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SUMMARY:American Dental Education Association Annual Session and Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this is year’s meeting is “The Science of Learning.” \nDental educators\, administrators and students will explore the neuroscience and neuropsychology of learning\, including understanding learning disabilities and the implications of new technologies on the future of learning and teaching. Both traditional and innovative teaching and assessment methodologies will be examined and how they apply to didactic and clinical teaching will be discussed.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-education-association-annual-session-and-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry 2014 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The AAGP Annual Meeting is a top educational event in geriatric mental health care\, incorporating the latest information on clinical care\, research on aging and mental health and models of care. \nSessions will discuss: \n\n\nLate-life depression \n\n\nDementia at the end of life \n\n\nSleep and circadian rhythms in late-life mental health \n\n\nSuicide in older adults \n\n\nThe American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry welcomes press coverage of its Annual Scientific Meeting\, and invites journalists to apply for complimentary registration.  \nGet more details on the website.  \nContact: Natalie Shuster\, 301-654-7850 ext. 101\, nshuster@aagponline.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-for-geriatric-psychiatry-2014-annual-meeting/
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SUMMARY:American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry’s Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The meeting will focus on evidence-based treatments of late-life mental illness\, specifically with a focus on empowering health care providers\, patients\, and families with the information and tools they need for quality mental health care. \nA plenary session will feature author and consumer advocate Kathy Cronkite discussing  the issues of today’s mental health  care climate. Other sessions will deal with sleep and circadian rhythms in late-life mental health\, various aspects of dementia and treatment\, depression and new research into late-life schizophrenia\, as well as suicide in older adults. \nThe advance program is online (PDF). \nThe organization invites journalists to apply for complimentary registration. National\, local\, and trade press have reported on past meetings\, relaying news of recent research findings to both general readers and the medical/aging communities. \nContact: Kate McDuffie\, 301.654.7850 ext. 113 or kmcduffie@AAGPonline.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-for-geriatric-psychiatryaes-annual-scientific-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140313T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140315T010000
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SUMMARY:Nation’s Capital Mid-Atlantic Dental Meeting
DESCRIPTION:This 82nd annual meeting of the District of Columbia Dental Society will include exhibits\, workshops and clinics on a variety of topics including infection control; the dentist’s role in sleep apnea; inflammation and the oral-systemic link and a local anesthesia refresher course. \nOther topics include: \n\n\nImplementation of the Affordable Care Act \n\n\nProsthetics and implants \n\n\nOral cancer \n\n\nHygiene \n\n\nInfection control \n\n\nAging and disease \n\n\nBusiness practices \n\n\nTop ten diseases affecting Americans \n\n\nMedical emergencies \n\n\nEvidence-based practices \n\n\nFor more information\, visit http://thencdm.org/.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nationaes-capital-mid-atlantic-dental-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140312T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140314T010000
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SUMMARY:Housing First Partners Conference
DESCRIPTION:A national forum for housing\, health and mental health service providers\, as well as federal\, state and local government officials\, researchers\, advocates\, trainers\, peers and thought leaders engaged in ending homelessness through Housing First. Co-sponsored by DESC and Pathways to Housing. \nhfpartnersconference.com/registration/
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/housing-first-partners-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140311T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140315T010000
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SUMMARY:Aging in America 2014
DESCRIPTION:The American Society on Aging annual conference is one of the largest multidisciplinary aging service meetings in the U.S. — this year over 3\,000 professionals in the field of aging – health care professionals\, researchers\, policy analysts\, occupational therapists\, social workers\, financial planners\, elder law attorneys\, and others who work with older adults will get together to focus on best practices for serving an aging population \nThere will be more than 600 sessions\, including interactive workshops\, panels\, poster sessions\, round tables and more. The General Sessions will feature national leaders in the field of aging including Ken Dychtwald\, Ph.D.\, Fernando Torres-Gil\, Ph.D.\, Richard Browdie\, M.B.A.\, Jennie Chin Hansen\, R.N. and others. \nSessions will include: \n\n\nProviding LGBT-friendly services \n\n\nBringing an evidence-based nutrition program to assisted living and adult day health \n\n\nRural healthy aging \n\n\nAging policy \n\n\nRelocating nursing home residents with serious mental illness into the community \n\n\nBuilding dementia-capable systems \n\n\nRedesigning dementia care \n\n\nPreparedness in long-term care settings \n\n\nEldercare workforce \n\n\nApproaches to healthy aging \n\n\nTraining professionals to help caregivers deal with dementia \n\n\nGet more information on the website.Media liaison: Jutka Mándoki; 415-974-9630; jmandoki@asaging.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-in-america-2014/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140310T010000
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SUMMARY:International Children’s Health Services Research Symposium
DESCRIPTION:This free symposium brings together pediatric health services researchers and fellows for a series of talks by luminaries in the field\, as well as new talent\, in a forum that emphasizes lots of time for conversation and networking. This year’s topic is comparative effectiveness research. \nThe keynote speaker will be Richard Wasserman\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, of Vermont Children’s Hospital. Other speakers include: \n\n\nGary Freed\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, University of Michigan & University of Melbourne \n\n\nBeth Tarini\, M.D.\, M.S.\, University of Michigan \n\n\nEarnestine Willis\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Medical College of Wisconsin \n\n\nMaria Britto\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center \n\n\nNancy Swigonski\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Indiana University \n\n\nThe symposium will include poster presentations\, breakout sessions to assist with career development\, and a debate. It will be held at the Health Information and Translational Sciences Building at Indiana University School of Medicine\, located on the downtown Indianapolis canal.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-childrenaes-health-services-research-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140305T010000
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SUMMARY:AHIP’s 2014 National Policy Forum
DESCRIPTION:Those who attend the Association of Health Insurance Plan’s  event will hear presentations from administration officials\, members of Congress\, governors and health policy experts about the first two months under the Affordable Care Act\, including the experiences of consumers and employers. \nThe forum sets the tone each year for what to expect across the industry and from Washington. The Forum hosts the biggest assembly of experts from all stakeholders in health insurance to forecast the latest trends and policy developments – exclusively for attendees. \nFind out how the states are handling Medicaid expansion\, experiences in the new Marketplace and the future of the Affordable Care Act.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahipaes-2014-national-policy-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140304T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140306T010000
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SUMMARY:American Medical Association’s 2014 National Advocacy Conference
DESCRIPTION:At the conference\, you will hear from political insiders\, industry experts and members of Congress on efforts being made in health system reform refinement and implementation. There will be discussions that will help shape the future of the AMA’s advocacy efforts and its work to improve the health of the nation. \nThe Washington Post’s Bob Woodward will be the keynote speaker. Other speakers include former White House Press secretaries Robert Gibbs and Dana Perino. \nThe agenda includes sessions on influencing elected officials\, implementation of the insurance marketplace\, providing coverage for diabetes prevention programs\, the new ICD-10 codes and regulatory issues.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-medical-associationaes-2014-national-advocacy-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140302T010000
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SUMMARY:Federation of American Hospitals (FAH) Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition
DESCRIPTION:The FAH Public Policy Conference routinely features addresses by leading members of Congress\, the executive branch\, the business community and the media\, as well as participation by those who manage on a day-to-day basis the government programs that are critical to the industry. \nThe nationally acclaimed Buyer/Supplier Business Exposition brings together representatives from both sides of the buying table\, affording them the opportunity to interact and conduct business while participating in continuing education programs. \nClick here for conference registration and information. For further information regarding the FAH Public Policy Conference and Business Exposition please call 501-661-9555.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/federation-of-american-hospitals-fah-public-policy-conference-and-business-exposition/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140224T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140225T010000
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SUMMARY:Complex Systems\, Health Disparities & Population Health: Building Bridges
DESCRIPTION:Learn about and see examples of how complex systems science can help guide research and policy efforts to eliminate health disparities and improve the health of populations. \nExperts will look at the determinants of population health and provide an overview of health disparities. They also will look at disparities from a variety of perspectives\, including health care\, socioeconomics\, neighborhoods\, institutions and more. \nSee the agenda. \nNIH Campus45 Center DriveBethesda\, MD \nContact: Carmel Scharf\, 301-897-2789 x105\, cscharf@thehillgroup.com
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/complex-systems-health-disparities-population-health-building-bridges/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140220T010000
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SUMMARY:Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 149th annual society meeting will feature lectures\, demonstrations\, courses and a trade show with 600 exhibit booths at Chicago’s McCormick Place West.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/chicago-dental-society-midwinter-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140215T010000
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SUMMARY:Science Writers in Italy 2014 Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Italian chapter of AHCJ will collaborate on the first national meeting of the Science Writers in Italy\, to take place Feb. 15-16 in Florence. \nOn Feb. 15\, the venue will be the Museum of Natural Sciences (Skeletons’ room in the Specola) in the city center. On Feb. 16\, the gathering will be at Galileo’s House\, “Il Gioiello\,” in Arcetri. \nThe fee (50 euros) will cover coffee and lunch breaks. The official language will be Italian. Visit this website for more details (in Italian). \n \nSaturday\, Feb\, 15 \n10:30 a.m.: Arrival and registration al La Specola\, Sala degli Scheletri\, via Roma 17\, Firenze. \n11-12:30 p.m.: Discussion on the education and continuing education of science journalists in ItalyModerator: Daniela Ovadia (board member of Science Writers in Italy\, member of AHCJ) \n12:30-1:30 p.m.: buffet lunch \n1:30-3 p.m.: Discussion on national and international networks for science journalism\, grants and research projects on science journalismModerator: Fabio Turone (President of Science Writers in Italy\, member of AHCJ) \n3-3:30 p.m.: Coffee break \n3:30-5:00 p.m.: Dealing with a changing job market for science journalistsModerator: Silvia Bencivelli (Treasurer of Science Writers in Italy) \n5-7 p.m.: General Assembly of Science Writers in Italy (restricted to members) \n \nSunday\, Feb. 16 \n9:30 a.m.: Arrival at Galileo’s House\, “Il Gioiello\,” in Arcetri \n10 a.m. –noon: Workshop on data journalism and data visualization by Alessio Cimarelli and Andrea Nelson Mauro (Dataninja.it) \nNoon-1 p.m.: Meeting with the researchers of the National Institute of Optics in occasion of the celebrations for the 450th anniversary of Galileo’s birth. \n1 p.m.: Good-bye lunch
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-writers-in-italy-2014-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140213T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140217T010000
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SUMMARY:American Association for the Advancement of Science Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The 2014 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Annual Meeting theme focuses on finding sustainable solutions through inclusive\, international\, and interdisciplinary efforts that are most useful to society and enhance economic growth. \nThousands of leading scientists\, engineers\, educators\, policymakers\, and journalists will gather from around the world to discuss recent developments in science and technology. \nOnly individuals with a press badge will have access to the embargoed news briefings\, workrooms\, interview rooms\, the library\, and coffee lounge. Click here to find out how to get credentials.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140210T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140211T010000
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SUMMARY:Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues: Neuroscience
DESCRIPTION:The Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues will publicly meet Feb. 10 & 11 in Washington\, D.C. \nThis meeting will focus on President Obama’s request that the Bioethics Commission examine the ethical implications of neuroscience research and the application of neuroscience research findings\, as part of the federal government’s new Brain Research through Advancing Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) Initiative. \nThis meeting is free and open to the public on a first come\, first served basis. The meeting will be live-streamed and live-blogged on the Bioethics Commission website at www.bioethics.gov \nThe Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues seeks to identify and promote policies and practices that ensure that scientific research\, health care delivery\, and technological innovation are conducted by the U.S. in a socially and ethically responsible manner. The Commission is an independent\, deliberative panel of thoughtful experts that advises the President and the Administration\, and\, in so doing\, educates the nation on bioethical issues. Read more on our website www.bioethics.gov\, follow us on Twitter @bioethicsgov\, and watch our videos on YouTube. \nTopics: Neuroscience and Related Ethical Issues \nSpeakers: \n\n\nNicholas Steneck\, Ph.D.\, University of Michigan \n\n\nTimothy Caulfield\, LL.M.\, F.R.S.C.\, F.C.A.H.S.\, University of Alberta \n\n\nDavid E. Wright\, Ph.D.\, Office of Research Integrity\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n\n\nEric Racine\, Ph.D. \, Institut de Recherches Cliniques de Montréal  \n\n\nPeggy Mason\, Ph.D. \, Society for Neuroscience \n\n\nBarbara Herr Harthorn\, Ph.D.\, Director\, NSF Center for Nanotechnology in Society \n\n\nMildred Cho\, Ph.D.\, Stanford University \n\n\nPamela Sankar\, Ph.D.\, University of Pennsylvania \n\n\nUshma Neill\, Ph.D.\, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center \n\n\nErik Fisher\, Ph.D.\, Center for Nanotechnology in Society \n\n\nStephen J.A. Ward\, Ph.D.\, University of Oregon-Portland \n\n\nWho: Presidential Commission for the Study of Bioethical Issues  \nWhat: Public Meeting \nWhen: Feb. 10\, 9 a.m.–4 p.m. and Feb. 11\, 9 a.m.–12:30 p.m. \nWhere: Washington Marriott\, 1221 22nd Street\, NW Washington\, D.C. 20037 \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/presidential-commission-for-the-study-of-bioethical-issues-neuroscience/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140203T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140204T010000
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SUMMARY:AcademyHealth’s National Health Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 14th annual conference is designed to outline the critical health care issues and policy priorities for the coming year and offer attendees an insider’s perspectives from health policy leaders. \nItems on the agenda include: \n\nstate implementation of the health insurance exchanges\nbehavioral health policy\nphysician payment reform\nhealth care spending\nprice transparency\naccess to care\npreventing obesity\nend-of-life care\ndisparities in health care
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/academyhealthaes-national-health-policy-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140129T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140202T010000
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SUMMARY:Yankee Dental Congress
DESCRIPTION:Jan. 29-Feb. 2 \nBoston Convention Center \nThis annual meeting will include a celebration of the 150th birthday of the Massachusetts Dental Society and  the Ninth Annual Conference for Women In Dentistry which will focus on the theme “Surviving and Thriving: Treating Ourselves as Well as We Treat Our Patients.” Thousands of dentists\, dental students and other oral health professionals expected to attend programs\, workshops and exhibits.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/yankee-dental-congress/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140122T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140124T010000
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SUMMARY:Obamacare: Covering What Comes Next
DESCRIPTION:The Affordable Care Act\, or Obamacare\, raises complex and often very personal questions for Americans. Reporters can learn the facts and nuances of this program\, how it works\, what it means and how to localize this story. \n\nThe workshop is the first in a series of six 2014 Specialized Reporting Institutes funded by the Robert R. McCormick Foundation to give reporters the knowledge\, context\, contacts and story ideas they need to cover critical topics in the news. AHCJ is partnering with the Poynter Institute to host this workshop at the Philip Merrill College of Journalism at the University of Maryland\, College Park. Sessions will be held in The Eaton Theater and the Herb Block Room. \nHere’s what you’ll learn: \n\nHow insurance works and how journalists can measure the ACA’s performance\nHow to put a face on the story\nWhat’s next: Will the Young Invincibles sign up? Can providers handle the new load of patients?\nHow to find stories hidden in data\nWhat’s in the next wave of health care reform\, and the ethical questions you need to ask\nAt least 30 story ideas to take home\n\nClick HERE for a draft workshop agenda. \nParticipants receive a one-year paid membership to AHCJ. \nOur goals for this intensive workshop are straightforward. We will not focus on political fights and computer glitches\, which get a lot of coverage already. Instead we will help journalists understand health care insurance and health policy. You will hear from top-notch journalists who have covered the Affordable Care Act since it was being drafted in Congress. \nThis workshop is open to working journalists from any media\, including network and cable television\, radio\, newspaper\, magazine and online journalists. We welcome applications from reporters\, producers\, photojournalists\, graphic designers\, full-time freelancers\, news managers and editors. From our application pool\, we will select a class of 25 participants who represent a wide range of market sizes\, media\, geography and media ownership\, including minority media. We will give priority to full-time U.S. based journalists. \nApplications are no longer being accepted for this training.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/obamacare-covering-what-comes-next/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140118T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140119T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
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SUMMARY:Workshops on cognitive impairment and Alzheimer's
DESCRIPTION:The Wein Center for Alzheimer’s Disease and Memory Disorders at Mt. Sinai Medical Center Miami Beach presents the 12th Mild Cognitive Impairment Symposium; 3rd Early Alzheimer’s Diagnostic & Treatment Workshop; 2nd Alzheimer’s Public Educational Forum \nSeparate workshops for practitioners\, researchers and for the general public will provide updates on practice and potential in diagnosing and treating Alzheimer’s disease with particular focus on amyloid ß. \nMCI Symposium:\nThe symposium’s theme will be centered on the influence of amyloid deposition\, neurodegeneration and other risk factors on cognitive and functional changes across the MCI spectrum. In particular\, the symposium will focus on (a) Correlates of Brain Aβ Deposition and Neurodegeneration in Normal and Abnormal Aging\, and (b) Approaches to Measuring Cognitive and Functional Change Across the MCI Spectrum. \nEarly Alzheimer’s Disease Workshop:\nThe workshop will present “Diagnostic Case Studies of Preclinical AD\, MCI-AD and Probable AD”. Cases with concordant and discordant biomarkers and clinical results will be discussed. Several cases with follow-up to autopsy will be included. \nEarly Alzheimer Public Education Forum:\nThe Early Alzheimer’s Public Educational Forum is intended for at-risk family members\, caregivers\, the public at large and professionals. This educational segment will focus on “The role of Amyloid Imaging in the Diagnosis of Mild Cognitive Impairment” and will aim to provide information about the latest research in the field. The forum will allow the audience to interact with top scientists in the field in the presence of a moderator. \n More info: 224-938-9523 \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/workshops-on-cognitive-impairment-and-alzheimers/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140108T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140110T010000
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SUMMARY:Living to 100 Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Walt Disney World Swan Resort \nSponsored by the Society of Actuaries\, global thought leaders share ideas and knowledge on aging\, increases in survival rates and the resulting increase in aging populations together with its implications to social\, financial\, retirement and health care systems. \nhttp://livingto100.soa.org/ \nMore info: 888.697.3900
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/living-to-100-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131206T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131207T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160229Z
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SUMMARY:Covering Immigrants and Refugees
DESCRIPTION:A workshop for reporters\, photographers and news managers on covering immigrants and refugees\, with a special focus on mental health and related issues\, sponsored by the Scattergood Foundation\, will take place December 6-7\, 2013. \nAmid national debate over immigration reform\, recent immigrants and refugees face a host of challenges in the U.S. Many have survived extreme traumas in their native countries\, such as genocide or violent civil conflict\, natural disaster\, chronic community violence\, poverty and human trafficking. Here\, they may encounter discrimination in housing\, education\, employment\, health care or in encounters with law enforcement\, along with cultural and language barriers. Women and children often face particular challenges\, including family violence. \nAll of these issues have a profound impact and demand robust mental-health support for individual immigrants\, families and communities. But despite this well-documented need\, immigrants face significant obstacles in accessing essential help. \nReporters\, too\, face special challenges in covering immigrant communities – whether in individual stories\, on community beats or in reporting on politics and policy. \nTo help local journalists and regional news organizations in the Greater Philadelphia area improve their coverage of immigrant communities\, the Dart Center for Journalism and Trauma at Columbia Journalism School is sponsoring “Covering Immigrants and Mental Health.” \nThe workshop will feature a range of local and national mental health and immigration policy experts\, award-winning journalists\, immigrant community advocates and service providers. The workshop will include expert briefings and specialized reporting skills training to enhance the practical ability of journalists to report on immigrants and immigration-related issues knowledgeably\, ethically and effectively.  \nThe workshop is offered at no cost to reporters in print\, broadcast and online media as well as editors\, photographers\, producers or bloggers. Staff\, contract and freelance journalists are welcome.   \nFor more information\, or to register\, please email Ariel Ritchin at ariel.ritchin@dartcenter.org with your name\, position and contact information. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-immigrants-and-refugees/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131204T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131205T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160231Z
UID:23960-1386118800-1386205200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:One of the only meetings in the nation to focus on rural multiracial and multicultural health issues\, this event from the National Rural Health Association offers attendees the opportunity to meet with peers and experts who share unique concerns and interests. This conference is designed for those who are dedicated to bringing quality health care and health care services to this underserved and often under-represented portion of the rural population. \nThe full agenda is available here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-multiracial-and-multicultural-health-conference-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131203T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131205T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161402Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160232Z
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SUMMARY:2013 Lown Conference: From Avoidable Care to Right Care
DESCRIPTION:The Lown Institute’s 2013 Conference will gather clinicians\, patient advocates\, and civic leaders to discuss the issue of overuse in the health care system and possible solutions to this pervasive problem. A series of panels and speakers will address medical overuse as a global epidemic\, explore physician fears of medical malpractice suits\, envision the U.S. health care system 25 years from now\, and demonstrate how to start conversations about overuse with patients\, physicians\, and community leaders to foster in attendees a network of collaboration and a framework for addressing the issue. \nWhile the conference is invitation-only\, AHCJ member Leana S. Wen\, M.D.\, M.Sc.\, has arranged for AHCJ members to attend. To register\, click here. (Please do not share this link.)
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2013-lown-conference-from-avoidable-care-to-right-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131202T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131204T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160233Z
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SUMMARY:National Summit on Fostering Transparency in the Cost and Quality of Health Care
DESCRIPTION:This conference\, at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill\, is sponsored by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation\, and will be offered both onsite and live and archived online for six months. Steven Brill\, J.D.\, who wrote\, “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us\,” for Time magazine in March\, will be the keynote speaker for this conference.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-summit-on-fostering-transparency-in-the-cost-and-quality-of-health-care/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131129T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131204T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160235Z
UID:23971-1385686800-1386118800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Greater New York Dental Meeting 2013
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s largest dental congresses\, this annual event charges no registration fee and offers scientific presentations\, seminars for dentists and auxiliaries\, hands-on workshops\, technical exhibits and an a trade show with hundreds of exhibitors. \nFor more information email info@gnydm.com or see the program and meeting guide.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/greater-new-york-dental-meeting-2013/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131122T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131123T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160235Z
UID:23941-1385082000-1385168400@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:IAGG-GARN International Conference on Nursing Homes
DESCRIPTION:Despite the increase of both the aging population and the number of institutionalized older people\, clinical research on nursing homes is still scarce. The improvement of the quality of care in nursing homes will rely on the evidence from research performed in these settings\, their feasibility in real life and the successful dissemination of clinical evidences. The International Conference on Nursing Homes offers an opportunity to learn and share ideas\, and promote knowledge among researchers.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iagg-garn-international-conference-on-nursing-homes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131120T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160239Z
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SUMMARY:Consumer Experience Forum
DESCRIPTION:Health plan executives will outline strategies plans use as they adopt retail sales and marketing strategies. In this conference is sponsored by America’s Health Insurance Plans\, health plan administrators will outline consumer engagement strategies. Among the featured speakers will be Anne Filipic\, president of Enroll America\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization seeking to enroll the uninsured in health insurance plans.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/consumer-experience-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131124T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160240Z
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SUMMARY:Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting brings together more than 4\,000 of the brightest minds in the field of aging to participate in more than 400 scientific sessions including symposia\, paper\, and poster presentations. \nGSA’s scientific program is one of the most respected and competitive of its kind. The meeting theme\, “Optimal Aging Through Research\,” embodies GSA’s interdisciplinary core values. \nMEDIA ACCESS: To register as press\, visit this site or contact Todd Kluss (tkluss@geron.org or 202-587-2839). \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nMobility in older adults \n\n\nCaregiving to people with dementia \n\n\nHealth disparities \n\n\nNational Health and Aging Trends Study \n\n\nPalliative and end-of-life care \n\n\nAge-friendly communities \n\n\nLessons learned from African American and white caregivers in the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Disease Registry \n\n\nA primer on the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study: Over 50 years of social data combined with genetic data \n\n\nWhat factors contribute to optimal aging? \n\n\nMental health\, cognition\, dementia\, misuse of alcohol and drugs \n\n\nRural aging and diversity \n\n\nGeriatric nursing care \n\n\nInnovation in nursing home oral hygiene care \n\n\nLong-term care and care transitions \n\n\nSocioeconomic differences in health-related outcomes  \n\n\nOptimizing exercise for neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s disease \n\nChallenges of homelessness\, inadequate and unstable housing in later life
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gerontological-society-of-america-annual-meeting-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131118T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131120T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160241Z
UID:23969-1384736400-1384909200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:AHIP Operations and Technology Forum
DESCRIPTION:During the AHIP Operations and Technology Forum health plan executives will outline the operational and technical challenges health plans in the health insurance marketplaces. The forum is sponsored by the Association of Health Insurance Plans. Speakers will outline strategies health plans are using to market plans on the exchanges and the methods used increase consumer engagement. Among the feature speakers will be Steven Brill\, author of the cover story for Time magazine in March\, “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us\,” and Judith Hibbard\, a senior researcher and professor emerita at the University of Oregon\, who has worked on the Patient Activation Measure (PAM)\, which health plans use to characterize how engaged patients are in their care.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahip-operations-and-technology-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131118T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T010000
DTSTAMP:20260406T091427
CREATED:20231025T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160241Z
UID:23959-1384736400-1384822800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:IOM workshop: Impact of the ACA on U.S. preparedness resources and programs
DESCRIPTION:With many elements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) going into effect in 2014\, and the establishment of many new rules and regulations\, there have been and will continue to be significant changes to the U.S. health system. However\, it is not clear what impact these changes will have on medical and public health preparedness programs around the country.  As funding for these programs continues to decline\, leveraging changes in health care delivery and structure to enhance and increase individual and community preparedness becomes even more important. \nThis workshop will examine how the changes to the health system as a result of the ACA may impact the medical and public health preparedness programs across the nation\, and how the ACA provisions may be leveraged to strengthen the resilience of the medical and public health preparedness systems.  Beginning with discussions on changing financing and delivery\, and moving to more detailed conversations on roles and potential within threat identification and information technology infrastructure\, participants will examine current and future opportunities for protecting the nation’s health in disasters through new relationships and more integrated care.  \nSee the draft agenda. \nMeeting objectives: \n\n\nExplore opportunities to leverage benefits of health care reform and develop action steps that the preparedness community can take to mitigate identified challenges. \n\n\nDiscuss challenges and benefits of the Affordable Care Act to disaster preparedness and response efforts around the country. \n\n\nConsider how changes to payment and reimbursement models will present opportunities and challenges to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capacities. \n\n\nExplore potential impacts changing health care delivery infrastructure may have on disaster preparedness and response. \n\n\nConsider how impacts on the health system workforce may impact resilience\, emergency preparedness\, response\, mitigation\, and recovery. \n\n\nExplore how changes to data collected through health information technology may be used to strengthen community resilience. \n\n\nEvaluate needs and opportunities in data collection\, surveillance\, and communication for robust threat identification and public health response. \n\n\nPreregistration is strongly encouraged due to security procedures required to access NAS/IOM facilities. \nNational Academy of Sciences Building (Lecture Room)2101 Constitution Avenue\, NWWashington\, DC 20418
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-workshop-impact-of-the-aca-on-u-s-preparedness-resources-and-programs/
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