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AsAmNews — Why 1000’s of Asian American seniors skip basic healthcare — November 10, 2025

Why 1000’s of Asian American seniors skip basic healthcare — Why 1000’s of Asian American seniors skip basic healthcare — November 10, 2025

Riti Shimkhada, a senior research scientist at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, explained what effects the linguistic and cultural barriers to getting health care can do to older Asian adults, including things like not getting timely appointments, nor getting access to primary care or specialty care.
Features: Riti Shimkhada, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Associated Press — College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support — November 10, 2025

College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support — College students, stressed about federal food aid uncertainty, look to campuses for support — November 10, 2025

AJ Scheitler, director of the Data Equity Center at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, provided important context about how college students and their academic success are affected by food insecurity.
Features: AJ Scheitler

Lookout Santa Cruz — Santa Cruz looks like paradise but we’re the most distressed county in the Bay Area – I blame housing — November 6, 2025

Santa Cruz looks like paradise but we’re the most distressed county in the Bay Area – I blame housing — Santa Cruz looks like paradise but we’re the most distressed county in the Bay Area – I blame housing — November 6, 2025

California Health Interview Survey data were cited in an opinion column about how the lack of affordable housing in Santa Cruz County is causing psychological stress among young and middle-aged residents.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

NewsBreak — S.F. nonprofit just began offering legal aid to trans immigrants. Requests are pouring in. — November 6, 2025

S.F. nonprofit just began offering legal aid to trans immigrants. Requests are pouring in. — S.F. nonprofit just began offering legal aid to trans immigrants. Requests are pouring in. — November 6, 2025

A story about Parivar, a local nonprofit that launched its first legal-aid program for transgender immigrants, cited a study from the Williams Institute that used population data from the California Health Interview Survey.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

EdSource — California colleges brace for food aid delays, offer assistance to students — November 4, 2025

California colleges brace for food aid delays, offer assistance to students — California colleges brace for food aid delays, offer assistance to students — November 4, 2025

A UCLA CHPR study about college students and food insecurity on campus is cited in a story about California colleges preparing for delays in CalFresh benefits because of the government shutdown.

Features: Food Insecurity

The Orange County Register — Overweight in the Golden State — November 4, 2025

Overweight in the Golden State — Overweight in the Golden State — November 4, 2025

California Health Interview Survey data were cited in a story that said nearly 61% of California adults are overweight or obese.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

News10 San Diego (KGTV-TV) — Navigating the costs of health coverage as open enrollment begins — November 10, 2025

Navigating the costs of health coverage as open enrollment begins — Navigating the costs of health coverage as open enrollment begins — November 10, 2025

Naomi Zewde, fellow at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, provided expert commentary on how extensively the increases in health insurance are reaching.
Features: Naomi Zewde

CBS LA — Studies show more college students are accessing mental health resources — October 27, 2025

Studies show more college students are accessing mental health resources — Studies show more college students are accessing mental health resources — October 27, 2025

Dr. Daniel Eisenberg, from the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, discusses the findings that show college students have improved mental health due to the availability of resources. 

Features: Daniel Eisenberg, Mental Health Program