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THE HEALTHCARE MOVIE

Carole Pearson, Neighbor

This documentary provides the real story of how the

health care system in Canada and the United States evolved to be so completely

different, when at one point they were essentially the same.  Most people under the age of 50, in both

countries, are not aware of the intensity of the political struggle that led to

the universal medical care system in Canada.

The Healthcare Movie reveals the impact on Canadians who now have access to universal health care.  It also reveals the continuing struggle in the United States between the fear of government intervention and the right to quality health care for all people.

There will be a brief Q & A following the film which will be
moderated by:   Georgia Brewer, Statewide
California Single Payer Coordinator; 

Dr. Bill Honigman, California State Coordinator, Progressive
Democrats of America and Dr. Bob
Vinetz, Physicians for a National
Health Program California.

“The lack of a national health care system is one of the greatest financial burdens America faces.”  Kiefer Sutherland, Film Narrator

For more information or to RSVP,contact Ruth Williams, Director of Advocacy, 323-852-8503 or email at: ruth@ncjwla.org
Wednesday, August 14, 2013 Program starts at 11:45 a.m. Film begins promptly at Noon NCJW/LA Council House 543 N. Fairfax Ave., Los Angeles one block south of Melrose (seating & parking is not guaranteed so arrive early) For information or to rsvp, contact: Ruth Williams at 323-852-8503 or ruth@ncjwla.org

About the National Council of Jewish Women,
Los Angeles Section

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The National Council of Jewish Women (NCJW) is a grassroots organization of volunteers and advocates who turn progressive ideals into action. Inspired by Jewish values, NCJW strives for social justice by improving the quality of life for women, children, and families and by safeguarding individual rights and freedoms.

NCJW's Los Angeles section has been at the forefront of social change

for more than a century by providing the community with programs and

services. Today, NCJW/LA serves more than 15,000 individuals each

year by providing over 220,000 hours of programs and services with the support
of 400 volunteers.

For more information on the NCJW Los Angeles Section, visit www.ncjwla.org, call 323-651-2930, or fax 323-651-5348.







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