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LA Times — We'll end up on the streets': L.A. caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay — March 10, 2023

We'll end up on the streets': L.A. caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay — We'll end up on the streets': L.A. caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay — March 10, 2023

In general, the cost of keeping someone at home with a program like IHSS, is far less than if we end up in institutional care."

Features: Kathryn G. Kietzman, Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Health Equity Program

Los Angeles Times — 'We'll end up on the streets': LA caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay — March 28, 2023

'We'll end up on the streets': LA caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay — 'We'll end up on the streets': LA caregivers for elderly, disabled push for higher pay — March 28, 2023

"In general, the cost of keeping someone at home, with a program like IHSS, is far less than if they were to end up in institutional care," said Kathryn G. Kietzman, director of the Health Equity Program at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: Kathryn G. Kietzman, California Elder Index

Asam News — Which Asian American subgroup is more likely to be obese? — March 10, 2023

Which Asian American subgroup is more likely to be obese? — Which Asian American subgroup is more likely to be obese? — March 10, 2023

"For the first time, there are two studies on obesity that differentiates between Asian American subgroups."

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Open Minds — Demand For Older Adult Medi-Cal Services Is Outpacing Actual Adults Served — March 10, 2023

Demand For Older Adult Medi-Cal Services Is Outpacing Actual Adults Served — Demand For Older Adult Medi-Cal Services Is Outpacing Actual Adults Served — March 10, 2023

For the Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS) program in 2020, just 15.8% of the estimated 243,400 eligible recipients were served by the program. For the Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), just 9.7% of the estimate 106,700 eligible recipients were served by the program. Of individuals currently using CBAS services, the greatest percentage reside in Los Angeles, where 38% of eligible adults are using these services. This . . .

Features: Kathryn G. Kietzman, Long Term Services and Supports (LTSS), Health Equity Program

ABC 7 News — Food access gets worse in this Bay Area county as inflation hits 40 year high — March 10, 2023

Food access gets worse in this Bay Area county as inflation hits 40 year high — Food access gets worse in this Bay Area county as inflation hits 40 year high — March 10, 2023

An analysis by the ABC7 News I-Team identified 600 neighborhoods across the San Francisco metro area with low food access, also referred to as "food desert." According to the California Health Interview Survey, over the past five years more than one-third of adults 18 years and older living below the federal poverty line in Alameda County haven't been able to afford enough food.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Food Insecurity
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University of California Los Angeles Reports Findings in Telepsychiatry

Enrollment, claims, and depression and anxiety score data were obtained from the medical group. The implementation process and self-reported outcomes were examined.

Features: Nadereh Pourat

UCLA Health Connect — Latest shootings underscore gun violence as a public health issue — March 10, 2023

Latest shootings underscore gun violence as a public health issue — Latest shootings underscore gun violence as a public health issue — March 10, 2023

"Gun violence kills people. It also injures many more people and maims people and provides them with disabilities for life."

Features: Ninez A. Ponce, Gun Violence and Gun Safety

Mirage News — COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health — March 10, 2023

COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health — COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health — March 10, 2023

“In order to reduce the additional risk of psychological distress and severe impairment related to COVID-related economic hardships, policymakers need to give all Californians access to the financial and social resources that will help bridge the gap in economic insecurity,” said Imelda Padilla-Frausto, a scientist at the research center. “Recovery from the pandemic begins with addressing many longstanding inequities across the state.”

Features: D. Imelda Padilla-Frausto, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Mental Health Program

MedicalXpress — COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health, study finds — March 10, 2023

COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health, study finds — COVID-19: Economic fallout increased risks for poor mental health, study finds — March 10, 2023

In order to reduce the additional risk of psychological distress and severe impairment related to COVID-related economic hardships, policymakers need to give all Californians access to the financial and social resources that will help bridge the gap in economic insecurity,” said Imelda Padilla-Frausto, a scientist at the research center. “Recovery from the pandemic begins with addressing many longstanding inequities across the state."

Features: D. Imelda Padilla-Frausto, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Mental Health Program

State of Reform — New UCLA report highlights how the pandemic’s economic impacts are affecting Californians’ mental health — March 10, 2023

New UCLA report highlights how the pandemic’s economic impacts are affecting Californians’ mental health — New UCLA report highlights how the pandemic’s economic impacts are affecting Californians’ mental health — March 10, 2023

A new UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report shows an increased risk of poor mental health among California adults impacted by economic challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), Mental Health Program