In this Health Pilots x In the Arena with NOW crossover episode, we dive into the transformative work of Petaluma Health Center’s Point Reyes and Bolinas sites. Joined by Judith Bravo and Christina Gomez-Mira, this conversation unpacks their participation in CCI’s Resilient Beginnings Network and their collaboration with Vital Village Networks.

Together, they reflect on what it takes to build a more equitable, trauma-informed healthcare space—not just for patients, but also for staff. From addressing power dynamics within the clinic to deepening engagement with their rural Latino community, they share key moments of growth, learning, and challenge.

Some key themes discussed in this episode:
✔️ Defining dignity-centered care – What does it mean in practice?
✔️ Overcoming internal inequities – Navigating power dynamics and fostering a culture of mutual respect.
✔️ Building trust in historically underserved communities – Strengthening relationships with Latino agricultural workers.
✔️ Small changes, big impact – How small, collective actions are reshaping clinic culture.

🔗 Resources & Links:

• Learn more about CCI’s Resilient Beginnings Network
• Check out Vital Village Networks and their work in child wellbeing

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Embrace change and maintain openness in the journey towards trauma-informed care. 

-It's through this wisdom and guidance that we're excited to bring you a revealing and heartfelt interview featuring the Highland Hospital pediatrics team. Delving into understanding adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) and trauma's impact on health, you'll hear each care team member offer insights on implementing ACEs screening and supportive measures, reflecting on hurdles overcome and collective milestones achieved.

As one of the exemplary teams that are part of the Resilient Beginnings Network (RBN), Highland Hospital Pediatrics invited Health Pilots to host this conversation with them in-person at their facility in Oakland, California – gathered around the table to openly share and unpack their journey through this program with their coach and medical director of RBN, Dr. Dayna Long. Take in the valuable lessons they learned individually and as a care team - and the unique, transformative impact of the Resilient Beginnings model on patient care.

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 Highland Hospital, Alameda Health System - Alameda Health System’s flagship, with 236 inpatient beds; a renowned regional trauma center; nationally recognized medical and clinical teaching and research; and state-of-the-art primary, specialty, and multi-specialty care. Its new Acute Care Tower is host to topflight maternal child services and other advanced care.
• Embracing Staff Training To Help Patients With Trauma - related article featuring the pediatric care team at Highland Hospital within Alameda Health System (March 2023)
• 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.
• HOPE Framework, or Healthy Outcomes from Positive Experiences can ease toxic stress and help children and youth grow into more resilient, healthier adults. HOPE identifies ways that our communities and systems of care can better ensure that all children have more positive experiences and that all families have support to nurture and celebrate their strengths. The Four Building Blocks of HOPE are composed of key positive childhood experiences (PCEs). The sources of those experiences and opportunities are the foundation for healthy childhood development.

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Explore the profound shift from viewing trauma-informed care as a logistical process to embracing it as a transformative philosophy. Join the dedicated pediatric care team from Petaluma Health Center's West Marin Clinics as they share insights from their Resilient Beginnings journey.

This episode delves into understanding trauma's community-level impact on marginalized groups. The care team emphasizes authentic patient interactions, acknowledging the inherent resilience in individuals, families, and communities. They advocate for redesigning care environments to confront racial disparities within teams and communities, recognizing historical injustices. The team navigates the need to address racial inequities despite the complexities existing within organizational structures, essential for both internal healing and addressing external disparities.

Tune in as the Petaluma Health Center's West Marin Clinic pediatric care team advocates for collective responsibility to sustain racial equity, resilience, and healing in healthcare - envisioning a future that champions inclusivity and a commitment to redefine patient care beyond clinic walls. 

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

• "What are adverse childhood experiences (ACEs)?"
• Visit Petaluma Health Center (PHC) - committed to providing high quality health care with access for all in Southern Sonoma County in Northern California, PHC has built a strong reputation for it’s innovation and has been on the leading edge of providing comprehensive primary health care in a team based, patient centered system, emphasizing overall wellness and the value of the patient provider relationship.
• Rural West Marin Clinic Works with Family Advocates to Connect Patients to Services - related article featuring PHC's West Marin Clinic (March 2023)
• 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.
• La Lotería Mexicana: A Brief History of a Famous Game

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