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SUMMARY:THE BROWN HEART - Live Documentary Screening
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Heart Disease Among South Asians\nTake Action to Prevent it \nSouth Asians face a disproportionately high risk of heart disease and diabetes-often at younger ages and with more severe symptoms than other populations. Factors such as genetics\, lifestyle\, and unique fat distribution patterns contribute to this increased risk. Brown Heart is a groundbreaking documentary that directly addresses this urgent health crisis\, making its in-person screening especially important for the South Asian community. \n“This is more than a film. It’s a wake-up call.” – Dr. Renu Joshi \nIndian Circle for Caring invites you to a FREE live screening of The Brown Heart at four locations in Greater Boston area.  For your convenience this live screening will be available in four locations in Greater Boston area on Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th. \nThe Brown Heart is a compelling documentary that delves into the alarming rise of early and severe heart disease among South Asians. Directed by Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi\, the film combines over 70 years of clinical experience with personal narratives and expert insights to shed light on this pressing health crisis. \nThe Joshi duo traveled across India\, the UK\, and the US\, interviewing over 40 cardiologists\, public health leaders\, and survivors to uncover why South Asians are so vulnerable and what can be done to change this trajectory \nAfter the screening you will have an opportunity to ask Drs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi\, the directors and creators of this unique documentary\, about this topic. In addition\, you will have access to experts from local health organizations that have programs addressing the heart health and diabetes faces by South Asians \nWatch a 2-minute trailer \nRegistration is required to attend\, please click here to register [Boxed Lunch/Dinner will be provided] \nWhy attend in-person\n\nUnderstand the Unique Risks Facing South Asians\n\nSouth Asians are two to four times more likely to experience a heart attack than other ethnic groups\, with nearly 70% of heart attack deaths occurring between ages 30 and 60\nThe documentary reveals that heart disease often strikes South Asians earlier and without the classic warning signs\, making awareness and early intervention critical\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLearn from Medical Experts in-person from local large healthcare organizations at the Screening \n\nOurHealth Study led by cardiologists and genetic researchers at the Massachusetts General Hospital\, Stanford\, the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard\, and Yale\nSouth Asian Heart Center (Part of El Camino Health\, CA)\nSouth Asian Heart Health & Nutrition Program by Mass General Brigham New ton Wellesley Hospital\nLahey Hospital and Medical Center Metabolic Clinic as well as Calcium Heart Scan screening program\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDirect Access to Leading Physicians\n\nDrs. Nirmal and Renu Joshi will be present at the screening to answer questions\, provide context\, and offer guidance based on their research and clinical experience\nThis is a unique opportunity to engage directly with the filmmakers\, who are also practicing physicians deeply invested in South Asian health\n\n\n\n\n\n Access to a Resource Guide\n\nGet a resource guide on this topic put together by ICC and the leading healthcare organizations participating in this program. Share with your loved ones\n\n\n\nAttending the screening of “The Brown Heart” offers a multifaceted benefit: educational insights\, expert advice\, community engagement and a resource guide to take home with you. It is an event that promises to be both informative and transformative for those seeking to understand and combat heart disease within the South Asian community \nLocations and time\nSaturday August 23rd\, 2025 \n\n10:00 AM – MassBay Community College\, 50 Oakland St\, Wellesley\, MA 02481 (Boxed lunch will be provided)\n4:30 PM – Chinmaya Mission of Boston\, 1 Union St\, Andover\, MA 01810 (Boxed dinner will be provided)\n\nSunday August 24\, 2025 \n\n10:00 AM – Bristol Community College\, 11 Field Road\, Attleboro\, MA 02703 (Boxed lunch will be provided)\n4:30 PM – St. John High School\, 378 Main St\, Shrewsbury\, MA 01545 (Boxed dinner will be provided)\n\nRegistration is required to attend\, please click here to register \n 
URL:https://ouricc.org/event/the-brown-heart-live-screening/
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