The Sedona International Film Festival is proud to present “Code Blue: Redefining the Practice of Medicine” on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 4 and 7 p.m. at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre.
Dr. Tala Dajani, a pediatric endocrinologist from Phoenix, will be in Sedona to present the film and host a Q-and-A discussion following the screenings.
Would you change your habits to live a longer, healthier life? “Code Blue: Redefining the Practice of Medicine” provides the prescription to do just that. The solution is simple; the common-sense practice of lifestyle medicine can prevent nearly 80% of chronic diseases.
Through the lens of filmmaker Marcia Machado, “Code Blue” reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common-sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. The film presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: Antiquated curricula in medical schools, confusion in the media, inadequate government policies, and the underlying influences of the pharmaceutical and food industries.
“Code Blue” follows a passionate physician, Dr. Saray Stancic, as she reflects upon her journey from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to wellness through her own adoption of lifestyle medicine. Stancic introduces viewers to expert physicians and scientists who are paving the way to make meaningful and necessary change in our healthcare environment, and in turn, empowering audiences to stand up and reclaim control of their health. It is time to call a “code blue” on the current state of medicine. Pull the paddles and shock the status quo into a healthier future.
Join SIFF for this very special evening and film, and enjoy a Q-and-A discussion with Dajani after each screening. Dajani will talk about how she learned to manage her multiple sclerosis symptoms with lifestyle medicine practices including switching to a whole-food, plant-based diet, getting restorative sleep and practicing yoga and meditation.
As a pediatric and internal medicine-trained clinician educator with a passion to empower families and optimize well-being, Dajani joined A.T. Still University clinical faculty in 2017. She obtained her medical degree from the University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston in 1998, pediatric endocrinology fellowship training from Phoenix Children’s Hospital in 2005 and Master’s in Public Health from the University of Arizona in 2005. She cared for children as an endocrinology faculty member at Phoenix Children’s Hospital from 2005 to 2010.
At PCH, she served as the founding medical director of the diabetes center and lipid clinic, leading the program to the first national accreditation and center of excellence status.
Dajani operated and cared for patients at Pediatric Endocrinology of Phoenix from 2010 to 2017 during which time she furthered her expertise and experience in the endocrine care of the survivors of childhood cancer, special needs population, transgender and those living with cystic fibrosis.
In 2009, 2010, 2012 and 2015, her peers voted Dajani as a National Top Doctor. At A.T. Still University School of Osteopathic Medicine in Arizona, Dr. Dajani participates in the planning and implementation of the osteopathic wellness lifestyle and culinary experiential curriculum. She cares for children at Children’s Rehabilitative Services endocrine clinic weekly from 2005 to the present.
“Code Blue: Redefining the Practice of Medicine” will show at the Mary D. Fisher Theatre on Thursday, Sept. 12, at 4 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $12, or $9 for Film Festival members. Call 282-1177 for tickets and more information. Both the theatre and film festival office are located at 2030 W. SR 89A in West Sedona. Visit SedonaFilmFestival.org for
