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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Join us for the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research California Health Interview Survey annual data release, featuring a variety of topics including health effects of wildfires, food insecurity, and access to healthcare on Thursday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. PT. Register: ucla.in/4yd64IP.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Each year, the California Health Interview Survey interviews more than 20,000 California households on a wide range of health and health-related topics. Join us Thursday, October 15, for the CHIS annual data release. Register: ucla.in/4yd64IP.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Join AJ Scheitler, @uclachpr.bsky.social Data Equity Center Director, who will lead a workshop on how health and population data can inform policy hosted by @castatelibrary.bsky.social's #CRBNexus TODAY at 1:30 p.m.: bit.ly/3Tvb4Kh. #DataToPolicy #ResearchToPolicy

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

The upcoming California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) annual data release will feature disaggregated data on Middle Eastern and North African (MENA) communities, as part of revisions to race and ethnicity measures. Register to join us on October 15: ucla.in/4yd64IP.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

.@uclachpr.bsky.social Data Equity Center Director AJ Scheitler joins a panel of leading scholars for #CRBNexus to explore how health research and data inform policy and practice across California a week from today on Friday, September 25, at 11 a.m.: bit.ly/4cGlQ6Y⁠ #DataToPolicy #ResearchToPolicy

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Join AJ Scheitler, @uclachpr.bsky.social Data Equity Center Director, who will lead a workshop on how health and population data can inform policy hosted by @castatelibrary.bsky.social's #CRBNexus on Friday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m.: bit.ly/3Tvb4Kh. #DataToPolicy #ResearchToPolicy

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Join us for the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey annual data release on Thursday, October 15, from noon to 1 p.m. PT. Featured topics include: health effects of wildfires, food insecurity, and access to healthcare. Register: ucla.in/4yd64IP.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

.@uclachpr.bsky.social Data Equity Center Director AJ Scheitler joins a panel of leading scholars for #CRBNexus to explore how health research and data inform policy and practice across California on Friday, September 25, at 11 a.m.: bit.ly/4cGlQ6Y⁠ #DataToPolicy #ResearchToPolicy

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Join AJ Scheitler, @uclachpr.bsky.social Data Equity Center Director, who will lead a workshop on how health and population data can inform policy hosted by @castatelibrary.bsky.social's #CRBNexus on Friday, September 25 at 1:30 p.m.: bit.ly/3Tvb4Kh. #DataToPolicy #ResearchToPolicy

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

A new @uclachpr.bsky.social study finds that American Indian and Alaska Native adults in California were more likely to delay care, and had higher rates of adverse childhood experiences, and suicidal thoughts and behaviors than California adults overall. Read more: ucla.in/3T0ge0y.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

For #NationalDogDay, we're digging into the CHIS archives! According to the 2003 California Health Interview Survey, California adults who live with dogs (23%) are more likely to feel like they can trust their neighbors than adults who do not live with dogs (15%).

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Breastfeeding can reduce breast cancer risk, but many people face challenges in access. This #NationalBreastfeedingMonth, we highlight a @uclachpr.bsky.social study which identifies 3 strategies & provides recommendations for breaking down barriers to breastfeeding: ucla.in/41HBoAF.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Aug. 18 at 11 am PT: @uclachpr.bsky.social NHPI Data Policy Lab program manager Christen Marquez will present at the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Lactation Collaborative’s data equity and maternal health webinar for #AANHPIBreastfeedingWeek: tinyurl.com/AANHPIBFWK2026.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

Patients & hospitals would suffer from Medi-Cal cuts, UCLA CHPR Associate Center Director Nadereh Pourat told @calmatters.org. “If you don’t have as many (paying) patients, your income as an org goes down. These are nonprofit institutions, so all of that income goes toward delivery of care."

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 10/08/2026

Maria-Elena Young, a @uclachpr.bsky.social faculty affiliate, provides expert commentary in this SmartBrief story on how immigration enforcement has a “spillover effect” on people’s health by affecting access to and use of healthcare. Read more: www.smartbrief.com/original/exp....

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Experts: Immigration enforcement affects public health, access to care

Experts have long known that immigration enforcement efforts have an effect on the health of individuals as well as the larger community, but recent immigration policies have again brought these healt...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Nearly 1 in 3 American Indian and Alaska Native adults reported living with heart disease, hypertension, and/or diabetes (32%), according to a recent @uclachpr.bsky.social fact sheet that uses combined 2020–2024 California Health Interview Survey data. Read more: ucla.in/4fZinBm.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

"For the first time in history, through explicit policy choice, we are now boosting the percentage of the uninsured population in the United States,” said @uclachpr.bsky.social Senior Fellow Mark Peterson in a @calmatters.org documentary on the fight to preserve healthcare funding in California.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Rates of chronic disease and substance use vary widely within the American Indian and Alaska Native adult population in California when examined by different demographic characteristics, @uclachpr.bsky.social study shows. Read the policy brief, fact sheets, and infographic: ucla.in/4uZ1mxh.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Are you at @amstatnews.bsky.social's #JSM2026? So are we! On August 5, California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Director Todd Hughes will discuss the modeling methodology used to create the small-area CHIS estimates, available in AskCHIS Neighborhood Edition. For more information: bit.ly/4xfIMBK

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

You can't address disparities you can't see. This #NationalMinorityMentalHealthMonth, use our California Health Interview Survey free online health query tool AskCHIS™ to explore a wide range of mental health topics across racial and ethnic groups: ask.chis.ucla.edu.

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SSRS @ssrsresearch.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

A new study from @uclachpr.bsky.social, using combined 2020–2024 CHIS data for American Indian and Alaska Native adults, highlights variations in chronic conditions and substance use across AIAN subpopulation groups in CA. healthpolicy.ucla.edu/our-work/pub...

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Differences in Chronic Conditions and Substance Use Among American Indian and Alaska Native Adults in California

Using combined 2020–2024 California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) data for American Indian and Alaska Native adults, this policy brief highlights variations in chronic conditions and substance use ac...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Join us & the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center researchers TODAY as we share a new series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions & substance use across American Indian & Alaska Native subpopulation groups in CA: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New @uclachpr.bsky.social study shows value of digging deeper into data and reveals how rates of chronic disease and substance use vary widely within the American Indian and Alaska Native adult population in CA. Read the policy brief and fact sheets: ucla.in/4uZ1mxh.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Join us & the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center researchers tomorrow as we share a new series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions & substance use across American Indian & Alaska Native subpopulation groups in CA: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

Join us & the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center researchers this week as we share a new series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions & substance use across American Indian & Alaska Native subpopulation groups in CA: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

In 1 week, join us & California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center researchers, as we share a new series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions & substance use across American Indian & Alaska Native subpopulation groups in CA: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 13/07/2026

Join us and the California Rural Indian Health Board on Thursday, July 23, as researchers share a series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions and substance use across American Indian and Alaska Native subpopulation groups in California: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 09/07/2026

In 2 weeks, join us & California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center researchers, as we share a new series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions & substance use across American Indian & Alaska Native subpopulation groups in CA: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Join us & the California Rural Indian Health Board, Inc. California Tribal Epidemiology Center researchers on 7/23, as we share a new series of publications examining variations in chronic conditions & substance use across American Indian & Alaska Native subpopulation groups in CA: ucla.in/44HvUrK.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 02/07/2026

In 2024, nearly 14% of Californians ages 12-17 who reported delaying or skipping mental healthcare, did so because they couldn’t get an appointment, according to the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey. CHIS data showed the need for more youth mental healthcare.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

“Data is how we prove our stories are real to the people in power. It's how we force the system to say, ‘We see you, we know what you need, and you belong here,’” says @UCLAchpr Director Ninez Ponce on the need for LGBTQ+ data. Read our staff #PrideMonth Q&As: ucla.in/4oRXKLg.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

#PrideMonth: Explore our timeline highlighting key milestones in @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) collection of sexual orientation and gender identity data, along with the policies and publications informed by CHIS data: bit.ly/4eFWac8.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

#PrideMonth is about people — and data helps make sure LGBTQ+ communities are seen, represented, and supported. Read our staff Q&A on why LGBTQ+ data matters, health issues we should be talking about, what gives us hope, and LGBTQ+ recommendations: ucla.in/4oRXKLg.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

Join us in ONE HOUR as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social, in collaboration with UCI Public Health and RAND Corporation, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified healthcare financing system in California: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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Pathways to a Unified Health Care Financing System in California

Join us on Wednesday, June 17, as researchers discuss findings from a comprehensive report — developed by the UCLA CHPR in collaboration with UC Irvine and the RAND Corporation — that examines importa...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Join us TOMORROW at noon as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social, in collaboration with UCI Public Health and RAND Corporation, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified healthcare financing system in California: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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Pathways to a Unified Health Care Financing System in California

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 15/06/2026

Join us this Wednesday (6/17) as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social, in collaboration with UC Irvine Public Health and RAND Corporation, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified health care financing system in CA: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

June 17 webinar! Join us as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social, in collaboration with UCI Public Health and RAND Corporation, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified healthcare financing system in CA: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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Pathways to a Unified Health Care Financing System in California

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Join us Wednesday, June 17, as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social, in collaboration with UCI Public Health, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified health care financing system in CA: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

Hot off the press: UCLA FSPH's June magazine features a conversation with Professor and @uclachpr.bsky.social Director Ninez Ponce and FSPH Assistant Professor Kathryn Leifheit on how equity-centered data and real experiences can advance health policy. Read the Q&A: ucla.in/4v7wMla.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

June 17 webinar! Join us as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social , in collaboration with @ucirvine.bsky.social Public Health and RAND Corporation, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified healthcare financing system in CA: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Join us Wednesday, June 17, as researchers share findings from a report developed by @uclachpr.bsky.social, in collaboration with UC Irvine Public Health and RAND Corporation, that examines key design considerations for creating a unified health care financing system in CA: ucla.in/4uc9Ik4.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

New @uclachpr.bsky.social study using 2022–2024 CHIS data finds California adolescents who use drugs or binge drink alcohol are more likely to experience psychological distress and have seriously thought of or attempted suicide. Read the findings and policy brief: ucla.in/4tMcr3m.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Congrats to our director Ninez Ponce, who received the 2026 Gail Wilensky Award for Impact in Health Policy at the @academyhealth.bsky.social Annual Research Meeting on 5/31. The award was sponsored by NORC at the University of Chicago & presented by EVP of Research Michael Davern: ucla.in/4tJO2wd.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

Happy #PrideMonth! @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Health Interview Survey has collected data on the health and wellbeing of LGBTQ+ Californians since 2001, expanding over time to capture more inclusive, detailed identities and experiences. Explore data in AskCHIS: ucla.in/4jdXyTz.

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CHIPTS @uclachipts.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

Check out the #NHPI Data Policy Lab's data visualization tool with specific data on NHPI social determinants of health. The #NHPI Data Policy Lab is part of the @uclachpr.bsky.social - ensuring easily accessible and digestible NHPI data. Learn more: healthpolicy.ucla.edu/our-work/nhp...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

#AANHPIHeritageMonth: Free tools from the @uclachpr.bsky.social Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Data Policy Lab provide NHPI communities and advocates with California county-level data on health, housing, income, and more. Access the tools and data profiles: ucla.in/45q3XGz.

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New visualization tools provide California county-level data on health among NHPI communities

Advocates and communities will have free access to a new dashboard and data profiles that can help narrow gaps in data and research

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