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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 1d

The 2024 California Health Interview Survey data is here! Not sure how to use AskCHIS™ to explore findings on hate incidents, wildfire impacts, access to care, and more? Join @uclachpr.bsky.social for a data user training on Thursday, October 30: ucla.in/4nV1QQZ.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 1d

#MentalHealthDay: 2024 California Health Interview Survey data revealed 17.2% of adults who experienced wildfires in the past two years and 14.7% of those who experienced wildfire smoke during that period said their #mentalhealth was harmed. Learn more: ucla.in/3KJJeVW.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 2d

In 2024, approximately 3.1 million Californians 12 and older directly experienced a hate act in the previous year, according to the newest California Health Interview Survey data.

Read the fact sheet released today in partnership with @calcivilrights.bsky.social: ucla.in/3IMzPw5.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 2d

All smiles as we wrap up our California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) annual data release webinar. Thank you to all who attended. If you would like a copy of the slides or a link to the webinar recording, email us at [email protected].

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 2d

Don’t miss it!

The California Health Interview Survey data release is happening TODAY in 30 minutes. Discover findings on hate incidents, wildfire impacts, food insecurity, delayed care, and more.

There's still time to register/join: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Annual Data Release

What percentage of Californians experienced a hate incident? Housing or food insecurity? Asthma attacks from wildfire smoke? Medical debt or delays in accessing needed health care? What are some of th...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 2d

Today’s the day! The California Health Interview Survey data release is happening TODAY at noon. Hear from @uclachpr.bsky.social Director Ninez Ponce, CHIS Director Todd Hughes, and Senior Data Analyst Alex Bates as they share key findings from the 2024 survey: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Annual Data Release

What percentage of Californians experienced a hate incident? Housing or food insecurity? Asthma attacks from wildfire smoke? Medical debt or delays in accessing needed health care? What are some of th...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 3d

The annual @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey highlights the health effects of wildfires, access to health care, and hate incidents, among hundreds of other topics. Read more: ucla.in/3KJJeVW. Join the CHIS release webinar TODAY at noon: ucla.in/3IHNvIK.

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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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 3d

What percentage of Californians had difficulties paying for their medical bills? Could not afford enough food? Delayed care? These topics (and more!) will be covered at the California Health Interview Survey annual data release TOMORROW: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 5d

What percentage of Californians delayed or didn’t get needed medical care? Worried about housing costs and accumulated credit card debt to pay for rent or mortgage? Hear the latest findings at the California Health Interview Survey annual data release on Thursday, October 9: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 5d

📊 Join us on Thursday, October 9th for the California Health Interview Survey data release: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

⚙️Then, learn how to explore our data at a CHIS Data User Training on Thursday, October 30th: ucla.in/4nV1QQZ.

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Annual Data Release

What percentage of Californians experienced a hate incident? Housing or food insecurity? Asthma attacks from wildfire smoke? Medical debt or delays in accessing needed health care? What are some of th...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 8d

What percentage of Californians experienced or witnessed a hate incident in 2024? Said their physical or mental health was harmed by wildfires and wildfire smoke? Delayed accessing needed medical care? Find out at the California Health Interview Survey data release on 10/9: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 9d

We’re ONE week away from the California Health Interview Survey data release, with findings on the percentage of Californians who experienced hate incidents, delays in care, food and housing insecurity, and more in 2024. Register for the event on Thursday, October 9: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Annual Data Release

What percentage of Californians experienced a hate incident? Housing or food insecurity? Asthma attacks from wildfire smoke? Medical debt or delays in accessing needed health care? What are some of th...

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 10d

Learn about the new 2024 data being released from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) on 10/9! Not sure how to access it? Join our CHIS Data User Training on 10/30 and we’ll walk you through how to use our online health query tools. Register: ucla.in/4nV1QQZ.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 11d

#NationalSuicidePreventionMonth: A new @uclachpr.bsky.social study found that transgender and bisexual adults in California are more likely than other LGBT adults to report serious thoughts of suicide and moderate or serious psychological distress. Read the findings: ucla.in/46YGWLf.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 12d

What percentage of Californians experienced a hate incident, delays in accessing needed medical care, housing or food insecurity, wildfire smoke? These topics and more will be featured at the California Health Interview Survey annual data release on 10/9: ucla.in/3IFRohq.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 15d

In a new JAMA Health Forum editorial, co-authors Ninez Ponce (UCLA CHPR Director), Sugy Choi, and Sandro Galea write about the importance of health equity scholarship during uncertain times and call on researchers to continue to publish their work: bit.ly/4nyEuB1.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 16d

We're 2 weeks away from the big day: the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) annual data release! Register now to be the first to hear new findings on hate incidents, medical debt, mental and physical health harms from wildfire smoke, and more: ucla.in/3IFRohq

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 23d

#HispanicHeritageMonth: The California Health Interview Survey tracks key data on Latinx health coverage, mental health, food security and more. For new 2024 data, join us on 10/9 for the CHIS annual release: ucla.in/3KcPhSB

🔎 Explore AskCHIS Latinx data: ask.chis.ucla.edu

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · 25d

Hate incidents, delays in accessing care, wildfires, medical debt, food and housing insecurity, and more. What were some of the health challenges facing Californians in 2024? Join us October 9 for the California Health Interview Survey annual data release: ucla.in/3KcPhSB

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Sep 2

Join the @uclachpr.bsky.social on 9/10 as we present the updated California Elder Index™ dashboard, which measures older adults’ basic living costs — housing, health care, food, transportation, and some misc. expenses — in each of California's 58 counties. Register: ucla.in/3JQdk9G.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 29

Join the @uclachpr.bsky.social on 9/10 as we present the updated California Elder Index™ dashboard, which measures older adults’ basic living costs — housing, health care, food, transportation, and some misc. expenses — in each of California's 58 counties. Register: ucla.in/3JQdk9G.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 29

Older adults with incomes above the federal poverty level still struggle to cover basic living expenses—especially for older adults who live alone—according to two new fact sheets using updated data from the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Elder Index™: ucla.in/422WLxu.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 28

The struggle for Californians ages 65+ to pay their day-to-day expenses has gotten worse in the last decade, in particular for older adults who live alone, according to data released today from the @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Elder Index™. Read the findings: ucla.in/3UxBp7l.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 25

#NationalWellnessMonth: Food insecurity affects physical and mental health — and 50% of California college students surveyed in a @uclachpr.bsky.social study experience it. Many eligible students also face barriers to CalFresh. Read more: ucla.in/42uBn5C.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 22

@uclachpr.bsky.social researcher Imelda Padilla-Frausto tells @investopedia.com that retirees can use the California Elder Index™ to understand the income needed for basic needs like food, transportation, housing, and health care. Read more: bit.ly/4fPpP1p.

Social Security Recipients Struggle: Nearly One-Third Cut Back on Essentials Amid Rising Costs

A new study shows that Social Security recipients have gone beyond cutting back on discretionary spending, and they report that their benefits are not enough to cover necessities.

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