California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN)

10/17/2026

Exciting news: CPEHN and Sacramento Area Congregations Together have just launched the Sacramento Health Table!

Members of eight different organizations joined us yesterday to discuss the state of health care in Sacramento County, our shared priorities, and how we can work together to create real, lasting change.

10/14/2026

Even as Latine Heritage Month comes to a close, we must continue to celebrate the history, culture, and power of California's Latine communities.

Special thanks to our partner Latino Coalition for a Healthy California for their leadership centering Latine voices and experiences in the fight for health equity.

10/14/2026

What do the candidates on your ballot plan to do about:

▶️ Medi-Cal cuts?
▶️ Health care for immigrants?
▶️ Corporate accountability for health care costs?

CPEHN and our partners asked candidates in key races to answer the hard questions.

See their answers: bit.ly/OMOHQuestionnaire

10/12/2026

In California and across the nation, our Indigenous communities face striking health disparities owing to centuries of colonialism, displacement, and intergenerational trauma.

This , we reaffirm our partnership in ensuring tribal communities are thriving communities.

10/09/2026

Up for election this November is an important position you may not have heard about - insurance commissioner.

Join us on Tuesday, October 20th for a Candidate Forum to learn more about how this role impacts our health care - and hear directly from the candidates.

Register: bit.ly/OMOHForum

10/06/2026

We’re thrilled to welcome Betzabel Estudillo to Team CPEHN as our Deputy Director! 🎉

With 10+ years in immigration, worker rights, and health advocacy, Betzabel will lead CPEHN's statewide campaigns advancing health equity. Please join us in giving her a warm welcome!

09/24/2026

Urgent: Help us defend county health care for immigrants!

On Monday, October 5th, the County Medical Services Program (CMSP) Board will vote on program, benefit and eligibility changes planned for next year - including a proposal to move immigrants covered by the program to emergency-only care.

➡️ Sign our petition: tinyurl.com/CMSPLetter
➡️ Attend the hearing: tinyurl.com/CMSPHearing

09/22/2026

Despite the delaying cuts to Medi-Cal Dental, millions of immigrant Californians are still (rightfully) worried about what's coming next year - and losing trust in our health care system.

Our Senior Policy Manager, Ruqayya Ahmad, shares more in Public Health Watch:

The planned cuts sent immigrants scrambling for last-minute dental care. Now, many remain unclear about whether they still have dental coverage, or firmly believe it will end next year.

09/15/2026

Happy !

Make sure you’re by registering to vote (or checking your registration status) at registertovote.ca.gov.

After you’re done, consider committing your voice and your vote to building a health care system that works better for all of us. Take our pledge: bit.ly/HealthCareVoter.

09/14/2026

The Trump administration’s changes to public charge start this Friday, September 18th. See these resources from the Protecting Immigrant Families Coalition for more information on what is changing and who may be affected:

Context The latest updates On July 16, 2026, the Department of Homeland Security released the final public charge rule. PIF is currently reviewing the rule and will share a thorough analysis and updated educational materials with the full network as quickly as possible. Read our press statement here...