Author: Sandra Hernandez
ITUP Releases Statement on Los Angeles Firestorm
January 10, 2025
"Our thoughts are with the families and communities impacted by the devastating firestorm in Los Angeles. The loss and destruction have brought incredible hardship to a city we are honored to serve. During this tragic time, we extend our deepest sympathies to those affected. At…
Read MoreShaping the Future of Health Equity – ITUP Impact Report 2024
January 8, 2025
Discover the transformative work ITUP accomplished in 2024! Our Impact Report, Shaping the Future of Health Equity, highlights the innovative, community-informed policy solutions that have expanded access to equitable health care and improved the health of Californians statewide.…
Read MoreCalifornia Health Care Specialty Workforce Shortages Fact Sheet
January 3, 2025
This ITUP fact sheet explores the current state of California’s specialty health care workforce, highlighting critical gaps and opportunities within the system. It examines how workforce shortages and disparities impact health outcomes, particularly in underserved and marginalized…
Read MoreMobilizing Doulas: Advancing Equitable Maternal Health Outcomes in California
December 5, 2024
The United States faces an unprecedented maternal mortality crisis, disproportionately impacting Black and Indigenous women and birthing people, with systemic medical racism, limited access to mental health care, and social determinants of health (SDoH) driving these disparities. This…
Read MoreITUP Releases Statement on 2024 Presidential Election Results
November 7, 2024
"At Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP), we are unwavering in our mission to advocate for health access and equity for all Californians, regardless of race, immigration status, sexual orientation, gender, background, or socioeconomic status. For over 25 years, ITUP has persevered…
Read MoreCalifornia Health Care Workforce Shortage: ITUP Convenes Regional Equity Collaboratives to Address Solutions
October 14, 2024
Strengthening California’s Health Care Workforce to Drive Equitable Access Learn more about the statewide health workforce shortage and read local insights and additional opportunities to support local solutions. The growing workforce shortage in California refers to an insufficient…
Read MoreKey Takeaways: 2024 ITUP Regional Equity Collaboratives
October 14, 2024
ITUP 2024 Regional Equity Collaboratives: Strengthening the Health Care Workforce for Equitable Access Each year, Insure the Uninsured Project (ITUP) hosts 11 Regional Equity Collaboratives across California, from San Diego County to Humboldt County, both virtually and in person.…
Read MoreITUP Blog: 2024 Legislative Round Up
October 4, 2024
By: Sumaira Akbarzada, MPH and Shirley Lam, MPH 2024 Legislation Round Up This year, Governor Newsom signed 84 percent of the bills that crossed his desk by the September 30, 2024, deadline. Here is a round-up of some significant health and health-related bills signed into law and…
Read MoreTransforming Behavioral Health Services in California Jail Systems
September 24, 2024
This ITUP Fact Sheet underscores the urgent need for equitable access to behavioral health services for California's justice-involved population, which faces high rates of untreated mental health issues. The California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) Justice-Involved…
Read MoreBehavioral Health in California -ITUP Policy Toolkit
September 4, 2024
By Annmarie Gutierrez Discover ITUP's resource for advancing behavioral health care in California! This curated ITUP policy toolkit brings together essential initiatives and resources supporting emotional and behavioral well-being across the state. With easy-to-navigate hyperlinks…
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