Veronica Villacorta, MPH, is the research and data dissemination coordinator for the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). Villacorta assists with CHIS data production and dissemination as well as provides technical assistance, billing information, and data estimate requests for CHIS users.

Prior to working at the Center, Villacorta worked for the University of Southern California’s (USC) Neurology Department as a clinical trials coordinator for Multiple Sclerosis Treatment, where she coordinated patient visits and treatment related to the clinical trial. Villacorta also previously worked as a substitute teacher for the Centinela Valley Union High School District.

Villacorta has a master’s degree in public health from USC and a bachelor’s degree in biology from the University of California, Merced.

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Data Access Center (DAC) Online: How to Submit a Project Application

We are excited to announce that the new version of DAC Online is now live!

The Data Access Center (DAC) based at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research provides services to analyze California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data in a secure, controlled environment that protects the confidentiality of respondents.

Using DAC Online, researchers can apply for access to our confidential CHIS data, which include: detailed geographic identifiers, complete demographic information for survey respondents, and highly sensitive information (e.g., sexual behaviors, mental health treatment) that has been specifically excluded from the freely available Public Use Files.

Researchers can use DAC Online to: 

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Data Access Center (DAC) Online: How to Submit a Project Application

We are excited to announce that the new version of DAC Online is now live!

The Data Access Center (DAC) based at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research provides services to analyze California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data in a secure, controlled environment that protects the confidentiality of respondents.

Using DAC Online, researchers can apply for access to our confidential CHIS data, which include: detailed geographic identifiers, complete demographic information for survey respondents, and highly sensitive information (e.g., sexual behaviors, mental health treatment) that has been specifically excluded from the freely available Public Use Files.

Researchers can use DAC Online to: 

  • Track the status of your application
  • Send and receive support tickets 
  • Submit amendments (e.g., Additional Variable Request, Expansion Application, Renewal Application).

Explore enhanced features and streamlined access to make your research project application smoother.

Check out this tutorial to learn more.

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