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Thursday April 17, 2025
12:00 PM - 01:00 PM PDT

Navigating the Post-Pandemic Surge in Mental Health and Economic Distress Among NHPIs

Join us on Thursday, April 17, as we share findings from a new report examining the mental health and economic impacts of the pandemic on Native Hawaiians and Pacific Islanders in California and hear from NHPI community leaders about the importance of accessing their data and how they plan to use it. 

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Press Releases
Many California college students experiencing food insecurity aren’t getting the assistance they’re eligible for
by Communications Team
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report offers recommendations for ways to increase student use of the CalFresh program
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Mark A. Peterson on how California health programs could change with second Trump administration
January 17, 2025 by Communications Team
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Director's message about the California wildfires
January 14, 2025 by Ninez A. Ponce
Fourth Annual UCLA Health Equity Challenge which offers up to $50,000 for each community organization to implement your idea.
UCLA students propose innovative ideas to address health disparities in the greater Los Angeles area
December 19, 2024 by Communications Team
Honorees holding their awards at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research's 30th anniversary gala. Dr. Efrain Talamantes, Sherry M. Hirota, Sunghee Lee, Shana Charles, Alex Ortega, Jeffrey Reynoso, Sue Holtby, Robert Otto Valdez, Ninez A. Ponce, Dr. Tomás Aragón, Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young, Dr. Linette T. Scott, Susan Demarois, Usha Lee Mcfarling, Louise McCarthy, Delight Satter, and Alex Sripipatana.
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research celebrates three decades of advancing health equity
December 17, 2024 by Communications Team
A young Black adult looks into an empty refrigerator
Press Releases
Many California college students experiencing food insecurity aren’t getting the assistance they’re eligible for
by Communications Team
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research report offers recommendations for ways to increase student use of the CalFresh program
Person using an electronic tablet to sign up for health insurance
Press Releases
Mark A. Peterson on how California health programs could change with second Trump administration
by Communications Team
In a conversation moderated by “Forum” co-host Alexis Madrigal, Peterson provided insights into the what’s motivating the Republican ideas, past attempts to revamp health care, and what’s at stake this year.
smoke coming from the hills in Los Angeles
Director's Messages
Director's message about the California wildfires
by Ninez A. Ponce
Wildfires are taking a toll on Californians' health, from smoke exposure to disparities in accessing filtered air. UCLA Center for Health Policy Research Director Ninez Ponce shares her experience and urges data-driven action to address these impacts.
Fourth Annual UCLA Health Equity Challenge which offers up to $50,000 for each community organization to implement your idea.
Press Releases
UCLA students propose innovative ideas to address health disparities in the greater Los Angeles area
by Communications Team
15 finalists selected to participate in the 2025 UCLA Health Equity Challenge
Honorees holding their awards at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research's 30th anniversary gala. Dr. Efrain Talamantes, Sherry M. Hirota, Sunghee Lee, Shana Charles, Alex Ortega, Jeffrey Reynoso, Sue Holtby, Robert Otto Valdez, Ninez A. Ponce, Dr. Tomás Aragón, Maria-Elena De Trinidad Young, Dr. Linette T. Scott, Susan Demarois, Usha Lee Mcfarling, Louise McCarthy, Delight Satter, and Alex Sripipatana.
Press Releases
UCLA Center for Health Policy Research celebrates three decades of advancing health equity
by Communications Team
The event honored 30 outstanding public health champions
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