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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.

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MARCH 2008
March 1	WA	Seattle	Seattle Children's Hospital Preview Screening Hosts/Sponsors: Seattle Children's Hospitall
March 2	DC	Washington	2008 National Anti-Hunger Public Policy Conference - March 2-4
March 2	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative Community screenings of Unnatural Causes in multiple sites around Multnomah County - followed by discussions. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Hosts/Sponsors: 'Multnomah County Health Department Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
March 3	GA	Atlanta	American Cancer Society Internal Screening
March 3	IL	Chicago	Unnatural Causes Pre-Broadcast Screening, Discussion and Reception The goal of this event is to energize the University community and promote its current and future work to reduce health disparities. The screening will bring together students, faculty, staff from across the University of Chicago campus and leaders in the surrounding community to learn more about health disparities and why they exist. The discussion and reception will allow for participants to learn about how they can get more involved to reduce health disparities and make a difference at the local level. Hosts/Sponsors: University of Chicago, Center for Health and the Social Sciences (CHESS) Contact: http://chess.bsd.uchicago.edu/unnaturalcauses.html
March 4	OK	Edmond	Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign The Oklahoma Health Equity campaign will alert state and community leaders on socio-economic and ethnic inequities in health and will engage leaders in conversation and action to fight the effects of these inequities on Oklahomans. Hosts/Sponsors: Oklahoma State Turning Point Council, University of Central Oklahoma, Oklahoma State Department of Health and OETA Channel 13 Contact: http://www.oeta.tv/unnaturalcauses.html
March 5	CA	San Pablo	Unnatural Causes Screening and Community Discussion Local environmental justice groups present a discussion on the racial and socio-economic factors impact individual health. Sponsor: Ma'at Youth Academy, Ella Baker Center, Asian Pacific Environmental Network and SolarRichmond
March 5	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series 1 of 7 Contact: smithmb at umkc.edu 816.235.1832
March 5	NE	Omaha	Internal screening for the Minority Health Team Sponsor: Douglas County Health
March 6	CA	Berkeley	UC Berkeley School of Public Health Screening Series 1 of 4 Hosts/Sponsors: Center for Health Research; the Berkeley Diversity Research Initiative; and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Center for the Public Health Practice Contact: arincon at berkeley.edu
March 6	GA	Atlanta	Association for Community Health Improvement Annual Conference - March 5-7 Hosts/Sponsors: NACDD; ACHI Contact: http://www.communityhlth.org/communityhlth_app/ conf2008/annual08.jsp
March 6	IL	Chicago	Unnatural Causes Pre-Broadcast Screening, Discussion and Reception The goal of this event is to energize the University community and promote its current and future work to reduce health disparities. The screening will bring together students, faculty, staff from across the University of Chicago campus and leaders in the surrounding community to learn more about health disparities and why they exist. The discussion and reception will allow for participants to learn about how they can get more involved to reduce health disparities and make a difference at the local level. Hosts/Sponsors: University of Chicago Contact: http://chess.bsd.uchicago.edu/unnaturalcauses.html; nkeeseck at bsd.uchicago.edu
March 7	VT	Burlington	Community Partners Screening Screening for community partners to discuss future action. Hosts/Sponsors: Vermont Dept. of Health Contact: minorityhealth at vdh.state.vt.us
March 7	LA	New Orleans	Regional Equity '08: The Third National Summit on Equitable Development, Social Justice, and Smart Growth - March 5-7 Sponsor: PolicyLink Contact: www.regionalequity08.org
March 10	CA	San Luis Obispo	San Luis Obispo County Health Commission Meeting
March 11	AR	Searcy	Harding University Student Showing of Unnatural Causes Sponsor: 'University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Contact: www.uams.edu/coph
March 12	AR	Little Rock	The Philanthropy Roundtable/AR Grantmakers Association Introduction and showing of Unnatural Causes to philantrophic community. Hosts/Sponsors: 'University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Fay W. Boozman College of Public Health Contact: www.uams.edu/coph
March 12	MI	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County Public Health Dept (MI) Community Screening I The Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCPHD) seeks to promote social justice by reducing inequalities affecting the health of all in Washtenaw County. In conjunction with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, WCPHD is coordinating community screenings and dialogues around Unnatural Causes at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor District Library. The series will be used to raise awareness and promote health equity through social justice. Due to limited seating, this showing is targeted toward community leaders and is by invitation-only Hosts/Sponsors: Washtenaw County Public Health Dept.; University of Michigan School of Public Health; Ann Arbor District Library Contact: http://publichealth.ewashtenaw.org
March 12	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series 2 of 7 Contact: smithmb at umkc.edu, 816.235.1833
March 12	NY	Saratoga Springs	Annual NYS Diabetes Prevention and Control Program and Steps to a Healthier NY Contractor's Training Meeting
March 13	AR	Little Rock	Arkansas Department of Health Public Health Grand Rounds Contact: sdcolley at uams.edu
March 13	CA	Berkeley	UC Berkeley School of Public Health Screening Series 2 of 4 Hosts/Sponsors: Center for Health Research; the Berkeley Diversity Research Initiative; and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Center for the Public Health Practice Contact: arincon at berkeley.edu
March 13	CA	Davis	California Public Health Association-North Annual Meeting Health at the Nexus--Climate Change, Land Use, Sustainability, and Public Health is the theme of our association's 2008 annual meeting and training. This meeting draws a wide and diverse public health audience from across northern and central California to examine emerging knowledge and understanding about the effects of climate change, health care coverage, and other timely health concerns on the public's health. Hosts/Sponsors: CPHA-N and UC-Davis Contact: jacquolyn.duerr at cdph.ca.gov, Website: http://www.cphan.org
March 13	CA	Merced	Merced County Community Forum Screening and Community Forum. 6:30 PM at the Merced Civic Center, 678 W 18th St, Merced, CA 95340. Sponsors: The Merced County Department of Public Health, the League of Women Voters, the Merced County Health Care Consortium, and the MATCH Coalition Contact: Tammy Moss, http://www.mercedcountyhealthcare.org/projects.html
March 13	CA	Sacramento	CPEHN Legislative Briefing and viewing Join us for panel discussions on issues that will be facing the legislature this year that impact our diverse communities. Learn who the ‘go-to’ experts are on these issues, including doctors and community organizations. We will help illuminate emerging health issues and provide contacts for building community support for solutions to improve our health.
March 13	MI	Ann Arbor	Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research screening series Showing UMHS employees, the first in a series of noon time film/panel discussions. Hosts/Sponsors: Michigan Institute for Clinical and Health Research (MICHR), University of Michigan
March 13	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health Special Preview Join us for a special SPH preview of "Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?" This first episode of the seven-part series will be introduced by SPH Dean Kenneth Warner and Terri Wright of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation followed by time for discussion. A light dinner will be served. This event is free and open to the public. Hosts/Sponsors: University of Michigan School of Public Health; SPH Dean's Office; Office of Public Health Practice; Center for Research on Ethnicity, Culture, and Health; Office of Academic Affairs: Diversity Initiative; Environmental Health Student Association; Asian American Public Health Association and more! Contact: rothney at umich.edu
March 13	WA	Seattle	King County Community Town Hall - Equity & Social Justice Initiative The King County Equity and Social Justice Initiative aims to end persistent local inequities and injustices that result in, among other things, higher rates of disease among low-income populations and disproportionate rates of young black men in jail. Sponsor: King County Health and many other sponsors Contact: www.kingcounty.gov/equity
March 14	DC	Washington	Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise? The Impact of Socioeconomic Status on Health and its Implications for Policymakers A preview screening of:The PBS broadcast documentary series UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Produced by California Newsreel with Vital Pictures With presentations by: Nancy E. Adler, PhD, Professor of Psychology, Departments of Psychiatry and Pediatrics, Vice-Chair Department of Psychiatry, Director of the Center for Health and Community, University of California, San Francisco; Ichiro Kawachi, MD, PhD, Professor of Social Epidemiology, Department of Society, Human Development & Health, School of Public Health, Harvard University; Mildred Thompson, Director, Center for Health and Place, PolicyLink; Jessamy Taylor, Principal Policy Analyst Sponsor: National Health Policy Forum
March 14	OK	Tulsa	Oklahoma Public Health Association Association Annual Conference Announced Oklahoma's participation in the national health equity campaign and showed sneak preview of PBS series. Sponsor: OK Health Equity Campaign Contact: Marisa Wells, www.oeta.tv/unnaturalcauses.html
March 14	TN	Jackson	Madison County Unnatural Causes Kick-Off Event Contact: www.jmchealth.org
March 14	TX	Austin	YWCA of Greater Austin's Hallmark Speakers Series Presents UNNATURAL CAUSES Our distinguished panel will explore what we as a community can-and should-do to address our health inequities in Central Texas. Featured panelists: * Ann Kitchen, Executive Director, Indigent Care Collaboration * Shannon Jones, Assistant Director, Austin/Travis County Health & Human Services Public Health Division * Marva Overton, Executive Director, Alliance for African American Health * Armando Rayo, Director Hands On Central Texas, United Way Capital Area * Melissa Smith, M.D. Medical Director, Seton Community Health Centers Hosts/Sponsors: YWCA of Greater Austin / Seton Family of Hospitals Contact: gorham at YWCAAustin.org, 512-326-1222
March 15 Tentative	CA	San Francisco	Poder SF Internal Screening
March 17 March 19	CA	Fullerton	Can You Afford to be Healthy? A Sociological outlook on Health Care Inequality Sponsor: California State University Fullerton
March 18	CA	Martinez	Contra Costa County Health Services Employees Screening
March 18	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health series
March 19	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health series
March 19	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series 3 of 7 Contact: smithmb at umkc.edu 816.235.1834
March 20	CA	Berkeley	UC Berkeley School of Public Health Screening Series 3/4 Hosts/Sponsors: Center for Health Research; the Berkeley Diversity Research Initiative; and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Center for the Public Health Practice Contact: arincon at berkeley.edu
March 20	CA	San Bernardino	Media Preview Unnatural Causes Lunchtime screening at the public library. Sponsor: African American Health Institute of San Bernardino County www.AAHI-SBC.org
March 20	GA	Athens	OneAthens Premier/UGA Journalism School Screening and Panel Discussion UGA Grady College and Partners for a Prosperous Athens to host a community showing of part 1. We envision using the film as a chance to talk about health disparities in our own community – a major focus for PPA for nearly two years now. Date for our screening is March 20 and we will do two showings and two panels at our local art house, Cine, which is a swell location. First show will be free to anyone with a student ID and will be followed by a youth panel: a journalism grad student from UGA, two local high school students working on a community-wide anti-poverty initiative, and a local public health expert. Second show will be a fund-raiser for OneAthens Community Foundation, $25/head for wine and cheese, movie and panel. I’ll moderate this panel and it will feature a local African-American physician, the head of the anti-poverty group’s health task force, and a public health professor from UGA. Hosts/Sponsors: UGA Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication, Partners for a Prosperous Athens Contact: pthomas at uga.edu, 706-542-1210
March 20	KY	Louisville	Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness Town Hall Forum Dr. Adewale Troutman and the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness invite you to preview and discuss the "Unnatural Causes", which features Louisville. Guests include producers Llew Smith and Christine Herbes-Sommers plus Louisville residents featured in the film. Sponsor: Louisville Metro Department of Public Heatlh and Wellness, KET-TV, Louisville Metro Friends of Health and Wellness, University of Louisville Hospital, Norton Cancer Center, Primary Care Association, Event Concepts Contact: Please RSVP: 502.574.6525 by March 18
March 20	MI	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County Public Health Dept (MI) Community Screening II The Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCPHD) seeks to promote social justice by reducing inequalities affecting the health of all in Washtenaw County. In conjunction with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, WCPHD is coordinating community screenings and dialogues around Unnatural Causes at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor District Library. The series will be used to raise awareness and promote health equity through social justice. Hosts/Sponsors: Washtenaw County Public Health Dept.; University of Michigan School of Public Health; Ann Arbor District Library Contact: http://publichealth.ewashtenaw.org; reynoldsg at ewashtenaw.org, 734-544-3091
March 21	VA	Alexandria	Steps Cooperative Agreement Program Action Institute: Towards a Sustainable Future for Community Health Hosts/Sponsors: CDC's Steps Cooperative Agreement Program Contact: http://www.cdc.gov/steps/about_us/index.htm
March 22	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Place Matters , followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
March 23	OR	Gresham	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of When the Bough Breaks, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
March 24	OK	Tulsa	Tulsa Health Department Town Hall Meeting We invite the public health community as well as non-health stakeholders (e.g., housing, community development, labor, racial justice, religious and other organizations) to participate in the town meeting as we begin to organize to reach and build alliances with other sectors and advocate with governmental officials to promote health equity. Local health leaders will participate on a panel to discuss how their perspective organizations are addressing health disparities. Confirmed speakers include: • Gary Cox, Executive Director – Tulsa Health Department • Carmelita Skeeter, Executive Director - Indian Health Care Resource Center • Laurie Paul, Executive Director – Community Health Connection (Newest Community Health Center in Tulsa) 2:00 - 3:30 PM at Central Center, 1028 East 6th Street Contact: Cheray Smith at 918-595-4462 to RSVP or for more information.
March 24	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screenings of Becoming American and When the Bough Breaks followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
March 25	CA	San Francisco	Marines Memorial Theater Community Forum: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? March 25 6:00 - 8:00 PM; Marines' Memorial Theater, 612 Sutter Street, San Francisco MODERTOR: Belva Davis, Host "This Week in Northern California" (KQED-TV) PANELISTS: Nancy Adler, Ph. D. CHair, MacArthur Network on Socio--Economic Status and Health, University of Californa, San Francisco; Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, PolicyLink; Tony Iton, MD, Director, Alameda County Dept. of Public Health Sponsored by the Marines' Memorial Club with KQED, Commonwealth Club of Northern California, and California Newsreel. For more information and to register: https://www.marineclub.com/Events/unnaturalcauses/index.htm
March 25	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health series
March 25	WI	Madison	Population Health Institute Forum at the University of Wisconsin
March 26	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health series
March 27	DC	Washington	SEIU Screening and Panel Discussion Screening of “Not Just a Paycheck” followed by a forum on unemployment, job insecurity and health Sponsor: SEIU, AARP, NACCHO Contact: RSVP to Lorena White, lorena.white at seiu.org or 202-730-7048
March 27	GA	Atlanta	Environmental Justice and Health Inequalities Screening and Panel Discussion Panel with Na'Taki Osborne, National Wildlife Federation, Yomi Noibi, Executive Director of Eco-Action, Diane Rowley, Director of the Research Center on Health Disparities at Morehouse College Sponsor: Emory University, Institute of Human Rights Contact: http://emoryhumanrights.org/ or call 404-727-4609
March 27	MA	Boston	Boston Premiere Please join Mayor Thomas M. Menino, the filmmaker, local officials and community leaders for the Boston premiere of the film and a panel discussion about creating a unified health equity agenda and how we can all take action! Hosts/Sponsors: Boston Commission on Public Health; MA Dept of Public Health; WGBH; and many others Register on-line at: www.unnaturalcausesbostonpremiere.eventbrite.com or call 617-534-2622 by March 20
March 27	MI	Detroit	NAHSE Conference Hosts/Sponsors: WTVS Detroit Public Television, National Association of Health Services Executives (NAHSE) Detroit Chapter
March 27	MI	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County Public Health Dept (MI) Community Screening III The Washtenaw County Public Health Department (WCPHD) seeks to promote social justice by reducing inequalities affecting the health of all in Washtenaw County. In conjunction with the University of Michigan School of Public Health, WCPHD is coordinating community screenings and dialogues around Unnatural Causes at the Michigan Theater in Ann Arbor and the Ann Arbor District Library. The series will be used to raise awareness and promote health equity through social justice. Hosts/Sponsors: Washtenaw County Public Health Dept.; University of Michigan School of Public Health; Ann Arbor District Library Contact: http://publichealth.ewashtenaw.org; reynoldsg at ewashtenaw.org, 734-544-3091
March 27	OH	Columbus	Live taping of health equity discussion panel for WOSU’s local program “The Columbus Collaborative” Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, WOSU, Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: 614-645-6450 or www.publichealth.columbus.gov, mikes at columbus.gov
March 28	DC	Washington	Association of Health Care Journalists
March 28	DC	Washington	6th National Forum for Heart Disease and Stroke Prevention March 26–28 The National Forum is pleased to join with NACCHO to bring a screening of the PBS documentary "Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?" (selected segments) to the attendees at the 2008 National Forum meeting. Agenda Introductions—National Forum Chair Overview of NACCHO’s Health Equity Campaign--NACCHO Representative Screening of Opening Episode of PBS Documentary (30 minutes) Discussants and/or Respondents Representative of NACCHO (Richard Hofrichter) Larry Adelman, Documentary Executive Producer/California Newsreel NACCHO County Health Official Leading Authority of Social Determinants of Health and Health Disparities (TBD) Moderated Discussion Respondents and Attendees (Moderator from the National Forum) Sponsors: NACCHO; CDC - Division for Heart Disease and Stroke; American Heart Association; American Stroke Association; Association of Territorial Health Officers
March 28	GA	Savannah	"Embodied Inequalities: Film, Theater and Lecture Series" Center for Public Health Media and Research This three-day event includes screenings of two films and one play, followed by panel-led discussions about inequalities in Georgia and the U.S. “Unnatural Causes” will be presented on March 28; “For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf” by Ntozake Shange on March 27; and “Iron Jawed Angels” on March 26. Legislators, community leaders, health care professionals, and academicians will lead the discussions and allow participants to strengthen collaborative networks. Sponsor: Armstrong Atlantic State University's Department of Health Sciences / Center for Public Health Media and Research (and collaborative partners); Our collaborative partners : Mayor Otis Johnson and the Savannah Mayor's Office; Healthy Savannah; AASU's Gender and Women's Studies Program; the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Public Health at Georgia Southern University; Savannah State University; Georgia Public Broadcasting Contact: Leigh.Rich at armstrong.edu, www.armstrong.edu
March 28	IL	Chicago	American Medical Association Screening Showing of "Unnatural Causes" for physicians and health care providers in order to increase awareness of Native American health care disparities.
March 28	NC	Raleigh	American Cancer Society, South Atlantic Division Screening
March 28	WA	Tacoma	Health Equity Summit: Community Discussion on Impacting the Root Causes of Health Inequities Through Prevention Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department is hosting a summit to address health inequities within Pierce County, Washington. Our richly diverse population (comprised of roughly 800,000 individuals) includes communities of diverse ethnic, racial, and sexual orientations, and individuals with disabilities, in addition to broad socio-economic ranges and highly varying rural and urban landscapes. Join us as we take a prevention-based collective approach (inclusive of community, agency, government, non-profit, health-care and industry representatives) to addressing this important issue! Sponsor: Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department Contact: 253.798.6114 or email abates at tpchd.org
March 29	IL	Oak Park	Faith Community Discussion Group Leader Training Sessions Participants will: have an overview of the series Unnatural Causes; review basic skills needed to lead a discussion; be aware of resources to obtain a greater understanding of health equity in the United States. Sponsor: Cook County Department of Public Health, Advocate Health Care, Chicago Dept. of Public Health, UIC Healthy Cities Collaborative/Neighborhoods Initiative, Campaign for Better Health Care, Chicago Metropolitan Associates, United Church of Christ, more Contact: Denise Dowling at 847-384-3744 or denise.dowling at advocatehealth.com
March 29	IL	Oak Park	Faith Community Discussion Leader Training Training for faith community Sponsor: Advocate Health Care and many other faith and health partners;
March 29	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of In Sickness and In Wealth, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
March 30	NC	Greensboro	Eta Sigma Gamma Presents: "Unnatural Causes...is inequality making us sick?" Hosts/Sponsors: Eta Sigma Gamma; Department of Public Health Education at UNCGl Contact: j_getrou at spartan.uncg.edu
March 30	OR	Gresham	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Bad Sugar, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
March 31	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of When the Bough Breaks and Bad Sugar, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
APRIL 2008
April 1	IL	Chicago	Faith Community Discussion Group Leader Training Sessions Participants to this no-fee event will: have an overview of the documentary series; review basic skills needed to lead a discussion; be aware of resources to obtain a greater understanding of health equity in the United States. Sponsor: Cook County Department of Public Health, Advocate Health Care, Chicago Dept. Public Health, UIC Healthy Cities Collaborative/Neighborhoods Initiative, Campaign For Better Health Care, Chicago Metropolitan Association, United Church of Christ, Third Baptist Church, and many others Contact: Denise Dowling at denise.dowling at advocatehealth.com or 847-384-3744
April 1	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health series
April 1	NY	Ithaca	Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Ithaca College - Part 1 of 4 The opening program will feature a public forum with speakers and public dialogue and organizing on health inequalities Sponsor: The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival is partnering with the faculty of the Ithaca College School of Health Science and Human Performance to screen all seven programs.
April 2	CA	San Diego	CPEHN Convening: The Path to Healthy Communities This interactive session will focus on the intersection of health and land use, and how where we live and work affects our health. Contact: Ruben Cantu, rcantu at cpehn.org
April 2	MI	Ann Arbor	University of Michigan School of Public Health series
April 2	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series 4 of 7 Contact: Marlene B Smith, MLS smithmb at umkc.edu 816.235.1832
April 2	NV	Las Vegas	Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Screening
April 2	NY	Ithaca	Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Ithaca College - part 2 of 4 Sponsor: The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival is partnering with the faculty of the Ithaca College School of Health Science and Human Performance to screen all seven programs.
April 2	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Place Matters , followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 3	CA	Berkeley	UC Berkeley School of Public Health Screening Series 4/4 Sponsor: Center for Health Research; the Berkeley Diversity Research Initiative; and the UC Berkeley School of Public Health’s Center for the Public Health Practice Contact: arincon at berkeley.edu
April 3	MA	Boston	Premier Screening at the Harvard School of Public Health Come watch the FIRST and SECOND episode. Dr Nancy Krieger will be present to discuss the series. Sponsor: HSPH Public Health Intersections with Politics Student Group and the Center for Society and Health Contact: Nayana Dhavan, ndhavan at hsph.harvard.edu
April 3	MI	Ann Arbor	Washtenaw County Public Health Dept (MI) Community Screening IV Sponsor: Washtenaw County Public Health Dept.; University of Michigan School of Public Health; Ann Arbor District Library Contact: reynoldsg at ewashtenaw.org, 734-544-3091 http://publichealth.ewashtenaw.org
April 3	NY	Ithaca	Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Ithaca College - part 3 of 4 Sponsor: The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival is partnering with the faculty of the Ithaca College School of Health Science and Human Performance to screen all seven programs.
April 3	PA	Pittsburgh	Pittsburgh Town Hall Meeting Event will be taped and rebroadcast on the local PBS station Sponsor: WQED Pittsburgh, Center for Minortity Health Contact: Derrel Ford Williams dfwillia at wqed.org (412) 622-1393
April 3	TX	Fort Worth	Tarrant County Public Health Screening
April 4	NY	Ithaca	Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival at Ithaca Collge - part 4 of 4 Sponsor: The Finger Lakes Environmental Film Festival is partnering with the faculty of the Ithaca College School of Health Science and Human Performance to screen all seven programs.
April 4	OR	Portland	Northwest Osteopathic Medical Foundation's 4th annual confluence Contact: Stephen Bezruchka, sabez at u.washington.edu
April 4	VT	Burlington	University of Vermont Screening & Panel Discussion On April 4th the first three episodes will be shown with commentary by experts from Anthropology, Medicine, & Nursing. On April 11 episodes 4 - 7 will be shown. Sponsor: University of Vermont Contact: Vicki Torsch at vtorsch at uvm.edu
April 6	OR	Gresham	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Not Just a Paycheck , followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 7	AL	Birmingham	UAB Health Disparities Research Symposium The UAB Health Disparities Research Symposium highlights and promotes the research work of undergraduate,graduate, post-doctoral and faculty researchers in the field of Health Disparities in basic sciences research, clinical research and behavioral community-based research Sponsor: Minority Health & Research Center (MHRC), The University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Medicine, Division of Preventive Medicine; National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NCMHD) Contact: Maria Claudia Norena; mnorena at uab.edu; 205.996.2880
April 7	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Not Just a Paycheck and Bad Sugar, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 8	AL	Birmingham	Jefferson County Screening We will present "Unnatural Causes" in Jefferson County Alabama at the historic 16th Street Baptist Church. Sponsor: Jefferson County Place Matters Team of Congregations for Public Health Inc. Contact: Minister Ronnie Williams at (205) 215-6570 or creform at aol.com
April 8	OH	Columbus	OSU/ODH Public Health Week Town Hall Meeting (In Sickness and In Wealth) Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, WOSU, Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: mikes at columbus.gov
April 9	CA	Fresno	CPEHN Convening: The Path to Healthy Communities Place-Based Solutions to Achieving Health Equity. This interactive session will focus on the intersection of health and land use, and how where we live and work affects our health Contact: Ruben Cantu, rcantu at cpehn.org
April 9	MN	Minneapolis	University of Minnesota School of Public Health's 3rd Annual Film Festival Health Disparity Night You are invited to the School of Public Health's 3rd Annual Film Festival! In recognition of National Public Health Week, the School of Public Health, its community partners, and the Minnesota Public Health Association are offering free films about public health issues. Sponsor: University of Minnesota - Twin Cities Campus School of Public Health & Minnesota Public Health Association
April 9	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series 5 of 7 Contact: Marlene B Smith, MLS smithmb at umkc.edu 816.235.1832
April 9	NM	Albuquerque	New Mexico Public Health Association's Annual Conference A special Health Equity track presents all 7 episodes of "Unnatural Causes", each followed by dialogue intending to build in-state alliances and plans for action. Sponsor: New Mexico Public Health Association, New Mexico Health Equity Working Group Contact: Go to http://www.nmpha.org for information and on-line registration or Marsha McMurray-Avila, mcavila.nmpha at comcast.net
April 9	NV	Reno	Progressive Leadership Alliance of Nevada Screening
April 9	OH	Columbus	Near East Side HAC Town Hall Meeting (“In Sickness & In Wealth” and “Bad Sugar”) Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, Near East Health Advisory Committee, Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: RSVP Ryan Johnson 645-7335 REJohnson at columbus.gov by 4/4, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 9	OR	Corvallis	Community Discussion & Local Call-to-Action Free, refreshments provided. Speakers include: Charlie Tomlinson – Mayor of Corvallis; Barbara Ross – League of Women Voters Corvallis; Rosa Plascencia – Linn Benton Hispanic Advisory Committee; Pete Tuana – Strengthening Rural Families & Philomath School District. Sponsors: Benton County Health Department, OSU Dept of Public Health, Archimedes Movement – Corvallis Chapter, Mid-Valley Health Care Advocates & Northwest Health Foundation and MANY co-sponsors. Thanks to Odd Fellows Lodge for generous donation of space and technical support. Contact: 737-5313
April 10	AL	Birmingham	Health Action Summit Sponsor: Jefferson County Department of Health Contact: greg.townsend at jcdh.org
April 10	TX	Fort Worth	Tarrant County Public Health Screening
April 11	CA	San Jose	The Health Trust & Santa Clara County Public Health Department Screening All are invited to attend a one hour screening followed by a panel discussion starting with Dr. Fenstersheib, Santa Clara's County Health Officer and Acting Public Health Director. The Health Trust will announce its mini-grants program to promote local screenings of the series. Sponsor: The Health Trust & Santa Clara County Public Health Department; Contact Teddy Daligga, teddyd at healthtrust.org, to attend.
April 11	VT	Burlington	University of Vermont Screening & Panel Discussion On April 4th the first three episodes will be shown with commentary by experts from Anthropology, Medicine, & Nursing. On April 11 episodes 4 - 7 will be shown with commentary by experts from Anthropology, Medicine, & Social Work. Sponsor: University of Vermont Contact: Vicki Torsch at vtorsch at uvm.edu
April 12	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of When the Bough Breaks, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 13	OR	Gresham (Portland)	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Collateral Damage, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 14	DC	Washington	HEALTH EQUITY AND JUSTICE NOW! Spring Health Braintrust and 5th Annual Health Disparities Leadership Summit Sponsor: 'National Minority Quality Forum and the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation, Inc., in cooperation with the Congressional Black Caucus Health Braintrust Contact: britt.weinstock at mail.house.gov; 202.225.1790
April 14	OH	Columbus	South Side HAC Town Hall Meeting ("Bad Sugar" and "Place Matters") Sponsor: Columbus Public Health Contact: RSVP Matt Baldwin 645-0380 or msbaldwin at columbus.gov by 4/10, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 14	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Not Just a Paycheck and Collateral Damage, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 14	WA	Seattle	Seattle Children's Hospital Staff Screening Educate new doctors and raise awareness among current staff. Sponsor: Seattle Children's Hospital Contact: victoria.chinnell at seattlechildrens.org, 206-987-2042
April 15	CA	Oakland	CPEHN Convening: The Path to Healthy Communities This interactive session will focus on the intersection of health and land use, and how where we live and work affects our health. Contact: Ruben Cantu, rcantu at cpehn.org
April 15	OK	Edmond	Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign The Oklahoma Health Equity campaign will alert state and community leaders on socio-economic and ethnic inequities in health and will engage leaders in conversation and action to fight the effects of these inequities on Oklahomans. A panel will complement the PBS segment. Hosts/Sponsors: Oklahoma State Turning Point Council, University of Central Oklahoma, Latino Community Development Agency, OETA Channel 13, and the Oklahoma State Department of Health Contact: http://www.oeta.tv/unnaturalcauses.html
April 16	CA	Berkeley	The City of Berkeley Public Health Division is hosting a community screening to engage Berkeley residents, local officials, city commissioners, and local CBOs in a provocative discussion about the dynamics between health, wealth and race. The screening is an opportunity to learn how a community's health is affected by a variety of public policies and initiatives, and gain an understanding of the social determinants of health. The goal of the screening will be to ultimately activate those who work, live and play in Berkeley to take action to tackle health inequities. From 7-8:30 pm, Berkeley City College Auditorium, 2050 Center St. Berkeley, CA.
April 16	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series, 6 of 7 Contact: Marlene B Smith, MLS smithmb at umkc.edu 816.235.1832
April 16	OH	Columbus	Westside HAC Town Hall Meeting - Hispanic Community (“In Sickness & In Wealth” and “Becoming American”) Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, West Side Chommunity Health Advisory Committee (CHAC), Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: RSVP Helen Evans 614.227.1619 or Donna Woods 614.227.1623, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 17	CA	San Rafael	County of Marin, Unnatural Causes Screening and Forum BOS Chambers, 3501 Civic Center Drive April 17th at 4:00 pm and April 30 at 11:30 Sponsor: Marin County Health and Human Services Contact: Division of Public Health 415-499-3707, www.co.marin.ca.us
April 17	TX	Fort Worth	Tarrant County Public Health Screening
April 18	GA	Atlanta	Healthcare Georgia Foundation; 100 Black Men of Georgia Chapters Our goal for the April 18th meeting is to have a roundtable discussion with the possible grant recipients to discuss the initiative timeline and deliverables, community initiatives, and questions and concerns. Sponsors: Healthcare Georgia Foundation; 100 Black Men of Georgia Chapters Contact: Rondee Gaines, rondeeg21 at aol.com
April 18	NE	Omaha	Stakeholders DVD Event The Douglas County Health Department will host a DVD event for 65 stakeholders to: D-etermine if it is a valuable tool for engaging the community in dialogue about solutions to reduce health disparities. V-olunteer over the next 6-9 months to incorporate the series when planning community programs/events. D-iscuss potential outcomes resulting from utilizing the series, and how this information will be provided to all stakeholders. Sponsor: Douglas County Health Department Contact: Shavonna Lausterer at 402-444-6784 or shavonna.lausterer at douglascounty-ne.gov
April 19	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Place Matters , followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 20	DC	Washington	National Healthy Start Annual Conference Featuring When the Bough Breaks and engaging membership to use the series to advocate for change.
April 21	OH	Columbus	Hilltop Town Hall Meeting ("Not Just a Paycheck") Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, West Side Chommunity Health Advisory Committee (CHAC), Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: RSVP Helen Evans 614.227.1619 or Donna Woods 614.227.1623, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 21	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Collateral Damage, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
April 22	OH	Columbus	Franklinton/Southwest Town Hall Meeting (“In Sickness & In Wealth” and “Not Just a Paycheck”) Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, West Side Chommunity Health Advisory Committee (CHAC), Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: RSVP Helen Evans 614.227.1619 or Donna Woods 614.227.1623, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 23	OH	Columbus	Westland Town Hall Meeting ("Not Just a Paycheck” and “Becoming American”) Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, West Side Chommunity Health Advisory Committee (CHAC), Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: RSVP Helen Evans 614.227.1619 or Donna Woods 614.227.1623, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 23	MI	Detroit	Promising Practices from the Field: Tobacco Control Strategies that Work for Priority Populations Come learn about best practices in tobacco control to eliminate tobacco-related disparities among African American and Low SES Populations. Sponsors: Health Education Council's National Network on Tobacco Prevention & Poverty and the National African American Tobacco Education Network. Contact: Kristi Maryman, kmaryman at healthedcouncil.org
April 23	MO	Kansas City	University of Missouri -Kansas City School of Medicine Screening Series, 7 of 7 Contact: Marlene B Smith, MLS smithmb at umkc.edu 816.235.1832
April 24	OH	Akron	Healthy Connections Network Board of Directors Meeting Sponsor: Healthy Connections Network
April 26	CA	San Diego	Enterprising Empowerment: Balancing the Leader Within The Urban League of San Diego County Young Professionals (ULSDCYP) is holding its 7th Annual Leadership Summit. The Leadership Summit motivates 100+ Professionals of all ages in Southern California personally, professionally, and socially. Practical, interactive presentations will focus on the five Urban League areas of empowerment: education, economic, civic engagement and leadership, health and quality of life and civil rights and racial justice. California Black Health Network will do a screening of "Place Matters" there for about 100 people. 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, University of San Diego, Joan B. Kroc Institute for Peace & Justice, 5998 Alcala Park
April 27	TX	Fort Worth	Tarrant County Public Health Screening
April 28	CA	Los Angeles	CPEHN Convening: The Path to Healthy Communities This interactive session will focus on the intersection of health and land use, and how where we live and work affects our health. Communities of color experience significantly poorer health status and are more likely to live in neighborhoods that do not provide them with the same opportunities for good health such as access to healthy foods, safe sidewalks, and clean air. This convening will bring together local community leaders and public health experts to talk about these issues and develop policy solutions. Contact: Ruben Cantu, rcantu at cpehn.org
April 29	CT	Hartford	CT Women's Health Screening and Panel Screening, panel and community conversation about social determinants of health as they relate to gender. Several health care providers and leaders in women's and trauma care will speak. "Gender, class and racial inequities in Connecticut are not “natural.” They are the products of decisions that we have made—and can make differently." Sponsor: CT Women's Health Campaign/Permanent Commission on the Status of Women Contact: Lisa P. Sementilli, www.cga.ct.gov/pcsw
April 29	NY	Albany	NYSACHO (New York State Association of County Health Officials) Screening for public health officials/td>
April 29	OH	Columbus	Taping of WOSU's "The Collumbus Collaborative" Follw-up Panel Sponsor: Columbus Public Health, West Side Chommunity Health Advisory Committee (CHAC), Columbus Medical Association Foundation Contact: RSVP Helen Evans 614.227.1619 or Donna Woods 614.227.1623, or mikes at columbus.gov
April 29	NY	Coopertown	NYS Association of County Health Officials 2008 Annual Public Health Conference: And Good Health For All? Health Inequity and Public Health Sponsor: NYS Association of County Health Officials
April 30	CA	San Rafael	County of Marin, Unnatural Causes Screening and Forum BOS Chambers, 3501 Civic Center Drive April 17th at 4:00 pm and April 30 at 11:30 Sponsor: Marin County Health and Human Services Contact: Division of Public Health 415-499-3707, www.co.marin.ca.us
MAY 2008
May 1	CA	Stanford	Rethinking Health Inequities Beyond Medicine An Evening of Dialogue and Screening of "Unnatural Causes" to better understand Stanford's work in addressing health disparities through Community Partnerships Sponsor: Stanford University School of Medicine, Office of Community Health Go to http://och.stanford.edu/unnaturalcauses.html or contact Evelyn T. Ho at evelynh at stanford.edu for more information
May 1	DC	Washington	DC Cover The Uninsured Week 2008 (DC CTUW) Thurday, May 1. registration starts at 11:00AM. Film viewing begins promptly at 11:30AM. Light snacks will be provided. "DC Cover the Uninsured Week 2008" will increase awareness of who is uninsured or under-insured, why they are uninsured, the consequences of being uninsured and how this issue affects every American—not just those without insurance. DC residents will also have the opportunity to sign up for free/low-fee health insurance. The viewing of "Unnatural Causes" is a perfect backdrop for this campaign, with a focus on social injustice as it relates to health. The aim of the facilitated community dialogue is a call to action for DC residents! Sponsor: DC Area Health Education Center (DC AHEC) Contact: Kim L.E. Bell, Executive Director, www.dcahec.org
May 2	DC	Washington	Screenings of all four hours of UNNATURAL CAUSES First of Four: In Sickness and In Wealth Please join the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Local Boards of Health for a viewing of UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: APHA headquarters, 800 I St., NW www.apha.org Come watch the documentary, eat healthy snacks and join in an informal discussion! Other screenings on May 9, 14, and 21
May 3	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of When the Bough Breaks, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
May 6	WA	Everett	Community Discussion on Health Inequities The evening will begin with a light supper and health screenings, followed by a showing of "When the Bough Breaks". This will be followed by a facilitated discussion on putting equity into action. Action ideas that come out of these discussions will be compiled and presented in a report to health care organizations in Snohomish County. This FREE event is open to the general public. Providence Everett Medical Center, Pacific Campus, 916 Pacific Avenue - 6 to 8 pm Primary Sponsor: Communities of Color Coalition Contact: UnnaturalCauses at c3coalition.org or 425-258-8828, www.c3coalition.org
May 6	WA	Seattle	Leadership Tomorrow - Seattle This will be a provocative and engaging evening focusing on racial and socioeconomic inequalities in health. There will be time to network, enjoy refreshments, view "Place Matters" and hear from a panel of dedicated community members who will share their commitment to this issue and take questions from the audience. We will also have a time for community dialogue about health inequities and ways we can be proactive and be part of the solution. The Seattle Times Auditorium, 1120 John Street, 5:30-7:30pm Contact: Rebecca Prell, rebecca at leadershiptomorrowseattle.org, or phone 206-389-726, www.leadershiptomorrowseattle.org
May 7	CA	San Francisco	San Francisco Department of Public Health - Health Education Training Center Screening of Episodes 2 and 3 12-2 pm, Health Education Center, 30 Van Ness Ave, Suite 2300
May 9	DC	Washington	Screenings of all four hours of UNNATURAL CAUSES Second of Four - When the Bough Breaks and Becoming American Please join the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Local Boards of Health for a viewing of UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: APHA headquarters, 800 I St., NW www.apha.org Come watch the documentary, eat healthy snacks and join in an informal discussion! Other screenings on May 2, 14, and 21
May 12	MN	New Brighton	Just Health: Creating a Transformative Health Agenda for MN 6:30 to 9:00 P.M. - St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 835 2nd Ave. N, New Brighton Speakers: Dr. Bobby Milstein, Center for Disease Control Dr. Anthony Iton, Public Health Officer for Alameda County Dr. john powell, Kirwan Institute for Race and Ethnicity Jan Malcolm, CEO of Courage Center, Fmr. Commissioner of the Minnesota Dept. of Health 1999-2003 ISAIAH and SEIU HealthcareMN are working together to create a transformative agenda for our health. We are asking the question "What will it take to really create health for all of us?" It is becoming more and more clear that the social, economic and racial inequalities in our state and country are deeply connected to the lack of health and the declining health of our society. We have invited some of the most innovative and vanguard thinkers about health, health care and public health to come to work with us in building a long term agenda that will impact our collective health. You are invited to learn about health equity and what it means for health care reform as well as to begin to co-create a vision and an agenda for our common health. Please RSVP to Maggie Kidnie at 612-333-1260 x. 218
May 14	DC	Washington	Screenings of all four hours of UNNATURAL CAUSES Third of Four: Bad Sugar and Place Matters Please join the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Local Boards of Health for a viewing of UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: APHA headquarters, 800 I St., NW www.apha.org Come watch the documentary, eat healthy snacks and join in an informal discussion! Other screenings on May 2, 9 and 21
May 17	OR	Portland	Multnomah County Health Equity Initiative - Community Screening of Bad Sugar, followed by discussion. Long-term focus on policy solutions to promote health. Contact: www.mchealth.org/healthequity
May 19	GA	Atlanta	Social Determinants of Health 2-Day Expert Panel Meeting - Reception Sponsor: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD)
May 21-22	CA	Temecula	American Indian Health Policy Symposium - "Bridging the Gap Between Indian Health Care Policy and Health Disparities" http://aihmp.com/ca_conference.html
May 21	DC	Washington	Screenings of all four hours of UNNATURAL CAUSES Fourth of Four: Collateral Damage and Not Just a Paycheck Please join the American Public Health Association and the National Association of Local Boards of Health for a viewing of UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? WHEN: 3:30 p.m. WHERE: APHA headquarters, 800 I St., NW www.apha.org Come watch the documentary, eat healthy snacks and join in an informal discussion! Other screenings on May 2, 9 and 14
May 22	PA	Philadelphia	Philadelphia Town Hall Meeting and Speakout "Is Inequality Making Us Sick?" Thursday, May 22, 2008 - 12:30-4:30 pm. Mitchell Hall - The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, 19 S. 22nd Street, Philadelphia Community Leaders, Block Captains, Health Center Advisory Board Members, Public Health Students and Workers, and all who care about better health for everyone in Philadelphia will share ideas about how we can work together to improve the health of our City. We will watch scenes from "Unnatural Causes", which shows how inequality affects our health. Co-sponsors: Philadelphia Department of Public Health, The College of Physicians of Philadelphia, Philly Health Info.Org, Center for Health Equity, Research and Promotion, Penn Center for Public Health Initiatives, Steps for a Healthier Philadelphiaand Maternal, Child and Family Health of the Philadelphia Department of Public Health. Contact: phillyhealthinfo.org or call 215-563-3737, ext. 263
May 27	MD	Baltimore	Screening of In Sickness and In Wealth for loca, state and national legislators in Baltimore and Maryland generally 6 pm at the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of African American History Hosted by Place Matters Baltimore
May 29	KS	Topeka	The KDHE Center for Health Disparities in partnership with the KDHE Office of Health Promotions are hosting brown bag viewing sessions for agency staff. The sessions are scheduled for: May 29, June 5, June 9, June 12, June 18, June 30. Following the episode viewing, invited guest presenters will share information related to each episode i.e., KS black infant mortality, Safe Streets Coalition, Diabetes among Native Americans in KS. 1000 SW Jackson Suite 540, Topeka, KS 66612 For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
May 30	CT	New London	African American Health Council Meeting Evening will include dinner; highlights of the African American Health Council of Southeastern Connecticut's first year; honoring its members & community supporters, presentation of "Outstanding Community Leadership Awared to Ms. Merrylyn Weaver;" and a screening of excerpts from Unnatural Causes. Sponsors: African American Health Council of Southeastern Connecticut, Ledge Light Health District, Child & Family Agency of Southeastern Connecticut, Inc. and the New London Branch N.A.A.C.P. Contact: Stephanye R. Clarke, Project Assistant 860.448.4882, ext. 335 or sclarke at ledgelighthd.org www.ledgelighthd.org
JUNE 2008
May 31-June 4	PR	San Juan	SEIU 2008 Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico The "SEIU Cineplex" will screen In Sickness and In Wealth and When the Bough Breaks www.seiu2008.org/
June 5	KS	Topeka	The KDHE Center for Health Disparities in partnership with the KDHE Office of Health Promotions are hosting brown bag viewing sessions for agency staff. The sessions are scheduled for: May 29, June 5, June 9, June 12, June 18, June 30. Following the episode viewing, invited guest presenters will share information related to each episode i.e., KS black infant mortality, Safe Streets Coalition, Diabetes among Native Americans in KS. 1000 SW Jackson Suite 540, Topeka, KS 66612 For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
June 5	WI	Milwaukee	Statewide Screening of Episode 1 - In Sickness and In Wealth Wisconsin Public Health Association is joining forces with partners around the state - including the Milwaukee Health Department's Center for Health Equity, UW-Milwaukee Office of Public Health Planning, and the Center for Urban Population Health. Five distinguished panelists and our moderator - Deborah Blanks, Marcia Caton Campbell, David Riemer, Dr. Stephanie Robert, Dr. Earnestine Willis and Dr. Laura Anderko - will take questions and engage the audience at all sites. 2400 E Hartford; 107 Enderis Hall University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee June 5, 2008 5:30 Email to reserve your seat. For more information: www.publichealth.uwm.edu
June 9	KS	Topeka	The KDHE Center for Health Disparities brown bag viewing sessions for agency staff: May 29, June 5, June 9, June 12, June 18, June 30. For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
June 9	FL	Tampa	2008 Summer Wellness Institute Annual Conference Showing Episode 1: In Sickness and In Wealth Tampa Airport Marriott Monday, June 9, 1:00-2:00 The SWI is an annual conference focusing on worksite wellness tools and strategies, including employee wellness policy development, social marketing, and evidence-informed programs. This Institute is open to the public. Past participants include public health professionals, school district staff, and city/county government employees. This screening is offered as a means of engaging participants in a dialogue around health disparities with the hope of motivating them to community action. SPONSOR: Florida Department of Health CONTACT: Betsy Wood, 850-245-4330 www.floridashealth.com
June 9	OK	Norman	Cleveland County Town Hall Meeting We will preview "Unnatural Causes" DVD and will then have a discussion on what we can do. Sponsor: Cleveland County Turning Point Coalition Contact: Amanda James at (405)366-3407 for more information.
June 10	CA	Richmond	Closing the Care Gap: Eliminating Health Disparities At this event, hosted by Kaiser Continuing Medical Education, approximately 100 physicians and non-physician care providers will watch a clip from Unnatural Causes, learn about health inequities in Richmond, and explore ways to address inequities in their practice.
June 10	NY	Poughkeepsie	Health Disparities Forum: this public forum will provide the general public, healthcare providers, the business community and the media with an opportunity to learn about health disparities in our community and to view Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? St. Francis Hospital, 241 North Road, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 June 10th, 2008 4pm to 7 pm Hosted by: Hudson River HealthCare, Dutchess County Department of Health and the June and Aaron Gillespie Forum Contact: Solange Muller, MPH 845 483-5757
June 12	KS	Topeka	The KDHE Center for Health Disparities brown bag viewing sessions for agency staff: May 29, June 5, June 9, June 12, June 18, June 30. For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
June 13	AZ	Phoenix	Screening at the 2008 National Health Care for the Homeless Conference and Policy Symposium www.nhchc.org/2008conference/2008conference.html
June 17	MD	Baltimore	Screening of In Sickness and In Wealth for the general public, hosted by Place Matters Baltimore
June 18	CA	Berkeley	Community Screening and Discussion of "Place Matters" A public forum to elicit input from Berkeley residents, influence public policy, and build effective collaboration. A local discussion, with national implications, on how income, housing, public safety, healthy food access, transportation, law enforcement and air quality are some of the factors that profoundly impact one's health outcomes and wellbeing. Light refreshments will be available. Please call for special accommodations. 7-9 pm at the South Berkeley Senior Center 2939 Ellis Street, Berkeley, CA Hosted by: City of Berkeley, Division of Public Health Contact: Vicky Breckwich-Vasquez, 510-981-5362
June 18	CA	San Francisco	San Francisco Department of Public Health-Health Education Training Center Screening of Episodes 4 and 5 12-2 pm, Health Education Center, 30 Van Ness Ave, Suite 2300
June 18	KS	Topeka	The KDHE Center for Health Disparities brown bag viewing sessions for agency staff: May 29, June 5, June 9, June 12, June 18, June 30. For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
June 18	MA	Springfield	Springfield and Holyoke Premier of UNNATURAL CAUSES Please join the cities of Springfield and Holyoke, local community leaders, and your neighbors for the premiere of the film and a panel discussion about creating a unified health equity agenda and how we can all take action! DATE: Wednesday, June 18, 2008 TIME: 5:30 - 6:00 P.M. Reception and entertainment 6:00 - 8:45 P.M. Screening and Program PLACE: City Stage, One Columbus Center, Springfield, MA 01103 RSVP: by June 16, 2008 by calling 413-540-0600 ext.106 or emailing Laura Hurley
June 20	DC	Washington	Black Women's Health Conference - Town Hall Meeting Screening of "When the Bough Breaks" Panelists: Pierre Vigilance, M.D., director, District of Columbia Department of Health Camara Jones, M.D., M.P.H., Ph.D., Research Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 7:00-8:30pm, Omni Shoreham Hotel, 2500 Calvert Street, N.W. Part of the 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Black Women's Health Imperative
June 23	IL	Peoria	The Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention and Aetna Insurance are hosting screenings and discussions of "Unnatural Causes" in a Town Hall Meeting format, culminating with a Public Hearing in Cook County. ILAACP will partner with the Health & Healthcare Disparities Committee of the Illinois House (HHDC) and county public health officials to examine the sources of health disparities and identify policies that promote health equity. 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Town Hall Meeting Neighborhood House Association 1020 S. Matthew St., Peoria, IL. 61605 Contact Gabriela Najera at 630-325-7823, ext: 317 or visit www.ilaacp.org for more information
June 25	IL	Aurora	Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention and Aetna Insurance discussion and townhall meeting 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Town Hall Meeting Prisco Community Center 150 W. Illinois Ave. Aurora, IL. 60506 Contact Gabriela Najera at 630-325-7823, ext: 317 or visit www.ilaacp.org for more information
June 25	MA	Worcester	Worcester County Premier of Unnatural Causes Please join local and state officials, community leaders and residents for the Worcester County premier of the episode "Place Matters" and a panel discussion about local health issues and opportunities for taking action. "Place Matters" portrays how the neighborhood in which we live profoundly affects our health. DATE: Wednesday June 25, 2008 TIME: 5:00-8:45pm 5:00-5:45 Reception with light refreshments 5:45-6:15 Welcome and introduction to the episode 7:15-8:00 Panel discussion featuring local residents and experts 8:00-8:45 Taking Action tables PLACE: Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts, 554 Main St. Worcester, MA 01608 RSVP: Call 1-800-227-2345 to register and for free tickets, or email Clara Savage HOSTED BY: American Cancer Society
June 25	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is presenting an encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series on consecutive Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., beginning June 25 in the Community Room at the Main Clinic at 140 Dameron Avenue. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Admission and popcorn is free. Parking at KCHD also is free. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
June 26	CA	Los Angeles	National Assembly on School-Based Health Care (NASBHC) - June 25 - 28 Keynote speaker Dr. Tony Iton will deliver a multimedia presentation on the series at the opening plenary, June 26, 2008, at 12:30 p.m The conference will also include a workshop for school health centers to organize screening events with parents, teachers and students For more information visit: www.nasbhc.org
June 26-27	CO	Denver	Building Capacity to Eliminate Health Disparities: The Founding Meeting of the Academy for Health Equity Includes screenings and facilitated discussions of "Unnatural Causes" Colorado Convention Center - June 26-27, 2008 Website: www.team-psa.com/AHE2008/agenda.asp
June 30	IL	Chicago	Illinois African American Coalition for Prevention and Aetna Insurance discussion and townhall meeting 3:00pm - 5:00pm: Public Hearing 5:30pm - 7:30pm: Town Hall Meeting University of Illinois School of Public Health 1603 W. Taylor St. Chicago, IL. 60612 Contact Gabriela Najera at 630-325-7823, ext: 317 or visit www.ilaacp.org for more information
June 30	KS	Topeka	The KDHE Center for Health Disparities brown bag viewing sessions for agency staff: May 29, June 5, June 9, June 12, June 18, June 30. For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
JULY 2008
July 1, 3, 8 & 10	OH	Austintown	Mahoning County District Board of Health will screen all four hours of Unnatural Causes for staff of the District Board of Health, Youngstown City Health District and Struthers City Health District. Tuesday, July 1, In Sickness and In Wealth Thursday, July 3, When the Bough Breaks and Becoming American Tuesday, July 8, Bad Sugar and Place Matters Thursday, July 10, Collateral Damage and Not Just a Paycheck All screenings at noon at the Mahoning County District Board of Health, 50 Westchester Drive, Austintown.
July 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is presenting an encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series on consecutive Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., beginning June 25 in the Community Room at the Main Clinic at 140 Dameron Avenue. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Admission and popcorn is free. Parking at KCHD also is free. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
July 8-9	DC	Washington	2008 Leaders-to-Leaders Conference Co-hosted by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the National Association of County and City Health Officials, and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials, this invitation only conference will be a forum for executive leaders to identify policies and strategies to improve the health of all Americans.
July 10-12	CA	Anaheim	The National Indian Justice Center will be screening Bad Sugar at it's annual "For All My Relations" Indian Families Conference For more information
July 10	FL	Jacksonville	Unnatural Causes Town Hall Meeting: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? Thursday, July 10, 2008 - 6:30-8:30 p.m. WJCT Studios, 100 Festival Park Avenue, Jacksonville, Florida 32202 Join featured guest panelist Dr. Adewale Troutman, Louisville Center for Health Equity, local panelists, policy makers and community leaders as they explore the root causes of health and illness in Jacksonville, Florida. View scenes from Unnatural Causes, which explores how inequality affects health, and be a part of the community dialogue. Help frame the local health agenda and identify opportunities for local action, policy advocacy, and strategic alliances. What are you willing to do? Co-sponsors: Duval County Health Department, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida, WJCT Public Broadcast Station, Jacksonville Community Council, Inc., and Healthy Jacksonville. Contact: Dana Fields-Johnson at (904) 253-2520 or Susan Coughlin at (904) 253-2054. More information available at www.dchd.net/unnaturalcauses
July 10	GA	Atlanta	Screening of In Sickness and In Wealth Hosted by Morehouse School of Medicine’s Community Voices: Healthcare for the Underserved, DeKalb County Board of Health, and CommonHealth ACTION Following the viewing, an expert panel will engage the audience in a discussion about how these inequities are manifested in Georgia. We will also begin a dialogue with the health practitioners, the policy makers, and the community members in attendance about possible solutions to these critical issues affecting our health. 5:00 pm to 5:30 pm – Registration 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm – Screening & Discussion 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm – Networking Reception Place: Louis W. Sullivan Auditorium – National Center for Primary Care Morehouse School of Medicine 720 Westview Drive, SW, Atlanta, Georgia 30310 Please RSVP by Thursday, June 26, 2008 Registration and more information
July 23	CA	San Francisco	Health Equity through Land Reform UCSF, July 23, 12pm-1pm Increase understanding of Mission District residents about the connection between development, land use, and community health; Integrate health-based solutions into land-use recommendation for the city's official re-zoning and area plans for the Mission District; Strengthen pressure on city Planning Department to include health impacts in review of development projects and all land use planning decision-making. HOSTED BY: Mission Anti-displacement Coalition CONTACT: Oscar Grande, PODER (415)431-4210 www.podersf.org
AUGUST 2008
Aug 4	CA	Oakland	Closing the Care Gap: Eliminating Disparities in Health and Health Care We will screen "Place Matters" and then convene a panel discussion for Kaiser Permanente staff members. Hosted by the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Community and Government Relations Department
Aug 6 & 13	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD) is presenting an encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series on consecutive Wednesdays from noon to 1 p.m., beginning June 25 in the Community Room at the Main Clinic at 140 Dameron Avenue. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Admission and popcorn is free. Parking at KCHD also is free. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, June 25-August 13, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
Aug 11, 14, & 26	TN	Memphis	The Memphis and Shelby County Health Department, in partnership with the University of Memphis Master of Public Health Program, will be conducting a series of dialogues with Community Resource Representatives to explore the root causes of health inequities and to challenge the participants to identify opportunities for action, policy advocacy, organizational transformation and strategic collaboration. Hope and Healing Center, 1115 Union Avenue, Memphis, TN August 11, 2008; August 14, 2008 and August 26, 2008 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Contact: Connie S. Binkowitz at (901) 544-6852
Aug 13	CA	San Francisco	San Francisco Department of Public Health, Health Education Training Center Screening of Episodes 6 and 7 12-2 pm, Health Education Center, 30 Van Ness Ave, Suite 2300
Aug 13	MI	Monroe	Monroe County Screening of "Not Just a Paycheck" Monroe County Health Department will host a viewing of "Not Just a Paycheck" - an examination of the impact of unemployment and job insecurity on health. Following the viewing, there will be a moderated discussion to give community partners an opportunity to react to the program and initiate a dialogue on what can be done locally to combat inequality and its effect on the health of our community. Monroe County ISD, 1101 S Raisinville Road, Monroe, MI 48161 August 13, 2008 - 2:00p-3:30p Contact: Jamie Leizerman or Maureen Pfund
Aug 14	KS	Topeka	As a follow-up to its June series of interagency brown bag screenings of UNNATURAL CAUSES, the KDHE Center for Health Disparities, in partnership with the Office or Health Promotions, will be hosting debriefing sessions. Our goal is to mobilize the agency around social determinants and the effectiveness of our programs and services to ensure we are appropriately impacting communities. For more information, contact Sharon Goolsby RN, Director, KDHE Center for Health Disparities. www.minorityhealthks.org
Aug 14-17	HI	Honolulu	Pacific Islanders Asian Americans of the United Church of Christ annual Convocation will be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, August 14-17, 2008. A workshop will be included on health and health disparities among Asian Americans in general, and in particular health disparities among Micronesian people in the Marshall Islands using the DVD and discussion guide from UNNATURAL CAUSES. HOSTED BY: Justice & Witness Ministries, United Church of Christ
Aug 16	GA	Rome	7th Annual Health Initiative for Men 100 Black Men of Rome along with other sponsors will be hosting a health fair for men in the area that includes health screenings and free information on relevant topics. UNNATURAL CAUSES will screen at various stations during the health fair. WHEN: August 16, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. WHERE: Floyd County Health Dept, 16 East 12th Street, Rome, GA
Aug 19	CA	Whittier	Screening by the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, Tuesday from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the Ruth B. Shannon Center for the Performing Arts, 6760 Painter Ave.
Aug 20 & 27	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD), in collabortion with the Bright Start Wellness program, presents another encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series in the Small Assembly Room of the City-County Bulding at 400 Main Street, Knoxville. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Popcorn will be served. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, August 20-October 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
Aug 28	CA	San Jose	Diabetes Society Screening The Diabetes Society will screen "In Sickness and In Health" and "Bad Sugar" at its San Jose office: 1165 Lincoln Ave, Suite 300. A representative from UNNATURAL CAUSES will be present to answer your questions. For more information: Info@diabetessociety.org
SEPTEMBER 2008
Sept 3, 10, 17	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD), in collaboration with the Bright Start Wellness program, presents another encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series in the Small Assembly Room of the City-County Bulding at 400 Main Street, Knoxville. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Popcorn will be served. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, August 20-October 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
Sept 9	CA	San Francisco	Asian & Pacific Islander Health Parity Coalition screening: Tue, Sept 9, 1-3pm, at Cameron House (920 Sacramento St.)
Sept 9–12	CA	Sacramento	"UNNATURAL CAUSES: Keeping the Momentum Going," session at the ASTHO-NACCHO 2008 Joint Conference Presenters: Gail Brandt, BS, MPH, EdD, Program Manager, WA State Department of Health; Louise Square, BA, Technical Advisor, NY State Department of Health
Sept 11, 15, 25 & 29	NY	Albany	Lunch Time Series at The Axelrod Theater Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 (base of Corning Tower) "Do we ALL have an EQUAL chance for HEALTH?" Let's talk about it. View the documentary and participate in a 1/2 hour discussion in preparation for the Minority Health Summit in January 2009. Thursday, Sept. 11, 12-1:30 pm: In Sickness and In Wealth Monday, Sept. 15: When the Bough Breaks Thursday, Sept. 25: Becoming American Monday, Sept. 29: Bad Sugar Monday, Oct. 6: Place Matters Friday, Oct. 17: Collateral Damage Thursday, Oct. 23: Not Just a Paycheck All screenings 12:00 to 1:00 pm except as noted. PLEASE RSVP to edlearn@health.state.ny.us if you plan to attend any of the discussions in the Axelrod Theater. Please indicate your needs for access to the Corning Tower. This program is also available to all NYSDOH Regional Offices & Local Health Departments via the NYSDOH Healthcom Video bridge. Presented by the Office of Public Health Practice & Office for Minority Health
Sept 12	CA	San Jose	Membership Gathering: The Role of Promotores (Community Health Workers) in the Fight against Health Disparities Promotoras and administrators of Promotores-led programs will come together to celebrate their identity and gain deeper understanding of existing health disparities in our local and other communities. Biblioteca Latinoamericana - 921 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA September 12 & 26 and October 17 Sponsored by Promotores Unidos of Santa Clara County and The Health Trust. CONTACT: Sonia Alvarez, Founding Member/Coordinator
Sept 13	GA	LaGrange	Health Fair - 100 Black Men of America - West Georgia Chapter The Health Fair will include digital evaluations, blood glucose tests, and screenings of UNNATURAL CAUSES. WHEN: Sept 13, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. WHERE: Union Street Park in LaGrange
Sept 13	GA	Oconee	100 Black Men of America, Milledgeville-Oconee Chapter WHAT: Presentation of UNNATURAL CAUSES followed by a community health rally. WHEN: Sept 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. WHERE: Oconee Urology, 1217 Columbia Drive
Sept 16	NY	Loch Sheldrake	Town Hall meeting featuring UNNATURAL CAUSES, with local data presentation and audience participation. This will be open to the community, with targeted invitations sent out to key stakeholders. Ten copies of the DVD will be given out by a drawing of attendees. The winners must commit to showing the DVD and encouraging discussion. A sign-up to participate in a health equity committee will be available. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. September 16, 2008 from 4-6 PM Sullivan County Community College Theater Sponsoring Organization: Sullivan County Public Health Services and the Rural Health Network Contact: Carol Ryan, RN, MPH, Sullivan County Public Health Director, and Chair of the Sullivan County Rural Health Network: 845-292-0100 ext. 2709
Sept 17	GA	Rome	100 Black Men of America, Rome Chapter Members of the Rome Chapter will appear on the Community Watch television program to promote events related to UNNATURAL CAUSES and present information about health inequities. WHEN: Sept 17, 4 p.m.
Sept 18	MA	Somerville	Tufts University Screening Join us on September 18th for a discussion and screening of the first episode of UNNATURAL CAUSES. All are welcome! Please spread the word to friends, students, and colleagues. Also at the event: Panel Discussion - A panel of prominent public health experts and community organizers will lead attendees in discussing how we can address the health inequities described in the film. Photo Display: Photos taken by high school students in Boston's Community Voices health disparities photojournalism program will be on display in the Aidekman Arts Center. "Action Tables": Community groups and members of the Disparities Action Network will provide opportunities to take action to reduce health inequities. Refreshments: Desserts will be provided in the Aidekman Arts Center before and after the film, providing great opportunities to network with students and local organizations. Thursday, Sept. 18th, 5:30 PM, Aidekman Arts Center - Tufts University - Directions Sponsored by: The Health Disparities Student Collaborative (HDSC) and partners Information: groups.google.com/group/HDSC
Sept 18	OK	Oklahoma City	Town Hall meeting featuring When the Bough Breaks Brief presentation emphasizing how chronic stress manifests itself, followed by screening, sharing of individual life experiences and audience participation. Open to the public. Opportunities for individuals and organizations to participate in local and state activities will be announced, and attendees will have an opportunity to forward their commitment of interest to those organizations. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. WHEN: September 18 from 5:30–7:30 p.m. WHERE: Langston Cooperative Extension, OKC Campus, 4201 N. Lincoln Blvd, Oklahoma City HOSTS: Oklahoma State Department of Health and partners CONTACT: Marisa Wells, Health Equity and Resource Opportunities Director, 405-271-9444, ext. 56410
Sept 18	TX	San Antonio	Critical Condition: A Town Hall The San Antonio Metropolitan Health District and local PBS affiliate KLRN-TV will host a two-hour, live, televised town hall meeting to examine chronic health conditions in the local community. Clips from Unnatural Causes will be shown. A studio audience will dialogue with a panel of experts on theses topics: diabetes, childhood obesity, immigrant and African American health, and the social determinants of health as well as the impact of poor health on the workforce and society. WHERE: KLRN-TV, 501 Broadway, San Antonio WHEN: Thursday, Sept 18, 8:00-10:00 pm. CONTACT: Christine Patmon at 207-8638 or 270-9000 WEBSITE: www.sanantonio.gov/health
Sept 19–21	CA	Los Angeles	Investigating Health Care A three-day workshop for print, broadcast and digital journalists, including a presentation from creator and executive producer Larry Adelman. Presented by the USC Annenberg School for Communication’s California Endowment Health Journalism Fellowships in partnership with Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) and the Knight Chair for Investigative and Enterprise Reporting at the University of Illinois. WEBSITE: annenberg.usc.edu
Sept 22	WI	Beloit	Town Hall Meeting on Disparities in Infant Mortality Merrill Community Center, Beloit, WI September 22, 2008 at 6 pm. This event is sponsored by the Beloit African American Infant Mortality Organization, and will be followed by other screenings and community action. Contact: Marilyn Kilgore
Sept 24	CA	Piedmont	Appreciating Diversity Film Series Sept 24 : In Sickness & in Wealth with Dr. Tony Iton, Alameda County director of public health Oct 1: When the Bough Breaks and Becoming American Schedule for both films: 6:30 PM Refreshments 7 PM Screening 8-9 PM Presentation and discussion Ellen Driscoll Theater, 325 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611 (just south of Highland & Oakland Avenues) For more information, check out diversityfilmseries.org, call (510) 655-5552, or email maude@diversityfilmseries.org
Sept 24	MO	Columbia	Public Screening and Dialogue Series Sept 24, Oct 8 & 22: 6:00 to 8:45 pm at Columbia/Boone County Health Department, 1005 W. Worley Street, Columbia Sept. 24 view the documentary segments "When the Bough Breaks" and "Becoming American" and engage in candid, facilitated dialogue with fellow citizens. Refreshments served. Sponsored by the City of Columbia, MO Human Rights Commission, Columbia/Boone County Health Department. CONTACT: Nannette at 573-874-7487 or by email if you need disability accommodations or transportation assistance.
Sept 24	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD), in collaboration with the Bright Start Wellness program, presents another encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series in the Small Assembly Room of the City-County Bulding at 400 Main Street, Knoxville. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Popcorn will be served. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, August 20-October 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
Sept 24-26	GA	Atlanta	Bank of America Football Classic Weekend Events by 100 Black Men of Atlanta September 24, 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.: Aetna Town Hall Meeting - open to the public and targeted toward health care professionals to discuss UNNATURAL CAUSES. September 26, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.: Celebrate Health, Celebrate Living Fair - local participants in the classic events present information about access to health and wellness services.
Sept 25	CA	Santa Rosa	Community Action Partnership: 5th Annual Dialogue on Poverty Breakout Session: Ensure Healthy People & Places Healthier people enjoy reduced medical costs, an increase in well-being, and improve their quality of life which better enables them to avoid or advance out of poverty. Communities that are safe and environmentally healthy offer an improvement in the physical health of its members, are attractive and experience increased economic stability. Larry Adelman - Executive Producer of Unnatural Causes, California Newsreel Ellen Jones Bauer, M.P.P., Ph.D. - Health Action Program Manager, Sonoma County Department of Health Services. Kimberly S. Jones, Esq. - Policy advocate for the California Reinvestment Coalition Hank Topper, former head of the CARE Program, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's new community-based environmental health initiative. WEBSITE: www.capsonoma.org/poverty_2008.htm
Sept 25	CA	Mountain View	Health Disparities: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? El Camino Hospital invites you to a short documentary followed by panel discussion. Mountain View Senior Center 266 Escuela Avenue, Mountain View, CA Thursday, September 25, 7:00 – 9:00 pm. SPONSORS: Community Services Agency, El Camino Hospital, City of Mountain View, The Health Trust For more info: 800-216-5556 or www.csacares.org
Sept 25-26	DC	Washington	Black Women's Agenda 31st Annual Workshop and Luncheon The annual workshop will focus on policy issues and advocacy opportunities to reduce and eliminate ethnic and racial disparities in health. Using the documentary series UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? in a town hall format, community leaders and policy makers will use their talents and expertise to explore major issues associated with economic justice. Additionally, panelists will discuss tools and strategies that organizations and individuals are using to advance health equity. Panelists: Rachel Poulain, Director of Outreach, California Newsreel Gina E. Wood, Deputy Director, Health Policy Institute: Joint Center for Political and Economic Studies Moderator, Gaye Adams Massey, JD Deputy General Counsel, UnitedHealth Group Location: Grand Hyatt Hotel, Washington DC Contact: Black Women's Agenda, (703) 351-1159, www.blackwomensagenda.org
Sept 26	CA	San Jose	Membership Gathering: The Role of Promotores (Community Health Workers) in the Fight against Health Disparities Promotoras and administrators of Promotores-led programs will come together to celebrate their identity and gain deeper understanding of existing health disparities in our local and other communities. Biblioteca Latinoamericana - 921 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA September 12 & 26 and October 17 Sponsored by Promotores Unidos of Santa Clara County and The Health Trust. CONTACT: Sonia Alvarez, Founding Member/Coordinator
Sept 28	CA	San Jose	Screening of Becoming American at the First Unitarian Church of San Jose Join us for a special screening of Becoming American, Episode 3 of the UNNATURAL CAUSES documentary series. The episode will be shown on Sunday, September 28 at 1:00pm and followed by a half-hour discussion. The event is sponsored through collaboration between Third Street Community Center and the First Unitarian Church of San Jose, and takes place in the Church Sanctuary at 160 North Third Street, San Jose, 95112. RSVP to socialjustice@sanjoseuu.org.
Sept 28	CO	Denver	St. Paul Lutheran Church Sundays through Oct 12, Father Don Sutton leads a discussion on the film series. www.stpauldenver.org
OCTOBER 2008
Oct 1	CA	Los Angeles	Neighborhood Funders Group 2008 National Conference - UNNATURAL CAUSES discussion panel Hosted by the California Endowment, the session will include clips from the series and a panel discussion with: Rachel Poulain, California Newsreel Isela Gracian and Maria Cabildo, East Los Angeles Community Corporation Michelle DePass, Ford Foundation Tony Iton, Alameda County Health Department For further info: www.nfg.org
Oct 1	CA	Piedmont	Appreciating Diversity Film Series Sept 24: In Sickness & in Wealth with Dr. Tony Iton, Alameda County director of public health Oct 1: When the Bough Breaks and Becoming American Schedule for both films: 6:30 PM Refreshments 7 PM Screening 8-9 PM Presentation and discussion Ellen Driscoll Theater, 325 Highland Avenue, Piedmont, CA 94611 (just south of Highland & Oakland Avenues) For more information, check out diversityfilmseries.org, call (510) 655-5552, or email maude@diversityfilmseries.org
Oct 1–3	MN	Breezy Point	Fostering Hope and Facilitating Change: Public Health in the 21st Century 2008 Community Health Conference Breezy Point, Minnesota Hosted by: State Community Health Services Advisory Committee (SCHSAC), the Office of Public Health Practice, Division of Community and Family Health, and the Minnesota Department of Health For more information: www.togpartners.com/chc/
Oct 1 & 8	TN	Knoxville	Knox County Health Department (KCHD), in collabortion with the Bright Start Wellness program, presents another encore broadcast of the ground-breaking PBS documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick? as an eight-part presentation and discussion series in the Small Assembly Room of the City-County Bulding at 400 Main Street, Knoxville. The public is invited to attend. Participants are welcome to brown bag lunch. Popcorn will be served. TIME: Consecutive Wednesdays, August 20-October 8, 12:00-1:00 p.m HOSTED BY: Knox County Health Department and Knox County Bright Start Wellness Program CONTACT: Carlos A. Yunsan, MS-MPH, (865) 215-5549, www.knoxcounty.org
Oct 2	CA	Oakland	Appreciating Diversity Film Series Oct 2: In Sickness & in Wealth with Dr. Tony Iton, Alameda County director of public health Oct 9: When the Bough Breaks and Becoming American Schedule for both films: 6:30 PM Refreshments 7 PM Screening 8-9 PM Presentation and discussion Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, midtown Oakland between Telegraph & Broadway For more information, check out diversityfilmseries.org, call (510) 655-5552, or email maude@diversityfilmseries.org
Oct 5	CO	Denver	St. Paul Lutheran Church Sundays through Oct 12, Father Don Sutton leads a discussion on the film series. www.stpauldenver.org
Oct 6, 17, & 23	NY	Albany	Lunch Time Series at The Axelrod Theater Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 (base of Corning Tower) "Do we ALL have an EQUAL chance for HEALTH?" Let's talk about it. View the documentary and participate in a 1/2 hour discussion in preparation for the Minority Health Summit in January 2009. Thursday, Sept. 11, 12-1:30 pm: In Sickness and In Wealth Monday, Sept. 15: When the Bough Breaks Thursday, Sept. 25: Becoming American Monday, Sept. 29: Bad Sugar Monday, Oct. 6: Place Matters Friday, Oct. 17: Collateral Damage Thursday, Oct. 23: Not Just a Paycheck All screenings 12:00 to 1:00 pm except as noted. PLEASE RSVP to edlearn@health.state.ny.us if you plan to attend any of the discussions in the Axelrod Theater. Please indicate your needs for access to the Corning Tower. This program is also available to all NYSDOH Regional Offices & Local Health Departments via the NYSDOH Healthcom Video bridge. Presented by the Office of Public Health Practice & Office for Minority Health
Oct 7	MA	Boston	Latino Heritage Month Event - DSC/MAO Film Series The Disparities Solutions Center and the MGH Multicultural Affairs Office is co-hosting a film series in 2008 to raise awareness of the issues of disparities and cross-cultural care through the screening of popular and documentary films, followed by panel discussions and question-and-answer periods. The third event in this series will take place on the 7th of October from 5-7 PM in the Their Conference Room at Massachusetts General Hospital. In celebration of Latino Heritage Month, we will show "Becoming American ," which highlights the positive aspects of health and culture that newly arriving Latino immigrants bring to the US. Dr. Byron Garcia, Medical Director at Westwood Lodge Hospital and Staff Psychiatrist at MGH, and Dr. Enrique Caballero, Director of Latino Diabetes Initiatives at the Joslin Diabetes Center, will then comment on the issues depicted in the film. Refreshments will be served. RSVP today to reserve your spot.
Oct 8	KS	Topeka	Town Hall Meeting Series The KDHE in partnership with the KS African American Affairs Commission will be hosting a series of town hall meetings to view the film. The first viewing will be held October 8, 2008 in Topeka, Kansas. The goal is to increase community awareness regarding inequities and injustice in our healthcare system and subsequently motivate people to action. Hosted by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment Center for Health Disparities
Oct 8	MO	Columbia	Public Screening and Dialogue Series Oct 8 & 22: 6:00 to 8:45 pm at Columbia/Boone County Health Dept., 1005 W. Worley Street, Columbia Oct 8: View the documentary segments "Bad Sugar" and "Place Matters" and engage in candid, facilitated dialogue with fellow citizens. Refreshments served Sponsored by the City of Columbia, MO Human Rights Commission, Columbia/Boone County Health Department. CONTACT: Nannette at 573-874-7487 or by email if you need disability accommodations or transportation assistance.
Oct 9	CA	Oakland	Appreciating Diversity Film Series Oct 2: In Sickness & in Wealth with Dr. Tony Iton, Alameda County director of public health Oct 9: When the Bough Breaks and Becoming American Schedule for both films: 6:30 PM Refreshments 7 PM Screening 8-9 PM Presentation and discussion Humanist Hall, 390 27th Street, midtown Oakland between Telegraph & Broadway For more information, check out diversityfilmseries.org, call (510) 655-5552, or email maude@diversityfilmseries.org
Oct 9	OK	Collinsville	Meeting to develop a health improvement plan for Tulsa County In light of reports on growing disparities in health outcomes and following a town hall meeting on health equity (featuring Unnatural Causes), a County Health Improvement Plan is under development. Based on a tool developed by NACCHO and the CDC, the "Pathways to Health" process is a partnership between all of the major players in our local public health system. As opposed to previous Tulsa-based health initiatives, its goal is to put the community in the driver's seat and the agencies in the backseat. The goal of this meeting is to let the citizens of Tulsa County identify their health priorities and direct agencies and local philanthropic organizations on how to allocate resources to address these priorities. WHEN: October 9th, 6-8pm WHERE: Collinsville City Hall WHO: Residents of North Tulsa County (Collinsville, Skiatook, Sperry and Owasso) WHY: In short, we are hoping to turn our health system on its head and start to chip away at the health disparities that are crippling Tulsa County. Info on the tool and the success stories of communities similar to Tulsa at naccho.org More about our adaptation of the tool at tulsa-health.org/community-health/pathways-to-health
Oct 9	VT	Burlington	Neighborkeepers and the Vermont Health Foundation will be showing parts of the film to the community at 5:30 pm at the Waterfront Theater, 60 Lake St, Burlington. The film will be followed by a panel discussion and question and answer period. Hal Colston
Oct 10-11	GA	Atlanta	SAVE 100 Babies Save 100 Babies is a working symposium that brings together representatives from the private, public, and community sectors to seek solutions and action to assure equitable black birth outcomes. The event launches a campaign that convenes a cross section of individuals and organizatons who embrace equity and social justice as the framework for solutions and action for addressing the link between povery, racism and poor birth outcomes. Historic Ebenezer Baptist Church 407 Auburn Avenue Atlanta, Georgia 30312 Hosted by the Atlanta Regional Health Forum For more information: 404 463-3150 or www.arhf.net
Oct 11	NH	Nashua	Rivier College Screening and Discussion The two-hour program will include a reception, a half-hour screening, and a panel discussion with Q&A.
Oct 12	CO	Denver	St. Paul Lutheran Church Sundays through Oct 12, Father Don Sutton leads a discussion on the film series. www.stpauldenver.org
Oct 16	CA	Anderson	Anderson Presentation of "In Sickness and In Wealth" Anderson City Hall Community Room Thursday, October 16, 2008 5:00 - 5:30 FREE Dinner 5:30 - 6:30 Screening and Town Hall discussion Contact Charlene Ramont at 530-229-8219 for information. Sponsored by Shasta County Public Health
Oct 16	GA	Savannah	The 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc., in partnership with Healthy Savannah will sponsor a community viewing of UNNATURAL CAUSES at the Jepson Center of the Arts on Thursday, October 16th, at 6:00 pm. Contact: 100 Black Men of Savannah, Inc., 100bmos.blogspot.com
Oct 17	CA	San Jose	Membership Gathering: The Role of Promotores (Community Health Workers) in the Fight against Health Disparities Promotoras and administrators of Promotores-led programs will come together to celebrate their identity and gain deeper understanding of existing health disparities in our local and other communities. Biblioteca Latinoamericana - 921 S. 1st Street, San Jose, CA September 12 & 26 and October 17 Sponsored by Promotores Unidos of Santa Clara County and The Health Trust. CONTACT: Sonia Alvarez, Founding Member/Coordinator
Oct 17	GA	Atlanta	NAHSE at the 23rd Annual Public Policy Forum UNNATURAL CAUSES and Health Disparities The session will include a showing of When the Bough Breaks, and presentation from a panel including Dr. Camara Jones, research director on the social determinants of health, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention For further info: nahse.org
Oct 17	NY	Albany	Lunch Time Series at The Axelrod Theater Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 (base of Corning Tower) "Do we ALL have an EQUAL chance for HEALTH?" Let's talk about it. View the documentary and participate in a 1/2 hour discussion in preparation for the Minority Health Summit in January 2009. Thursday, Sept. 11, 12-1:30 pm: In Sickness and In Wealth Monday, Sept. 15: When the Bough Breaks Thursday, Sept. 25: Becoming American Monday, Sept. 29: Bad Sugar Monday, Oct. 6: Place Matters Friday, Oct. 17: Collateral Damage Thursday, Oct. 23: Not Just a Paycheck All screenings 12:00 to 1:00 pm except as noted. PLEASE RSVP to edlearn@health.state.ny.us if you plan to attend any of the discussions in the Axelrod Theater. Please indicate your needs for access to the Corning Tower. This program is also available to all NYSDOH Regional Offices & Local Health Departments via the NYSDOH Healthcom Video bridge. Presented by the Office of Public Health Practice & Office for Minority Health
Oct 20	PA	Philadelphia	Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes: An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at Penn for 2008-2009 Viewing of When the Bough Breaks with Jennifer Culhane, PhD, MPH Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 Monday, October 20, 2008, Noon-1:30 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
Oct 21	CA	Los Gatos	Los Gatos Community Health Project: What is happening to our health? A showing of one episode of the documentary UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?, followed by community discussion. The public is invited to attend this event, partially funded by The Health Trust. St. Mary's Parish, Hofmann Center, 219 Bean Ave, Los Gatos, CA Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2008, 7:30-9 p.m. Sponsored by St. Mary's Parish and Congregation Shir Hadash. For information: Jane Ferguson, (408) 354-4061 x123. www.stmaryslg.org
Oct 22	MO	Columbia	Public Screening and Dialogue Series Oct 22: 6:00 to 8:45 pm at Columbia/Boone County Health Dept., 1005 W. Worley Street, Columbia View the documentary segments "Collateral Damage " and "Not Just a Paycheck " and engage in candid, facilitated dialogue with fellow citizens. Refreshments served Sponsored by the City of Columbia, MO Human Rights Commission, Columbia/Boone County Health Department. CONTACT: Nannette at 573-874-7487 or by email if you need disability accommodations or transportation assistance.
Oct 23	CA	Los Angeles	California Health Journalism Fellows Seminar
Oct 23	MN	Duluth	St. Louis County Public Health & Human Services Conference The conference theme is "Everyone of Us: Right Here Right Now". The Health & Human Service Conference draws together 1800 health and human service practitioners and 130 exhibitors from the public and private sectors for two days of training and networking. SCREENING: October 23, 2008, 3:00 P.M. LOCATION: Duluth Entertainment Convention Center, Harbor Drive, Duluth, MN CONTACT: Jim Skoog, 218-725-5240 MORE INFO: co.st-louis.mn.us
Oct 23	NY	Albany	Lunch Time Series at The Axelrod Theater Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY 12237 (base of Corning Tower) "Do we ALL have an EQUAL chance for HEALTH?" Let's talk about it. View the documentary and participate in a 1/2 hour discussion in preparation for the Minority Health Summit in January 2009. Thursday, Sept. 11, 12-1:30 pm: In Sickness and In Wealth Monday, Sept. 15: When the Bough Breaks Thursday, Sept. 25: Becoming American Monday, Sept. 29: Bad Sugar Monday, Oct. 6: Place Matters Friday, Oct. 17: Collateral Damage Thursday, Oct. 23: Not Just a Paycheck All screenings 12:00 to 1:00 pm except as noted. PLEASE RSVP to edlearn@health.state.ny.us if you plan to attend any of the discussions in the Axelrod Theater. Please indicate your needs for access to the Corning Tower. This program is also available to all NYSDOH Regional Offices & Local Health Departments via the NYSDOH Healthcom Video bridge. Presented by the Office of Public Health Practice & Office for Minority Health
Oct 24	MA	New Bedford	Greater New Bedford C.O.A.S.T. Annual Legislative Breakfast gnbcoast.org
Oct 25–29	CA	San Diego	APHA Annual Meeting & Exposition Visit our booth, #1603, to watch clips from UNNATURAL CAUSES, Health for Sale, RACE: The Power of an Illusion, and other films distributed by California Newsreel. Learn about online tools and resources that can help you use these films to educate and advocate for health and social justice. The following sessions will also explore different ways to use the series. UNNATURAL CAUSES: Including an equality agenda in national electoral campaigns Presented by the Spirit of 1848 Using UNNATURAL CAUSES to raise awareness and stimulate dialogue and action about racial and ethnic health disparities – The Arkansas Story Presented by the Univ. of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Public Health
Oct 26	OK	Oklahoma City	Seven Sacred Conversations on Race--UNNATURAL CAUSES: Is Inequality Killing Us...? Location: 3131 NW 31st Street, Oklahoma City, OK 73112 Date and Time: Sunday, October 26th, 4–6 pm Sponsor:Church of the Open Arms UCC Contact: Rev. Loyce Newton Edwards, (405) 642-0124
Oct 27	MA	Boston	Unnatural Causes: Race, Inequality, and Reproductive Health 5:30 p.m. – Reception (free appetizers!), Resource Tables, and Networking 6:00-8:00 p.m. – Film Screening and Discussion University of Massachusetts Boston, Healey Library, 11th floor You are invited to a special screening of the Unnatural Causes episode "When the Bough Breaks." This powerful documentary on health disparities examines how racism gets embedded in the body and affects birth outcomes. The screening will be followed by a panel presentation and community discussion. What have been your experiences with race and reproductive health? What can we do to promote the health of women and babies in Boston neighborhoods? To RSVP or call 617-556-8800 x10. Sponsored by: Dorchester House Multi-Service Center, NARAL Pro-Choice Massachusetts, and the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy at UMass Boston
Oct 27	OR	Corvallis	As a follow-up to our spring forum, the Health Equity Alliance invites you to continue the conversation about health in our community. Monday, October 27th, 6:00–9:00 PM Corvallis-Benton County Public Library, 645 NW Monroe St., Corvallis, OR Join us to: View "Place Matters," the fifth episode of UNNATURAL CAUSES Voice your ideas about important health issues facing our community Participate in a community assessment & help define priorities for next steps Dinner served. Contact Karen Levy Keon, Health Equity Alliance, for more information. Made possible with funding by Northwest Health Foundation
Oct 28	OR	Monroe	The Health Equity Alliance invites you to a conversation about health in South Benton County, Oregon Tuesday, October 28th, 6:00–8:30 PM American Legion Hall, 605 Main St., Monroe, OR Join us to: View "Place Matters," the fifth episode of UNNATURAL CAUSES Voice your ideas about important health issues facing our community Participate in a community assessment & help define priorities for next steps Dinner served. Contact Karen Levy Keon, Health Equity Alliance, for more information. Made possible with funding by Northwest Health Foundation
Oct 28–30	IL	Springfield	Illinois Department of Public Health - Annual HIV/STD Conference - October 28–30
Oct 31	NM	Albuquerque	UNM Screenings and Health Equity Workshop Join the Native Health Initiative and other sponsoring organizations for a showing of the UNNATURAL CAUSES series on the Albuquerque campus of the University of New Mexico. Discussions regarding what actions steps to take will follow each showing. In addition, a free workshop on Health Equity will follow the series (Dec 6, 2008) Where: Dominici B116, on UNM's north campus When: 12 PM on Oct 14 and 24, 1 PM on Oct 31 and Nov 7. Why: Because only through educating ourselves can we mobilize and catalyze change! REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED Questions: Contact Shannon Fleg
NOVEMBER 2008
Oct 31–Nov 5	TX	San Antonio	Association of American Medical Colleges Annual Meeting At a general session on November 1, Larry Adelman, series creator and executive producer and co-director of California Newsreel, will screen scenes from UNNATURAL CAUSES, discuss the series’ objectives and some of the unsettling questions it raises, describe how the series and companion tools are being used to focus attention on the social determinants of health equity, and explore suggested remedies requiring social and political changes.
Nov 5	CA	Los Angeles	University of Southern California Community Forum The forum "Why do Black babies die more often than White babies: Is society to blame?" will take place during National Prematurity Awareness Month on Wednesday, November 5th, from 3 to 6pm at The California Endowment. It will feature a screening of "When the Bough Breaks", an expert panel featuring local researchers from the episode, a presentation from community partners actively working toward solutions, and a networking reception. This forum is designed to bring a broad cross-section of professional and lay people together to learn more about the problem of persistent racial disparities in adverse birth outcomes and infant mortality, and to engage them in multidisciplinary collaborative efforts to address the problem. Sponsor: USC / Center for Premature Infant Health and Development at the USC Keck School of Medicine Contact: Tyan Parker Dominguez
Nov 6	CA	Los Angeles	United American Indian Involvement Community Screening of "Bad Sugar" Part of film series for Native American Heritage Month. Visit www.uaii.org for more information.
Nov 7	CA	Burney	Intermountain Presentation of "Not Just a Paycheck" VFW Hall, 37410 Main St., Burney, CA Thursday, November 6, 2008 5:00 p.m. FREE Dinner 5:15–6:30 Screening and Town Hall discussion Contact Charlene Ramont at 530-229-8219 for information. Sponsored by Shasta County Public Health, www.shastapublichealth.net
Nov 7	NM	Albuquerque	UNM Screenings and Health Equity Workshop Join the Native Health Initiative and other sponsoring organizations for a showing of the UNNATURAL CAUSES series on the Albuquerque campus of the University of New Mexico. Discussions regarding what actions steps to take will follow each showing. In addition, a free workshop on Health Equity will follow the series (Dec 6, 2008) Where: Dominici B116, on UNM's north campus When: 12 PM on Oct 14 and 24, 1 PM on Oct 31 and Nov 7. Why: Because only through educating ourselves can we mobilize and catalyze change! REFRESHMENTS PROVIDED Questions: Contact Shannon Fleg
Nov 7	NY	New York	Free Screening of "Bad Sugar" at the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian On Saturday, November 8, the museum will present a program organized with the Centers for Disease Control, the American Indian Community House in New York, and the Association for American Indian Affairs. Throughout the museum there will be programs concerned with CDC's new campaign for diabetes prevention in Native American communities. For more information: nativenetworks.si.edu
Nov 8	CA	San Francisco	General Service Foundation board meeting Presentation of clips from the series and presentation by Associate Producer and Outreach Coordinator Rachel Poulain
Nov 8	NJ	Madison	Connecting People to Heathcare: A Conversation on the Human Side of the Health Industry Thursday, November 6, from 7:00 - 9:30 p.m. and all-day Saturday, November 8. Drew University, Medical Humanities Program, 36 Madison Avenue, Madison, N.J. 07940. As a prelude to the symposium, In Sickness and In Wealth will be shown in four parts with discussion beginning on Thursday, September 18. For more go to www.drew.edu/mhs or email medhumsymposium@drew.edu for a schedule of the speakers.
Nov 12	CA	Los Gatos	Congregation Shir Hadash - What's Happening to Our Health? 7:30 pm The Men's Club and the Social Justice Committee present UNNATURAL CAUSES, with a discussion led by the film's associate producer, Rachel Poulain. shirhadash.org
Nov 13–15	CA	Oakland	Facing Race: A National Conference "When the Bough Breaks" will screen on Friday during the 11:45 am workshop slot, with Larry Adelman, co-creator and executive producer of UNNATURAL CAUSES, present to answer your questions. For more info: Applied Research Center, www.arc.org
Nov 19–21	TN	Memphis	13th Annual Health Summit of Minority Communities: "Shifting the Focus from Disease to Determinants" Division of Minority Health and Disparity Elimination, Tennessee Dept. of Health Speeches, workgroups and panel discussions will be a forum for discussing the social determinants of health and their implications when framing health policy. The goal of the Summit will be to formulate effective policy recommendations that address four major health disparities. Workgroups will address: Infant Mortality HIV/AIDS/STIs/TB Violence Prevention/Mental Health Obesity and Co-morbidities of Obesity "Becoming American" and "Place Matters" will be shown on Thurs, Nov 20th. LOCATION: Hilton Memphis, 939 Ridge Lake Boulevard, Memphis, Tennessee 38120 CONTACT: John A. Smith
Nov 20	CA	Redding	East Redding Presentation of Place Matters Spiritual Enrichment Center, 1905 Hartnell Ave. Redding 96002 Thursday, November 20, 2008 5:00 p.m. FREE Dinner 5:15–6:30 Screening and Town Hall discussion Contact Charlene Ramont at 530-229-8219 for information. Sponsored by Shasta County Public Health, www.shastapublichealth.net
December 2008
Dec 8	PA	Philadelphia	Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes: An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at Penn for 2008-2009 (more info) Viewing of Becoming American with: Steve Larson, MD, MPH, Assistant Dean for Global Health Programs and Associate Professor, Emergency Medicine Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Sarah Paoletti, JD, Clinical Supervisor and Lecturer, University of Pennsylvania Law School Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 Monday, December 8, 2008, Noon-1:30 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
Dec 10	OK	Edmond	11th Annual Turning Point Forum & Oklahoma Fit Kids Conference University of Central Oklahoma 100 North University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034 Features a panel presentation on health equity: "Facilitating Dialogue Upstream: Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign." Objectives: a. Understand how the Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign links to the National Public Engagement Campaign. b. See the importance of working with non-traditional partners in advocating for policy change. c. Learn about activities of the state and local campaign partners and how the data collection integrate with OTPC and policy initiatives. Hosted by the Oklahoma Turning Point Council Call Judy Duncan for conference details, (405) 271-9444, 56534 For more information about the Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign, call Marisa Wells at (405) 271-9444, ext. 56410.
Dec 13	Canada	Winnipeg, Manitoba	Winnipeg Screening of Unnatural Causes will kick-off the next phase of the Healthy Living in the Inner City Series. Saturday, December 13, 2008, from 1 – 3pm in the Carol Shields Auditorium on the 2nd Floor of the Millennium Library. Free admission and refreshments. Childcare will be provided. More information : Dr. Judith Harris, Associate Professor, University of Winnipeg 204.786.9445 The Urban and Inner City Studies program is an interdisciplinary approach combining a traditional urban studies focus with a perspective on aspects of the inner city including the experiences of urban Aboriginal peoples, immigrants, and refugees and the role of women. Find out more: www.uwinnipeg.ca.
Dec 16–18	MD	National Harbor	National Institutes of Health (NIH) Summit: The Science of Eliminating Health Disparities UNNATURAL CAUSES Co-creator and Executive Producer Larry Adelman will speak on the panel "The Role of Media in Eliminating Health Disparities." Also during the summit, the NIH will present the National Center on Minority Health and Health Disparities' (NCMHD) new framework for understanding and eliminating health disparities. www.ncmhd.nih.gov