On March 28th, the federal Office of Management and Budget released revised standards for the collection of race and ethnicity data, with the goal of better reflecting the diversity of the United States. These standards had not been updated since 1997, which hampered health equity efforts that rely on data that accurately reflects our communities. […]

ZOOM PRESS CONFERENCE REGISTER HERE In the 2025- 2026 May Budget Revision, Governor Gavin Newsom proposed eliminating the In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) benefit for seniors and disabled undocumented immigrants. This critical program serves thousands of Californians and would be taking away services for some of the state’s most needy based solely on immigration status, a […]

California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), Disability Rights California (DRC) and The San Diego LGBT Community Center (The Center) are hosting a community conversation on recent mental health policy changes in San Diego. Event Agenda: Landscape Analysis: Explore the current mental health landscape, recent policies including SB 43, CARE Court, and Proposition 1, and the implications of these […]