National Geographic writer Dan Buettner, founder of Blue Zones, will be the keynote speaker at the 2014 Virginia Garcia Health Symposium on Tuesday, May 13th.
Buettner has traveled the globe, uncovering the best strategies for longevity and happiness. As he has made cultural connections, he has identified Blue Zones - places that have the greatest life expectancy and where more people reach age 100 than anywhere else. At the 2014 Virginia Garcia Health Symposium, Buettner will share insights from his travels and research and discuss what Blue Zones could mean for health care in Oregon.
Through Blue Zones, Buettner works directly with communities around the country to implement long-term, evidence-backed policies and interventions that optimize environments and nudge people towards healthier choices throughout their day.
After Buettner’s presentation, a panel of regional experts will respond to Dan's vision, exploring Oregon’s path to becoming a healthier state.
Panelists
Liz Baxter, MPH – Executive Director, Oregon Public Health Institute
Carlos Crespo, Dr PH – Interim Dean, College of Urban and Public Affairs, Portland State University
Maura O'Leary, MD – Provider, Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Where
The Hilton
921 SW 6th Ave
Portland, OR 97204
When
Tuesday, May 13th, 2014
7:00 am – 10:00 am
Media interested in attending this event can contact Mike Westling at (503) 498-8161 or[email protected] for more details.
About Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center
Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center provides high quality, comprehensive and culturally appropriate primary health care with a special emphasis on those with barriers to receiving health care. Since its founding 38 years ago, Virginia Garcia has grown from a grassroots volunteer-run clinic into a full service health care home serving Washington and Yamhill Counties. Today, Virginia Garcia employs over 350 people, has a budget of more than $36 million, and serves nearly 36,000 patients at four primary care clinics, three dental clinics, four school-based health centers and a mobile outreach clinic.
Visit www.virginiagarcia.org for more information on the Virginia Garcia Memorial Health Center.
