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2021 E.R. Brown Symposium Day 1, Opening Doors for All: Improving Health in Housing and Homelessness

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research (CHPR) hosted the 2021 E.R. Brown Symposium, "Opening Doors for All: Improving Health in Housing and Homelessness", on October 4–5. Day one of a two-day symposium that brought public health thought leaders together to discuss housing and homelessness. Speakers shared past successes and lessons learned, discussed economic and social factors contributing to homelessness, and identified opportunities to creating a healthier, more prosperous California for all.

Speakers

Ninez A. Ponce

Ninez A. Ponce

Center Director, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research

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Bill Purcell

Bill Purcell

Libby Schaaf

Libby Schaaf

Phil Ting

Phil Ting

Suzette Shaw

Suzette Shaw

Philip F. Mangano

Philip F. Mangano

Kathryn Monet

Kathryn Monet

Margot Kushel

Margot Kushel

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Thursday, October 15, 2026

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California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Annual Data Release

The mental and physical health effects of the 2025 wildfires. Hate targeting immigrants. Barriers to healthcare. Food insecurity. What do the latest data reveal about the experiences shaping life and health in California, and who was affected most? Join the UCLA CHPR on Thursday, October 15, as we share the 2025 findings from the annual California Health Interview Survey (CHIS).

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2026 E.R. Brown Symposium — Nourishing the Future: Reimagining Nutrition Security in an Era of Change

Join us on Tuesday, November 17, for the 2026 E.R. Brown Symposium, Nourishing the Future: Reimagining Nutrition Security in an Era of Change, being held in person in Sacramento. With changes in federal nutrition and social service programs, California stands at a crossroads. This event will bring together experts and changemakers to explore how the state can respond to growing challenges and help close gaps in access to nutritious food.

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