Over the last five years, the Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (NHPI) Data Policy Lab at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research has worked to address gaps in data and research for Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders. For decades, these gaps have hindered the ability of NHPI communities to address critical issues such as health, well-being, economic opportunities, and education. 

On Thursday, May 22, in recognition of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander communities during Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the NHPI Data Policy Lab will launch new visualization tools that provide detailed county-level data on health and social drivers of health among NHPI communities

The tools, which include a social determinants of health dashboard and county-level data profiles, feature NHPI-specific data from multiple sources. 

The social determinants of health dashboard features California county-level data on health conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, asthma, and psychological distress; access to care; insurance status; income and poverty level; housing; education; disability; veteran status; and more. 

Culturally guided and community centered, the NHPI Data Policy Lab has integrated reviews and feedback from the NHPI community and hosted trainings to ensure the data is accessible and easily understandable for the communities they serve. 

During the webinar, the NHPI Data Policy Lab will also share data profiles developed for Alameda, Los Angeles, and Orange counties. These data profiles can be used by community leaders and advocates to fight for resources and policy changes at the local and state levels.

NHPI Data Policy Lab members will be joined by NHPI community leaders from two organizations, who will talk about their community and work, and the importance of disaggregated data and access to that data.