the essential Forum open to all audiences which brings together the scholarly and the popular, the Larrazet Days (Tarn-et-Garonne) explore, for their 40th edition, a hot topic but above all at the heart of our lives: ” Medicine and health. Alain Daziron, official host of the Maison de la culture de Larrazet, explains the challenge that faced his association with such a vast subject.
The Larrazet Days are celebrating their 40th anniversary, this weekend of November 23 and 24, in this village in Tarn-et-Garonne which cultivates a rare talent: that of offering all audiences educational and civic debates that reconcile the scholarly and popular. This will obviously be the case for this 2024 edition which addresses a vast and difficult subject, “Medicine and health”, which will be shed light on by doctors, researchers, sociologists and historians. Alain Daziron tells us about it.
Alain Daziron, how were these Days born?
Larrazet has always been a unifying place. It is our quality, our intuition to rest on two pillars. One is the “Trait d’union”, a municipal newspaper which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2025. It is a fantastic writing workshop, our internal pillar which stimulates municipal creativity and forges the identity in construction of the village . The other pillar is the Larrazet Days which represent openness to the outside world. In Lomagne, at the end of the 70s and the beginning of the 80s, there was excitement around associations, particularly in the direction of Occitan culture. In Larrazet, we started with workshops and concerts. It was from 1983 that we changed the format of the Days by focusing on a subject with the idea of putting the whole word on an equal footing, of drawing out the debates by being scholarly and popular. The first theme we dealt with was the Occupation and the resistance in Lomagne.
This year you are tackling a difficult subject, at the heart of the news whether in Tarn-et-Garonne or in France, medicine and health. Why this choice?
You are right, it is a difficult subject to access for non-caregivers. It is rather unusual to see a small village association, outside of health or institutional authorities but in close dialogue with them, take on the subject of medicine and health. This subject has become so significant with the Covid pandemic and the health system under pressure that we had to address it. After teaching in 2022 and nurturing in 2023, caring will be a third major social subject, at the heart of our lives, which will be highlighted and discussed for two days. I must admit that this is a subject that scared me because I wondered how to find good contacts. In the end, it went magnificently and we will have the best from France, whether for the two cycles of conferences on Saturday and Sunday afternoon or for the round table on Saturday evening.
The highlights of the Larrazet Days
Saturday November 23. At 2 p.m., at the Larrazet village hall, opening of the forum, “The historical perspective” with the participation of Joël Chandelier, historian at the University of Lausanne; Renaud Piarroux, epidemiologist at Paris La Salpêtrière hospital; Colette Bec, sociologist at Paris-Descartes. At 9 p.m., round table, cross-testimonies on our health system with Vincent Bounes, Samu emergency doctor and vice-president of the Occitanie Region; Gérard Pello, family doctor; Bernard Tastavy, pharmacist; Lauriane Vermoere, from the collective of liberal nurses; Gabrielle Hengy, general practitioner, member of the Health in Danger Collective.
Sunday November 24. At 2 p.m., resumption of the forum, “News in medicine and health” with Bruno Falissard, researcher and teacher at Paris-Saclay; Dr Frédéric Paing, resuscitator anesthetist at Hénin-Beaumont hospital; Marc Poirot, researcher at Inserm and the University of Toulouse-3.
Free entry to the forum. For meals which will be served Saturday evening and Sunday lunchtime at the Larrazet village hall (price €18), you must book in advance. Information: Maison de la Culture de Larrazet, Tel. 06 82 49 12 04. E-mail: adaziron@wanadoo.fr
Site internet : www.maisondelaculture-larrazet.fr
Page Facebook : @journeeslarrazet2024
A word about your guests.
They perfectly meet our objective which was to summarize a continental subject by shedding light on both the historical perspective and the current affairs of care. We could not imagine this edition without historical lighting and anchoring to measure where we come from. With Joël Chandelier, the history of world medicine and with Renaud Piarroux, the nightmare of epidemics on a time and planetary scale will be in good hands. It will be the same with Colette Bec who will bring us closer, which is essential, to the history of solidarity and social protection since the 19th century. The round table on Saturday evening will give pride of place to the testimonies and shared perspectives of caregivers who carry out the quality of care and attention to others every day. The second day, Sunday, will be entirely focused on current events, the flaws and the challenges that our health system must meet. Bruno Falissard, researcher and teacher at Paris-Saclay; Dr Frédéric Paing, vice-president of the Collectif Santé en danger and Marc Poirot, researcher at Inserm and the University of Toulouse-3 will provide us with three incisive and enlightening summaries which will provide an overview of the state of care in our society .
**Given the increasing complexity of healthcare challenges, what specific role can events like the Larrazet Days play in fostering international collaboration and knowledge sharing among medical professionals and researchers?**
## World Today News Exclusive Interview: “Medicine and Health” at the 40th Larrazet Days
**Welcome to World Today News! Today, we’re exploring the exciting and challenging topic of medicine and health, the focus of this year’s Larrazet Days.**
**Joining us are:**
* **Alain Daziron,** official host of the Maison de la Culture de Larrazet and driving force behind the Larrazet Days.
* **Dr. [Guest Name],** a distinguished medical professional with expertise in [Area of Expertise].
**Alain, thank you for joining us. For those unfamiliar, could you tell us about the Larrazet Days and what makes them so special?**
**[Open the discussion about the history of the Larrazet Days, its unique format, and its commitment to engaging both scholarly and popular audiences.]**
**This year’s theme, “Medicine and Health,” is certainly timely. What prompted your association to choose such a complex and multifaceted theme?**
**[Explore the motivations behind selecting this topic, the challenges associated with it, and the association’s goals for the event.]**
**Alain, you mentioned the event brings together historians, researchers, and practitioners. Can you tell us more about the guests and the perspectives they will offer?**
**[Introduce the esteemed guests participating in the Larrazet Days, highlighting their expertise and unique perspectives on the chosen theme.]
**Dr. [Guest Name], from your professional experience, what are some of the most pressing challenges facing the healthcare system today? How can events like Larrazet Days contribute to finding solutions?**
**[Encourage a discussion about current issues in healthcare, potential solutions, and the role of public engagement in driving positive change.]**
**Looking ahead, what do you hope participants will take away from the Larrazet Days? What kind of impact do you envision this event having?**
**[Conclude by highlighting the long-term goals of the event, its potential for sparking dialog and inspiring action, and its contribution to the broader conversation surrounding medicine and health.]**
**Thank you both for your insightful contributions. We encourage our viewers to visit the Larrazet Days website for more information and to join this important conversation.**
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