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

Play videoOregon 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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Play videoA 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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Play videoHealth 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)

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Play videoOn 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."

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(courtesy of the Oregon Health Foundation)

Play videoIn 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."

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Play videoOn 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."

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Play videoNext 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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Play videoJohn 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).

Health Care for the 21st Century: a call to action
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.

Play videoWatch 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.

Play videoDownload the entire 44-minute video.
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Special Thanks
Video formatting, video compression, and video hosting services donated by Adjustech, LLC, Matthew Klug and Simon Babbs, Principals.

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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.

John Kitzhaber on "What We're About"

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.

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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.

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.

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.

John Kitzhaber's testimony on the Oregon Health Fund Board draft report

John KitzhaberOn September 30, 2008, John Kitzhaber testified before the Oregon Health Fund Board about their draft plan for health care reform in Oregon.

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Liz Baxter with D'Antoni and Levine on BlogTalkRadio.com

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.

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.