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No longer updated as of April 2009

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

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

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

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January 2009
Jan 7–9	LA	New Orleans	Community Action Partnership Management Leadership and Training Conference Workshop led by Rachel Poulain, Series Associate Producer and Director of Outreach January 7-9, 2009 JW Marriott, New Orleans, Louisiana www.communityactionpartnership.com
Jan 14	CA	Sacramento	Capitol Screening for the State Legislature With presentation from Larry Adelman, Series Executive Producer Sponsored by The California Endowment
Jan 21	PA	Philadelphia	Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes: An Interdisciplinary Speaker & Video Program at Penn for 2008-2009 (more info) Viewing of "Bad Sugar" with: Shiriki Kumanyika, PhD, MPH, Associate Dean, Health Promotion, Penn School of Medicine Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 Wednesday, January 21, 2009, 4:00-5:30 PM Sponsored by the VA Center for Health Equity Research and Promotion, Penn's Center for Public Health Initiatives, Philadelphia Department of Public Health, and Philadelphia College of Physicians' PhillyHealthInfo.org
February 2009
Feb 4	CA	Santa Clara	Health Trust Health Equity Summit With keynote speaker Dr. Julie Gerberding, Director, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Join other community advocates for a day long summit to address health inequalities in Silicon Valley. Wednesday, February 4, 2009 8:30 - 3:30 pm Santa Clara Marriott Hotel 2700 Mission College Blvd, Santa Clara, CA 95054 Hosted by The Health Trust
Feb 9	PA	Philadelphia	Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes Viewing of "Place Matters" with Amy Hillier, PhD, MSW, Assistant Professor, School of Design Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 Monday, February 9, 2009, noon to 1:30 PM
Feb 11	GA	Mount Berry	Berry College Women's Studies Program Film Screening & Discussion: "In Sickness and Wealth" With Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology and Director of the Women's Studies Program. February 11 at 5:00 pm Evans Auditorium, Berry College Mount Berry, GA 30149 Contact: Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Ph.D.
Feb 23	CA	San Francisco	Beyond Health Care Coverage: Addressing Inequality and Health Disparities in America Monday, Feb 23, 9:15 am to 12:30 pm The Commonwealth Club, 595 Market Street Paula Braveman, director, Center on Social Disparities in Health, University of California, San Francisco David Grusky, professor of sociology and director of the Stanford Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality Anthony Iton, director and health officer, Alameda County Public Health Department Dave Jones, California State Assemblyman, District 9 Jeffrey Levi, executive director, Trust for America's Health Barbara Masters, public policy director, The California Endowment Robert Moffit, director, Center for Health Policy Studies, The Heritage Foundation See full information. This event is jointly sponsored by the California Endowment, the Stanford University Center for the Study of Poverty and Inequality, and Spotlight on Poverty and Opportunity. To RSVP, please email full contact information to Tamanna Mansury or call 301-656-0348.
Feb 23	GA	Mount Berry	Berry College Women's Studies Program Screening of "When the Bough Breaks" and "Place Matters" February 23 at 5:00 pm Evans Auditorium, Berry College Mount Berry, GA 30149 Contact: Susan Logsdon-Conradsen, Ph.D.
Feb 23-24	MD	National Harbor	Cultivating Healthy Communities - 20th National Conference on Chronic Disease Prevention and Control Rachel Poulain, series associate producer and director of outreach, will serve as moderator for the Debate and Dialogue Session on the Social Determinants of Health Co-sponsors: The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors (NACDD), the Directors of Health Promotion and Education (DHPE), and Prevention Research Centers (PRCs) More information: www.cdc.gov/NCCDPHP/conference/
Feb 23–25	MD	National Harbor	2009 Joint Annual Meeting of STIPDA & CDC Core State Injury Grantees February 23–25, 2009 at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. This year's theme, "Casting a Wider Net: Expanding Partnerships and Policy for Injury & Violence Prevention," reflects the desire to focus on increasing support for the field of injury and violence prevention by engaging the general public, public health partners, and policy makers. More information: www.stipda.org/displayconvention.cfm
Feb 25–27	MD	National Harbor	Third National Leadership Summit on Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Disparities in Health 2009 US DHHS Office of Minority Health As part of OMH's broader initiative to eliminate racial and ethnic health disparities, this Summit's objectives are: 1. Increase Awareness of Health Disparities 2. Strengthen Leadership at All Levels 3. Enhance Patient-Provider Communication 4. Improve Cultural and Linguistic Competency in Delivering Health Services 5. Coordinate and Utilize Research and Outcome Evaluations More Effectively Rachel Poulain, series associate producer and director of outreach, will host a workshop. For more info: omhrc.gov/npasummit2009
March 2009
March 4	PA	Philadelphia	Exploring Health Inequalities though Unnatural Causes: Viewing of "Not Just a Paycheck" with: Ichiro Kawachi, MD, PhD, Professor of Social Epidemiology at Harvard University Claudia Cohen Hall (formerly Logan Hall), Terrace Room on Penn's campus at 249 South 36th Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 Wednesday, March 4, 2009, 4:00 to 5:30 PM
March 6	WA	Seattle	Viewing and discussion of "In Sickness and In Wealth" Keystone Congregational United Church of Christ, 5019 Keystone Place N, Seattle WA 98103 Friday, March 6 from 7:00-9:30pm Hosts: Meaningful Movies (Wallingford Neighbors for Peace and Justice) and the Population Health Forum More info: http://meaningfulmovies.org Contact: Natalie Stahl, Population Health Forum
March 16	CA	Los Angeles	Crystal Stairs Screening and Discussion: Infant Mortality Rates among African Americans and Health Implications for Mexican American Immigrants After the screening, there will be a panel discussion on the reactions to the film and on our L.A. health landscape. Dr. Elaine Batchlor, Chief Medical Officer for L.A. Care and William Hobson, Executive Director of Watts HealthCare Corporation are our invited panelists. This will be our chance to participate in the health debate and take a leadership role in reframing how we value health equity. The event is free and open to the public. Join us. Monday, March 16, 2009, 2pm - 4pm Lucy Florence Cultural Center, Media and Theatre Room 3351 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90008 Film Screening at 2pm Panel Discussion at 3pm For more info, contact: Sydney Kamlager
March 22	GA	Athens	Program Series - Richard B. Russell Library for Political Research and Studies Episode 1: In Sickness and in Wealth Keynote Speaker: Dr. Camara Jones, MD, MPH, PhD, Research Director on Social Determinants of Health and Equity, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Location: Main Auditorium, Athens Clarke County Public Library (2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606) Time: 3:00 – 5:30 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu, (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
March 23	CT	Cromwell	Connecticut Maternal and Child Health Advisory Committee CT Women's Health Campaign March 23rd, 9 AM Viewing of "When the Bough Breaks" and discussion of racial and ethnic disparities in infant mortality with Drs. Lu and Collins from the series. Contact: Lisa Sementilli
March 24-25	OK	Midwest City	10th Annual Conversations on Community Renewal Conference Screening Unnatural Causes's "Place Matters". Target audience: municipalities. Hosted by the Oklahoma Community Institute. Reed Center (5800 Will Rogers. Midwest City, OK 73110) If you have any questions about registration, or about the conference in general, contact Stephanie Ronck or call (405) 208-8882 More info: ocionline.org
March 25	NY	Monticello	Sullivan County Rural Health Network Screening and Discussion In honor of Cover The Uninsured week, a showing of "In Sickness and in Health" with local statistics and discussion to follow Ted Stroebel Community Center, Jefferson Street, Monticello, NY March 25, 2009 6-8 PM Contact: Carolyn Massey, Chair of the Healthy Equity Community Council, 845-794-8080
March 28	PA	Pittsburgh	Health Care Action Conference March 28, 2009 9 am - 5 pm HOSTS: Health Care for All PA & PUSH (PA United for Singlepayer Healthcare) CONTACT: Mary Pat Donegan healthcare4allPA.org
March 29	GA	Athens	Russell Library Program Series Episode 2: When the Bough Breaks Featured Panelists: Dr. Carol Hogue, PhD, MPH, Professor of Epidemiology, Emory University Dr. Fleda Jackson, PhD, Senior Scientist, Atlanta Regional Health Forum Location: Main Auditorium, Athens Clarke County Public Library (2025 Baxter Street, Athens, GA 30606) Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
March 31	IL	Calumet City	Cook County Screening and Meeting on Health Equity Screening of Episode 5 "Place Matters" followed by discussion and presentation by Active Transportation Alliance staff on area efforts to promote healthy transportation policy. Local health equity information will also be presented. Participants will have the opportunity to join a network of residents to advocate for health equity. Open to the public. Sandridge Center, 600 Oglesby, Calumet City, IL Tuesday March 31, 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. Hosts: Cook County Department of Public Health, with Calument Memorial Park District and Active Transportation Alliance. Contact: Jim Bloyd, 708-492-2019 More info: cookcountypublichhealth.org
April 2009
April 5	GA	Athens	Russell Library Program Series Episode 3: Becoming American Location: Coverdell Building, University of Georgia Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
April 8	OK	Oklahoma City	Public Health Day at the Capitol Oklahoma Health Equity Campaign Public health programs on a quest for health equity are moving upstream to educate legislators, staff and general public about health equity. April 8, 2009, 8:00 a.m – 4:30 p.m. Contact: 405/271-9444, ext. 56410 marisan@health.ok.gov More info: hero.health.ok.gov
April 9-10	OK	Oklahoma City	Health Equity for All Oklahomans - OK Public Health Association Annual Conference Featuring speakers from UNNATURAL CAUSES. This conference will allow you to network, share resources, and learn the latest in public health practice! Call 405-364-4050 for more information. http://www.opha.net
April 16–18	NY	New York	First Annual Health Disparities Conference: "Creating Sustainable Change in Our Communities" The Institute for Healthcare Disparities at Nassau University Medical Center The conference will feature continuous screening of the entire UNNATURAL CAUSES series. Conference Web site
April 18	KY	Lexington	Viewing and Round Table Discussion We will view the first episode of the documentary and follow up with a round table discussion of what is already being done in our community and what we can do in light of what we have learned from the information provided. Location: Faith Lutheran Church, 1000 Tates Creek Rd., Lexington, KY Time: April 18, 2009 3:00-6:00 PM Hosted by: Lexington-Fayette County Health Department, Bluegrass Family Preservation Program, Family Counseling Service Inc., Kentucky State University Land Grant Program, and Mission Lexington Medical Clinic Contact: Laura Miller, (859)272-0219
April 19	GA	Athens	Russell Library Program Series Episode 4: Bad Sugar Location: Athens-Clarke County Public Library Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
April 22	CA	Los Angeles	10th Annual Housing Rights Summit Series Executive Producer Larry Adelman will present the keynote address and participate in the plenary discussion on the interconnection of discrimination and health. LOCATION: California Endowment’s Center for Healthy Communities in downtown Los Angeles More info: Housing Rights Center
April 25	SD	Sioux Falls	South Dakota Public Health Association: Celebrate a Healthy April! The South Dakota Public Health Association has designated April as Public Health Month in celebration of National Public Health Week, April 6-12. SDPHA is showing "Unnatural Causes" free to the community as part of the activities and events planned through the month. April 25, 2009, 10 AM – 3 PM Orpheum Theater, Sioux Falls, SD Call SDPHA at 605-370-5070 for more information.
April 26	GA	Athens	Russell Library Program Series Episode 5: Place Matters Location: Athens-Clarke County Public Library Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
April 26–28	PA	Harrisburg	Statewide Environmental Justice Conference: "Building Healthy & Improved Communities for All" April 26–28, 2009 at the Sheraton Harrisburg-Hershey Hotel "Place Matters" and "In Sickness and In Wealth" will screen during the event. Organized by the PA Department of Environmental Protection, with support from the state departments of Education, Transportation, Health, Public Welfare, and Community & Economic Development and other sponsors. For more info: www.depweb.state.pa.us
May 2009
May 3	GA	Athens	Russell Library Program Series Episode 6: Collateral Damage Location: Coverdell Building, University of Georgia Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
May 4–6	GA	Atlanta	Council on Foundations Annual Convention May 5 10 AM UNNATURAL CAUSES Screening 2:30 PM Workshop Session - Using UNNATURAL CAUSES 5:30 PM Presentation of Henry Hampton Award to the UNNATURAL CAUSES producers Marriott Marquis Hotel, Atlanta, GA More info: cof.org/Events/09Annualconf/index.cfm
May 10	CA	Los Angeles	Urban Environmental Justice: Reporting the Full Story Program for USC Annenberg’s Justice and Journalism Fellows Director of Outreach Rachel Poulain will present an excerpt from UNNATURAL CAUSES and lead a discussion about health equity in relation to environmental justice on Tuesday, May 5, from 3:30 to 5 p.m.
May 10	GA	Athens	Russell Library Program Series Episode 7: Not Just a Paycheck Location: Athens-Clarke County Public Library Time: 3:00 – 5:00 PM Events is free and open to the public. For more information, contact jlevinso@uga.edu or (706) 542-5788, or check the Russell Library homepage.
May 11–14	CA	San Diego	Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Health & Society Scholars Annual Meeting The HSS program is one of the major national human capital programs supported longterm by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF). These include the RWJF Clinical Scholars and RWJF Scholars in Health Policy Research programs. healthandsocietyscholars.org
May 13–17	TX	Houston	American Association of Clinical Endocrinologists (AACE) 18th Annual Meeting & Clinical Congress: "Exploring New Frontiers in Endocrinology" May 13-17, 2009 Hilton Americas Houston and the George R. Brown Convention Center, Houston, TX The series will be screened continuously during the conference. http://www.aace.com/meetings/ams/2009/
May 28-29	TX	Fort Worth	Texas Conference on Health Disparities The overall theme for the conference is "Targeting Health Disparities Through Prevention." Of specific focus will be Prevention Strategies in Medicine and Community with emphasis on policy solutions and community-based solutions. Educational and interactive presentations, panel discussions and questions/ answer sessions will identify the challenges and bring conference attendees closer to developing a prospectus for the future. For anyone interested in being a part of the solution to eliminate health disparities or for anyone serving populations affected by health disparities. May 28th and 29th, 2009 Texas Center for Health Disparities, 3500 Camp Bowie Blvd, Fort Worth, TX 76107 Contact: Annie Mathew, Texas Center for Health Disparities, hsc.unt.edu
June to December 2009
Aug 7–9	CA	San Francisco	Society for the Study of Social Problems, 2009 Annual Meeting This year's theme is Race, Ethnicity, and the Continuing Problem of the Color Line Series executive producer Larry Adelman will be presenting on August 8. Info: sssp1.org/index.cfm/m/341
Sept 15–16	NC	Chapel Hill	Research to Practice Symposium: Promoting Environmental and Policy Change to Support Healthy Aging Centers for Disease Control Co-creator and Executive Producer Larry Adelman will present Sept 15 in an evening session.
TBD 2009	Mexico	Coyocan (Mexico City)	Screenings and Teleconference Debates at the Universidad Autónoma Metropolitana-Xochimilco. Organized by ALAMES (Latin American Social Medicine Association), co-sponsored by the Spirit of 1848 (American Public Health Association)