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SUMMARY:Healthy Aging Month
DESCRIPTION:September is Healthy Aging Month sponsored by Healthy Aging Magazine. \nHealthy Aging Month is an annual obser­vance month designed to focus national atten­tion on the pos­i­tive aspects of grow­ing older. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthy-aging-month-3/
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SUMMARY:National Preparedness Month
DESCRIPTION:September is recognized as National Preparedness Month (NPM) which serves as a reminder that we all must take action to prepare\, now and throughout the year\, for the types of emergencies that could affect us where we live\, work\, and also where we visit. Due to the success of last year’s theme\, “Don’t Wait\, Communicate. Make Your Emergency Plan Today\,” will be returning for this September with a continuing emphasis on preparedness for youth\, older adults\, and people with disabilities and others with access and functional needs. Thank you for taking time help make America more prepared for emergencies. \nWeekly themes include: \n\n\nPromote NPM:  August 28-September 3                  Kickoff to National Preparedness Month \n\nFind resources to promote NPM at: www.ready.gov/september\n\n\n\nWeek 2:  September 4-10                                            Preparing Family & Friends \n\nMake a family emergency communication plan\n\n\n\nWeek 3:  September 11-17                                          Preparing Through Service \n\nHonor 9/11 by Getting involved in your community & planning with neighbors.\n\n\n\nWeek 4:  September 18-24                                          Individual Preparedness \n\nTake individual steps to prepare for a disaster today like downloading the FEMA app.\n\n\n\nWeek 5:  September 25-30                                          Lead up to National PrepareAthon Day  \n\n\nBe counted and register your preparedness event for National PrepareAthon Day!
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-preparedness-month/
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SUMMARY:Health 2.0’s 10th Annual Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hear the latest trends shaping the health care industry from more than 150 thought leaders and experts at the Health 2.0 10th Annual Fall Conference. \nWatch hundreds of live product demos throughout the conference and get a first glance at companies developing new cutting-edge technologies across health care and wellness\, ranging from chronic diagnosis and geo-analytics to financial management. \nAmong the topics on the agenda: \n\n\nKeynote: Harvey Fineberg\, former president of the Institute of Medicine and president of the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation \n\n\nKeynote: Vindell Washington\, National Coordinator for Health Information Technology\, will give an overview of the progress\, and the future vision of\, Health Information Technology at the ONC \n\n\nKeynote: Ian Morrison\, internationally known author\, consultant and futurist\, will share his latest insights into the future of health care  \n\n\nKeynote: Karen DeSalvo\, Acting Assistant Secretary for Health in the US Department of Health and Human Services\, will speak on how the HHS is helping to build a better health care system by driving innovation \n\n\nResources and tools available for patients as they navigate from diagnosis to long-term care. \n\n\nThe evolving global investment landscape for sleep technologies as well as the technologies that are breaking new ground in sleep. \n\n\nDesigning Interventions for Health Behavior Change \n\n\nThe Intersection of Technology and Public Health for Stronger Communities \n\n\nDiversity in Health Technology \n\n\nTechnology for healthy choices \n\n\nNew Approaches to Deliver\, Access and Pay for Care \n\n\nJames Madara\, M.D.\, the CEO of the American Medical Association on the role of tech in doctors’ offices and in our lives\, and what the Health 2.0 community needs to do to improve \n\n\nInnovations in depression care \n\n\nMedicaid as a Market – Bringing Innovative Solutions to the Safety Net \n\n\nThe Care Continuum: Innovative Solutions for Ongoing Care \n\n\nWhat Employers Want From Health Tech Companies \n\n\nThe New Landscape for Digital Diagnosis and Remote Care \n\n\nChronic disease management \n\n\nMessaging and Telehealth: Platforms for Patient-Provider Communication \n\n\nCaregiving Technologies for the Elderly \n\n\nMedication Management and Adherence \n\n\nThe Future of Genomics and Personalized Medicine \n\n\n \nApply for a press pass here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-2-0aes-10th-annual-fall-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160925T010000
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SUMMARY:Active Aging Week
DESCRIPTION:Led by the International Council on Active Aging\, Active Aging Week celebrates aging and active living. Each year event organizers engage participants in wellness activities in a safe\, friendly and fun atmosphere. \nAlong with 180 broadcast features on the week’s events\, more than 483 articles appeared in the press in the United States and Canada during Active Aging Week 2015\, driving 151 million media impressions\, according to a media tracking service. Take a look at the 2015 stories for some ideas for your coverage of the aging community.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/active-aging-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20160926T010000
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SUMMARY:NAM Initiative: Vital Directions for Health & Health Care
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. health care system has undergone tremendous transformation in just the past few years.  The next administration will continue to face many challenges in meeting increasing demands on the health care system while controlling costs\, eliminating disparities in access and care\, and incorporating rapidly advancing new technologies and treatments\, to name a few. \nTo provide guidance on priorities for health and health care to the incoming administration and other health care leaders and policymakers\, the National Academy of Medicine has launched a new initiative\, Vital Directions for Health and Health Care.  \nAs part of the initiative\, an 18-member steering committee has commissioned a collection of expert discussion papers by more than 100 leading researchers\, scientists\, and policymakers on priority focus areas in three categories: better health and well-being\, high-value health care\, and strong science and technology.  The papers will be discussed at a Sept. 26 public symposium in Washington\, D.C.\, which will inform the steering committee’s final publication\, expected later this year. \nJoin the conversation on Twitter using #NAMVitalDx \nDiscussion papers — Advance copies of the discussion papers will be available to reporters only beginning noon EDT on Wednesday\, Sept. 14. The papers are embargoed and not for public release before noon EDT Monday\, Sept. 19.  \nSymposium – The symposium will take place from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT on Monday\, Sept. 26 at the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2101 Constitution Ave.\, N.W. Washington\, D.C. The agenda is available here. \nTo obtain an embargoed copy of the papers or to register to attend the Sept. 26 symposium\, reporters should contact the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.  Those who cannot attend the symposium in person can watch a live webcast here.  \nThe topics covered include:  \n\n\n\nSystems Strategies for Better Health Throughout the Life Course \n\n\nAddressing Health Disparities and Social Determinants of Health \n\n\nPreparing for Better Health and Health Care for an Aging Population \n\n\nImproving Physical Activity\, Nutrition\, and Other Prevention Programs \n\n\nImproving Access to Effective Care for People Who Have Mental-Health and Substance-Use Disorders \n\n\nAdvancing the Health of Communities and Populations \n\n\n\n\nBenefit Design to Promote Effective\, Efficient\, and Affordable Care \n\n\nPayment Reform for Better Value and Medical Innovation \n\n\nCompetencies and Tools to Shift Payments from Volume to Value \n\n\nTailoring Complex Care Management\, Coordination\, and Integration \n\n\nRealizing the Full Potential of Precision Medicine in Health and Health Care \n\n\nFostering Transparency in Outcomes\, Quality\, Safety\, and Costs \n\n\nDemocratization of Health Care \n\n\nWorkforce for 21st Century Health and Health Care \n\n\n\n\nInformation Technology Interoperability and Use for Better Care and Evidence \n\n\nData Acquisition\, Curation\, and Use for a Continuously Learning Health System \n\n\nInnovation in Development\, Regulatory Review\, and Use of Clinical Advances \n\n\nTargeted Research: Case Example Directed to Brain Disorders \n\n\nTraining the Workforce for 21st Century Science \n\n\n\nMedia inquires: Contact Molly Galvin at mgalvin@nas.edu
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nam-initiative-vital-directions-for-health-health-care/
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SUMMARY:Covering the Opioid Crisis
DESCRIPTION:The Poynter Institute’s Al Tompkins leads a one-day workshop on “Covering the Opioid Crisis” at the National Press Club in Washington. \nBaltimore City Health Commissioner Leana Wen and CDC’s National Center for Injury Prevention and Control Director Debra Houry are among the confirmed speakers. \nThe event is sponsored by the Blue Cross Blue Shield Association and the National Press Club Journalism Institute. Journalists can register for the all-day event\, including a luncheon panel\, or just the luncheon discussion.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-the-opioid-crisis/
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SUMMARY:Conference on Native American Nutrition
DESCRIPTION:Seeds of Native Health: A Campaign for Indigenous Nutrition holds its first annual conference on Native American nutrition aimed at showcasing “innovative work being done in Indian country to improve Native American nutrition.” \nMore than 30 experts in Indigenous food\, nutrition and health will be featured\, including representatives from the University of Hawaii\, the University of Oklahoma\, the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe\, the Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium and more. \nThe event\, sponsored by Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community and the University of Minnesota’s Health Foods\, Health Lives Institute\, will be held in Prior Lake\, Minn.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/conference-on-native-american-nutrition/
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