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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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Press Releases
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

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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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Press Releases
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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Announcements
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

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Press Releases
October 22, 2025

Mark Peterson receives inaugural APSA Career Achievement Award in Health Politics and Policy

The award recognizes Peterson’s decades-long contributions to understanding and shaping health policy

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Press Releases
October 20, 2025

Ninez Ponce elected to the National Academy of Medicine

Ponce received the honor in recognition of her work as a leader in advancing data equity and addressing health disparities

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Announcements
October 14, 2025

UCLA Data Equity Center awarded grant to help states improve their data systems

New funding for the UCLA Data Equity Center will focus on guiding states in building equitable data infrastructures

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Press Releases
October 09, 2025

Hate acts increased in California in 2024, new data show

California Health Interview Survey data help shed light on who experiences hate acts and what motivates them