CHI Publications

Publications since 2000 of the Center for Health Improvement and recent contributions to the literature by CHI staff are listed here in reverse chronological order. CHI publications can also be located by subject under the Focus Areas.

Tackling Obesity by Building Healthy Communities: Changing Policies Through Innovative Collaborations, Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Brief, December 2009.

Dementia Care Practice Recommendations for Professionals Working in a Home Setting: Phase 4, edited by Elizabeth Gould, MSW, Jane Tilly, Dr.PH, and Peter Reed, PhD. Alzheimer's Association. October 2009.

"The Challenge of Engaging People With Alzheimer's Across the Disease Continuum," by Peter S. Reed, PhD, MPH, Guest Editorial: Alzheimer's Care Today. October-December 2009; 10(4): 181-182.

Targeting Root Causes to Address Inequities and Improve Health: Implications for Health Reform, Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Brief, July 2009.

"The Public's Perceptions About Cognitive Health and Alzheimer's Disease Among the U.S. Population: A National Review," The Gerontologist, Vol. 49, No. S1, S3-S11, June 2009.

New Perspectives: Investing in Resilience to Promote Healthy Aging, Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Brief, June 2009.

Syringe Exchange in California: Policy, Programs and Progress, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, Updated June 2009.

"Alzheimer's Association Quality Care Campaign and Professional Training Initiatives: Improving Hands-on Care for People With Dementia in the USA," International Psychogeriatrics, Vol. 21, S25-S33, March 2009.

Worksite Wellness Program Keeps Employees Healthy, Center for Health Improvement, Research Brief, July 2008.

Regionalization in Local Public Health Systems, Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, September 2007.

Syringe Exchange in California: Policy, Programs and Progress, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, August 2007.

"A Checkup on Health Care Markets: Study of 14 Communities Shows Why Quality Improvement Efforts Must Account for Local, Regional Variations," Patricia E. Powers, MPPA, and Michael W. Painter, JD, MD. Aligning Forces for Quality. Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Center for Health Improvement. April 2007.

"Understanding the United States Public Health System," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Issue Brief, January 2007.

"Understanding California's Public Health System," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, January 2007.

Improving Access to HCV Care in California Rural Communities, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, October 2006.

2006 Survey: What Consumers Want to Know About Their HMOs, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, September 2006. 

"Leveraging Land Use and Economic Development Practices to Improve Health Disparities," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, May 2006.

"Improving State Health Care Quality," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, February 2006.

"Public Health in California: Trends and Challenges in 2006," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, January 2006.

Improving the California Pharmacist-Patient Consultation Process, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, January 2006.

"Financing and Delivery of Health Care: California Trends," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, January 2006.

Hepatitis C Surveillance: Informing Policy Decisions to Stem the California Epidemic, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, October 2005.

Stemming the Hepatitis C Epidemic in CA Correctional Settings: A Public Health Opportunity, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, August 2005.

Reducing CA's HCV Epidemic: Access to Sterile Syringes, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, August 2005.

"California Medicare Part D: Dual Eligible Rx Implementation," Center for Health Improvement, California Health Policy Forum Issue Brief, April 2005.

Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Proposition 10 Opportunity (Revised 2005), Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, January 2005.

CHI Childhood Obesity Prevention  Powerpoint presentation, Center for Health Improvement, 2005.

Tobacco Advertising: Voluntary Retailer Compliance, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco Advertising: Enforcing Existing Advertising Restriction Laws, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco Cessation Strategies: Tobacco Use-Increasing Price to Decrease Demand, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco Cessation Strategies: Assistance for Employees Who Smoke, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco Cessation Strategies: Tobacco Cessation Benefits Coverage, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Smoke-free Bars, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Smoke-free Restaurants, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Environmental Tobacco Smoke: Smoke-free Workplace, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Licensing of Retail Outlets, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Minimum Age Increase, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Penalties for Illegal Sales to Minors, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Vending Machines, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Enforce Existing  Advertising Restriction Laws, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Voluntary Retailer Compliance, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

Tobacco: Youth Access-Enforce Existing Youth Access Laws, Center for Health Improvement Policy Profile for the Tobacco Technical Assistance Consortium, updated June 30, 2004.

First 5 Community Guide for Supporting Effective Tobacco Cessation Services: Guide (2003), Center for Health Improvement, August 2003. 

California Schools, Policymakers Urged to Support Comprehensive Sexuality Education (2003), a three-part series,, Center for Health Improvement, March 2003.

Engaging Youth in Policymaking Improves Policies and Youth Outcomes (2003), a three-part series, Center for Health Improvement, March 2003.

California Schools, Policymakers Urged to Support Comprehensive Sexuality Education (2003), a three-part series, Center for Health Improvement, March 2003.

Three Policy Strategies Central to Preventing Teen Pregnancy (2003), a three-part series, Center for Health Improvement, March 2003.

First 5 Community Guide for Supporting Effective Tobacco Cessation Services: Resources (2003), Online resources guide compiled by the Center for Health Improvement, 2003.

First 5 Community Guide for Supporting Effective Tobacco Cessation Services: Guide (2003), Center for Health Improvement, August 2003.

Building Community Support for School Readiness: A Prop 10 Opportunity (2002), California Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, August 2002.

Improved Outcomes for Children and Communities-Building Community Support for School Readiness: A Prop 10 Opportunity, Center for Health Improvement Field Lessons: Strategies to Support California's Children and Families Act, August 2002.

Creating a Fast Track School Readiness Plan (2002), one-page graphic chart, Center for Health Improvement, March 5, 2002. 

School Readiness Fiscal Sustainability Guide (2002), Center for Health Improvement, February 2002.

The Importance of Family Support to School Readiness (2001), Family Support California and the Center for Health Improvement, December 7, 2001.

School Readiness Overview (2001), Center for Health Improvement, September 13, 2001.

Leading Well: Californians' Beliefs About Health Survey, Key Findings and Policy Options (2001), California Center for Health Improvement and The California Wellness Foundation.

"The Changing Retirement Landscape: Policies Must Improve Work, Retirement Options for a Diverse Baby Boomer Population," Exploring Connections Between Work & Health Series by the California Center for Health Improvement, September 2000.

Nearly Five Million U.S. Children Suffer From Asthma-Joining Forces to Fight Childhood Asthma: A Prop 10 Opportunity, Field Lessons: Strategies to Support California's Children and Families First Act, California Center for Health Improvement, December 2000.

Each Year One in Four U.S. Children Needs Medical Attention for a Serious Injury-Reducing Unintentional Injuries Among Young Children: A Prop 10 Opportunity, Field Lessons: Strategies to Support California's Children and Families First Act, California Center for Health Improvement, November 2000.

Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Prop 10 Opportunity (2000), California Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, October 2000.

Preschoolers Increasingly Overweight--Preventing Childhood Obesity: A Prop 10 Opportunity, Center for Health Improvement Policy Brief, October 2000.

Tooth Decay Strikes One in Three California Toddlers-Promoting Oral Health in Young Children: A Prop10 Opportunity, Field Lessons: Strategies to Support California's Children and Families First Act, California Center for Health Improvement, September 2000.

One in Four Toddlers Is at Risk-Stemming the Childhood Immunization Crisis: A Proposition 10 Opportunity, Field Lessons: Strategies to Support California's Children and Families First Act, California Center for Health Improvement, July 2000.

Implementation of California's Children and Families First Act of 1998 (2000), California Center for Health Improvement Reports From the Field, 2000. 

Fast Food in California's High Schools: Popular, Profitable, Contributing to Teen Obesity?  Teens Growing Up Well: Focus on Prevention, California Center for Health Improvement, 2000.

"Information Technology and Training: Those Who Have It and Those Who Don't Experts Propose Policies to Bridge California's Digital Divide, Improve Health," Exploring Connections Between Work & Health Series by the California Center for Health Improvement, 2000.

"Opportunities to Improve Productivity, Mental Health of Workers: AB 88 Important Step for Insured Workers; Needs of Uninsured Loom," Exploring Connections Between Work & Health Series by the California Center for Health Improvement, 2000.

"The Changing Retirement Landscape: Policies Must Improve Work, Retirement Options for a Diverse Baby Boomer Population," Exploring Connections Between Work & Health Series by the California Center for Health Improvement, September 2000.