05/03/08
2nd District Candidates Forum
New Creation Christian Faith Center, 8862 S. Western Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90047
P: 323.565.2600
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Description: Candidates Forum between California State Senator Mark Ridley-Thomas and Councilman Bernard Parks to replace retiring LA County Supervisor Yvonne Burke in the 2nd District. L.A. County's Second District includes the cities of Inglewood, Hawthorne, Lawndale, Carson, Lynwood, Compton, Culver City, portions of Los Angeles and unincorporated sections of south and southwest Los Angeles County. Sponsored by CHC, the South LA Alliance of Neighborhood Councils and Community Coalition.
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05/09/08
Health Policy Summit
The Center at Cathedral Plaza, 555 West Temple Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
P: 213.201.6525
www.ccalac.org
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Description: 8aM-3pm. Hear policy leaders address issues that impact the health of our communities. With looming Federal and State health care cuts, and the proposed transition of County clinics, LA County's health care system is bound for transformation. This year's Summit will explore LA's changing health policy landscape and the fixes needed for our health care system to survive and flourish. REGISTRATION REQUIRED.
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05/13/08
Covering Kids & Families Statewide Coalition Meeting
Tsakopoulos Library Galleria, 828 I Street
Sacramento, CA 95814
P: 323.295.9392 x232
Contact: Catherine Sepulveda
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Description: 10am-1:30pm. The CKF Coalition is a national initiative to reduce the number of uninsured children and adults eligible for public healthcare coverage but not currently enrolled. The CKF Statewide Coalition meetings are used to review policy and build greater coordination between the public and private sectors. Please RSVP to Catherine Sepulveda.
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05/14/08
Baldwin Hills Environmental Work Group
Community Health Councils, 3731 Stocker Street, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90008
P: 323.295.9372 x223
Contact: Taketha Dillard
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Description: 6:30pm: registration (light meal provided). 7-8:30pm: meeting. The Work Group is open to all residents living in the area around the Baldwin Hills oil fields and Kenneth Hahn Park and will directly impact the future of oil drilling. This is your chance to shape and inform the future design and environmental standards for our community.
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05/15/08
Neighborhood Food Watch
Community Health Councils, 3731 Stocker Street, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90008
P: 323.295.9372 x216
Contact: Mia Boykin
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Description: 10am-Noon. Learn what can be done to get fresher foods and cleaner stores in our neighborhood.
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05/20/08
LA Access to Health Coverage Coalition Meeting
The California Endowment, 1000 Alameda Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012
P: 323.295.9372 x220
Contact: Shelia Claverie
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Description: 9-11:30am. LA Access works to increase enrollment in public and private health coverage programs and advocate for the expansion of health coverage options for underserved, uninsured residents in Los Angeles County.
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05/20/08
REACH 2010 Disparities in Healthcare Advisory Committee
Community Health Councils, 3731 Stocker Street, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90008
P: 323.295.9372 x224
Contact: Sadio Woods
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Description: 9:30-11:30am. The Disparities in Healthcare Advisory Committee is working to develop effective solutions to improve access and quality of care in the diagnosis, treatment and management of CVD and diabetes. The Committee meets on the 3rd Tuesday of every other month.
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05/21/08
Coalition for Health & Justice
Community Health Councils, 3731 Stocker Street, Suite 201
Los Angeles, CA 90019
P: 323.295.9372 x228
Contact: Korie Fluornoy
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Description: 10am-Noon. RSVP. The Coalition sustains public engagement around racial health disparities.
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