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

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 · 1d

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 · 2d

📊 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 · 5d

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 · 6d

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 · 7d

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 · 8d

#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 · 9d

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 · 12d

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 · 13d

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 · 19d

#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 · 22d

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

@uclachpr.bsky.social and the DEC are grateful to our technical assistance partners who led sessions: NORC, Market Decisions Research, and Cardea.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

The UCLA Data Equity Center has launched a video training series on applying a data equity lens to research and data projects. Topics include: community engagement, applying weights and imputation to achieve fair representation, questionnaire design, and more. Watch the 7 videos: ucla.in/4oNERc0.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 21

#NationalWellnessMonth: Wellness isn’t just physical — it’s about freedom from discrimination. In 2023, 2.6 million Californians (8%) ages 12+ directly experienced a hate act in the past year, per findings by @calcivilrights.bsky.social and @uclachpr.bsky.social: ucla.in/3Ej5P90.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 19

#NationalWellnessMonth: Child care is a wellness issue. A @uclachpr.bsky.social study in partnership with @first5california.bsky.social found that fewer than half (46%) of children ages 5 and younger in California had regular child care arrangements in 2023. Read the policy brief: ucla.in/3YhhDiH.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 14

#NationalWellnessMonth: Wellness means autonomy, dignity, and support in making life decisions. A @uclachpr.bsky.social study explores how supported decision-making empowers people with disabilities, and the resources needed to sustain it. Read more: ucla.in/43WrzjN.

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UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 14

This work was funded by a grant from @calendow.bsky.social.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research @uclachpr.bsky.social · Aug 14

From chronic conditions to health care access, food insecurity to housing instability, @uclachpr.bsky.social has released a series of seven regional profiles that use CHIS data to spotlight the unique health and health care needs of California's diverse communities: ucla.in/4jZG7Gk.

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