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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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Majority of eligible Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders didn’t receive mental health care, food assistance during pandemic

New report spotlights how COVID-19 affected NHPIs in California

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January 17, 2025

Mark A. Peterson on how California health programs could change with second Trump administration

In a conversation moderated by “Forum” co-host Alexis Madrigal, Peterson provided insights into the what’s motivating the Republican ideas, past attempts to revamp health care, and what’s at stake this year

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October 04, 2023

Use of telehealth among California adults rises significantly during pandemic and remains high after, UCLA study shows

California Health Interview Survey estimates show that 46.7% of California adults used telehealth in the past year

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Health coverage for nearly 1 million Californians will be affected by Medi-Cal expansion

New research released by the UC Berkeley Labor Center and UCLA Center for Health Policy Research examines policy decisions that will affect health coverage for nearly one million Californians.

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February 28, 2022

UCLA study spotlights gaps in health care access among California’s LGBT community

UCLA study spotlights gaps in health care access among California’s LGBT community: Difficulty finding providers, getting timely care particularly acute among bisexual women, transgender adults.

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January 31, 2022

UCLA researchers find coverage and health care access disparities continue to persist

UCLA researchers find coverage and health care access disparities continue to persist: Black and Latinx Californians had the lowest rates of employer-based insurance across all groups, especially among women.

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October 20, 2021

Women are not receiving needed mental health care through state’s public programs

UCLA CHPR study shows unmet needs particularly high for women of color, noncitizens, and those who don’t speak English

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Breaking down barriers to care for metastatic breast cancer patients

UCLA team recommends state-level policy changes to improve health insurance coverage, participation in clinical trials and access to palliative care

Study shows large gaps in access to oral health care for poorest Californians

Study shows large gaps in access to oral health care for poorest Californians

Low-income residents, even those with insurance, see dentists less often. A new policy brief from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research shows that low-income California adults are less likely to receive timely dental care like regular checkups and are more likely to visit the dentist for specific problems than those with higher incomes — a fact that holds true even for low-income residents who have dental insurance.

New study shows a link between housing lacking in basic amenities and health insurance

February 27, 2020

New study shows a link between housing lacking in basic amenities and health insurance

There has been recent buzz around looking at how certain factors such as income, education, employment, and access to resources impact health. For example, recent studies have looked at the relationship between housing and health outcomes, positing that unstable housing relates to poor health.