The California health care events listed below have been provided
as a reference for you. Events listed below are occurring throughout
California and may be of interest to health care advocates.

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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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Mar 12 |
Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE)
19th Annual Latina History Day Conference
Millennium Biltmore Hotel
506 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles, CA
For more information, please visit http://www.latinas.org |
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Mar 12 |
Latinas Contra Cancer
Clinical Trials and the Latino Community
8 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
Valley Specialty Center
751 S. Bascom Avenue, San Jose, CA
For more information please contact Adriana Morieko at (408) 280-0811 or programdirector@latinascontracancer.org |
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Mar 20 |
American Cancer Society - Inland Empire
Colon Cancer - It's Preventable: A Community Forum on Cancer Prevention
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Purpose Center
23115 West Rider Street (at Oak Grove on the Ranch Campus)
Perris, CA
For more information, please call Pat Rupert at (951) 300-1223 |
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Mar 30 |
CPAT Luncheon Seminar
Managing Heart Health and Stress in an Uncertain Economy
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
CSAC Conference Center
1020 11th Street, 2nd Floor, Sacramento, CA
For more information, please contact Charlotte Phillips at (916) 658-0144 or charlotte@perrycom.com

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Mar 31 |
CPAT Luncheon Seminar
Managing Heart Health and Stress in an Uncertain Economy
12:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish
Parish Community Hall
1100 South Center Street, Santa Ana, CA
For more information, please contact Arlen Valdivia at (323) 466-3445 or arlen@cerrell.com |
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you.
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Apr 10 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pacific South Coast Chapter
Walk MS - Irvine 2010
University of California, Irvine
Irvine, CA
For more information, please call (800) 486-6762
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Apr 10 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS - Antelope Valley 2010
Lancaster Marketplace, Antelope Valley, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 10 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS - Fresno 2010
Woodward Park, Fresno, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 10 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS - Santa Barbara 2010
Leadbetter Beach, Santa Barbara, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 10 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California
Chapter Walk MS - South West Riverside County 2010
Town Square Park, Murrieta, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 17 |
Breast Cancer Emergency Fund
This Old Bag: Outlet Sale
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Parc 55 Hotel, Sutro Room
55 Cyril Magnin Street, San Francisco, CA
For more information, please contact P Tyrone Smith at (415) 558-6999 or ptyrone@bcef-sf.org. Information also available at http://www.bcef-sf.org/outlet. |
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Apr 17 |
Parkinson's Disease Association - San Diego
Parkinson's 5K Walk & Fun Run
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
NTC Park
Liberty Station in Point Loma, San Diego, CA
For more information, please contact Bianca Koplewicz at (858) 273-6763 or bianca.koplewicz@pdasd.org |
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS - San Jose 2010
8:00 a.m.
Arena Green, near HP Pavilion, San Jose, CA
For more information, please contact Sam at 1-800-344-4867, ext. 2024 or sam.mcilraith@nmss.org
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS - Rocklin/Roseville 2010
9:00 a.m.
Adventure Christian Church, Rocklin, CA
For more information, please contact Erin Nasca at 1-800-344-4867 or erin.nasca@nmss.org
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Eureka 2010
11:00 a.m.
Eureka High School, Eureka, CA
For more information, please contact Shannon Gorman at 1-800-344-4867 or shannon.gorman@nmss.org |
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – Big Bear 2010
Alpine Pedal Path, Big Bear, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – Desert Cities 2010
Palm Desert Civic Center Park
Palm Desert, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – Inland Empire 2010
Quakes Stadium
Rancho Cucamonga, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 17 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – San Luis Obispo 2010
Mission Plaza
San Luis Obispo, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 18 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Santa Rosa 2010
8:00 a.m.
Howarth Park
Santa Rosa, CA
For more information, please contact David Watters at 1-800-344-4867 or david.watters@nmss.org
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Apr 18 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Sacramento 2010
8:00 a.m.
West Steps State Capitol
Sacramento, CA
For more information, please contact Erin Nasca at 1-800-344-4867 or erin.nasca@nmss.org
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Apr 18 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Walnut Creek 2010
8:00 a.m.
Heather Farms Park
Walnut Creek, CA
For more information, please contact Sam at 1-800-344-4867, ext. 2024 or sam.mcilraith@nmss.org
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Apr 18 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Monterey Bay 2010
8:00 a.m.
Lovers Point Park
Pacific Grove, CA
For more information, please contact David Watters at 1-800-344-4867 or david.watters@nmss.org
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Apr 18 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – Greater Los Angeles 2010
Pasadena Rose Bowl
Pasadena, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 24 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Alameda County 2010
8:00 a.m.
Crown Memorial Park
Alameda, CA
For more information, please contact Simone Price at 1-800-344-4867 or simone.price@nmss.org
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Apr 24 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Modesto 2010
8:00 a.m.
Downey Community Park
Modesto, CA
For more information, please contact Ann Johnson at 1-800-344-4867 or ann.johnson@nmss.org
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Apr 24 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – Yuba City 2010
8:00 a.m.
Sam Brannan Park
Yuba City, CA
For more information, please contact Nicole Libraaten at 1-800-344-4867 or nicole.liabraaten@nmss.org
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Apr 24 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pacific South Coast Chapter
Walk MS – San Diego 2010
NTC Park
San Diego, CA
For more information, please call (800) 486-6762
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Apr 24 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – Conejo Valley 2010
Westlake Village Civic Center
Westlake Village, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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Apr 25 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Northern California Chapter
Walk MS – San Francisco 2010
8:00 a.m.
Sports Basement, Crissy Field
San Francisco, CA
For more information, please contact Nicole Libraaten at 1-800-344-4867 or nicole.liabraaten@nmss.org
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Apr 25 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society - Pacific South Coast Chapter
Walk MS – Carlsbad 2010
LEGOLAND® California
Carlsbad, CA
For more information, please call (800) 486-6762
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May 1 |
Arthritis Foundation - Northeastern California & Northern Nevada Chapter
2010 Sacramento Arthritis Walk
William Land Park, Sacramento, CA
For more information, please contact Eric Dahler at (916) 368-5599 or edahler@arthritis.org |
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May 1 |
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Northern California Chapter
Take Steps - Sacramento
5:00 p.m.
Capitol Building, West Steps
Sacramento, CA
For more information, please contact Jillian Hacker at (646) 387-0278 or jhackercon@ccfa.org |
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May 3-4 |
California Immunization Coalition
2010 California Immunization Coalition Summit
Hyatt Regency at Capitol Park
1209 L Street, Sacramento, CA 95814
For more information, please contact Catherine Martin at (916) 447-7063 ext. 333 or cmartin@communitycouncil.org or Sabrina Torres-Royal at (916) 447-7063 ext. 302 or stores@communitycouncil.org |
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May 7 |
Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
AACI's Fundraising Luncheon
Double Tree Hotel
2050 Gateway Place, San Jose, CA
For more information, please call (408) 975-2730
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May 9 |
Arthritis Foundation - Southern California Chapter
2010 Central Coast Arthritis Walk - Atascadero
For more information, please contact Jeanne David at (805) 563-4685 jfdavid@arthritis.org |
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May 15 |
Arthritis Foundation - Southern California Chapter
2010 Fresno Arthritis Walk
Woodward Regional Park, Fresno, CA
For more information, please contact LeeAnn Erl at (559) 325-1900 or lerl@arthritis.org |
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May 15 |
Arthritis Foundation - Southern California Chapter
2010 Central Coast Arthritis Walk - Santa Barbara
For more information, please contact Jeanne David at (805) 563-4685 jfdavid@arthritis.org |
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May 15 |
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Northern California Chapter
Take Steps - Fresno
5:00 p.m.
Fresno State University
Fresno, CA
For more information, please contact Jillian Hacker at (646) 387-0278 or jhackercon@ccfa.org |
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May 15 |
The G.R.E.E.N. Foundation
African American Cancer Care Conference
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
UC Irvine Medical Center
101 The City Drive South
Auditorium & Meeting Rooms
Orange, CA
For more information, please call (714) 507-0338 or thegreenfoundation3@yahoo.com |
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May 15 |
American Diabetes Association - Los Angeles
American Diabetes Association Expo
10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Long Beach Convention Center
Exhibit Hall A
300 E. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA
For more information, please contact Donna Lieberman at (323) 966-2890 ext. 7444 or dlieberman@diabetes.org |
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May 16 |
Arthritis Foundation - Southern California Chapter
2010 Arthritis Walk at Magic Mountain
For more information, please contact Matt Ritzi at (818) 954-5750 or mritzi@arthritis.org |
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May 16 |
Arthritis Foundation - Southern California Chapter
2010 Irvine Arthritis Walk
Great Park, Irvine, CA
For more information, please contact Marie Gingras at (714) 436-1623 or mgingras@arthritis.org |
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May 22 |
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Northern California Chapter
Take Steps - San Jose
5:00 p.m.
Discovery Meadow
San Jose, CA
For more information, please contact Trish Wynne at (415) 356-2231 or pwynne@ccfa.org |
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May 25 |
Mental Health America - San Diego
Healthy Minds Luncheon
11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
US Grant Hotel
Presidential Ballroom
San Diego, CA
For more information, please call (619) 543-0412 ext. 109 |
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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June 5 |
Arthritis Foundation - San Diego
2010 Arthritis Walk
NTC Park
Liberty Station in Point Loma, San Diego, CA
For more information, please call (858) 492-1090 ext 116 or visit http://www.arthritiswalksandiego.org |
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June 12 |
Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America - Northern California Chapter
Take Steps - San Francisco
5:00 p.m.
Justin Herman Plaza
San Francisco, CA
For more information, please contact Trish Wynne at (415) 356-2231 or pwynne@ccfa.org |
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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June 5 |
Arthritis Foundation - San Diego
2010 Arthritis Walk
NTC Park
Liberty Station in Point Loma, San Diego, CA
For more information, please call (858) 492-1090 ext 116 or visit http://www.arthritiswalksandiego.org |
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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Aug 3-8 |
National Black Nurses Association
NBNA: Working to Transform Nursing Practice Through Health Care Reform
Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina
1380 Harbor Island Drive
San Diego, CA 92101
For more information, please visit www.nbna.org
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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Oct 30 |
National Multiple Sclerosis Society – Southern California Chapter
Walk MS – Bakersfield 2010
Yokuts Park
Bakersfield, CA
For more information, please call 1.800.344.4867 or e-mail walkms@cal.nmss.org
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
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The American Diabetes Association has ongoing events throughout California. Please click here and enter your zip code to learn more about activities near you. |
(Events listed on this calendar are listed at the sole discretion
of CPAT and should support the mission statement and guiding principles
of the California Partnership for Access to Treatment.)
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