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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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New report shows children of Mexican immigrants face severe barriers to health insurance and care in the U.S.
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October 05, 2009

New report shows children of Mexican immigrants face severe barriers to health insurance and care in the U.S.

More than six million children of Mexican immigrants face significant challenges with access to health insurance and health care, according to a new report, Migration & Health: The Children of Mexican Immigrants in the United States.

Grim health insurance picture for California's low-income kids
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October 20, 2008

Grim health insurance picture for California's low-income kids

​October 20, 2008 - There are some positives - the number of overweight children in California declined slightly and preschool enrollment increased. Yet the overall health picture, especially for California's low-income kids, is grim according to a new research brief, Trends in the Health of Young Children in California, by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and sponsored by First 5 California.