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San Fernando Valley Sun — Dozens Receive Latest COVID Vaccine at Free Walk-in Community Event in Pacoima — October 17, 2023

Dozens Receive Latest COVID Vaccine at Free Walk-in Community Event in Pacoima — Dozens Receive Latest COVID Vaccine at Free Walk-in Community Event in Pacoima — October 17, 2023

Dozens of area residents recently participated in a one-day walk-in vaccine clinic in Pacoima offering free basic health screenings, flu shots and the newest COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated may also help reduce the prevalence of “long COVID,” which is described as lingering or long-term symptoms of COVID following an infection. According to data from the 2022 California Health Interview Survey, nearly 1 in 3 adults in California who have had COVID-19 experienced symptoms of long COVID. 

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

AsAm News — Lack of detailed data, racism continues to impact AAPI health — October 17, 2023

Lack of detailed data, racism continues to impact AAPI health — Lack of detailed data, racism continues to impact AAPI health — October 17, 2023

Although racism has been declared a public health emergency by many areas across the U.S., eliminating it is another, much more complex matter, according to experts at Health Affairs. 1 in 4 low-income Asian Americans in California experienced food insecurity, according to a study that analyzed data from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS). It included data for low-income AAPIs, including Chinese, Filipino, Japanese, Korean, South Asian, and Vietnamese, from 2011 to 2020.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Mirage News Australia — Survey reveals rising health challenges for Californians — October 5, 2023

Survey reveals rising health challenges for Californians — Survey reveals rising health challenges for Californians — October 5, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced restrictions and shutdowns, health care providers turned to telehealth. The result was a surge in the use of telehealth by Californians to access care, according to a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Web Today — UCLA survey finds food insecurity continues to plague Californians — October 5, 2023

UCLA survey finds food insecurity continues to plague Californians — UCLA survey finds food insecurity continues to plague Californians — October 5, 2023

An increasing number of low-income, working-age Californians say they're struggling to access nutritious and affordable food, according to a study released Wednesday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

Fox 11 Los Angeles — UCLA survey finds food insecurity still a major issue for Californians — October 4, 2023

UCLA survey finds food insecurity still a major issue for Californians — UCLA survey finds food insecurity still a major issue for Californians — October 4, 2023

An increasing number of low-income, working-age Californians say they're struggling to access nutritious and affordable food, according to a study released Wednesday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: Ninez A. Ponce, Todd Hughes, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

94.7 The Wave — UCLA survey: food insecurity, lack of healthcare access rising in California — October 4, 2023

UCLA survey: food insecurity, lack of healthcare access rising in California — UCLA survey: food insecurity, lack of healthcare access rising in California — October 4, 2023

An increasing number of low-income, working-age Californians say they're struggling to access nutritious and affordable food, according to a study released Wednesday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: Todd Hughes, Ninez A. Ponce, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

UCLA Newsroom — UCLA survey shows alarming increase in challenges to health of Californians — October 4, 2023

UCLA survey shows alarming increase in challenges to health of Californians — UCLA survey shows alarming increase in challenges to health of Californians — October 4, 2023

High rates of food insecurity, hate incidents and difficulties accessing health care were at the forefront of issues affecting the health of Californians in 2022, according to the annual California Health Interview Survey, or CHIS, released today by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: Ninez A. Ponce, Todd Hughes, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

UCLA Newsroom — Use of telehealth services rose during the pandemic and remains high — October 4, 2023

Use of telehealth services rose during the pandemic and remains high — Use of telehealth services rose during the pandemic and remains high — October 4, 2023

When the COVID-19 pandemic forced restrictions and shutdowns, health care providers turned to telehealth. The result was a surge in the use of telehealth by Californians to access care, according to a new study by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: Ninez A. Ponce, Todd Hughes, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

KFI AM 640 — UCLA Survey Finds Food Insecurity Continues to Plague Californians — October 5, 2023

UCLA Survey Finds Food Insecurity Continues to Plague Californians — UCLA Survey Finds Food Insecurity Continues to Plague Californians — October 5, 2023

An increasing number of low-income, working-age Californians say they're struggling to access nutritious and affordable food, according to a study released Wednesday by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research.

Features: Todd Hughes, Ninez A. Ponce, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)

LAist — More California Adults Are Struggling to Afford Food — October 5, 2023

More California Adults Are Struggling to Afford Food — More California Adults Are Struggling to Afford Food — October 5, 2023

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released its 2022 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data on Wednesday. It showed that more people across the state are struggling with food insecurity.

Features: Todd Hughes, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS)