Health Equity Initiative

Educate

The second step in advancing health equity is to share information with the community and get their input on solutions.

Community Dialogues

The documentary, Unnatural Causes: Is Inequality Making Us Sick?, shows inequities that certain populations face, but we need the community, especially those who have historically been left out of decision-making, to help us understand what actions we should take to address these challenges.

Since March, Multnomah County has been one of several communities across the country to feature this documentary in a series of community discussions. We invite you to schedule a screening of Unnatural Causes and discussion about the root causes of health disparities.

Schedule a screening and discussion >>

Community Report Back

Many of you had the opportunity to view the screenings of Unnatural Causes. Beginning September, 2008 you will have the opportunity to attend a community report back session. This session will share the input collected from participants in the community dialogues, as well as policy options for community members to discuss and prioritize.

Disparities in the News

6-24-08 :: Think Out Loud Radio Show
4-9-08 :: Our Society’s Sickness, The Oregonian
1-5-08 :: Family history affects life expectancy, infant mortality, Statesman-Journal
12-30-07 :: Battling a disparity, right from birth, The Oregonian
12-20-07 :: Landlords: the checks are in the code, The Oregonian

Other Initiatives

Coalition for a Livable Future
Unites over 90 diverse nonprofits and businesses, and hundreds of individuals to promote healthy and sustainable communities. By connecting issues, people and organizations, CLF empowers communities to take action together to shape the big decisions affecting the Portland-Vancouver region’s future.

Page updated July 14, 2008