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No longer updated as of April 2009

Around the country, community groups, public health departments and other interested organizations are using the documentary series for community dialogues, policy briefings and capacity building to educate, organize and advocate for health equity.

When the film was first released, we made efforts to track screenings as they occurred around the country. As more and more groups and organizations have adopted UNNATURAL CAUSES as a tool for their own work, tracking has become impossible. As of April 2009, we have stopped updating the calendar.

To learn how to organize your own event, see "What You Can Do," download the Action Toolkit, and read the Taking Action (PDF) handout.

See 2009 events sorted by DATE

See 2009 events sorted by LOCATION

See 2008 events

January 2009
Jan 7–9 LA New Orleans Community Action Partnership Management Leadership and Training Conference

Workshop led by Rachel Poulain, Series Associate Producer and Director of Outreach

January 7-9, 2009
JW Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana

www.communityactionpartnership.com
Jan 14 CA Sacramento Capitol Screening for the State Legislature

With presentation from Larry Adelman, Series Executive Producer

Sponsored by The California Endowment
Jan 21 PA Philadelphia Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes: An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at Penn for 2008-2009 (more info)

Viewing of "Bad Sugar" with:

Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH, Associate Dean, Health Promotion, Penn School of Medicine

Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104

Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 4:00-5:30 PM

Sponsored by the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Penn's Center for Public Health Initiatives, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia College of Physicians' PhillyHealthInfo.org

February 2009
Feb 4 CA Santa Clara Health Trust Health Equity Summit

With keynote speaker Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Join other community advocates for a day long summit to address health inequalities in Silicon Valley.

Wednesday, February 4, 2009
8:30 - 3:30 pm
Santa Clara Marriott Hotel
2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054

Hosted by The Health Trust
Feb 9 PA Philadelphia Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes

Viewing of "Place Matters" with Amy Hillier, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, School of Design

Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104

Monday, February 9, 2009, noon to 1:30 PM
Feb 11 GA Mount Berry Berry College Women's Studies Program Film Screening & Discussion: "In Sickness and Wealth"

With Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Women's Studies Program.

February 11 at 5:00 pm

Evans Auditorium, Berry College
Mount Berry, GA 30149

Contact: Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Ph.D.
Feb 23 CA San Francisco Beyond Health Care Coverage: Addressing Inequality and Health Disparities in America

Monday, Feb 23, 9:15 am to 12:30 pm
The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street

  • Paula Braveman, director, Center on Social Disparities in Health, University of California, San Francisco
  • David Grusky, professor of sociology and director of the Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality
  • Anthony Iton, director and health officer, Alameda County Public Health Department
  • Dave Jones, California State Assemblyman, District 9
  • Jeffrey Levi, executive director, Trust for America's Health
  • Barbara Masters, public policy director, The California Endowment
  • Robert Moffit, director, Center for Health Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation
See full information.

This event is jointly sponsored by the California Endowment, the Stanford University Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality, and Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity.

To RSVP, please email full contact information to Tamanna Mansury or call 301-656-0348.
Feb 23 GA Mount Berry Berry College Women's Studies Program Screening of "When the Bough Breaks" and "Place Matters"

February 23 at 5:00 pm

Evans Auditorium, Berry College
Mount Berry, GA 30149

Contact: Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Ph.D.
Feb 23-24 MD National Harbor Cultivating Healthy Communities - 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control

Rachel Poulain, series associate producer and director of outreach, will serve as moderator for the Debate and Dialogue Session on the Social Determinants of Health

Co-sponsors: The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE), and Prevention Research Centers (PRCs)

More information: www.cdc.gov/NCCDPHP/conference/
Feb 23–25 MD National Harbor 2009 Joint Annual Meeting of STIPDA & CDC Core State Injury Grantees

February 23–25, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD.

This year's theme, "Casting a Wider Net: Expanding Partnerships and Policy for Injury & Violence Prevention," reflects the desire to focus on increasing support for the field of injury and violence prevention by engaging the general public, public health partners, and policy makers. 

More information: www.stipda.org/displayconvention.cfm
Feb 25–27 MD National Harbor Third National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health 2009
US DHHS Office of Minority Health

As part of OMH's broader initiative to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities, this Summit's objectives are:

1. Increase Awareness of Health Disparities
2. Strengthen Leadership at All Levels
3. Enhance Patient-Provider Communication
4. Improve Cultural and Linguistic Competency in Delivering Health Services
5. Coordinate and Utilize Research and Outcome Evaluations More Effectively

Rachel Poulain, series associate producer and director of outreach, will host a workshop.

For more info: omhrc.gov/npasummit2009
March 2009
March 4 PA Philadelphia Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes: Viewing of "Not Just a Paycheck" with:

Ichiro Kawachi, MD, PhD, Professor of Social Epidemiology at Harvard University

Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104

Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:00 to 5:30 PM

March 6 WA Seattle Viewing and discussion of "In Sickness and In Wealth"

Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle WA 98103

Friday, March 6 from 7:00-9:30pm

Hosts: Meaningful Movies (Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice) and the Population Health Forum

More info: http://meaningfulmovies.org

Contact: Natalie Stahl, Population Health Forum
March 16 CA Los Angeles Crystal Stairs Screening and Discussion: Infant Mortality Rates among African Americans and Health Implications for Mexican American Immigrants

After the screening, there will be a panel discussion on the reactions to the film and on our L.A. health landscape. Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Chief Medical Officer for L.A. Care and William Hobson, Executive Director of Watts HealthCare Corporation are our invited panelists.

This will be our chance to participate in the health debate and take a leadership role in reframing how we value health equity. The event is free and open to the public. Join us.

Monday, March 16, 2009, 2pm - 4pm
Lucy Florence Cultural Center, Media and Theatre Room
3351 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008

Film Screening at 2pm
Panel Discussion at 3pm

For more info, contact: Sydney Kamlager
March 22 GA Athens Program Series - Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies
Episode 1: In Sickness and in Wealth

Keynote Speaker:
Dr. Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, Research Director on Social Determinants of Health and Equity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Location: Main Auditorium, Athens Clarke County Public Library (2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606)

Time: 3:00 – 5:30 PM

Events is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu, (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
March 23 CT Cromwell Connecticut Maternal and Child Health Advisory Committee
CT Women's Health Campaign
March 23rd, 9 AM

Viewing of "When the Bough Breaks" and discussion of racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality with Drs. Lu and Collins from the series.

Contact: Lisa Sementilli
March 24-25 OK Midwest City 10th Annual Conversations on Community Renewal Conference

Screening Unnatural Causes's "Place Matters". Target audience: municipalities. Hosted by the Oklahoma Community Institute.

Reed Center (5800 Will Rogers. Midwest City, OK 73110)

If you have any questions about registration, or about the conference in general, contact Stephanie Ronck or call (405) 208-8882

More info: ocionline.org
March 25 NY Monticello Sullivan County Rural Health Network Screening and Discussion

In honor of Cover The Uninsured week, a showing of "In Sickness and in Health" with local statistics and discussion to follow

Ted Stroebel Community Center, Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY

March 25, 2009 6-8 PM

Contact: Carolyn Massey, Chair of the Healthy Equity Community Council,
845-794-8080
March 28 PA Pittsburgh Health Care Action Conference

March 28, 2009 9 am - 5 pm

HOSTS: Health Care for All PA & PUSH (PA United for Singlepayer Healthcare)

CONTACT: Mary Pat Donegan

healthcare4allPA.org
March 29 GA Athens Russell Library Program Series
Episode 2: When the Bough Breaks

Featured Panelists:
Dr. Carol Hogue, PhD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University
Dr. Fleda Jackson, PhD, Senior Scientist, Atlanta Regional Health Forum

Location: Main Auditorium, Athens Clarke County Public Library (2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606)

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Events is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
March 31 IL Calumet City Cook County Screening and Meeting on Health Equity

Screening of Episode 5 "Place Matters" followed by discussion and presentation by Active Transportation Alliance staff on area efforts to promote healthy transportation policy. Local health equity information will also be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to join a network of residents to advocate for health equity. Open to the public.

Sandridge Center, 600 Oglesby, Calumet City, IL

Tuesday March 31, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Hosts: Cook County Department of Public Health, with Calument Memorial Park District and Active Transportation Alliance.

Contact: Jim Bloyd, 708-492-2019

More info: cookcountypublichhealth.org
April 2009
April 5 GA Athens Russell Library Program Series
Episode 3: Becoming American

Location: Coverdell Building, University of Georgia

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Events is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
April 8 OK Oklahoma City Public Health Day at the Capitol
Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign

Public health programs on a quest for health equity are moving upstream to educate legislators, staff and general public about health equity.

April 8, 2009, 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m.

Contact: 405/271-9444, ext. 56410 marisan@health.ok.gov

More info: hero.health.ok.gov
April 9-10 OK Oklahoma City Health Equity for All Oklahomans - OK Public Health Association Annual Conference

Featuring speakers from UNNATURAL CAUSES. This conference will allow you to network, share resources, and learn the latest in public health practice!

Call 405-364-4050 for more information. http://www.opha.net
April 16–18 NY New York First Annual Health Disparities Conference: "Creating Sustainable Change in Our Communities"

The Institute for Healthcare Disparities at Nassau University Medical Center

The conference will feature continuous screening of the entire UNNATURAL CAUSES series.

Conference Web site
April 18 KY Lexington Viewing and Round Table Discussion

We will view the first episode of the documentary and follow up with a round table discussion of what is already being done in our community and what we can do in light of what we have learned from the information provided.

Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 1000 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, KY
Time: April 18, 2009 3:00-6:00 PM

Hosted by: Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, Bluegrass Family Preservation Program, Family Counseling Service Inc., Kentucky State University Land Grant Program, and Mission Lexington Medical Clinic

Contact: Laura Miller, (859)272-0219
April 19 GA Athens Russell Library Program Series
Episode 4: Bad Sugar

Location: Athens-Clarke County Public Library

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Events is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
April 22 CA Los Angeles 10th Annual Housing Rights Summit

Series Executive Producer Larry Adelman will present the keynote address and participate in the plenary discussion on the interconnection of discrimination and health.

LOCATION: California Endowment’s Center for Healthy Communities in downtown Los Angeles

More info: Housing Rights Center
April 25 SD Sioux Falls South Dakota Public Health Association: Celebrate a Healthy April!

The South Dakota Public Health Association has designated April as Public Health Month in celebration of National Public Health Week, April 6-12. SDPHA is showing "Unnatural Causes" free to the community as part of the activities and events planned through the month.

April 25, 2009, 10 AM – 3 PM

Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls, SD

Call SDPHA at 605-370-5070 for more information.
April 26 GA Athens Russell Library Program Series
Episode 5: Place Matters

Location: Athens-Clarke County Public Library

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Events is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
April 26–28 PA Harrisburg Statewide Environmental Justice Conference: "Building Healthy & Improved Communities for All"

April 26–28, 2009 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel

"Place Matters" and "In Sickness and In Wealth" will screen during the event.

Organized by the PA Department of Environmental Protection, with support from the state departments of Education, Transportation, Health, Public Welfare, and Community & Economic Development and other sponsors.

For more info: www.depweb.state.pa.us
May 2009
May 3 GA Athens Russell Library Program Series
Episode 6: Collateral Damage

Location: Coverdell Building, University of Georgia

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Events is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
May 4–6 GA Atlanta Council on Foundations Annual Convention

May 5
10 AM  UNNATURAL CAUSES Screening
2:30 PM  Workshop Session - Using UNNATURAL CAUSES
5:30 PM  Presentation of Henry Hampton Award to the UNNATURAL CAUSES producers

Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA

More info: cof.org/Events/09Annualconf/index.cfm
May 10 CA Los Angeles Urban Environmental Justice: Reporting the Full Story
Program for USC Annenberg’s Justice and Journalism Fellows

Director of Outreach Rachel Poulain will present an excerpt from UNNATURAL CAUSES and lead a discussion about health equity in relation to environmental justice on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
May 10 GA Athens Russell Library Program Series
Episode 7: Not Just a Paycheck

Location: Athens-Clarke County Public Library

Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM

Events is free and open to the public.
For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
May 11–14 CA San Diego Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Annual Meeting

The HSS program is one of the major national human capital programs supported longterm by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). These include the RWJF Clinical Scholars and RWJF Scholars in Health Policy Research programs.

healthandsocietyscholars.org
May 13–17 TX Houston American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 18th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress: "Exploring New Frontiers in Endocrinology"

May 13-17, 2009
Hilton Americas Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX

The series will be screened continuously during the conference.

http://www.aace.com/meetings/ams/2009/
May 28-29 TX Fort Worth Texas Conference on Health Disparities

The overall theme for the conference is "Targeting Health Disparities Through Prevention."

Of specific focus will be Prevention Strategies in Medicine and Community with emphasis on policy solutions and community-based solutions. Educational and interactive presentations, panel discussions and questions/ answer sessions will identify the challenges and bring conference attendees closer to developing a prospectus for the future.

For anyone interested in being a part of the solution to eliminate health disparities or for anyone serving populations affected by health disparities.

May 28th and 29th, 2009
Texas Center for Health Disparities, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107

Contact: Annie Mathew, Texas Center for Health Disparities, hsc.unt.edu
June to December 2009
Aug 7–9 CA San Francisco Society for the Study of Social Problems, 2009 Annual Meeting

This year's theme is Race, Ethnicity, and the Continuing Problem of the Color Line

Series executive producer Larry Adelman will be presenting on August 8.

Info: sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/341
Sept 15–16 NC Chapel Hill Research to Practice Symposium: Promoting Environmental and Policy Change to Support Healthy Aging
Centers for Disease Control

Co-creator and Executive Producer Larry Adelman will present Sept 15 in an evening session.
TBD 2009 Mexico Coyocan (Mexico City) Screenings and Teleconference Debates at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco.

Organized by ALAMES (Latin American Social Medicine Association), co-sponsored by the Spirit of 1848 (American Public Health Association)