UCLA Center for Health Policy Research
@uclachpr.bsky.social
One of the nation's leading health policy research centers and the premier source of data on the health and health care needs of Californians. Home to the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS), the largest state health survey in the nation.
#BlackHistoryMonth: Racial inequities in health care persist. Data from our 2024 California Health Interview Survey revealed that 28.9% Black or African American adults in California experienced unfair treatment getting medical care due to their race or ethnicity. Explore more data: ucla.in/48puaGN.
February 13, 2026 at 7:30 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth: Racial inequities in health care persist. Data from our 2024 California Health Interview Survey revealed that 28.9% Black or African American adults in California experienced unfair treatment getting medical care due to their race or ethnicity. Explore more data: ucla.in/48puaGN.
Did you know? The California Health Interview Survey has 24 million+ different estimates on 608 variables/topics that can be explored in AskCHIS. The top query in 2025 was serious psychological distress. Read more in our 2025 CHIS Making an Impact report: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
February 10, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Did you know? The California Health Interview Survey has 24 million+ different estimates on 608 variables/topics that can be explored in AskCHIS. The top query in 2025 was serious psychological distress. Read more in our 2025 CHIS Making an Impact report: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
#BlackHistoryMonth: Understanding health disparities is key to advancing health equity. Our California Health Interview Survey data shed light on chronic health conditions among Black and African American Californians.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
February 9, 2026 at 8:11 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth: Understanding health disparities is key to advancing health equity. Our California Health Interview Survey data shed light on chronic health conditions among Black and African American Californians.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
#BlackHistoryMonth: Hate incidents are a public health issue. California Health Interview Survey data from 2023–2024 highlight the prevalence of hate incidents experienced by Black Californians.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
February 6, 2026 at 7:40 PM
#BlackHistoryMonth: Hate incidents are a public health issue. California Health Interview Survey data from 2023–2024 highlight the prevalence of hate incidents experienced by Black Californians.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
Explore more data with AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
@uclachpr.bsky.social Director Ninez Ponce joined local health officials and community leaders at a @coveredca.bsky.social event to encourage Californians to sign up for or renew their health insurance before the open-enrollment deadline: ucla.in/4a93p8M.
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
@uclachpr.bsky.social Director Ninez Ponce joined local health officials and community leaders at a @coveredca.bsky.social event to encourage Californians to sign up for or renew their health insurance before the open-enrollment deadline: ucla.in/4a93p8M.
2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the historic contributions Black people have made to this country and recognize the challenges and health disparities they continue to face today.
February 2, 2026 at 8:01 PM
2026 marks a century of national commemorations of Black history. This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the historic contributions Black people have made to this country and recognize the challenges and health disparities they continue to face today.
Researchers from the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey and @publichealthinst.bsky.social recently presented findings from two new studies that take a deeper look at experiences with hate acts and use of and access to support. Watch the recording: bit.ly/4qnOvm6.
January 29, 2026 at 9:28 PM
Researchers from the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey and @publichealthinst.bsky.social recently presented findings from two new studies that take a deeper look at experiences with hate acts and use of and access to support. Watch the recording: bit.ly/4qnOvm6.
Nearly 2.1 million queries have been made using our California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) free online tools AskCHIS and AskCHIS Neighborhood Edition since inception, including more than 142K in 2025. Read more in our 2025 CHIS Making an Impact report: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
January 28, 2026 at 7:51 PM
Nearly 2.1 million queries have been made using our California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) free online tools AskCHIS and AskCHIS Neighborhood Edition since inception, including more than 142K in 2025. Read more in our 2025 CHIS Making an Impact report: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
Among Californians ages 12+ who experienced at least one hate act in the past year, 3 in 5 (60%) received no help or support afterward, according to 2024 California Health Interview Survey data. Read the @uclachpr.bsky.social policy brief to learn more: ucla.in/4aZ8ORT.
January 27, 2026 at 9:53 PM
Among Californians ages 12+ who experienced at least one hate act in the past year, 3 in 5 (60%) received no help or support afterward, according to 2024 California Health Interview Survey data. Read the @uclachpr.bsky.social policy brief to learn more: ucla.in/4aZ8ORT.
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 fact sheets using updated data from the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Elder Index™: ucla.in/422WLxu.
January 26, 2026 at 6:12 PM
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 fact sheets using updated data from the @uclachpr.bsky.social California Elder Index™: ucla.in/422WLxu.
1 in 5 (20%) Californians who experienced hate in the past year faced 6+ hate acts in that time period, according to the 2024 California Health Interview Survey. Read a @uclachpr.bsky.social brief and a report w/ @publichealthinst.bsky.social featuring personal stories from victims: ucla.in/4o0mj6F.
January 21, 2026 at 8:51 PM
1 in 5 (20%) Californians who experienced hate in the past year faced 6+ hate acts in that time period, according to the 2024 California Health Interview Survey. Read a @uclachpr.bsky.social brief and a report w/ @publichealthinst.bsky.social featuring personal stories from victims: ucla.in/4o0mj6F.
A @uclachpr.bsky.social study using 2023 CHIS data found that LGBTQ adults were nearly 3x as likely as non-LGBTQ adults (48% vs. 17%) to have ever seriously thought about suicide. Suicidal thoughts were more common among transgender (64%) and bisexual (55%) adults: ucla.in/3IfH93e.
January 16, 2026 at 7:06 PM
A @uclachpr.bsky.social study using 2023 CHIS data found that LGBTQ adults were nearly 3x as likely as non-LGBTQ adults (48% vs. 17%) to have ever seriously thought about suicide. Suicidal thoughts were more common among transgender (64%) and bisexual (55%) adults: ucla.in/3IfH93e.
Read our California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Making an Impact 2025 report and see the myriad ways our data were used by researchers, government agencies, and others to spotlight health issues and disparities in California and beyond: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
January 15, 2026 at 8:28 PM
Read our California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) Making an Impact 2025 report and see the myriad ways our data were used by researchers, government agencies, and others to spotlight health issues and disparities in California and beyond: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
CHIS the season ... to say thank you for the many ways you — researchers, advocates, health departments, journalists, legislators, and other supporters — used @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Health Interview Survey data. Read our 2025 CHIS Making an Impact report: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
December 18, 2025 at 7:12 PM
CHIS the season ... to say thank you for the many ways you — researchers, advocates, health departments, journalists, legislators, and other supporters — used @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Health Interview Survey data. Read our 2025 CHIS Making an Impact report: ucla.in/3L94m8z.
Nearly a third of the 3.1 million Californians ages 12 and older who experienced a hate act did not receive the support they needed, according to a @uclachpr.bsky.social study and companion study in partnership with @publichealthinst.bsky.social. Read the publications: ucla.in/4o0mj6F.
December 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Nearly a third of the 3.1 million Californians ages 12 and older who experienced a hate act did not receive the support they needed, according to a @uclachpr.bsky.social study and companion study in partnership with @publichealthinst.bsky.social. Read the publications: ucla.in/4o0mj6F.
In ONE HOUR! @uclachpr.bsky.social and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies on experiences with hate and access to support. Register/Join: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
In ONE HOUR! @uclachpr.bsky.social and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies on experiences with hate and access to support. Register/Join: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Today at noon! Join UCLA CHPR and @publichealthinst.bsky.social as we share findings from two CHIS studies released today that take a deeper look at Californians’ experiences with hate, mental and physical impacts, and support victims received and had access to, and unmet needs: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today at noon! Join UCLA CHPR and @publichealthinst.bsky.social as we share findings from two CHIS studies released today that take a deeper look at Californians’ experiences with hate, mental and physical impacts, and support victims received and had access to, and unmet needs: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Tomorrow, join us as researchers from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies on Californians’ experiences with acts of hate, the mental and physical health impacts, and access to and use of support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 8, 2025 at 7:13 PM
Tomorrow, join us as researchers from the California Health Interview Survey (CHIS) and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies on Californians’ experiences with acts of hate, the mental and physical health impacts, and access to and use of support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, as @uclachpr.bsky.social and @publichealthinst.bsky.social researchers share findings from two new studies on Californians’ experiences with hate acts, access to support, and the ongoing physical, mental, and financial impacts of hate: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 5, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, as @uclachpr.bsky.social and @publichealthinst.bsky.social researchers share findings from two new studies on Californians’ experiences with hate acts, access to support, and the ongoing physical, mental, and financial impacts of hate: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Experiencing and witnessing hate is associated with mental and physical consequences. Join us on Tuesday, December 9, as @uclachpr.bsky.social and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies on experiences with hate and access to support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Experiencing and witnessing hate is associated with mental and physical consequences. Join us on Tuesday, December 9, as @uclachpr.bsky.social and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies on experiences with hate and access to support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
According to 2024 CHIS data, 1 in 11 Californians ages 12+ said they experienced an act of hate in the past year. Join the UCLA CHPR and @publichealthinst.bsky.social on Tuesday, December 9, as we share two studies that examine hate acts, access to support, and personal impacts: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 3, 2025 at 9:13 PM
According to 2024 CHIS data, 1 in 11 Californians ages 12+ said they experienced an act of hate in the past year. Join the UCLA CHPR and @publichealthinst.bsky.social on Tuesday, December 9, as we share two studies that examine hate acts, access to support, and personal impacts: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Join us a week from today as researchers from @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies that take a deeper look at Californians' experiences with acts of hate and use of and access to support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
December 2, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Join us a week from today as researchers from @uclachpr.bsky.social California Health Interview Survey and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies that take a deeper look at Californians' experiences with acts of hate and use of and access to support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, as researchers from @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Health Interview Survey and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies that take a deeper look at Californians' experiences with hate acts and use of and access to support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
November 26, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Join us on Tuesday, December 9, as researchers from @uclachpr.bsky.social's California Health Interview Survey and @publichealthinst.bsky.social share findings from two new studies that take a deeper look at Californians' experiences with hate acts and use of and access to support: ucla.in/4olWFcN.
Parks After Dark, a program that offered free evening recreational activities at 34 L.A. County parks in underserved areas, improved neighborhood cohesion, promoted exercise, and had activities that engaged people of all ages. Read the @uclachpr.bsky.social report: ucla.in/3SviBEO.
November 20, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Parks After Dark, a program that offered free evening recreational activities at 34 L.A. County parks in underserved areas, improved neighborhood cohesion, promoted exercise, and had activities that engaged people of all ages. Read the @uclachpr.bsky.social report: ucla.in/3SviBEO.
In 2024, nearly 1 in 3 (30.7%) California adults with a disability delayed or didn’t get medical care nearly 2x adults without a disability (15.5%). Explore more data on access to care and other topics by disability status using AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.
November 10, 2025 at 7:08 PM
In 2024, nearly 1 in 3 (30.7%) California adults with a disability delayed or didn’t get medical care nearly 2x adults without a disability (15.5%). Explore more data on access to care and other topics by disability status using AskCHIS™: ucla.in/48puaGN.