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 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."

You can view this 24 minute video in either of two sizes:
Large (DSL or Cable) Medium (Slower DSL)

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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» 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.]

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 KitzhaberJohn 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.
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.

Play videoWatch 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

Recording of political strategy meeting (partial)

Submitted by admin on Thu, 12/04/2008 - 12:24pm.

John Kitzhaber on "What We're About"

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 10:29am.

John Kitzhaber on KINK-FM in Portland on October 19th, 2008

Submitted by admin on Mon, 11/03/2008 - 9:09am.

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.

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

Submitted by John Kitzhaber on Wed, 10/22/2008 - 7:52am.

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

Submitted by Liz Baxter on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 3:34pm.

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

Submitted by David Pollack on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 3:11pm.

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

Submitted by admin on Tue, 10/21/2008 - 2:32pm.

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

Submitted by admin on Fri, 06/20/2008 - 10:58am.

John Kitzhaber talks to Archimedes Movement Members in Portland

Submitted by admin on Wed, 12/19/2007 - 10:12am.

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

Submitted by Liz Baxter on Wed, 08/08/2007 - 8:29am.

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. 

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