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Having Our Say Budget Convenings

The Having Our Say Coalition would like to invite you to an important discussion on the budget crisis and what we can do to support efforts locally to stop the budget from being balanced on the backs of communities of color.

July 28th, 2008, San Diego
July 23rd, 2008, Modesto

Our Issues, Our Voices: Communities of Color Advocating for Health - 2008

Please join CPEHN for an interactive public speaking workshop to become a more effective health advocate!

February 27th, 2008, Fresno
May 1st, 2008, San Diego

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.

April 2nd, 2008, San Diego
April 9th, 2008, Fresno
April 15th, 2008, Oakland
April 28th, 2008, Los Angeles

Legislative Briefing on Achieving Health Equity - March 2008

The California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, the California Medical Association Foundation/Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations, and Out of Many One invite you to a briefing on health issues impacting communities of color.

March 13th, 2008, Sacramento

Our Issues, Our Voices: Communities of Color Advocating for Health

Please join CPEHN for an interactive public speaking workshop to become a more effective health advocate!

November 7th, 2007, Los Angeles
October 30th, 2007, Oakland
November 1st, 2007, San Diego
October 17th, 2007, Fresno

Voices for Change: Advocacy Solutions for Healthy Communities

Learn policy and advocacy tools and solutions that offer a holistic approach to building healthy communities in California, especially for low-income communities and communities of color.

June 7th, 2007, Los Angeles

Legislative Briefing on Achieving Health Equity - May 2007

Assembly Health Committee Chair Mervyn Dymally and CPEHN invite you to join us for an important discussion on achieving health equity.

May 23rd, 2007, Sacramento

Planning for a Healthier Tomorrow

Join us as we explore two exciting advocacy opportunities: Health Care Reform and Health Impact Assessments.

April 3rd, 2007, Los Angeles
April 10th, 2007, Fresno
April 12th, 2007, Oakland
April 26th, 2007, San Diego

Mapping Your Community: Using Data for Action

Please join us for an exciting training on using geographic information system (GIS) mapping tools to help your organization take action for better health in your community.

November 1st, 2006, Oakland
November 7th, 2006, Fresno
November 28th, 2006, Los Angeles
December 7th, 2006, San Diego

Making Cultural and Linguistic Services Work for Your Health Plan (for health plan staff only)

and May 12th, 2006, Los Angeles. This is a two-day training, register for both sessions and get a discount. These trainings will provide you with the information, tools, and skills to make your job easier. Space is limited so register early!

April 21st, 2006, Los Angeles

Health Policy for the Future: Our Children, Our Communities

Join us to discuss important issues impacting the health of our communities: reimbursement of interpreter services, obesity and environmental factors impacting health, and children's health insurance coverage.

April 6th, 2006, Los Angeles
March 28th, 2006, San Diego
March 30th, 2006, Fresno
April 4th, 2006, Oakland

Briefing on Multicultural Health (For Legislative Staff Only)

The California Medical Association Foundation, the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network and the Network of Ethnic Physician Organizations invites you to a LUNCH briefing on health issues impacting communities of color.

February 10th, 2006, Sacramento

Data You Can Use: Identifying Health Disparities Using CHIS

Join CPEHN as we explore the use of the California Health Interview Survey’s (CHIS) race and ethnicity data to understand the health status of communities of color.

December 6th, 2005, Oakland

Practical Approaches to Cultural Competency: Working for Equality in Health

The goals of the conference are to share emerging frameworks and create dialogue among diverse health professionals on ways to integrate cultural competency into their health care practice. Hear keynote speaker Ignatius Bau, Program Officer at The California Endowment on “Cultural Competency in California's Health Systems: A Proposed Framework and Strategies”.

September 27th, 2005, Oakland

Data You Can Use: Identifying Health Disparities Using CHIS (Los Angeles)

Join CPEHN as we explore the use of the California Health Interview Survey’s (CHIS) race and ethnicity data to understand the health status of communities of color.

June 7th, 2005, Los Angeles

Collaborating for Policy Solutions: A Multicultural Health Agenda

Join CPEHN as we explore the impact of upcoming legislation and the state budget on the health of California’s communities of color with a presentation of our first-ever Multicultural Health Legislative Agenda. In a time where communities of color continue to be disproportionately threatened by lack of access, disparities in health, and budget cuts, it is even more important to become informed and engaged in policies that impact our communities’ health.

April 12th, 2005, Los Angeles
April 13th, 2005, San Diego
April 19th, 2005, Fresno
April 20th, 2005, Oakland

Legislative Briefing and Lunch Reception: A Legislative Agenda on Multicultural Health

Please join CPEHN at a legislative briefing and lunch reception to celebrate the spirit of multicultural collaboration. The goal of the event is to bring together policy makers and communities of color to discuss policy solutions to increase access to care and eliminate health disparities. We will be presenting our first-ever multicultural health legislative agenda.

March 31st, 2005, Sacramento

Developing a California Policy Agenda to Eliminate Racial Health Disparities Meeting

July 15th, 2004, Los Angeles
October 20th, 2004, Oakland

Using Race and Ethnicity Data to Eliminate Health Disparities

Race and ethnicity data can be used to improve the diversity of the medical professions, target prevention efforts, and make health care more culturally appropriate. Yet, despite the overwhelming defeat of Proposition 54, there are still barriers to collecting and using data effectively. Join us as we bring together the health community for an active discussion on current data collection efforts and options for improvement. Part One: How can health plans and providers use race and ethnicity data to improve health care access and quality? How can we use data to increase diversity in the health professions? What are the legal, logistical, and confidentiality concerns with the collection of race and ethnicity data? Are there public policy solutions required? Speakers: „« Winston F. Wong, M.D., M.S., Clinical Director, Community Benefit/Care Management Institute, Kaiser Permanente „« Melissa Welch, MD, Medical Director, Health Care Delivery, Aetna ¡V West Region „« David Carlisle, M.D., Ph.D., Director, Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development „« Doreena Wong, JD, Staff Attorney, National Health Law Program „« Martin Martinez, MPP, Policy Director, CPEHN Part Two: Participants will develop an advocacy agenda for expanding the collection and use of race and ethnicity data to improve the health of communities of color. The discussion will begin by critiquing a set of draft recommendations developed from a prior companion convening held on March 11, 2004 in Oakland.

June 30th, 2004, Los Angeles

Building Up Healthy Communities, Breaking Down Health Disparities

Racial and ethnic health disparities are a pervasive and ever-growing problem. These disparities are due in part to lack of health care access. However, there are other factors that play an essential role in a community’s health such as poverty, inadequate housing, poor transportation infrastructure, and harmful environmental conditions. The elimination of health disparities requires not only addressing access to health care but also the many community factors that result in illness and disease. This approach necessitates broad collaboration among different sectors to improve the factors impacting the health of a community. “Health for All: California’s Strategic Approach to Eliminating Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities,” a report released in November 2003 (www.preventioninstitute.org), provides a framework for organizations, agencies, advocates, and community-based organizations to work together to improve the different community factors associated with health disparities. Join us for a one-day workshop to discuss strategic approaches to reduce racial and ethnic disparities. The workshop will include: • Discussion on addressing health disparities through primary prevention and root causes, • Defining community factors contributing to health disparities, • Dialogue on strategies to build effective multi-sector, multicultural collaborations, and • Best practices and real experiences from organizations working on reducing disparities. Speakers from various community organizations include Long Beach Alliance for Children with Asthma, Fresno Metro Ministries, Neighbors Acting Together Helping All, and Asian Health Services.

June 22nd, 2004, Oakland
June 24th, 2004, Los Angeles
June 29th, 2004, Fresno

CANFit/CPEHN Obesity and Diabetes Prevention in Communities of Color - San Diego (5/24/04)

May 24th, 2004, San Diego

CANFit/CPEHN Obesity and Diabetes Prevention in Communities of Color - Stockton (5/21/04)

May 21st, 2004, Stockton

CANFit/CPEHN Obesity and Diabetes Prevention in Communities of Color - Inglewood (5/28/04)

May 19th, 2004, Inglewood

CANFit/CPEHN Obesity and Diabetes Prevention in Communities of Color - Fresno (5/19/04)

May 19th, 2004, Fresno

CANFit/CPEHN Leadership Meeting 3/19/04

March 19th, 2004, Unknown

Using Race and Ethnicity Data to Eliminate Health Disparities Bay Area - 3/11/04

Race and ethnicity data can be used to improve the diversity of the medical professions, target prevention efforts, and make health care more culturally appropriate. Yet, despite the overwhelming defeat of Proposition 54, there are still barriers to collecting and using data effectively. Join us as we bring together the health community for an active discussion on current data collection efforts and options for improvement. Moderated by Viola Gonzalez, President, CPEHN Board of Directors Panel One: How can health plans and providers use race and ethnicity data to improve health care access and quality? How can we use data to increase diversity in the health professions? Speakers and Panelists Include: Ron Joseph, Executive Director, The Medical Board of California Melissa Welch, MD, Medical Director, Health Care Delivery, Aetna – West Region Frank E. Staggers, MD, Chairperson, Ethnic Health Institute, Alta Bates Summit Medical Center Beatriz Solis, MPH, Director of Cultural and Linguistic Services, LA Care Health Plan Alice Chen, MD, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Panel Two: Are there legal, logistical, or confidentiality concerns with the collection of race and ethnicity data? How are communities of color impacted? Are legislative or other policy solutions required? Speakers and Panelists Include: Greg Franklin, MHA, Deputy Director, Health Information & Strategic Planning, Dept. Health Services Doreena Wong, JD, Staff Attorney, National Health Law Program James Crouch, MPH, Executive Director, The California Rural Indian Health Board Peter Abbott, MD, MPH, President-Elect, The California Public Health Association – North Dong Suh, MPP, Asian Health Services

March 11th, 2004, Bay Area

Band-Aids for Budget Cuts - Fresno (2/26/04)

Communities of color face tremendous barriers to accessing quality health care services. The budget cuts and program changes proposed in the January Budget will only further the existing disparities faced by these communities. Please join us to discuss the budget cuts and program changes that will negatively impact communities of color. Learn how you can make a difference in the budget process. Agenda: Introduction and Welcome by Rachel Richman, Chief of Staff Assembly Member Wilma Chan and Ho Tran, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum. General Budget Overview - Where’s the money? - Anthony Wright, Health Access will provide an overview of the budget crisis in California and information regarding the bond proposal and Proposition 56 which will be on the March 2004 ballot. Program Limitation - How certain program changes will impact Immigrants? - Isabel Alegria, California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative, will provide an overview of program changes directly impacting immigrants and the consequences for all Californians. Deep Cuts means Deeper Disparities - Impact of the budget cuts on Communities of Color -- Ellen Wu, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, will provide an analysis on how these program cuts will further exacerbate the health disparities faced by communities of color in California. Budget Advocacy 101 – How do we mend the budget? -- Our presenters will then discuss their experiences with budget advocacy and provide tools to get involved.

February 26th, 2004, Fresno

Band-Aids for Budget Cuts - San Diego (2/26/04)

Communities of color face tremendous barriers to accessing quality health care services. The budget cuts and program changes proposed in the January Budget will only further the existing disparities faced by these communities. Please join us to discuss the budget cuts and program changes that will negatively impact communities of color. Learn how you can make a difference in the budget process. Agenda: Introduction and Welcome by Rachel Richman, Chief of Staff Assembly Member Wilma Chan and Ho Tran, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum. General Budget Overview - Where’s the money? - Anthony Wright, Health Access will provide an overview of the budget crisis in California and information regarding the bond proposal and Proposition 56 which will be on the March 2004 ballot. Program Limitation - How certain program changes will impact Immigrants? - Isabel Alegria, California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative, will provide an overview of program changes directly impacting immigrants and the consequences for all Californians. Deep Cuts means Deeper Disparities - Impact of the budget cuts on Communities of Color -- Ellen Wu, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, will provide an analysis on how these program cuts will further exacerbate the health disparities faced by communities of color in California. Budget Advocacy 101 – How do we mend the budget? -- Our presenters will then discuss their experiences with budget advocacy and provide tools to get involved.

February 26th, 2004, San Diego

Band-Aids for Budget Cuts - Bay Area (2/24/04)

Communities of color face tremendous barriers to accessing quality health care services. The budget cuts and program changes proposed in the January Budget will only further the existing disparities faced by these communities. Please join us to discuss the budget cuts and program changes that will negatively impact communities of color. Learn how you can make a difference in the budget process. Agenda: Introduction and Welcome by Rachel Richman, Chief of Staff Assembly Member Wilma Chan and Ho Tran, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum. General Budget Overview - Where’s the money? - Anthony Wright, Health Access will provide an overview of the budget crisis in California and information regarding the bond proposal and Proposition 56 which will be on the March 2004 ballot. Program Limitation - How certain program changes will impact Immigrants? - Isabel Alegria, California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative, will provide an overview of program changes directly impacting immigrants and the consequences for all Californians. Deep Cuts means Deeper Disparities - Impact of the budget cuts on Communities of Color -- Ellen Wu, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, will provide an analysis on how these program cuts will further exacerbate the health disparities faced by communities of color in California. Budget Advocacy 101 – How do we mend the budget? -- Our presenters will then discuss their experiences with budget advocacy and provide tools to get involved.

February 24th, 2004, Bay Area

Band-Aids for Budget Cuts - LA (2/18/04)

Communities of color face tremendous barriers to accessing quality health care services. The budget cuts and program changes proposed in the January Budget will only further the existing disparities faced by these communities. Please join us to discuss the budget cuts and program changes that will negatively impact communities of color. Learn how you can make a difference in the budget process. Agenda: Introduction and Welcome by Rachel Richman, Chief of Staff Assembly Member Wilma Chan and Ho Tran, Executive Director, Asian Pacific Islander American Health Forum. General Budget Overview - Where’s the money? - Anthony Wright, Health Access will provide an overview of the budget crisis in California and information regarding the bond proposal and Proposition 56 which will be on the March 2004 ballot. Program Limitation - How certain program changes will impact Immigrants? - Isabel Alegria, California Immigrant Welfare Collaborative, will provide an overview of program changes directly impacting immigrants and the consequences for all Californians. Deep Cuts means Deeper Disparities - Impact of the budget cuts on Communities of Color -- Ellen Wu, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network, will provide an analysis on how these program cuts will further exacerbate the health disparities faced by communities of color in California. Budget Advocacy 101 – How do we mend the budget? -- Our presenters will then discuss their experiences with budget advocacy and provide tools to get involved.

February 18th, 2004, Los Angeles

Regional Convening – Stockton (8/29/03)

Statewide Health Policies Impacting Communities of Color - State Budget Cuts, Health Care Reform and Ward Connerly’s Information Ban Ballot Initiative Major health policy decisions are being made that have enormous impact on the health of communities of color. Cuts to health programs in the state budget, health care reform, including universal health care, and the Ward Connerly Initiative, which will ban the collection of race and ethnicity data, are issues that require communities of color to be involved in the dialogue occurring at the state level. Join the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), a statewide multicultural health advocacy organization, as we bring together experts to discuss the implications of these issues on communities of color and actions we can take to address our health needs. Presenters: • Ellen Wu, CPEHN • Angela Gilliard, Western Center on Law and Poverty • Anthony Wright, Health Access California • Sarah Mercer, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) • Marty Martinez, CPEHN Roundtable Discussion: There will be time for discussion among participants and the speakers to develop action items and recommendations for advocacy work for and by communities of color.

August 29th, 2003, Stockton

Regional Convening – LA (7/18/03)

Statewide Health Policies Impacting Communities of Color - State Budget Cuts, Health Care Reform and Ward Connerly’s Information Ban Ballot Initiative Major health policy decisions are being made that have enormous impact on the health of communities of color. Cuts to health programs in the state budget, health care reform, including universal health care, and the Ward Connerly Initiative, which will ban the collection of race and ethnicity data, are issues that require communities of color to be involved in the dialogue occurring at the state level. Join the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), a statewide multicultural health advocacy organization, as we bring together experts to discuss the implications of these issues on communities of color and actions we can take to address our health needs. Presenters: • Ellen Wu, CPEHN • Angela Gilliard, Western Center on Law and Poverty • Anthony Wright, Health Access California • Sarah Mercer, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) • Marty Martinez, CPEHN Roundtable Discussion: There will be time for discussion among participants and the speakers to develop action items and recommendations for advocacy work for and by communities of color.

July 18th, 2003, Los Angeles

Regional Convening – San Diego (7/17/03)

Statewide Health Policies Impacting Communities of Color - State Budget Cuts, Health Care Reform and Ward Connerly’s Information Ban Ballot Initiative Major health policy decisions are being made that have enormous impact on the health of communities of color. Cuts to health programs in the state budget, health care reform, including universal health care, and the Ward Connerly Initiative, which will ban the collection of race and ethnicity data, are issues that require communities of color to be involved in the dialogue occurring at the state level. Join the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), a statewide multicultural health advocacy organization, as we bring together experts to discuss the implications of these issues on communities of color and actions we can take to address our health needs. Presenters: • Ellen Wu, CPEHN • Angela Gilliard, Western Center on Law and Poverty • Anthony Wright, Health Access California • Sarah Mercer, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) • Marty Martinez, CPEHN Roundtable Discussion: There will be time for discussion among participants and the speakers to develop action items and recommendations for advocacy work for and by communities of color.

July 17th, 2003, San Diego

Regional Convening – San Jose (7/11/03)

Statewide Health Policies Impacting Communities of Color - State Budget Cuts, Health Care Reform and Ward Connerly’s Information Ban Ballot Initiative Major health policy decisions are being made that have enormous impact on the health of communities of color. Cuts to health programs in the state budget, health care reform, including universal health care, and the Ward Connerly Initiative, which will ban the collection of race and ethnicity data, are issues that require communities of color to be involved in the dialogue occurring at the state level. Join the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), a statewide multicultural health advocacy organization, as we bring together experts to discuss the implications of these issues on communities of color and actions we can take to address our health needs. Presenters: • Ellen Wu, CPEHN • Angela Gilliard, Western Center on Law and Poverty • Anthony Wright, Health Access California • Sarah Mercer, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) • Marty Martinez, CPEHN Roundtable Discussion: There will be time for discussion among participants and the speakers to develop action items and recommendations for advocacy work for and by communities of color.

July 11th, 2003, San Jose

Regional Convening – Fresno (7/10/03)

Statewide Health Policies Impacting Communities of Color - State Budget Cuts, Health Care Reform and Ward Connerly’s Information Ban Ballot Initiative Major health policy decisions are being made that have enormous impact on the health of communities of color. Cuts to health programs in the state budget, health care reform, including universal health care, and the Ward Connerly Initiative, which will ban the collection of race and ethnicity data, are issues that require communities of color to be involved in the dialogue occurring at the state level. Join the California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN), a statewide multicultural health advocacy organization, as we bring together experts to discuss the implications of these issues on communities of color and actions we can take to address our health needs. Presenters: • Ellen Wu, CPEHN • Angela Gilliard, Western Center on Law and Poverty • Anthony Wright, Health Access California • Sarah Mercer, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF) • Marty Martinez, CPEHN Roundtable Discussion: There will be time for discussion among participants and the speakers to develop action items and recommendations for advocacy work for and by communities of color.

July 10th, 2003, Fresno

Fatter and Less Fit LA (7/9/03)

L. A. Care Health Plan in joint sponsorship with California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) is pleased to present…Fatter and Less Fit: Whose Fault Is It? Public Policies for Healthy Eating and Physical Activity Environments in Communities of Color During this 4-hour program, leading California nutrition and fitness experts will engage other health professionals in a discussion about overweight and obesity problems, particularly within low-income, communities of color. PANELISTS INCLUDE: ◗ Ellen Wu, Executive Director, California Pan-Ethnic Health Network (CPEHN) ◗ Arnell Hinkle, Executive Director, California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit) ◗ Michelle Mascarenhas, Food and Society Policy Fellow and Coordinator, Rooted in Community National Network ◗ Antronette Yancey,MD,MPH, Adjunct Associate Professor, UCLA Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research ◗ Paula DalPont,CHES, Program Coordinator, Latino Health Access

July 9th, 2003, Los Angeles

Fatter and Less Fit Oakland (4/16/03)

Fatter and Less Fit: Whose Fault Is It? Current policy dialogue about obesity in America is framed around issues of personal responsibility. But in fact, government policies are responsible for the inaccessibility of healthy foods, food surpluses, and unsafe environments for physical activity in communities of color. The goal of this convening is to engage communities of color in developing public policies for healthy eating and physical activity environments in their communities. Opening Remarks by Assembly Majority Leader Wilma Chan (Invited) Presenters: Arnell Hinkle, Executive Director, California Adolescent Nutrition and Fitness Program (CANFit) Arnell will provide the context for the discussion and present an overview of how nutrition policies relate to chronic disease and obesity prevention. Michelle Mascarenhas, Food and Society Policy Fellow and Coordinator, Rooted In Community National Network Michelle will expose how government policies and corporate practices have created a toxic food environment and impeded access to healthy, affordable, and appealing food in communities of color. She will also discuss opportunities for policy and grassroots action to promote food, health, and justice. Dr. Antronette Yancey, Adjunct Associate Professor, UCLA Division of Cancer Prevention and Control Research Dr. Yancey will highlight the excess physical, economic and socio-cultural environmental risk impeding communities of color in maintaining physically active lifestyles. She will then identify strategies at the state and local level for influencing organizational practice and legislative policy to promote physical activity. Paula DalPont, CHES, Program Coordinator, Latino Health Access Paula will talk about the S.A.L.U.D. Project: Type 2 diabetes in children and youth program, and describe advocacy activities by community members such as visiting grocery stores, testifying in front of city council, and writing letters to policy decision makers.

April 16th, 2003, Oakland

Legislative Briefing (3/4/03)

The briefing will feature speakers from our four ethnic partner organizations, presenting on health disparities issues in the African American, Asian and Pacific Islander, Latino/Latina, and Native American communities. Communities of color face many barriers to accessing the health care system, and additional barriers in achieving parity in health outcomes. We will explore how issues related to data and research, disease prevention, health care access, and the lack of culturally and linguistically appropriate care impact these communities.

March 4th, 2003, Unknown

Multi-race Convening (10/25/2)

Increasingly Californians are able to self-identify in research surveys and the Census as belonging to multiple races. This convening brings together experts in a discussion on the health policy implications of the multi-race category on resource allocation and health disparities research. Opening Remarks by Irene M. Ibarra, CEO, Alameda Alliance for Health Presenters: Gem Daus, MA, Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum Gem will provide a brief overview of the Office of Management and Budget guidelines on collecting, analyzing and reporting race and ethnic data, and its impact on Census and health data. Ninez Ponce, MPP, PhD, UCLA School of Public Health and Center for Health Policy Research Ninez will present information on trends in health data measurements by single race and multiple race categories using data from the California Health Interview Survey. C. Perry Brown, DrPH, Florida A&M University Perry will discuss how the multi-race category data impacts health disparities research. Roundtable Discussion Facilitated by Viola Gonzalez, Latino Issues Forum: There will be time allocated for a discussion among participants and the speakers on the health policy implications of the multi-race category and to develop recommendations for advocacy work.

October 25th, 2002, Unknown