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NPR's Planet Money: The Indicator (podcast)

A baby bonds bonanza

Naomi Zewde, fellow at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research, spoke to Planet Money's "The Indicator" podcast about the federally funded $1,000 accounts for newborns in the recently adopted budget and how they measure up to baby bonds in addressing wealth inequality.
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LAist

Childcare is a key issue in NYC's mayoral race. Advocates in California are taking note

A study based on California Health Interview Survey data about the availability of regular child care (and lack of it) for kids in the state was cited in this article.
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The San Diego Voice & Viewpoint

Pride 2025: Black LGBTQ+ Californians lean on history — and each other — in the face of growing hate

Data about Californians' experiences with hate incidents from the 2023 California Health Interview Survey that showed that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and pansexual (12%) and transgender (19%) adults were more likely to experience hate than Californians overall was cited. Syndicated across outlets that are part of California Black Media.
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CalMatters

Mar 26, 2025

Applying for CalFresh food aid is complicated. California colleges are trying to make it easier

This story on barriers to using CalFresh on college campuses in California cites a UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report, which highlights key findings and recommendations on improving SNAP access for college students.
Features: AJ Scheitler

Mirage News (Australia)

Feb 27, 2024

UCLA Data Equity Center to Offer Expertise to Needy

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has launched the Data Equity Center to help ensure that historically marginalized populations and their needs are more accurately represented in the vast pools of information government, business and philanthropy are using to make crucial decisions.

Features: AJ Scheitler, Data Equity Center

Medical Xpress

Jan 31, 2024

Three strategies to break down barriers to breastfeeding and lower women's risk of breast cancer

When it comes to encouraging women in California to breastfeed, health care providers, insurance companies and employers need to be doing more, according to recommendations in a new report from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: AJ Scheitler, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)