CPEHN issued the following statement after today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States regarding the ‘public charge’ rule that targets low-income immigrant families. “We are deeply disappointed in today’s ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily…
In July and August 2019, CPEHN worked with six partner organizations, including Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund, Black Women for Wellness, Latino Coalition for a Healthy California, Asian Americans Advancing Justice-Los Angeles, Consortium for Urban Indian Health, and Diversity…
California now has more conclusive data on the uniquely different experiences of communities of color in their interactions with system of mental health care. In 2017, CPEHN sponsored AB 470 (Arambula), which required the Department of Health Care Services (DHCS)…
Central Valley Residents Discuss Health Priorities with Congressman Harder On February 21, advocates held a community listening forum on health with newly elected Central Valley Congressman Josh Harder. Nearly 100 community members—including residents, health care providers, non-profit leaders, and city council…
The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) applauds Governor Newsom for proposing historic investments to achieve health equity. While the Governor’s budget proposal is a great first step, we call on the Governor and Administration to work with local, regional and…
The Stockton community mobilizes to reduce mental health disparities for the city’s most vulnerable population. Advocates held the Stockton Reducing Disparities Public Hearing on December 11th 2018 from 10 AM- 3 PM at the historic Stockton Masonic Temple to showcase…
On Thursday, January 10th, Governor Gavin Newsom released his FY 2019-2020 State Budget. The $209 billion spending plan proposes an historic investment in health equity and health care quality, providing millions in funding to tackle disparities in pre-natal and post-partum…
Within the first week of his tenure, Governor Newsom announced a number of health care actions, including an executive order to establish a California Surgeon General. We applaud the Governor’s decision to establish the position focused on a comprehensive approach to addressing health…
Dignity in Discharge Law: What You Need to Know CPEHN was proud to sponsor Senate Bill (SB) 1152 in 2017-2018. Thank you to author Senator Ed Hernandez and to all of our community partners who helped lobby for this bill.…
New UCLA/CHIS Data Shows Declines in Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Health Coverage Additional Data on Mental and Oral Health, Marijuana Use, Voter and Civic Engagement, Highlights Disparities as well as Opportunities for Action The UCLA Center for Health Policy Research released…