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Millions of Californians struggle with costs of housing, health care, latest California Health Interview Survey shows

The annual survey released by UCLA also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, and hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics

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Mental health care needs differ within LGBT community, UCLA study finds

Transgender and bisexual individuals had higher rates of thinking about suicide and of psychological distress

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More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors, and disability types

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Community organizations awarded $200,000 to implement UCLA students’ health equity projects

Four proposals each receive $50,000 to support Black male trauma recovery, foster youth resilience, autism-friendly emergency departments, and accessible playgrounds

The 2025 UCLA Health Equity Challenge finalists

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October 28, 2025

UCLA CHPR researchers presenting at the 2025 APHA conference

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research will be at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo on November 2–5 in Washington, D.C.

Aliso Canyon and Porter Ranch

October 28, 2025

Remote sensing helps confirm Aliso Canyon methane plumes traveled at least 6.2 miles downwind during blowout

New study by the UCLA Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study team published in Environmental Research Communications

Mark Peterson being presented the APSA Career Achievement Award by APSA Health Politics and Policy Section president Julianna Pacheco

October 22, 2025

Mark Peterson receives inaugural APSA Career Achievement Award in Health Politics and Policy

The award recognizes Peterson’s decades-long contributions to understanding and shaping health policy.

October 20, 2025

Ninez Ponce elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Ponce received the honor in recognition of her work as a leader in advancing data equity and addressing health disparities

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October 14, 2025

UCLA Data Equity Center awarded grant to help states improve their data systems

New funding for the UCLA Data Equity Center will focus on guiding states in building equitable data infrastructures

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October 09, 2025

Hate acts increased in California in 2024, new data show

California Health Interview Survey data help shed light on who experiences hate acts and what motivates them

CHIS data release graphic

October 09, 2025

Millions of Californians struggle with costs of housing, health care, latest California Health Interview Survey shows

The annual survey released by UCLA also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, and hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics

upset transgender person

September 30, 2025

Mental health care needs differ within LGBT community, UCLA study finds

Transgender and bisexual individuals had higher rates of thinking about suicide and of psychological distress

Aliso Canyon and Porter Ranch

September 12, 2025

Pregnant women living near the Aliso Canyon gas blowout were more likely to have babies with low birth weight

UCLA study suggests the increase can be attributed to the disaster

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August 28, 2025

Federal poverty level guidelines continue to leave many older Californians vulnerable to economic insecurity

The California Elder Index™, compiled by UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, shows the cost of living exceeds many people’s means