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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Hello!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">OHA – HPCDP will be facilitating 4 additional focus groups for the Place Matters Oregon (PMO) campaign, to supplement the focus groups that have been conducted already among the
African American, Latino, Rural, and Native American communities. </span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">We hope to create a digital and social space for sustained conversation (years) with Oregonians about how the places we live,
work, play and learn effect our health.</span><b> <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Our communications objectives are:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Increase public awareness of and attention to health equity, risk factors and social determinants of health in daily life.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<![if !supportLists]><span style="font-family:Symbol"><span style="mso-list:Ignore">·<span style="font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"">
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Set the stage of discussion of policies that shape health equity, risk factors and social determinants of health.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">In order to create a conversation that brings in a diverse group of Oregonians, we recognize that our research must start with communities experiencing disparities to understand
values and messages that empower rather than discourage. What we gather from the initial research will help us form messages and stories that resonate with all Oregonians.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The following focus groups will examine the connection between place and health for the Native American community in an urban area (Portland) and the Rural community (Grants Pass).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Here are the days/times that these focus groups will be administered:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Monday, September 8, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">PMO Native American Focus Group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Location: Portland (VuPoint Downtown)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">2:30pm-4:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Monday, September 8, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">PMO Native American Focus Group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Location: Portland (VuPoint Downtown)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">5:30pm – 7:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Thursday, September 11, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">PMO Rural Focus Group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Location: Grants
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Pass (</span><a name="BM_BEGIN"></a><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The Lodge at Riverside - Oak Rooms I and II)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">2:30pm – 4:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Thursday, September 11, 2014<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">PMO Rural Focus Group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Location: Grants
</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Pass (</span><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The Lodge at Riverside - Oak Rooms I and II)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">5:30pm – 7:30pm<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">If you would like to view the focus groups in person, let me know by email (<a href="mailto:shira.r.pope@state.or.us">shira.r.pope@state.or.us</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">If you cannot attend the focus groups, and would like to view remotely, please use the link below:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><a href="http://www.ktvavideo.com/DHMpages/O0H9A_2256.html">http://www.ktvavideo.com/DHMpages/O0H9A_2256.html</a></span></b><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Please note the following:
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">1)
</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Live streaming will be available during the focus groups time only; not before or after.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpFirst" style="text-indent:-.25in"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">2)</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Be patient – the site may experience slight interruptions during taping. Simply wait and click the “play” button to resume.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpMiddle" style="text-indent:-.25in"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">3)</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">The video may have a slight delay in sound.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoListParagraphCxSpLast" style="text-indent:-.25in"><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">4)</span></b><b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">
</span></b><span style="font-family:"Georgia","serif"">An archive link will be available to view the focus group within 24 hours of the group(s). The focus group will be available to view for 30 days after the group.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">We will be presenting the findings from these additional 4 focus groups, along with the link to the archived videos of the focus groups, shortly after
next week. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Please let me know if you have any additional questions!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Thanks,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif"">Shira<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-autospace:none"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Georgia","serif""><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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