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‘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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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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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

Ninez Ponce speaking at Covered California event

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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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Master of Public Health Graduate students Katia Ayon Lara, Daniela Alonso stand next to their research poster they presented at a conference along with their professor, Joelle Wolstein.

California Health Interview Survey data on food insecurity featured in student poster presentation at Cal State LA

Data showed that Latinos, especially immigrants, in Los Angeles County are disproportionately hard hit

California Health Interview Survey staff are presenting at the 2026 American Association for Public Opinion Research annual conference

UCLA CHPR and CHIS staff to showcase survey methods and data innovations at AAPOR 2026

Staff will deliver nine presentations at premier forum for the exchange of advances in public opinion and survey research

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Report examines important considerations for a unified health care financing plan in California

The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research studied the role of health plans, provider payments, and benefits, and how they could affect access, quality, and equity

Report cover for the Interim Evaluation of California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal's Providing Access and Transforming Health and Community Supports initiative

Interim evaluation of CalAIM's PATH and Community Supports initiatives now available

Report examines early implementation of Medi-Cal demonstrations focused on providing more coordinated and comprehensive health care

Ninez Ponce honored by AcademyHealth for her influence on U.S. health policy

Ponce received the organization’s Gail Wilensky award for her career of promoting health equity through improved data collection and analysis

Kathryn Kietzman

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research appoints Kathryn Kietzman as an associate center director

Kietzman’s scholarship has focused on health policies affecting older adults and people with disabilities

Web page of the California Health Interview Survey in Armenian

Meeting people where they are: California Health Interview Survey offered for first time in Armenian

CHIS is now administered in seven languages, continuing efforts to produce representative data

Framework to implement a life course approach in practice cover sheet

UCLA CHPR researchers contribute to World Health Organization report advancing 'life course approach' to health

Ritu Sadana, head of older people, ageing and lifecourse at the WHO and affiliate of the CHPR, led the creation of the report and Kathryn Kietzman, senior research scientistst, contributed

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Housing discrimination in California disproportionately affects historically marginalized communities

California Health Interview Survey data show notable differences by race and ethnicity, gender identity, disability status

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