California § 438 - The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Hea
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 438 — The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Hea, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 438. The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Hea
The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Health and Human Services Agency. The office shall be responsible for all of the following: (a) Raising public awareness on and coordinating policies governing scientific screening and treatment for toxic stress and adverse childhood events. (b) Advising the Governor, the Secretary of the California Health and Human Services Agency, and policymakers on a comprehensive approach to address health issues and challenges, including toxic stress and adverse childhood events, as effectively and early as possible. (c) Marshalling the insights and energy of medical professionals, scientists, and other academic experts, public health experts, public servants, and everyday Californians to solve our most pressing health challenges, including toxic stress and adverse childhood events.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 438
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 438 cover?
Section 438 ("The Office of the Surgeon General is hereby established within the California Hea") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 438?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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