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SUMMARY:Cataract Awareness Month
DESCRIPTION:More than 24 million people over age 40 in the U.S. have cataracts\, a leading cause of blindness. The longer treatment is delayed\, the more difficult it can be to successfully remove the cataract and restore vision according to the American Academy of Ophthalmology. The AAO and other organizations urge everyone to have their eyes examined regularly.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cataract-awareness-month/
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SUMMARY:Men’s Health Month
DESCRIPTION:Expect screenings\, health fairs\, media appearances\, and other health education and outreach activities to heighten the awareness of preventable health problems and encourage early detection and treatment of disease among men and boys. Johns Hopkins has this fact sheet about prostate cancer and other men’s health concerns; the Men’s Health Network offers additional fact sheets and educational materials about many health issues specific to men.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/menaes-health-month/
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SUMMARY:National Research Conference on Early Childhood
DESCRIPTION:The Administration for Children and Families\, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services\, hosts its annual conference to look at recent studies on a range of child issues. Topics covered include: child care\, Head Start\, home visiting programs\, child welfare and various aspects of education\, among others. It will also look at various populations\, such as low-income families\, immigrant families\, children in foster care\, those with disabilities and more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-research-conference-on-early-childhood/
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SUMMARY:On Background Reporter Briefing: Understanding the VA Mission Act
DESCRIPTION:This event is only for credentialed members of the press. This briefing is on background. \nOn June 6\, 2018\, President Trump signed the VA Mission Act. This is the latest and perhaps the most comprehensive legislative reform on veterans health care since 2014\, when the VA came under intense scrutiny for failing to provide timely and accessible care to veterans. During this on background briefing\, a bipartisan group of staffers from the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees will discuss the latest efforts to modernize and improve health care for veterans\, including expanded access to community care and enhanced interoperability of electronic health records. \nThe panel will consist of a bipartisan group of staffers from the House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committees. \nMary Ella Payne\, R.N.\, MSPH\, acting president and chief executive officer at the Alliance for Health Policy\, will moderate the discussion. \nJune 26\, 20189-10:30 a.m. (Refreshments and breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.)APCO Worldwide\, 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Washington\, D.C.Please use the entrance at 12th & E St. \nYou will need to check in with security to enter the building. Please bring your press credentials. Registration will speed your access to the building; please register by 5 p.m. EST on June 25 to ensure availability of event materials.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/on-background-reporter-briefing-understanding-the-va-mission-act/
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