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SUMMARY:LGBTQ Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:GLMA\, previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association\, holds its 36th annual conference on LGBT health. This year’s event\, LGBTQ Health : Mind\, Body\, Spirit\, and Policy: Holistic Approaches to LGBTQ Healthcare\, will convene in Las Vegas. The group bills the annual event as the “world’s largest scientific gathering devoted to LGBTQ health.”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/lgbtq-health-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181009T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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SUMMARY:Zero to Three Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:Early childhood advocacy group Zero to Three holds its annual conference in Denver. The keynote speaker will be Former U.S. Secretary of Education John King\, now head of the nonprofit The Education Trust. Other speakers include representative of the University of Colorado School of Medicine; the National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN); the University of Southern California\, Los Angeles; the University of Oregon; the Bezos Family Foundation; and Zero to Three. Sessions will address a range of issues from family-focused treatment in the opioid crisis and maternal mental health care to mindfulness and trauma care. Panels will also tackle Medicaid\, the 2020 U.S. Census\, primary care screening for ACEs and social determinants of health\, racial equity in education\, and more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/zero-to-three-annual-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181007T010000
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SUMMARY:Infectious Diseases Society of America conference
DESCRIPTION:The Infectious Diseases Society of America\, the nonprofit that represents infectious disease physicians\, scientists and other health care providers\, will host its annual conference – ID Week – at the Moscone Convention Center. The conference will focus on the last research\, news and topics connected to infectious diseases. Among its keynote discussions will be about studying the microbiome and space and the use of viruses to kill superbugs. \nMedia wishing to attend should go to this link or email Lauren Martin: LMartin@pcipr.com \nLauren says: “Reporters who attend the meeting will have unparalleled access to the latest scientific advances in the field – from influenza to Zika\, HIV to antibiotic resistance – and to the internationally recognized experts who will be presenting them.”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/infectious-diseases-society-of-america-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181003T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181005T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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SUMMARY:Pushing the Boundaries of Population Health Science
DESCRIPTION:The Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science’s annual conference features the latest in population health science from diverse disciplines and promotes exchanges about population health issues between scientists and stakeholders from policy and practice fields. This year’s conference is hosted by the National Academies Roundtable on Population Health Improvement. Topics include: \n\n\npopulation health \n\n\ntechnological innovations \n\n\nintegrating genetics into population health \n\n\nimmigration policies \n\n\nstate drug policies\, the pharmaceutical industry and trendsd in the opioid-related overdose epidemic \n\n\nracism as violence in the U.S. \n\n\nchildhood trauma and mental health \n\nusing electronic health records to identify health disparities\n\nand much more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pushing-the-boundaries-of-population-health-science/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180928T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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SUMMARY:Outbreak Week
DESCRIPTION:Harvard’s Global Health Institute leads a series of discussions on the global threat of pandemics. \nOn Sept. 28\, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony Fauci will give a keynote discussion at 9:15 a.m. on “Preventing Epidemics in a Connected World.” at Harvard Law School’s Wasserstein Hall\, 1585 Massachusetts Ave\, Cambridge\, Mass. \nOther sessions include: \n\n\nConflict and the Global Threat of Pandemics \n\n\nGlobal Disease Outbreaks: Shaping Public Health Infrastructure & Investments \n\n\nEmerging Infections Then & Now \n\n\nMedia in the Age of Contagions \n\n\nScreening of Contagion with a discussion featuring screenwriter Scott Burns & scientific advisers \n\n\nVaccines for Outbreaks in the Modern World \n\n\nFor registration\, click: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_d6z2VhJyzPWsOjP \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/outbreak-week/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180926T010000
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SUMMARY:2018 PDA/FDA Joint Conference - Putting Patients First
DESCRIPTION:Sessions will include many case studies and practical solutions to current supply challenges\, such as shortage prevention and disaster recovery\, management of contract manufacturers\, supplier oversight\, supply chain challenges for innovative products (e.g.\, cell and gene therapy)\, and supply chain safety. The traditional and ever-popular presentations of each of the FDA’s medical product areas to discuss program specific initiatives and compliance updates will also be included. There will also be speakers from other regulatory agencies and global industry leaders who will explore the issues facing companies that operate globally. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nContact info@pda.org or call 301-656-5900. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/24/18 – 09/26/18 \nLocation: Renaissance Washington\, DC Downtown Hotel\, Washington\, DC \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to info@pda.org. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-pda-fda-joint-conference-putting-patients-first/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180924T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180925T010000
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SUMMARY:17th International Conference on Environmental Toxicology and Ecological Risk Assessment
DESCRIPTION:The summit offers a unique window and opportunities to present and evidence the latest updates with a holistic approach to different areas of interest. They have done their utmost to get rid of the traditional “silo” approach in the elaboration of the program and most importantly\, during the active sessions\, in order to foster innovation and scientific curiosity. Thus\, their intention is\, to create platforms which will gather eminent scientists who will undoubtedly enrich the meeting during the Q&A sections. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail: envitoxicologyconference@gmail.com \nPhone: 1-888-843-8169 \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/24/18 – 09/25/18 \nLocation: Chicago \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to envitoxicologyconference@gmail.com. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/17th-international-conference-on-environmental-toxicology-and-ecological-risk-assessment/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180922T010000
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SUMMARY:AIHM Annual Conference 2018: People\, Planet\, Purpose
DESCRIPTION:The annual conference brings together a community of individuals dedicated to transforming the health of humanity and the planet. This year’s conference has something for everyone; from the science of the biofield to the latest in psychoneuroimmunology and the business of health. AIHM 2018 is more than a conference; it is a movement. It is an opportunity to connect with people from all over the world to learn the latest information on the science of health and healing\, network to move the integrative health movement forward\, and be in a nurturing environment supported by colleagues and friends. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nContact AIHM here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/22/18 – 09/26/18 \nLocation: Sheraton San Diego Hotel & Marina\, San Diego\, CA \nHow to Attend: \nContact AIHM here. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aihm-annual-conference-2018-people-planet-purpose/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180917T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180919T010000
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SUMMARY:29th Annual National Conference on Women’s Health Care
DESCRIPTION:This conference is designed to provide the most current clinical information about the care of the female patient to OB/GYNs\, family physicians\, nurse midwives\, nurse practitioners\, PAs\, nurses and all other health care professionals involved with the care of women. The goal of this conference is to increase knowledge and enhance the competence of attendees. Emphasis will be placed on practical application of the evidence-based topics presented. Conference format will include didactic lectures\, smaller group breakout and interactive sessions\, case studies\, and question and answer sessions. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nPhone: (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789 \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/17/18 – 09/19/18 \nLocation: Bally’s Las Vegas\, Las Vegas\, NV \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by calling (800) 327-3161 or (925) 969-1789. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/29th-annual-national-conference-on-womenaes-health-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180916T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180918T010000
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SUMMARY:Health 2.0 Fall Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nHealth 2.0 showcases cutting-edge innovation transforming the health care system. Topics will include: \n\n\nRemote care \n\n\nChronic disease treatment \n\n\nPatient-centered care \n\n\nInteroperability \n\n\nHealth analytics \n\n\nConsumer technology \n\n\nHealth care delivery models \n\n\nApply for a press pass. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-2-0-fall-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180915T010000
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SUMMARY:Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Chicago area-based health provider Howard Brown Health holds a two-day conference in Chicago on a range of LGBTQ health issues. The event\, entitled “Midwest LGBTQ Health Symposium: Moving Towards Health Equity. Strengthening our Community of Care\,” includes sessions on community care and stigma\, care for older adults\, transition-related care\, and HIV. Speakers include Jessica Halem\, the inaugural LGBT program director at Harvard Medical School and Dustin Duncan\, an associate professor at New York University School of Medicine’s Department of Population Health and director of NYU’s Spatial Epidemiology Lab.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/midwest-lgbtq-health-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180914T010000
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CREATED:20231025T162125Z
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SUMMARY:Central New York Dental Conference
DESCRIPTION:This year’s meeting will feature discussions of teledentistry\, dental hygiene and infection control and will host speakers including Stanley F. Malamed\, a dentist anesthesiologist\, who will deliver a talk on emergency medicine in dentistry. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/central-new-york-dental-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180911T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180913T010000
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SUMMARY:2018 National Conference on Health Communication\, Marketing\, and Media
DESCRIPTION:This conference brings together individuals representing academia\, public health researchers and practitioners from federal and state government and the private sector and provides a forum for collegial dialogue within and across these disciplines. The conference is an excellent opportunity to meet with colleagues and shape the future of health communication\, marketing\, and media practice. \nMedia contacts: \nMichelle Bondsmedia@cdc.gov  (404) 639-3286 \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 09/11/18 – 09/13/18 \nLocation: Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center\, Atlanta\, GA \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to register@nphic.org or by calling 703-964-1240 x 240. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-national-conference-on-health-communication-marketing-and-media/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180826T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180829T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155351Z
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SUMMARY:International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases 2018
DESCRIPTION:Held every 2–3 years\, the conference brings together more than 1\,500 public health professionals from around the world to encourage the exchange of the latest information on issues affecting the emergence\, spread\, and control of infectious disease. \nCDC will host the next International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases (ICEID) Aug. 26–29 at the Omni Atlanta Hotel at CNN Center in Atlanta.  \n \nOrganized in collaboration with the Task Force for Global Health and with scientific input from more than 30 national and global partners\, ICEID 2018 will mark the 10th occurrence of this premier infectious disease conference. The program includes plenary and panel sessions with invited speakers\, oral abstract and poster presentations\, and multiple scientific and public health exhibitors—all focusing on emerging and re-emerging infections. \nMajor topics for ICEID 2018 include surveillance and outbreak response\, laboratory diagnostics and systems\, factors contributing to disease emergence and control\, and public health preparedness.  Specific subjects focus on issues such as antimicrobial resistance\, genomic and molecular epidemiology\, foodborne and waterborne illnesses\, vector-borne and zoonotic diseases\, health care-associated infections\, respiratory infections\, and global health. \n \nConference registration is complimentary for credentialed media. To register\, please contact Christine Pearson at 404-639-7582 or cpearson1@cdc.gov. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-emerging-infectious-diseases-2018/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180820T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180823T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155354Z
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SUMMARY:Public Health Informatics Conference
DESCRIPTION:The theme for the 2018 PHI Conference is Connecting Systems and People to Improve Population Health. To support this theme\, the conference will feature sessions that explore the following topic areas: \nInformation systems: highlights of technical aspects of information systems; IT infrastructure; interoperability (within and across agencies representing various sectors); health information exchange; data quality; and change management \nGovernance: strategy; law; policy; standards; data security; and privacy \nInformatics workforce and leadership development: teaching\, training\, and applying core skills in informatics; leadership; strategic thinking; communicating (informatics concepts and the value proposition); and engaging stakeholders \nInnovations and novel applications: new and existing hardware (e.g.\, devices\, diagnostics) and software (e.g. blockchain\, Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources [FHIR]\, geographic information system [GIS]) technologies; sources generating and using big data; leveraging open source software; health information exchange; applications to addressing problems affecting population health; clinical decision support; natural language processing; and making use of unstructured data \nInformatics-based solutions to improving population health: approaches to addressing problems affecting population health pertaining to a variety of topic areas (e.g.\, chronic diseases\, communicable diseases\, natural disasters\, preparedness\, opioids\, immunization\, health inequities); conducting and translating research; and accessing\, analyzing\, and visualizing data across different sectors \nLaboratory informatics: laboratory information systems\, bioinformatics; advanced molecular detection; genomics
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/public-health-informatics-conference-2/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180815T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180817T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162112Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155357Z
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SUMMARY:Too Much Medicine: XXIX Paulo Foundation International Medical Symposium
DESCRIPTION:The XXIX Paulo Scientific Symposium will bring together a group of outstanding international scientific experts to raise awareness of problems related to medical excess and to identify the best sustainable evidence-based practices. The Symposium aims to find methods for eliminating sources of bias from clinical trials and guidelines\, to advance the dissemination of accurate scientific information and to promote critical societal debate about medicine. The preliminary program is available here. \n  \nMedia contacts: \nContact form: http://too-much-medicine.com/#contact \n  \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 08/15/18 – 08/17/18 \nLocation: Hotel Hilton Kalastajatorppa\, Helsinki\, Finland \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by using the contact form here: http://too-much-medicine.com/#contact. \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/too-much-medicine-xxix-paulo-foundation-international-medical-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180809T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180811T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161201Z
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SUMMARY:The Florida Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry 2018 Annual Scientific Session and Trade Show
DESCRIPTION:This year’s meeting will feature a workshop on the use of 3-D printers as well as discussions of  implant technologies and social media messaging in the dental practice. \nFor more information: https://www.flacosmeticdentistry.org/meetings
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-florida-academy-of-cosmetic-dentistry-2018-annual-scientific-session-and-trade-show/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180808T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180810T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162113Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161203Z
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SUMMARY:IFA 14th Global Conference on Ageing
DESCRIPTION:The International Federation on Aging Global Conference theme this year is “Towards a Decade of Healthy Ageing – From Evidence to Action\,” is in response to the World Health Organization (WHO) Global Report on Ageing and Health and the subsequent goals of the WHO Global Strategy and Action Plan (2016). \nMedia Contact: Paula Colaso\, Media\, Marketing & Communications Officer
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ifa-14th-global-conference-on-ageing/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180801T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180802T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161208Z
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SUMMARY:NAS Workshop on Sustainable Diets
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine’s (NAS)Food Forum holds a two-day public workshop on “the concept of sustainable diets within the field of food and nutrition.” The event is Sustainable Diets\, Food\, and Nutrition: A Workshop.”
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nas-workshop-on-sustainable-diets/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180727T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180729T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162111Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161210Z
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SUMMARY:Movement: Brain\, Body\, Cognition
DESCRIPTION:The purpose of the conference is to share knowledge of all those whose interests lie in the nature of human movement and its relation to cognitive function. Among the broad topic areas in this call for abstracts include scientific explorations of Cognitive-Movement applications in: rehabilitation\, sports\, human development\, gerontology\, genetics/genomics\, technologies and measurement\, science of aesthetics\, behavioral and communication sciences\, occupational and physical therapy\, and biomedical engineering. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail: office@movementis.com \n  \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 07/27/18 – 07/29/18 \nLocation: Joseph B. Martin Conference Center\, Harvard Medical School\, Boston\, MA \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to office@movementis.com . \nFind more information about the event here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/movement-brain-body-cognition/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180725T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180728T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162106Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161211Z
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SUMMARY:American Indian and Alaska Native Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:The National Indian Health Board holds its annual American Indian and Alaska Native National Behavioral Health Conference in Washington. The four-day event will look at community-based health services as well as address topics such as substance use\, mental health and suicide prevention. This year’s event\, focused on the theme of “Promoting Connections Between Culture and Purpose\,” also includes NIHB’s Tribal Data Symposium on July 26.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-indian-and-alaska-native-health-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180718T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180720T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162104Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161215Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Workshop on Pandemics\, Bioterrorism\, and Global Health Security
DESCRIPTION:Threats to global health security continue to evolve due to the changing nature of conflict\, advances in science and technology\, globalization\, and the growing threat posed by emerging infectious diseases and pandemics. Pandemics\, Bioterrorism and Global Health Security: From Anthrax to Zika is a three-day\, non-credit summer workshop designed to introduce participants to the challenges facing the world at the intersection of national security\, public health\, and the life sciences. The workshop faculty are internationally recognized experts from the government\, private sector\, and academia who have been extensively involved with research and policy-making on public health\, biodefense\, and national security issues. The workshop is organized by the Biodefense Graduate Program at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. \n\nIdentify the range of biological threats and assess the risks they pose to public health and national security\nDescribe impediments to organizational change and identify strategies for overcoming these obstacles.\nExamine lessons learned from the SARS and avian flu outbreaks\, the 2009 influenza pandemic\, and the 2014-2016 West Africa Ebola outbreak.\nExplore the dual-use dilemma and how to balance the benefits of advanced biotechnologies against the safety and security risks they can pose.\nInvestigate the growing importance of biotechnology to the national economy\, domestic and international risks to biotechnology innovation\, and legal\, policy\, and regulatory measures for safeguarding the bioeconomy.\nUnderstand the technical\, political\, regulatory\, and financial obstacles to developing new medical countermeasures for bioterrorist and pandemic threats.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/summer-workshop-on-pandemics-bioterrorism-and-global-health-security/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180628T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180701T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155442Z
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SUMMARY:Early Childhood Global Reporting Institute
DESCRIPTION:Children are the news – whether as the subjects of stories\, the targets of social policies\, or the victims of family violence\, natural disaster\, or war. \nTo foster more effective reporting on vulnerable children\, the Dart Center is launching the Early Childhood Reporting Initiative: Covering Trauma\, Resilience and the Developing Brain. This new initiative will provide journalists around the world with the knowledge\, skills and resources to incorporate emerging science and policy on early childhood development into their coverage. Workshops are planned for: New York\, USA; Amman\, Jordan; Abidjan\, Côte d’Ivoire; Mumbai\, India; and Rio di Janeiro\, Brazil. \nThe first globally-themed institute – a four-day program at Columbia Journalism School in New York City June 28 to July 1\, 2018 – is designed for reporters on any beat touching the first seven years of life\, whether schools or health\, war or social policy\, neighborhoods or refugees. It will focus on advancements in neuroscience and their implications for child development\, concentrating especially on vulnerable children living in extreme poverty and unstable environments. \nThis workshop will include panels and presentations by leading neuroscientists\, economists\, and child development experts\, as well as journalist-to-journalist seminars on how to translate these issues and themes into meaningful stories and relevant\, captivating news coverage. \nTwenty-five journalists from around the world will be selected for the institute. Roundtrip travel\, three-four nights of hotel lodging\, ground transportation and most meals will be covered by the Dart Center. \nThis three-year initiative has been underwritten by the Bernard van Leer Foundation\, the Jacobs Foundation\, the Maria Cecilia Souto Vidigal Foundation and The Two Lilies Fund. \nFor more information and to apply\, click here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/early-childhood-global-reporting-institute/
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180620T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180623T010000
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SUMMARY:American Dental Hygienists’ Association Annual Conference
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe organization’s 95th annual conference will address topics including the care of patients undergoing cancer treatments\, the stories of hygienists’ career journeys\, the oral health implications of medical marijuana use and the role of the dental professional in addressing opioid addiction. \nFor more information see http://www.adha.org/annual-conference/main
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-hygienistsae-association-annual-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180607T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180608T010000
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SUMMARY:UNT health disparities conference
DESCRIPTION:The University of North Texas’ Texas Center for Health Disparities holds its annual conference focused this year on “UNT health disparities conference.”  The event\, at the UNT Health Science Center in Fort Worth\, includes panel sessions on epigenetic drivers of certain cancers and medical adherence to rural health issues and potential disparities in genomic testing. American Osteopathic Association chief executive\, Adrienne White-Faines\, delivers the keynote address.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/unt-health-disparities-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180605T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180606T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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SUMMARY:Northeast Telehealth Conference
DESCRIPTION:More than 150 stakeholders from across the northeast and beyond will gather to learn about telehealth best practice and innovation\, network with colleagues\, and identify opportunities to advance their telehealth programs. Dscuss legal and regulatory issues\, business planning\, provider and consumer engagement and more. \nKey Highlights: \n\n\nFOUR nationally recognized plenary speakers. \n\n\nSEVENTEEN breakout sessions highlighting best practices from regional programs and more. \n\n\nOver FOUR hours of dedicated networking with regional colleagues. \n\n\nONE exhibit hall featuring telehealth hardware\, software\, consulting services\, and more. \n\n\nFor questions\, please contact Diane Campbell\, NETRC Conference Coordinator\, at dianec@mcdph.org or 207-622-7566 ext. 230.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/northeast-telehealth-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155454Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180601T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180630T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20180525T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20180528T010000
DTSTAMP:20260614T050557
CREATED:20231025T162045Z
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SUMMARY:American Association of Endodontists 2018 Session
DESCRIPTION:  \nThis year’s session will include a keynote address by outdoorsman and adventurer Aron Ralston whose near-death mountaineering experience inspired a bestselling book and a major motion picture “127 Hours.” \nThe meeting also will feature a workshop on handling medical emergencies in the dental office.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-of-endodontists-2018-session/
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