Audio & Video
This page is the place to find the media produced by the Archimedes Movement.
How to download
Most computers are set up so that, when you click on an audio or video file, the file will play rather than being saved to your computer. Should you wish to download and save any of these files, simply right-click (control-click on a Mac), then choose "Save Target As..." (or a similar message) from the menu.
Video Files
Oregon Health IT Round Table
The Oregon Health Reform Collaborative organized this panel discussion about health care information technology, mostly focusing on medical records. It took place on May, 7th, 2009.
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A Conversation with Rep. Mitch Greenlick: Health Reform in Oregon (June 3rd, 2009)
Archimedes Movement executive director Liz Baxter, is joined by Archimedes Movement Community Leadership Coucil members Mike Grady and David Pollack. This conversation includes an update on the status of House Bill 2009 (health reform), House Bill 2116 (funding to expand health care to unisured kids and low-income adults by matching available federal funds) and House Joint Resolution 18. (62 minutes)
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Health Care for the 21st Century (Dec. 2008 version)
In this keynote address to the 20th Annual National Forum of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, John Kitzhaber discusses changes to the health care delivery system neccesary to improve health and lower costs. (56 minutes)
On January 7th, 2009, former Oregon governor John Kitzhaber delivered the closing address to the "Summit of Leaders: The Role of States in Driving National Health Reform."
» Watch the video of John Kitzhaber (32 minutes)
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(courtesy of the Oregon Health Foundation)
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In March of 2008, John Kitzhaber addressed the Institute for Healthcare Improvement's 9th Annual International Summit on Clinical Office Practice. As keynote speaker, he delivered this presentation, the full version of his new work, "The Unfinished Business of the Baby Boom Generation: Health Care for the 21st Century."
On February 9th, 2008, John Kitzhaber, MD, spoke at a community health forum in East Multnomah County. He delivered this presentation, a shorter version of his new work, "The Unfinished Business of the Baby Boom Generation."
You can view this 24 minute video in either of two sizes:
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Next Steps for the Archimedes Movement
On September 29th, 2007, Archimedes Movement chapters leaders from Oregon and Washington gathered in Salem, Oregon, for a day-long workshop.
To begin the day, John Kitzhaber spoke to the group. You can watch a video of his remarks.
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» Download video to show on your computer using Quicktime [194 MB, right-click, (control-click on a Mac), then choose to save the file. This is a large format version, suitable for viewing full-screen, or showing with an LCD projector.]
John Kitzhaber speaks at the Rally for the Oregon Better Health Act, March 14, 2007 (10 minutes, on YouTube.com). You can also view or download the video of the rally (30-minute Quicktime movie).
John KitzhaberFormer Oregon Governor John Kitzhaber, M.D. speaks passionately about how we got in the health care mess we are in. He points the way forward to health coverage for everyone using the public money already being spent on health care.
Our video was recently featured on American Public Media's Marketplace radio program and compared to Al Gore's An Inconvenient Truth. To read about it and listen to the segment of the program, click here.
Watch the entire 44-minute video on our web site. (DSL or better connection recommended.) To view this streaming video, you can download (free) Quicktime 7 for Windows or Mac OS:Download Quicktime.
Download the entire 44-minute video.
Be patient, it's 70 MB. To save to your drive, right-click (control-click on a Mac) the link, then choose "Save Target As..." (or a similar item) from the pop-up menu.
Special Thanks
Video formatting, video compression, and video hosting services donated by Adjustech, LLC, Matthew Klug and Simon Babbs, Principals.
Watch just the opening sequence (This version, on www.YouTube.com, is for viewing only, not for download. Help us reach more viewers: post a comment on YouTube and give the clip a high rating.)
Audio Files
Four Oregon Health Reform Advocates Discuss Health
Betty Johnson, Joe Zaerr and Mike Huntington discuss health reform efforts in Oregon with host Roberta Hall.
- Artist: Roberta Hall
- Title: Four Advocates Discuss Health
- Album: Hall's Health Forums
- Year: 2009
- Length: 44:11 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 33Kbps (VBR)
John Kitzhaber on "What We're About"
- Title: John Kitzhaber on "What We're About"
- Length: 1:32 minutes (1.4 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
John Kitzhaber on KINK-FM in Portland on October 19th, 2008
On Sunday, October 19, 2008 KINK-FM in Portland aired this interview with John Kitzhaber as part of their Speaking Freely series, hosted by Sheila Hamilton. From their webiste:
Wednesday night's Presidential debate showed Americans just how limited the real discussion on health care will be in this election-who has insurance, who gets insurance, that was it. Former Governor John Kitzhaber says the health care system is broken, and Americans can be a part of fixing it.
You can listen to the podcast here or at KINK's website.
Note: If you are using the Firefox web browser, you may need to reload (refresh) this page in order to see the play button. If that doesn't work, please try another web browser or listen to the podcast at KINK's website.
- Artist: John Kitzhaber
- Title: KINK-FM Talking Freely
- Year: 2008
- Length: 5:51 minutes (5.36 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
John Kitzhaber's testimony on the Oregon Health Fund Board draft report
At the Oregon Health Fund Board's meeting on September 30th, 2008, John Kitzhaber shared his comments on their draft report for health care reform.
- Artist: John Kitzhaber
- Title: John Kitzhaber's testimony on the Oregon Health Fund Board draft report
- Year: 2008
- Length: 7:38 minutes (1.79 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 11kHz 32Kbps (VBR)
Liz Baxter: Mom's Story
On September 30, 2008, Liz Baxter testified before the Oregon Health Fund Board. The Archimedes Movement's testimony was delivered by David Pollack, representing our Community Leadership Council. That left Liz free to tell this story as a way of emphasizing that we need to include "care" in health care, not just excellent medical treatment.
- Artist: Liz Baxter
- Title: Liz Baxter at the 9.30.08 OHFB Meeting
- Year: 2008
- Length: 10:17 minutes (2.35 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 22kHz 31Kbps (VBR)
David Pollack-CLC OHFB testimony of 9-30-2008
On September 30, 2008, David Pollack, M.D., representing the Archimedes Movement Community Leadership Council, testified before the Oregon Health Fund Board about their draft plan for health care reform in Oregon.
- Title: David Pollack-CLC OHFB testimony of 9-30-2008
- Length: 5:42 minutes (1.35 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 11kHz 32Kbps (VBR)
John Kitzhaber's testimony on the Oregon Health Fund Board draft report
On September 30, 2008, John Kitzhaber testified before the Oregon Health Fund Board about their draft plan for health care reform in Oregon.
Note: if you are using Firefox, you may need to refresh (reload) the page in order to see the Play button.
- Title: John Kitzhaber OHFB testimony of 9-30-2008
- Length: 7:38 minutes (1.79 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 11kHz 32Kbps (VBR)
Liz Baxter with D'Antoni and Levine on BlogTalkRadio.com
- Title: Liz Baxter with D'Antoni and Levine on BlogTalkRadio.com
- Length: 19:34 minutes (4.62 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 11kHz 32Kbps (VBR)
John Kitzhaber talks to Archimedes Movement Members in Portland
You can listen online by clicking the triangular "play" button above or download the MP3 as a podcast using the link below. This event was hosted by the Eastside Portland Chapter.
- Artist: John Kitzhaber
- Title: December 2007 Meeting in Portland
- Album: John Kitzhaber
- Year: 2007
- Length: 35:05 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 11kHz 33Kbps (VBR)
Conference Call, August 6, 2007
This is a recording of the meeting of chapter leaders, John Kitzhaber and Archimedes staff held by conference call.
To play, click the triangle-shaped play button above. To download to your computer, use the link below.
- Artist: Archimedes Movement
- Title: Conference Call 8/6/2007 3:00:00 PM
- Album: Conference Call Recordings
- Track: 1
- Genre: Speech
- Year: 2007
- Length: 80:28 minutes (8 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 11kHz 33Kbps (VBR)




