BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association of Health Care Journalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthjournalism.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Health Care Journalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120417T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120417T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160513Z UID:23861-1334624400-1334624400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Comparative Effectiveness Research - A JAMA Theme Issue Media Briefing DESCRIPTION:A JAMA Theme Issue Media Briefing \nThe National Press Club Washington\, D.C. 10 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Tuesday\, April 17\, 2012 \nWHAT: Comparative Effectiveness Research is the comparison of treatments to determine which carry the greatest benefits and harms for which patients\, with results assisting patients and physicians in making more informed health care decisions. \nMedia Briefing Program \n10 – 10:15 a.m.Welcome and Opening RemarksModerator: Phil B. Fontanarosa\, M.D.\, M.B.A.\, Executive Editor\, JAMA \n10:15 – 10:45 a.m. Survival Outcomes for Chemotherapy Treatments for Older Adults With Advanced Lung CancerDeborah Schrag\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute\, Boston \n10:45 – 11:15 a.m.Differences in Survival For Severely Injured Adults Transported to a Trauma Center By Helicopter vs. Ground Emergency Medical ServicesAdil H. Haider\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, F.A.C.S.\, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine\, Baltimore \n11:15 – 11:45 a.m.Variance in Side Effects\, Need for Additional Cancer Treatment for Radiation Therapies for Prostate CancerRonald C. Chen\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill \n11:45 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. National Priorities for Future Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research From the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Anne C. Beal\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute\, Washington\, D.C. \nA continental breakfast will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. \nTo Register to Attend: Email: mediarelations@jama-archives.org or call 312-464-JAMA. \nWebcast and Teleconference Call: For those unable to attend the briefing\, a webcast and teleconference call will be available. To register for either\, email: mediarelations@jama-archives.org. \nTo participate in the webcast\, which is being funded by the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute\, click here. \nTo participate in the teleconference\, call 800-410-4177; the international toll line is 1-303-223-2688. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/comparative-effectiveness-research-a-jama-theme-issue-media-briefing/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120414T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120418T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160514Z UID:23831-1334365200-1334710800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Association of Neurological Surgeons Annual Scientific Meeting DESCRIPTION:The AANS conference will present the latest research in neurosurgery through panels\, seminars\, and practical clinics. This year’s theme is “We are Neurosurgery.” Scientific  guest speakers include National Medal of Science Laureate and Cushing Orator J. Craig Venter\, the first person to decode the human genome\, Brian Greene\, a theoretical physicist and bestselling author of The Elegant Universe and The Fabric of the Cosmos\, and MIT Professor Cynthia Breazeal\, a recipient of Time magazine’s best inventions award. \nTo obtain a press pass\, call John Iwanski\, AANS Director of Member and Public Outreach\, at 847-378-0517\, or e-mail him at jai@aans.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-of-neurological-surgeons-annual-scientific-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120410T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120411T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160515Z UID:23835-1334019600-1334106000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2012 National Health Promotion Summit DESCRIPTION:The 2012 National Health Promotion Summit will be held April 10-11\, 2012\, at the Omni Shoreham Hotel in Washington\, D.C. The Summit will showcase health promotion activities that support the Affordable Care Act\, Healthy People 2020\, and other key prevention-related initiatives. The Summit will highlight the vast number of disease prevention and health promotion efforts that are working to improve the health of all Americans. Presentations will feature programs executed by various sectors that reflect a wide array of pressing national and global health issues. \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\n\nSecretary Kathleen Sebelius\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n\n\nSurgeon General Regina Benjamin\, U.S. Public Health Service \n\n\nSusan Dentzer\, Editor-in-Chief\, Health Affairs \n\n\nMayra Alvarez\, MHA\, Director of Public Health Policy in the Office of Health Reform at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n\n\nGeorges Benjamin\, MD\, Executive Director of the American Public Health Association \n\n\nKaryl Rattay\, MD\, MS\, Delaware Director of the Division of Public Health \n\n\nHoward Frumkin\, M.D.\, Dr.P.H.\, Dean of the School of Public Health at the University of Washington \n\n\nJeff Levi\, Executive Director of Trust for America’s Health \n\n\nRob Moodie\, Chair of Global Health at Gus Nossal Institute (Australia) \n\n\nJonathan Woodson\, Department of Defense\, Assistant Secretary of Defense (Health Affairs) & Director of TRICARE Management Activity \n\n\nRip Rapson\, President and CEO\, The Kresge Foundation \n\n\nValerie Brown\, Sonoma County Supervisor\, Sonoma\, California \n\n\nLeon Andrews\, Senior Fellow\, Institute for Youth\, Education & Families\, National League of Cities \n\n\nClick here to Register Now and other information of the Summit. \n\n\nEarly bird registration: $120.00 \n\n\nStudent registration $75.00 (with valid student ID) \n\n\nDeadline for student scholarship applications is March 9 and early bird registration rate ends March 10. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2012-national-health-promotion-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120403T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120404T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160516Z UID:23849-1333414800-1333501200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Ensuring Safe Foods and Medical Products Through Stronger Regulatory Systems Abroad DESCRIPTION:Members of the Institute of Medicine committee that wrote the new report “Ensuring Safe Foods and Medical Products Through Stronger Regulatory Systems Abroad” will discuss their report with interested stakeholders and reporters at a one-hour public briefing. \nThe briefing will begin at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday\, April 4\, in the First Amendment Lounge of the National Press Club\, 529 14th St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Those who cannot attend may listen through a telephone dial-in. The report recommends ways that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other domestic and overseas organizations can strengthen the regulatory systems of low- and middle-income nations. \nAdvance copies are available to reporters only beginning at noon EDT Tuesday\, April 3. The report is embargoed and not for public release before 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday\, April 4. Reporters: to obtain an embargoed copy and the telephone dial-in number or to arrange an interview with a member of the authoring committee\, contact the National Academies’ Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ensuring-safe-foods-and-medical-products-through-stronger-regulatory-systems-abroad/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120331T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120404T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160516Z UID:23829-1333155600-1333501200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2012 DESCRIPTION:This AACR Annual Meeting 2012 happens on Saturday\, March 31 through Wednesday\, April 4\, at McCormick Place in Chicago. This year’s theme is “Accelerating Science: Concept to Clinic\,” which aims to link basic\, clinical and translational research that is on the forefront of worldwide cancer initiatives. \n The program will feature myriad symposia\, break-out sessions\, forums and education sessions. There are also two new sessions that feature breaking clinical data and clinical trials that are still in progress. The meeting also offers a new learning track dedicated to regulatory science and policy. \nFor press registration\, click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-for-cancer-research-annual-meeting-2012/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120326T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120328T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160519Z UID:23823-1332723600-1332896400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Oral arguments before Supreme Court on health reform DESCRIPTION:The U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments challenging congressional authority to mandate health insurance coverage and other provisions of the Affordable Care Act. The cases are Dept. of Health and Human Services v. Florida (11-398); NFIB v. Sebelius (11-393); and Florida v. HHS (11-400). \nAHCJ\, as well as other organizations\, has asked the Supreme Court to permit broadcast of health reform arguments. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oral-arguments-before-supreme-court-on-health-reform/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120326T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120327T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160520Z UID:23814-1332723600-1332810000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:MLP: Innovative Solutions for a Healthier Community DESCRIPTION:The seventh annual MLP Summit\, “MLP: Innovative Solutions for a Healthier Community\,” will take place March 26-27\, 2012\, in San Antonio\, Texas. Medical-legal partnership practitioners and other leaders in the health care and legal communities will explore themes including quality of care\, transforming health and legal practices and new innovations in medical-legal partnerships. \nThis year\, the summit will emphasize medical-legal partnerships as community-based organizations\, highlighting strategies to leverage existing resources to build capacity and promote long-term\, sustainable programs. Get more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mlp-innovative-solutions-for-a-healthier-community/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120324T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120329T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160521Z UID:23827-1332550800-1332982800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Society for Interventional Radiology Annual Scientific Meeting 2012 DESCRIPTION:This conference of interventional radiologists and affiliated scientists will be held at the Mascone Center in San Francisco this March. More than 5\,000 physicians\, researchers and health professionals are expected to attend. Presentations will cover the latest trends in interventional radiology research. \nFor media registration\, contact Maryann Verrillo\, director of communications and public relations\, (703) 460-5572 or Ellen Acconcia\, communications manager\, practice areas\, (703) 460-5582. Or\, you may register online. Press registration is complimentary. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/society-for-interventional-radiology-annual-scientific-meeting-2012/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120324T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120327T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160522Z UID:23828-1332550800-1332810000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American College of Cardiology 61st Annual Scientific Session & Expo DESCRIPTION:The American College of Cardiology will host its 61st annual conference from March 24-27\, 2012\, in Chicago. This year’s program features lectures by the Legends of Cardiovascular Medicine\, highlights new scientific breakthroughs and encourages attendees use topic-specific “learning pathways\,” customized program modules that guide you through sessions that are relevant to your areas of interest. \nFor information about media registration\, please click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-cardiology-61st-annual-scientific-session-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120316T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120320T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161135Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160523Z UID:23826-1331859600-1332205200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Academy of Dermatology 70th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The world’s largest dermatologic education event highlights more than 850 faculty members and 400 sessions. Among a roster of well-known dermatological speakers is Bill Walton\, one of the NBA’s 50 all-time greatest players\, who will serve as a guest speaker. \nFor press registration\, click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-academy-of-dermatology-70th-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120314T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120317T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161103Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160524Z UID:23803-1331686800-1331946000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Impact of trauma on teens: Building the safety net DESCRIPTION:The annual meeting of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine will explore what is known\, highlight innovative programs and research\, and develop strategies for improving the safety net in our own communities. \nEvery day adolescents and young adults in the United States and around the world experience and witness profound traumatic events. Sometimes these events affect entire cities\, other times just schools or an individual are affected\, but\, regardless of size\, each of these events has the potential to profoundly change the lives of the youth who experience them. Many adolescents traverse these experiences with strength and resilience\, while others find it more difficult to recover from the impact trauma has on their lives.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/impact-of-trauma-on-teens-building-the-safety-net/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120312T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120313T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160526Z UID:23834-1331514000-1331600400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IOM: Global public health implications of substandard\, falsified& counterfeit medical products DESCRIPTION:The open sessions will run from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EDT on March 12\, and from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT on March 13\, in Room 100 of the National Academies’ Keck Center\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. \nSeating is limited and advance registration is required. Those who cannot attend may listen to the proceedings via telephone dial-in. To register or to obtain dial-in information\, reporters should contact the National Academies’ Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail.  \nClick here for more information on the study. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-global-public-health-implications-of-substandard-falsified-counterfeit-medical-products/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120302T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120306T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160528Z UID:23819-1330650000-1330995600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Academy of Allergy\, Asthma and Immunology Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The AAAAI Annual Meeting draws the allergy/immunology specialty’s academic and clinical leaders to showcase new research and discuss other developments in allergy\, asthma and immunologic diseases. The meeting is attended by more than 7\,700 allergist/immunologists\, related physicians\, allied health professionals and industry representatives. \nMembers of the press representing print\, broadcast and electronic consumer media and healthcare trade media are invited to attend the 2012 AAAAI Annual Meeting. To register as a member of the press\, journalists must provide media identification or a business card issued by their news organization. Freelance writers must provide a letter of assignment on a news organization letterhead or bylined articles from a recognized news organization. Press passes will only be issued to journalists representing the editorial staff of print\, broadcast or Internet media. \nFind out more about press registration. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-academy-of-allergy-asthma-and-immunology-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120224T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120224T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161127Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160533Z UID:23824-1330045200-1330045200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Missouri Health Data Summit: Improving Health through Innovative Data Utilization DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Feb. 24 \nDanforth Plant Science Center\, 975 N Warson Rd\, St Louis\, Mo. 63141 \n9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. \nThere is no charge to attend this event\, but registration is required by Wednesday\, Feb. 22. Click here to register. \nAGENDA \n8:30 a.m.  – Check in and continental breakfast \n9:00 a.m. – Welcome \n\nRobert Hughes\, Ph.D.\, president and CEO\, Missouri Foundation for Health\n\n9:15 a.m. – The Health Data Initiative: Overview \n\nTodd Park\, Chief Technology Officer\, U.S. Department of Health & Human Services \n\n10 a.m. – Show Me research: Data utilization in our regionRegional researchers discuss their current efforts to apply health data to specific community concerns and answer questions about their projects. \n\nFacilitator: Melissa Johnsen\, interim president\, Missouri Health Connection\nCharlene A. Caburnay\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\, Health Communication Research Laboratory\, Washington University in St. Louis\nEric Armbrecht\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, Center for Outcomes Research\, School of Medicine\, Saint Louis University \nJeff Belden\, M.D.\, Department of Family and Community Medicine\, University of Missouri-Columbia\nKeith J. Mueller\, Ph.D.\, head\, Department of Health Management and Policy\, University of Iowa\n\n11 a.m. –  The value of health data: A business perspectiveLeading business and health care innovators discuss the value of health data\, what it takes to make data a viable resource\, and how Missouri businesses are moving forward. \n\nFacilitator: Christine T. Wilson\, J.D.\, president and CEO\, Mid-America Coalition on Health Care\nGeorge Paz\, chairman & CEO\, Express Scripts\nJeff Stolte\, investment associate\, Ascension Health Ventures\nLouise Probst\, executive director\, Midwest Health Initiative; executive director\, St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition\nW. Michael Long\, chairman & CEO\, Essence Group\n\nNoon – Closing remarks \n\nE.J. “Ned” Holland Jr.\, assistant secretary of administration\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services \n\n12:15 p.m. – Networking luncheon \n1-5 p.m. – Assigned individual feedback session with HHS officials \n\nA limited number of individual appointments will be available to vet innovative concepts for health data utilization with Assistant Secretary Holland and Mr. Park. Appointments are limited to 20 minutes and may be requested by contacting Michelle Miller at mmiller@mffh.org or 314-345-5573. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/missouri-health-data-summit-improving-health-through-innovative-data-utilization/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120208T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160538Z UID:23818-1328317200-1328662800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Society of Critical Care Medicine Annual Congress DESCRIPTION:The largest multiprofessional critical care event of the year will focus on solutions that dramatically improve the outcomes and lives of patients. \nMaterial covered will include anitbiotic use\, health reform\, traumatic brain injuries\, heart disease\, health information technology\, responding to disasters\, measuring outcomes and much more. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/society-of-critical-care-medicine-annual-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120119T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120121T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160543Z UID:23816-1326934800-1327107600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ScienceOnline2012 DESCRIPTION:The sixth annual conference\, at North Carolina State University\, will feature more than 70 discussion sessions and workshops over three days and additional demonstrations\, science lab tours\, a museum reception & a dose of comedy. The keynote speaker will be anthropologist and National Geographic Explorer Mireya Mayor\, author of “Pink Boots and a Machete.” \nAmong the sessions of special interest to health journalists: \n\nThe special perils – and pleasures – of medical blogging\nWhy Scientists Hate & Fear the Media – or\, Science training for journalists\nPodcasting for Beginners\nThe basic science behind the medical research: where to find it\, how and when to use it.\nHarassing the Powerful for Fun and Profit: An Informal Investigative Reporters’ Guide to Uncovering Secrets and Bypassing Flacks\nYou Got Your Politics in My Science\nData visualization\nKnow Your Digital Rights!\nCovering Political Neuroscience in the Blogosphere\nThe Limits of Transparency: Self-Censorship in Physician Writers\nIs encouraging scientific literacy more than telling people what they need to know?\nDo press officers/public information officers need journalists any more?\nScience Communication\, Risk Communication\, and the role of Social Networks\nData Journalism: Talking the talk\nAdvocacy in medical blogging/communication – can you be an advocate and still be fair?\nCharting Your Own Course: How to Make It As a Freelancer\nGenomic Medicine: From Bench to Bedside\nNever Tell Me the Odds: Assessing Certainty and Probability in Scientific Data\n\nMany other sessions are being planned; see a more complete schedule. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/scienceonline2012/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111213T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111213T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161121Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160551Z UID:23817-1323738000-1323738000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Twitter Chat: State of research aimed at ending Alzheimer's disease DESCRIPTION:This Twitter chat will feature Dr. Guy Eakin and Dr. Diane Bovencamp in amonthly forum is co-sponsored by the American Health Assistance Foundation (AHAF) and other organizations in the Alzheimer’s disease community. At AHAF\, Eakin and Bovencamp lead the Scientific Affairs division that facilitates the funding of innovative studies designed to halt Alzheimer’s disease. Through the foundation’s annual competitive grant program\, AHAF supports scientists working on projects to diagnose\, prevent\, and treat Alzheimer’s disease. \n The TalkAlz twitter chat\, held every second Tuesday of the month at noon ET\, aims to spark a national discussion around Alzheimer’s disease. TweetChat participants must first join Twitter by signing up for an account at http://www.twitter.com. To access the discussion\, type #talkalz into the search bar at Twitter.com or in their Twitter application at the forum’s start time. For participants’ remarks to show up in the chat feed\, include the #talkalz hash tag in their tweets. \n Other organizations hosting TalkAlz include The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America\, Seniors For Living\, the Crisis Prevention Institute\, M R Strategic Services\, and Fox Group LLC. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/twitter-chat-state-of-research-aimed-at-ending-alzheimers-disease/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111208T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160553Z UID:23788-1322960400-1323306000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowship DESCRIPTION:♦ Need inspiration? ♦ Story ideas? ♦ How about new sources? ♦ What if you could visit labs and watch researchers tackle the latest public health issues?\nThat's what AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows get … for free: \n"This was a great opportunity to access the most up-to-date information about some of the biggest health issues I cover. We learned a month’s worth of information in only four days." – Kate Daily\, Newsweek \n"You must offer this fellowship program again! I wish every member of the AHCJ could attend. There's no question that it's an experience that will improve my reporting. These briefings really pulled back the curtain on many of the CDC's activities. I have enough story ideas to keep me busy for years!" – Lorna Benson\, Minnesota Public Radio \n\nMarshall Allen (right)\, a Las Vegas Sun reporter\, speaks to Grant Baldwin\, Ph.D.\, director of the CDC’s Injury Center\, about interpreting child safety data for localizing stories\, during the 2008 fellowship. \n \nAbout the fellowships\nAHCJ has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – with the support of the CDC Foundation – for this national fellowship program for journalists. Ten fellows will be chosen to spend a week studying public health issues at two CDC campuses. The AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows will: \n\nattend sessions on epidemiology\, global disease prevention efforts\, pandemic flu preparedness\, climate change\, vaccine safety\, obesity\, autism and more\ntour the CDC director's National Emergency Operations Center\nmeet new sources on policy and research\nlearn how to tap the agency's abundant resources to produce better stories\n\nThe competitive fellowships are open to professional journalists working in the United States. The fellowships include membership\, travel\, lodging and meals. The fellowship dates are Dec. 4-8\, 2011. \nApplications will be due in October.\nStill not convinced? Here's more from former fellows:\n"As a magazine freelancer\, I was brimming with story ideas after leaving the fellowship\, and I soon put that information to use in articles for Good Housekeeping\, Reader's Digest\, More\, Parenting and other publications." That's what fellow Meryl Davids Landau\, a freelance writer based in Florida\, said about the fellowship. In "Eight months later\, freelancer still generating story ideas from fellowship\," she writes about meeting top officials at the CDC\, briefings from experts on health issues from genomics to infectious diseases to child safety and more. She says they learned about navigating databases such as the Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Survey and CDC publications. \nAnd if you've ever wanted to tell the CDC what to do\, be inspired by fellow JoNel Aleccia who suggested they send media their tentative Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report lineup the day before publication\, something that was implemented and is still in practice. \nThe Las Vegas Sun's Marshall Allen\, who was a member of first class of AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows\, learned that avian flu was still a danger. Elizabeth Fernandez of the San Francisco Chronicle wrote about the CDC's efforts to uncover what causes autism. Modern Healthcare’s Jessica Zigmond wrote about the enthusiasm she encountered among public health experts at the CDC. She says it allowed her to find an expert who “not only had great interest in his work\, but who also seemed genuinely interested in sharing that information with a group of 11 journalists\, all of whom had different backgrounds\, interests and goals.” \n"Great idea and execution from AHCJ. Thoughtful and balanced approach. A unique experience that I can’t get anywhere else. A classroom and time on the beat can’t give this combination of education and up-close interview access. I got a mix of quick hit news\, light feature\, in-depth weekender and investigation. I have about eight concrete ideas I can definitely use."– Mary Shedden\, The Tampa Tribune \n"Overall\, a very informative\, helpful program that aided my knowledge and understanding of public health coverage." – Ginger Rough\, The Arizona Republic \n"It's been a great opportunity to connect with sources and hear about issues that fly under the radar. It will significantly improve my understanding and coverage of CDC-related health issues. Great access to top level sources. This conference provided that personal connection that can make the difference in timely\, relevant response." – JoNel Aleccia\, health writer\, MSNBC.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-cdc-health-journalism-fellowship-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111130T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161118Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160555Z UID:23815-1322528400-1322614800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Patient-centeredness in policy and practice: A conference on evidence\, programs\, and implications DESCRIPTION:Current health reform and many prior initiatives have been moving the healthcare system towards patient-centeredness\, so it’s time to take stock. \n\nWhat is patient-centeredness\, actually?\nWhat programs are working and how do we know?                \nWill patient-centeredness have staying power? \n\nECRI Institute’s 18th Annual Conference\, is planned and co-organized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration; in cooperation with the U.S. Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality\, Health Affairs\, Foundation for Informed Medical Decision-Making\, Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy\, American Board of Internal Medicine\, Milbank Memorial Fund\, and the Leonard Davis Institute for Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania.                         \n\nExpected speakers include: \n\nMargaret Hamburg\, MD\, Commissioner\, FDA\nCarolyn Clancy\, MD\, Director\, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality\nJeffrey Shuren\, MD\, JD\, Director\, Center for Devices and Radiologic Health\, FDA\nJanet Woodcock\, MD\, Director\, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)\, FDA\nJoe V. Selby\, MD\, MPH\, Executive Director\, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute\nKaren Ignagni\, President and CEO\, American’s Health Insurance Plans\n\nOther nationally recognized experts will include policy makers\, practitioners and researchers. \nThis meeting\, Nov. 29 & 30\, will be at FDA’s White Oak Campus in Silver Spring\, Md. (suburban Washington\, D.C.). \nThere is no fee to attend the program\, but space is limited and advance registration is required. The conference will be web streamed and the recording will be archived so press can attend live or by web streaming. Registration is required either way. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-centeredness-in-policy-and-practice-a-conference-on-evidence-programs-and-implications/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111202T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160556Z UID:23771-1322355600-1322787600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Radiological Society of North America 2011 annual meeting DESCRIPTION:The Radiological Society of North America's 2011 annual meeting is taglined "Celebrate the image." The site will be updated with registration and session information closer to conference time. Non-member registration will open June 1. \nAccording to the site\, "Questions about meeting content and interview requests can be directed to Linda Brooks at 1-630-590-7738." URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/radiological-society-of-north-america-2011-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160557Z UID:23793-1321578000-1321923600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The Gerontological Society of America’s Annual Scientific Meeting brings together more than 3\,500 workers in the field of aging. Gerontologists from both the United States and around the world participate in more than 400 scientific sessions including symposia and paper and poster presentations. \nMeeting program | Online registration available at geron.org. \nWhen: November 18-22\, 2011 \nWhere: John B. Hynes Veteran Memorial Convention Center  900 Boylston StreetBoston\, MA\, 02115 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gerontological-society-of-america-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111110T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111112T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160559Z UID:23809-1320886800-1321059600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Eighth International Conference of the Society for Integrative Oncology DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year’s conference is “Innovating Integrative Oncology: New Science\, New Solutions.” Attendees will have the opportunity to learn about emerging cancer therapies from the field of integrative oncology. Speakers include Francis Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, director of the National Institutes of Health\, Stanton Gerson\, M.D.\, Director of the Case Western Reserve University Comprehensive Cancer Center\, and Jeffrey A. Dusek\, Ph.D.\, of Abbott Northwestern Hospital. \nMore info here | Register URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/eighth-international-conference-of-the-society-for-integrative-oncology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111103T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161101Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160600Z UID:23800-1320282000-1320368400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The State and Future of Financial Fraud DESCRIPTION:The inaugural conference of the Research Center on the Prevention of Financial Fraud will feature interdisciplinary research about financial fraud and connect financial fraud researchers with prevention and detection professionals. \nThis may be of interest to health care reporters who are covering business issues and\, particularly\, health-related fraud. \nAmong the sessions: \n\n\nWhat’s Next: Fraud in an Aging Society\, Dr. Laura Carstensen\, Stanford Center on Longevity \n\n\nProfiling:Who are the Fraudsters  \n\n\nFuture of Fraud: Innovations in Fraud\, Prevention & Detection  \n\n\nAttendance is open and free to interested participants\, providing an opportunity to exchange the latest information on relevant research and to engage with peers across disciplines.  More information on the Reseach Center is available online at www.fraudresearchcenter.org \nClick here to view the agenda. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-state-and-future-of-financial-fraud/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111031T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111101T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160602Z UID:23808-1320022800-1320109200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Workshop on the Role of Obesity in Cancer Survival and Recurrence DESCRIPTION:Epidemiological evidence shows that people who are obese or overweight are at greater risk of developing some types of cancer. Obesity also may affect tumor progression in many cancers. The National Cancer Policy Forum will host a workshop Oct. 31-Nov. 1 to examine the role of obesity in cancer survival and recurrence\, potential interventions\, and gaps in current knowledge. Presenters will discuss the role of obesity and weight gain in developing various forms of cancer\, mechanisms by which obesity may influence cancer progression\, and potential ways to intervene to improve outcomes for cancer patients. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/workshop-on-the-role-of-obesity-in-cancer-survival-and-recurrence/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111102T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160603Z UID:23792-1319850000-1320195600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:APHA Annual Meeting 2011 DESCRIPTION:This is the oldest and largest gathering of public health professionals in the world. More than 13\,000 physicians\, nurses\, educators\, researchers and related health specialists gather to address health science\, policy and practice issues. 2011’s theme is “healthy communities promote healthy minds & bodies.” \nView the meeting program by day | Registration and more information \nWhen: October 29\, 2011 – November 2\, 2011 \nWhere: Washington Convention Center801 Mt Vernon Place NW Washington\, DC 20001 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/apha-annual-meeting-2011/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111027T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160606Z UID:23802-1319331600-1319677200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American College of Surgeons Clinical Congress DESCRIPTION:The theme this year is “The surgeon as a leader: Addressing health care disparities.” There will be sessions will address quality and outcomes\, timely health policy topics\, supporting surgical practice in a changing health care environment and a special focus on education and training to improve quality and promote patient safety. \nPress registration materials are now posted online.   \n\nPress Credentials Criteria\nPress Credentials Application (35K PDF)\n\nPlease note that there are two categories of press: Press and Commercial Press. The deadline for advance registration under the Press Category is Sept. 30 at 4 p.m. CDT. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-surgeons-clinical-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111026T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160606Z UID:23805-1319245200-1319590800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AMIA’s Annual Symposium DESCRIPTION:American Medical Informatics Association’s Annual Symposium\, the world’s most comprehensive annual meeting on biomedical and health informatics will feature leading scientists and business professionals\, as well as educational workshops and an exhibition hall. \nAMIA’s Annual Symposium attracts more than 2\,000 professionals and students from a broad swath of occupational settings – academic institutions\, clinical practice\, community-based organizations\, government agencies and the military\, health care facilities\, industry\, international health and research organizations. \nMore Information | Registration URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/amiaaes-annual-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111017T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111018T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160608Z UID:23796-1318813200-1318899600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Inequity to Equity: Promoting Health and Wellness of Women with Disabilities DESCRIPTION:This conference aims to foster an integrated health care agenda to improve health outcomes for women with disabilities bu promoting knowledge an information exchange among women with disabilities\, their advocates\, policymakers\, educators\, researchers and health care providers such as psychologists. The American Psychological Association\, the Howard University Women’s Health Institute\, and Gallaudet University put on this interactive\, interdisciplinary conference. \nMore details here. \nWhen: October 17-18\, 2011 \nWhere: Kellogg Conference Hotel at Gallaudet University800 Florida Avenue NortheastWashington DC\, 20002-3600  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/inequity-to-equity-promoting-health-and-wellness-of-women-with-disabilities/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111011T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111013T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161102Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160610Z UID:23801-1318294800-1318467600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rare Diseases and Orphan Drugs Summit 2011 DESCRIPTION:This meeting will represent a collaboration among academic researchers\, clinical researchers\, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies\, regulatory and health agencies\, patient organizations\, payors and venture capital/private equity concerns to address the need for effective therapies for rare diseases. \nThere will be three tracks offered: \n\nFor Researchers\, Drug and Device Companies\nFor Patient Advocates and Patient Organizations \nFor Investors\n\nIt is hosted by the National Organization for Rare Disorders (NORD) and the Drug Information Association (DIA). Additional support comes from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, European Rare Diseases Organization (EURORDIS) and Duke University School of Medicine. \nGo to the website for more information about the program and registration. To apply for a press pass\, contact  Joe Krasowski: Joe.Krasowski@diahome.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rare-diseases-and-orphan-drugs-summit-2011/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111003T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111008T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T101246 CREATED:20231025T161108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160612Z UID:23806-1317603600-1318035600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization Clinical Team Conference DESCRIPTION:According to the CTC website\, you will have the opportunity to: \n\nAttend plenary and breakout sessions lead by national experts in interdisciplinary palliative care and hospice\nHear the latest regulatory update from the NHPCO’s regulatory team\nLearn with members of your discipline as well as members of the IDT\nParticipate in focused networking opportunities specific to your discipline as well as cross-disciplinary topical discussions\nPreview new and innovative products and services from dozens of vendors\nParticipate in renewal and reflection opportunities designed to reinvigorate and inspire yo URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-hospice-and-palliative-care-organization-clinical-team-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR