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3 events,The goal of the month is to provide “inspiration and practical ideas for adults, ages 50-plus, to improve their physical, mental, social, and financial well-being, according to Healthy Aging Magazine, whose editor created the observance. This disease is the most common non-skin cancer in the U.S., affecting 1 in 8 men. Awareness, screening and early detection can help save lives. Contact: press@pcf.org |
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4 events,National Assisted Living Week was established in 1995 by the American Health Care Association and the National Center for Assisted Living to recognize and celebrate the role of assisted living in caring for older people; it’s marked by events and activities for residents, staff, and families. |
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5 events,Join Research!America for its annual National Health Research Forum, called”¯“Straight Talk: Fighting Health Threats Faster.” The three-day, virtual forum is designed to engage public discussion with top federal officials, research leaders, and national media on health and R&D-related issues that are vital to the nation, economy, and patients in the U.S. and across the globe. |
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4 events,AHCJ members may register for the Summit or the Summit’s post-conference video archive at no cost. |
6 events,The National Academy for State Health Policy is holding its 34th annual state health policy conference in September. NASHP is a nonpartisan forum of state policymakers that conducts policy analyses and research; disseminates information on state policies and programs; and provides technical assistance to states. This online course is for journalists who are new to data journalism. In four, 1.5–hour workshops, participants will learn what data is available, how to find it, retrieve it, and find facts and patterns in it that will lead to stories. These are hands-on, screen–sharing workshops with regular Q&As, and participants are expected to contribute. Available to journalists worldwide, although journalists in the U.S. will have to get up early. The sessions are not recorded. |
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4 events,The National Association of Science Writers (NASW) and the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing are hosting their annual conference for science writers, with an agenda designed to appeal to both the newest writers and seasoned professionals. The cost depends on your membership status and affiliations, as explained on the registration page. |
3 events,The issue of censorship through federal government and other public information officers will be one of the main topics at Yale Law School’s “Access & Accountability 2021: Seize the Day” conference on October 1-2 via Zoom. |
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