California Pan-Ethnic Health Network
@cpehn.bsky.social
California health care advocacy organization.
#HealthEquity #RacialJustice
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Visit Our Website: https://cpehn.org
#HealthEquity #RacialJustice
📩 [email protected]
Visit Our Website: https://cpehn.org
Important read on what CA stands to lose in the face of HR1, & what the Governor & state legislators can do to protect communities from further harm. CA leaders didn’t create the pain of this federal legislation, but they have considerable power to mitigate it.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
The State of Health Coverage in California: Progress, Disparities, and Policy Threats
California’s progress in expanding health coverage is at risk as federal and state cuts threaten Medi-Cal and Covered California benefits.
calbudgetcenter.org
December 8, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Important read on what CA stands to lose in the face of HR1, & what the Governor & state legislators can do to protect communities from further harm. CA leaders didn’t create the pain of this federal legislation, but they have considerable power to mitigate it.
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
calbudgetcenter.org/resources/ca...
Starting in the new year, policy changes made in 2025 at both the state and federal level will put up major roadblocks to immigrant communities in accessing behavioral health services.
Read our latest fact sheet to get informed: cpehn.org/publications...
Read our latest fact sheet to get informed: cpehn.org/publications...
December 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Starting in the new year, policy changes made in 2025 at both the state and federal level will put up major roadblocks to immigrant communities in accessing behavioral health services.
Read our latest fact sheet to get informed: cpehn.org/publications...
Read our latest fact sheet to get informed: cpehn.org/publications...
Our next Statewide Health Equity Call will be held on Tuesday, December 16th. Join us for a deep-dive into how county budgets work, why they matter, and how you can shape the way behavioral health funds are invested in your community.
Register at tinyurl.com/cpehnDEC2025.
Register at tinyurl.com/cpehnDEC2025.
December 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Our next Statewide Health Equity Call will be held on Tuesday, December 16th. Join us for a deep-dive into how county budgets work, why they matter, and how you can shape the way behavioral health funds are invested in your community.
Register at tinyurl.com/cpehnDEC2025.
Register at tinyurl.com/cpehnDEC2025.
ICYMI: Hospitals are reaping in profits while over half of Californians postpone care due to rising costs. With cuts from HR1 looming, CPEHN and @healthaccess.bsky.social are calling on state policymakers to hold the industry accountable.
Read the CalMatters op-ed 👇
Read the CalMatters op-ed 👇
Opinion | Hospitals want to be free to raise prices. California is right to limit them
A hospital group's lawsuit challenges the state's caps on price increases, as state leaders also try to help consumers cope with federal health care cuts.
calmatters.org
December 2, 2025 at 8:39 PM
ICYMI: Hospitals are reaping in profits while over half of Californians postpone care due to rising costs. With cuts from HR1 looming, CPEHN and @healthaccess.bsky.social are calling on state policymakers to hold the industry accountable.
Read the CalMatters op-ed 👇
Read the CalMatters op-ed 👇
📢 The deadline for Sacramento County organizations to apply to our Grant Funding Opportunity to help us lead a local health reform campaign has been extended to this Friday, December 5th at 5PM. Get started here: tinyurl.com/GrantOpp2025
December 1, 2025 at 5:45 PM
📢 The deadline for Sacramento County organizations to apply to our Grant Funding Opportunity to help us lead a local health reform campaign has been extended to this Friday, December 5th at 5PM. Get started here: tinyurl.com/GrantOpp2025
As families struggle this holiday season, Trump, Republicans have more pain in store: cutting health care coverage, forcing more people into #medicaldebt. CA's Gov & Leg have the tools to prevent the worst harms: raise revenues from corporate wealth. https://bit.ly/4iiibh8
California Leaders Can Prevent Health Care Cuts with New Revenues
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November 27, 2025 at 5:11 PM
As families struggle this holiday season, Trump, Republicans have more pain in store: cutting health care coverage, forcing more people into #medicaldebt. CA's Gov & Leg have the tools to prevent the worst harms: raise revenues from corporate wealth. https://bit.ly/4iiibh8
Every community has a right to culturally responsive behavioral health care.
“Reclaim your dignity, reclaim your stability for your future, reclaim your time...Believe that you have a future.” https://lat.ms/4pBH5uO
“Reclaim your dignity, reclaim your stability for your future, reclaim your time...Believe that you have a future.” https://lat.ms/4pBH5uO
'They come in with their silence': How stigma and limited access to mental healthcare affect L.A.'s Thai community
Thai advocates push for mental health programs centered on community care.
lat.ms
November 25, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Every community has a right to culturally responsive behavioral health care.
“Reclaim your dignity, reclaim your stability for your future, reclaim your time...Believe that you have a future.” https://lat.ms/4pBH5uO
“Reclaim your dignity, reclaim your stability for your future, reclaim your time...Believe that you have a future.” https://lat.ms/4pBH5uO
This #NationalDiabetesMonth - we’re spotlighting access. In California, many Latinos report delaying care or lacking a usual source of care — that gap drives worse outcomes. Resources: https://bit.ly/44q587v
Health Disparities by Race and Ethnicity in California Almanac — 2024 Edition - California Health Care Foundation
Disparities among historically marginalized groups in California occur across many demographic categories. This Almanac provides data that show how people of color face barriers in accessing health ca...
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November 23, 2025 at 4:19 PM
This #NationalDiabetesMonth - we’re spotlighting access. In California, many Latinos report delaying care or lacking a usual source of care — that gap drives worse outcomes. Resources: https://bit.ly/44q587v
Per @translatinacoalition.org - lack of access to health coverage and discrimination within the health care system are #healthequity issues facing the transgender community. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4o5dKHL
November 22, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Per @translatinacoalition.org - lack of access to health coverage and discrimination within the health care system are #healthequity issues facing the transgender community. Read more here: https://bit.ly/4o5dKHL
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California finally put limits on how fast hospitals can raise prices.
Now the industry is suing to overturn them.
Patients can’t afford this — but hospitals want to keep cashing in.
Our latest op-ed breaks it down ⬇️
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Now the industry is suing to overturn them.
Patients can’t afford this — but hospitals want to keep cashing in.
Our latest op-ed breaks it down ⬇️
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
November 21, 2025 at 4:00 PM
California finally put limits on how fast hospitals can raise prices.
Now the industry is suing to overturn them.
Patients can’t afford this — but hospitals want to keep cashing in.
Our latest op-ed breaks it down ⬇️
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
Now the industry is suing to overturn them.
Patients can’t afford this — but hospitals want to keep cashing in.
Our latest op-ed breaks it down ⬇️
calmatters.org/commentary/2...
The truth? Diabetes doesn’t affect everyone equally. People of color face higher diabetes rates. This month, we’re spotlighting disparities and solutions. #NationalDiabetesMonth #HealthyCommunities - Learn more and find resources here: https://bit.ly/3Qgsx3z
November 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
The truth? Diabetes doesn’t affect everyone equally. People of color face higher diabetes rates. This month, we’re spotlighting disparities and solutions. #NationalDiabetesMonth #HealthyCommunities - Learn more and find resources here: https://bit.ly/3Qgsx3z
We had over 100 participants on yesterday's All-Network Call, where we took a deep dive into the CA state budget with
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
November 20, 2025 at 2:28 AM
We had over 100 participants on yesterday's All-Network Call, where we took a deep dive into the CA state budget with
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
@calbudgetcenter.org. With federal cuts to health care from HR1 looming, we're mobilizing now to ensure next year's budget gets balanced without further cuts to care.
In 2026, CA leaders must prioritize restoring #Health4All.
https://www.eltimpano.org/english/health/as-health-care-contracts-in-trump-era-undocumented-immigrants-run-out-of-options
https://www.eltimpano.org/english/health/as-health-care-contracts-in-trump-era-undocumented-immigrants-run-out-of-options
As health care contracts in Trump era, undocumented immigrants run out of options
As California freezes Medi-Cal, who will step in to help the growing number of uninsured immigrants?
www.eltimpano.org
November 19, 2025 at 10:13 PM
In 2026, CA leaders must prioritize restoring #Health4All.
https://www.eltimpano.org/english/health/as-health-care-contracts-in-trump-era-undocumented-immigrants-run-out-of-options
https://www.eltimpano.org/english/health/as-health-care-contracts-in-trump-era-undocumented-immigrants-run-out-of-options
CPEHN proudly supported SB 81 because health care spaces are for healing - not fear.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@jessearreguin.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 4:46 PM
CPEHN proudly supported SB 81 because health care spaces are for healing - not fear.
@jessearreguin.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
@jessearreguin.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social
"What keeps me going is living to the maximum without apology." Today, we celebrate Alice Wong, a fearless health equity advocate who passed away this week after a lifetime of work fighting for access, visibility, and electoral power for people with disabilities.
November 17, 2025 at 11:06 PM
"What keeps me going is living to the maximum without apology." Today, we celebrate Alice Wong, a fearless health equity advocate who passed away this week after a lifetime of work fighting for access, visibility, and electoral power for people with disabilities.
CPHEN is deeply disappointed that Congress left families struggling to pay for healthcare so the wealthiest can keep huge tax breaks. Our fight to hold Congress accountable on afforable healthcare continues.
https://mailchi.mp/cpehn/shutdown-ends-13749839?e=0b4bd159eb
https://mailchi.mp/cpehn/shutdown-ends-13749839?e=0b4bd159eb
As Federal Shutdown Ends, Fight for Affordable Health Care Continues
mailchi.mp
November 17, 2025 at 4:37 PM
CPHEN is deeply disappointed that Congress left families struggling to pay for healthcare so the wealthiest can keep huge tax breaks. Our fight to hold Congress accountable on afforable healthcare continues.
https://mailchi.mp/cpehn/shutdown-ends-13749839?e=0b4bd159eb
https://mailchi.mp/cpehn/shutdown-ends-13749839?e=0b4bd159eb
With federal health cuts looming, state policymakers must continue to hold the health industry accountable on costs, say CPEHN ED Kiran Savage-Sangwan & @healthaccess.bsky.social ED @thewallner.bsky.social in this @calmatters.org op-ed.
November 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
With federal health cuts looming, state policymakers must continue to hold the health industry accountable on costs, say CPEHN ED Kiran Savage-Sangwan & @healthaccess.bsky.social ED @thewallner.bsky.social in this @calmatters.org op-ed.
CPEHN proudly supported SB 81 because health care spaces are for healing - not fear. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-29/california-health-facilities-immigration-raids-pushback @governor.ca.gov @jessearreguin.bsky.social
Immigration agents are raiding California hospitals and clinics. Can a new state law prevent that?
Legal experts say the new California law can’t fully protect immigrant patients because federal authorities are allowed in public places, such as hospital lobbies and parking lots.
www.latimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:00 PM
CPEHN proudly supported SB 81 because health care spaces are for healing - not fear. https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-10-29/california-health-facilities-immigration-raids-pushback @governor.ca.gov @jessearreguin.bsky.social
📢 Funding opportunity: CPEHN is seeking to partner with one or more organizations in Sacramento, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura counties to help lead a local health reform campaign.
Deadline to apply is 11/18. More info: tinyurl.com/GrantOpp2025.
Deadline to apply is 11/18. More info: tinyurl.com/GrantOpp2025.
November 12, 2025 at 8:26 PM
📢 Funding opportunity: CPEHN is seeking to partner with one or more organizations in Sacramento, Monterey, Santa Cruz, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara or Ventura counties to help lead a local health reform campaign.
Deadline to apply is 11/18. More info: tinyurl.com/GrantOpp2025.
Deadline to apply is 11/18. More info: tinyurl.com/GrantOpp2025.
Latinos in the San Joaquin Valley face higher obesity rates than non-Latinos. That carries broad health implications - including higher rates of diabetes. A culturally competent health care system can make a difference. https://bit.ly/43gHeuT
Latino obesity rates outpacing other groups in Central Valley
The San Joaquin Valley’s Latino population is experiencing obesity rates that significantly exceed non-Latinos among both adults and children – a
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November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Latinos in the San Joaquin Valley face higher obesity rates than non-Latinos. That carries broad health implications - including higher rates of diabetes. A culturally competent health care system can make a difference. https://bit.ly/43gHeuT
Millions of Americans are healthier today because of Speaker Pelosi’s leadership in expanding access to care, especially for women and children, and fighting cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. We’ll keep up the fight to defend this progress. https://bit.ly/4hN42rV
STATEMENT: “No One Has Contributed More” to Improving Americans’ Health Care Than Nancy Pelosi — Protect Our Care
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi announced her intention not to run for re-election in 2026, drawing to a close at the end of next year her...
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November 7, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Millions of Americans are healthier today because of Speaker Pelosi’s leadership in expanding access to care, especially for women and children, and fighting cuts to Medicaid and the Affordable Care Act. We’ll keep up the fight to defend this progress. https://bit.ly/4hN42rV
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes disproportionately affects communities of color; reducing the toll of diabetes is health equity work. This month, we’ll share facts, stories, & resources. #DiabetesAwareness #HealthEquity #CPEHN
November 5, 2025 at 11:07 PM
November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Diabetes disproportionately affects communities of color; reducing the toll of diabetes is health equity work. This month, we’ll share facts, stories, & resources. #DiabetesAwareness #HealthEquity #CPEHN
Don't forget to vote today! Find your polling place or a vote center. https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/voter-info/polling-place.htm
Find Your Polling Place | Official Voter Information Guide | California Secretary of State
Official Voter Information Guide, November 4, 2025, California Statewide Special Election.
voterguide.sos.ca.gov
November 4, 2025 at 10:28 PM
Don't forget to vote today! Find your polling place or a vote center. https://voterguide.sos.ca.gov/voter-info/polling-place.htm
Every registered voter should have received a mail ballot, which can be returned to a ballot drop box or via regular mail (no postage required). You may also register and vote in-person at a polling place or Vote Center. Find the nearest voting place: https://bit.ly/3Lk9V3O
November 3, 2025 at 4:23 AM
Every registered voter should have received a mail ballot, which can be returned to a ballot drop box or via regular mail (no postage required). You may also register and vote in-person at a polling place or Vote Center. Find the nearest voting place: https://bit.ly/3Lk9V3O
A recent analysis shows communities of color maintain the same representation under Prop 50. Current federal leaders haven't stood up for the voting rights of communities of color. Have you submitted your ballot yet? Let us know!
November 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
A recent analysis shows communities of color maintain the same representation under Prop 50. Current federal leaders haven't stood up for the voting rights of communities of color. Have you submitted your ballot yet? Let us know!