Thanks to Radio Bilingue for hosting CHCF staff in Fresno on May 13! We're proud to support your work to get the word out about Medi-Cal expansion and redetermination among Latino/x and Mexican indigenous communities. Thank you for your decades of service!

"The independent evaluation of Project Roomkey is out, and the verdict is in. It worked... California’s Project Roomkey successfully provided emergency housing to 62,000 people experiencing homelessness after COVID-19 took hold." Read more: chcf.org/blog/three-key…

Researchers find that corporate investment improves outcomes in IVF while at the same time worsening outcomes for nursing home patients. This week's Tradeoffs explores the reasons for those differences and how that could inform regulation. Listen now: tradeoffs.org/2024/05/16/pri…

May is #mentalhealthawareness month! CHCF has created a new resource center focused on behavioral health transformation. Check out our almanacs, explainers, reports, and projects about behavioral health in California. Learn about the foundation's work: chcf.org/resource-cente…

California faces a health workforce shortage, threatening access to care. This Q&A explainer provides an overview of the need to invest in, expand, and diversify CA’s health workforce. Learn more: chcf.org/publication/ho…

This AAPI Heritage Month, read about how health centers like Oakland's Asian Health Services (AHS) helped communities during a rise of anti-Asian hate crimes during the COVID-19 pandemic: chcf.org/blog/clinics-r…

This Maternal Mental Health Awareness Month, it's important to listen to mothers about their struggles. Check out this video on Angelina Spicer, a mother and stand-up comedian who experienced postpartum depression and anxiety after her daughter’s birth: youtube.com/watch?v=1tjH68…

🤰🏽 Over 20% of California's mothers and birthing people experience prenatal or postpartum depression, with Black women disproportionately affected. This #MaternalMentalHealthAwarenessMonth, read the full report on maternity care in CA. 🔗 chcf.org/publication/ma…

This week on the #MakingWaves Podcast, Neil Batlivala, cofounder and CEO of Pair Team, joins us to discuss how Pair Team is revolutionizing health care access for Californians with the most complex needs. Listen now: chcf.org/program/chcf-i…

NOW HIRING 📢 The UCSF Center for Health Equity is seeking a hybrid Research Analyst to support the Maternal Infant Health Assessment (MIHA) survey, an annual population-based survey focused on maternal and infant health. Sounds like a good fit? Apply now: healthequity.ucsf.edu

📊 Health disparities persist across California, disproportionately impacting Californians of color. The 2024 edition of the Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity Almanac underscores the urgent need for systemic change. Read the full report: 🔗 chcf.org/publication/he…

Did you know? In fiscal year 2021–22, Medi-Cal brought in more than $85 billion in federal funds and accounted for nearly 15% of all state general fund spending. Read more about Medi-Cal in this year's edition of the Medi-Cal Facts and Figures Almanac: chcf.org/publication/me…

Earlier this year, CHCF released the 2024 Medi-Cal Facts and Figures Almanac. As we reflect on its findings, the impact of Medi-Cal becomes clearer than ever. Dive deeper into the data and understand how Medi-Cal shapes healthcare access for millions: chcf.org/publication/me…

As our state faces a growing and diversifying older adult population, community health centers are stepping. Read about the visionary plan that aims to shape a future where all older Californians receive the quality care they deserve. Read the full report: chcf.org/publication/ro…

📣 Request for Proposals — California Regional Market Reports 📣 We're looking for a grantee for a qualitative study of regional health care markets in CA. This project would report on the commercial and safety-net sectors. Submit a proposal by 9/9/24: chcf.org/rfp/request-fo…

New report from CHCF sheds light on community benefit spending by California's nonprofit hospitals. But the big question remains: Is the impact commensurate with the tax benefit? Read the full report for in-depth analysis and potential policy options: chcf.org/publication/co…

New CHCF report sheds light on the 2.7mil Californians with limited English proficiency (LEP) and their healthcare challenges. This research underscores the need for improving healthcare access and outcomes for Californians with LEP. Read the full report: chcf.org/publication/ca…

Did you know that over 1 in 10 CA nursing facility residents could potentially thrive in assisted living communities? Read how Medi-Cal enrollees can transition to assisted living, potentially improving quality of life and offering cost-effective care: chcf.org/publication/wh…

🚨 New update on Medi-Cal redetermination data 🚨 Post COVID-19, the Medi-Cal unwinding period has concluded, revealing ✅significant improvements and ❌ remaining challenges. Read the full update: chcf.org/publication/ke… #MediCal #HealthcareAccess #CaliforniaHealth

CHCF is hiring a Freelance Desktop Publishing and Report Layout Specialist! 📢 This role includes laying out copy in report templates, creating charts in Adobe Illustrator, and linking assets in the report layout. Apply for this fully-remote position: chcf.org/freelance-publ…