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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
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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
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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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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
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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
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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
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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:20260403T174520
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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:20260403T174520
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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
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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
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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:20260403T174520
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:20260403T174520
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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:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161355Z
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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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131116T010000
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SUMMARY:Reporting Sex Trafficking: Local Problem with Global Dimensions
DESCRIPTION:The UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, in partnership with the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and The Poynter Institute for Media Studies\, is proud to announce a new McCormick Specialized Reporting Institute\, “Reporting Sex Trafficking: Local Problem with Global Dimensions.” \n\n\nThis free workshop is designed for professional journalists from all fields of the media to learn more about this increasingly important problem and to provide the tools and approaches necessary to recognize\, understand and report sex trafficking in their communities.  It will educate reporters to cover issues of sex trafficking responsibly and accurately in an effort to raise this international issue in the public’s awareness. \n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, Nov. 14 to Saturday\, Nov. 16.  \n\n\nWhere: UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, Chapel Hill\, N.C. \n\n\nCost: Successful applicants will have their travel and accommodation costs paid for.  \n\n\nFor further information about the workshop\, including details on workshop instructors\, schedule\, and how to apply\, please visit: http://reportingtrafficking.jomc.unc.edu/ \n\n\nContacts: Prof. Barbara Friedman (bfriedman@unc.edu\, 919-843-2099)/Prof. Anne Johnston (amjohnst@email.unc.edu/919-962-4286)
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-sex-trafficking-local-problem-with-global-dimensions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131116T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual CtaD conference will relate experiences from international teams covering every stage of clinical trials in Alzheimer’s Disease. From animal models to human trials\, CtaD 2013 provides an opportunity to learn about the latest results on new therapies in development\, advances in fundamental research\, biomarker validation\, PET imaging and cognitive assessments. \nKeynotes and symposia will also cover internet screening of cognition to recruit for clinical trials\, designing drug trials taking into account neuropsychiatric symptoms of AD\, Down syndrome and AD as well as ethical issues and methodological considerations. \nA press page will offer news releases.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/clinical-trials-conference-on-alzheimeraes-disease/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131108T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161409Z
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SUMMARY:American Nurses Association 2013 Staffing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that optimal staffing reduces mortality rates\, adverse patient outcomes (falls\, infections\, etc.)\, length of stay\, and rates of readmissions and medical errors. A 2013 Health Affairs study found that hospitals with high nurse staffing had lower odds of readmission penalties than hospitals with lower staffing. Lowering hospital readmissions is a key component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). \nThis conference aims to empower nurses to improve patient care by developing innovative solutions to the complex challenge of determining and delivering appropriate nurse staffing. \nSpeakers and topics include: \n\n\nKaren A. Daley\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\,  president of ANA \n\n\nBarbara A. Blakeney\, MS\, RN\, FNAP\, past president of ANA and the current innovations specialist at the Center for Innovation in Care Delivery in the Institute for Patient Care at Massachusetts General Hospital in BostonTOPIC: Building Leading Practices through Leadership and Innovation \n\n\nSean Clarke\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, director of the McGill Nursing CollaborativeTOPIC: Organizational Climate: Impact on Nurse Staffing and Patient Outcomes \n\n\nJennifer Mensik\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\,  ANA board member and author of “The Nurse Manager’s Guide to Innovative Staffing”TOPIC: Care Delivery Models: How and Why They Impact Care Delivery \n\n\nJack Needleman\, PhD\, FAAN\, professor of health services\, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health; associate director\, UCLA Patient Safety InstituteTOPIC:  Making the Business Case for Staffing \n\n\nWashington Hilton1919 Connecticut Ave.\, NWWashington\, D.C. \nMEDIA ACCESS: Reporters interested in attending or covering the conference should contact Jemarion Jones at Jemarion.Jones@ana.org or 301-628-5198.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-nurses-association-2013-staffing-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131108T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160245Z
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SUMMARY:Aging and Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is an international forum to enhance knowledge and continue discussion for anyone engaged in the knowledge community of researchers\, academics\, caregivers\, and practitioners. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nEnvironmental factions and aging\, including extreme weather \n\n\nDefining and protecting the wellbeing of older adults \n\n\nEthnic disparities \n\n\nEmployment and retirement of older adults \n\n\nHospice in prisons \n\n\nElderly violence \n\n\nNutrition and physical activity \n\n\nCognition \n\n\nAge-friendly design \n\n\nPublic policy\, ethics and legal issues \n\n\nFamily \n\n\nContact: Common Ground Publishing\, 217-328-0405
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-and-society-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131102T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131106T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160247Z
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SUMMARY:American Public Health Association 141st Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:APHA’s meeting addresses current and emerging health science\, policy\, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. \nMore than 13\,000 national and international physicians\, administrators\, nurses\, educators\, researchers\, epidemiologists and related health specialists attend the meeting. \nSessions cover topics that include publich health ethics\, medical expenditures\, chronic disease prevention\, gun violence prevention\, unintended pregnancy\, jail and prison health\, rural health\, vision care\, food and nutrition\, alcohol policy\, global health\, prescription drug overdoses\, cancer screening and much more. See the full program. \nMedia access\nCredentialed working journalists will be provided complimentary press registration. See this page for details.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-public-health-association-141st-annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131101T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131130T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161403Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160248Z
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SUMMARY:Hospice / Palliative Care Month
DESCRIPTION:This observance focuses on raising awareness about care for the 1.5 million patients each year who receive care from hospices in the United States. \nThe National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (703-837-1500; nhpco_info@nhpco.org) has a number of resources related to the observance.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hospice-palliative-care-month/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131031T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131103T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160248Z
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SUMMARY:National Association of Home Care and Hospice annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attendees of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s annual meeting will hear about 2013 as a key year to focus on the particular needs of home care and hospice providers. With the future of Medicare at stake\, NAHC members will strategize and share stories with key stakeholders about the impact  only hospice and home care providers can make. Contact: Barbara Wooley\, PR & Marketing\, NAHC\, bdw@nahc.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-home-care-and-hospice-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131031T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131103T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160249Z
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SUMMARY:American Dental Association’s 2013 Annual Session
DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual session\, which will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, will include an opening address by former President Bill Clinton. At a free dental clinic\, held in conjunction with the event on Sunday\, Nov 3\, dentists hope to treat 1\,000 local residents without access to care. \nFor more information go to www.ada.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-associationaes-2013-annual-session/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131030T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131031T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160250Z
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SUMMARY:Advances in Geroscience: Impact on Healthspan and Chronic Disease
DESCRIPTION:In addition to a plenary session launched by Francis S. Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, director of the National Institutes of Health\, there will be seven scientific sessions on inflammation\, adaptation to stress\, epigenetics and regulatory RNA\, metabolism\, macromolecular damage\, proteostasis\, and stem cells and regeneration. \nThe Summit program was developed by the Trans-NIH GeroScience Interest Group at the NIH\, a recently  formed group focused on the relationships between aging and age-related disease and disability. The GSIG is among the largest trans-NIH interest groups. \nThe National Institute on Aging has posted a video featuring Felipe Sierra\, PhD\, director of the Division of Aging Biology\, discussing the GSIG and the summit. \nFollow live updates on Twitter with @geronsociety\, @alzheimers_NIH\, and @aging_research. The event hashtag is #agingsummit. Also visit Facebook to view photos from the event.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/advances-in-geroscience-impact-on-healthspan-and-chronic-disease/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131023T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131025T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161312Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160253Z
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SUMMARY:Care Continuum Alliance Forum 2013
DESCRIPTION:Every year\, CCA Forum convenes the leaders of the health care industry\, technology innovators\, government officials\, researchers and academics. In 2013\, CCA Forum will focus on the implementation of population health models and strategies from development to delivery. \nAll media and press-related questions should be addressed to (202) 737-5980 or iestrada-portales@carecontinuumalliance.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/care-continuum-alliance-forum-2013/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131020T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131023T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160256Z
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SUMMARY:Bench\, Bedside and Beyond: Medical Decision Making and Public Policy
DESCRIPTION:The Society for Medical Decision Making conducts an annual North American meeting each fall. The meeting will provide a highly interactive forum for discussion of novel research based on decision and behavior theory and analytical models applied to health related decisions. Presentations of original research\, keynote talks\, special symposia and short courses will offer attendees the opportunity to explore diverse topics in medical decision making. \nThe 35th Annual Meeting of the Society for Medical Decision Making \nTheme: Bench\, Bedside and Beyond: Medical Decision Making and Public Policy  \nOct. 20-23\, 2013Hilton Baltimore 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bench-bedside-and-beyond-medical-decision-making-and-public-policy/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131012T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131020T010000
DTSTAMP:20260403T174520
CREATED:20231025T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160258Z
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SUMMARY:Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Bone and Joint Initiative promotes this annual Bone and Joint Health National Action Week\, which focuses on disorders including arthritis\, back pain\, osteoporosis and trauma. The events and projects organized by individuals and organizations worldwide are designed to raise awareness of prevention\, disease management and treatments as well as advances in a number of areas. Contact: Toby King\, 847-430-5053  
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bone-and-joint-health-national-action-week/
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