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Millions of Californians struggle with costs of housing, health care, latest California Health Interview Survey shows

The annual survey released by UCLA also highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, and hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics

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Mental health care needs differ within LGBT community, UCLA study finds

Transgender and bisexual individuals had higher rates of thinking about suicide and of psychological distress

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More online resources needed for Californians with disabilities requiring help making critical decisions

UCLA analysis calls for providing supported decision-making materials tailored for more languages, cultures, employment sectors, and disability types

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Community organizations awarded $200,000 to implement UCLA students’ health equity projects

Four proposals each receive $50,000 to support Black male trauma recovery, foster youth resilience, autism-friendly emergency departments, and accessible playgrounds

The 2025 UCLA Health Equity Challenge finalists

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2026 Women's History Month

Leading the change: Women shaping a sustainable future

To celebrate Women's History Month 2026, researchers, staff, and students from the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research reflect on this year's theme and share how they contribute to building more sustainable, long-term health in their communities, pay tribute to their favorite mentors, and discuss how they're trying to influence the next generation

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February 25, 2026

‘Hate is not felt equally’: study reveals who is more likely to experience hate acts

California Health Interview Survey data show which groups of Californians are among the most targeted

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February 05, 2026

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research receives grant to support data equity work

The $800,000 grant will help the Data Equity Center provide assistance to projects across the country.

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February 04, 2026

Ninez Ponce urges people to sign up for health insurance before the January deadline

The director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research was a featured speaker at an event hosted by Covered California encouraging people to choose their plan before the enrollment deadline

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December 09, 2025

Victims of hate acts in California are not getting the support they need

California Health Interview Survey data show many lack the therapeutic, legal, or workplace support they desired

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November 20, 2025

L.A. County’s Parks After Dark program attracted more than 350,000 visits in summer 2024

UCLA evaluation shows that parks can benefit everyone when a variety of recreational options are offered

November 18, 2025

Ninez Ponce to join California Health Care Foundation board

Ponce, director of the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and principal investigator for the California Health Interview Survey, will help guide the foundation in its work to improve the health care system so that all Californians have the care they need

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November 13, 2025

An ‘invisible disaster’: Aliso Canyon gas blowout is affecting residents’ long-term mental health

The study calls for inclusion of unseen but real health risks in understanding effects of disasters

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October 28, 2025

UCLA CHPR researchers presenting at the 2025 APHA conference

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research will be at the American Public Health Association (APHA) 2025 Annual Meeting and Expo on November 2–5 in Washington, D.C.

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October 28, 2025

Remote sensing helps confirm Aliso Canyon methane plumes traveled at least 6.2 miles downwind during blowout

New study by the UCLA Aliso Canyon Disaster Health Research Study team published in Environmental Research Communications