support the health of all Californians.”
