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:20120302T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120306T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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:20260427T082734 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111003T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111003T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160613Z UID:23813-1317603600-1317603600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Access Denied: Science News and Government Transparency DESCRIPTION:Get the highlights of this webcast.  \nAn investigation in the current issue of Columbia Journalism Review finds that despite President Obama’s early promise to create an open government\, the nation’s science reporters feel there has been little to no progress since Bush was in office. The National Press Club will host a panel of journalists and invited administration officials to critique what journalists and the government are (or aren’t) doing to change that. \nSpeakers include: \n\nCurtis Brainard\, CJR science editor\nJoseph Davis\, Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ)\nFelice Freyer\, Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ)\nDarren Samuelsohn\, Politico’s senior\nClothilde Le Coz\, Reporters Without Borders energy and environment reporter\n\nRepresentatives of the Environmental Protection Agency\, the Department of Health and Human Services and the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy have been invited. \nThe National Press Club offices are located at 529 14th Street NW\, Washington\, D.C. \nTo reserve\, call: 202-662-7501 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/access-denied-science-news-and-government-transparency/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161117Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160616Z UID:23812-1316653200-1316653200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Debunking the Myths of Falls in Older Adults DESCRIPTION:September 23 is National Falls Prevention Awareness Day. Join the National Council of Aging the day before to learn about the latest program resources and best practices for educating older adults and their families about falls and how senior-oriented facilities can reduce their risk of falling. \nThis free webinar is 1:30-2:20 p.m. EST. \nThe keynote speaker is Emily Watson\, Program Associate in the Center for Healthy Aging at the National Council on Aging. \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-debunking-the-myths-of-falls-in-older-adults/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110922T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161116Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160616Z UID:23811-1316653200-1316653200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Healthcare Reform: What You’re Not Hearing in the National Debate DESCRIPTION:The conference features some of the nation’s leading authorities on healthcare who will address tort reform\, insurance company profits\, unsustainable medical costs\, new models of healthcare delivery\, transparency\, regulatory issues\, and how the new legislation will affect businesses. \nThe keynote speakers are: \n\nHerbert Pardes\, M.D.\, chief executive officer\, New York-Presbyterian Hospital\nKenneth L. Davis\, M.D.\, president and chief executive officer\, The Mt. Sinai Medical Center\nPaul Keckley\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, Deloitte Center for Health Solution\n\nFor press passes or to arrange an interview\, please contact Carolyn Mandelker\, cmandelker@harrison-edwardspr.com or 914-242-0010 before Sept. 20. For more information\, visit  www.wcahealthcare.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/healthcare-reform-what-youaere-not-hearing-in-the-national-debate/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110918T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110921T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161100Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160617Z UID:23799-1316307600-1316566800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality Annual Conference is a free conference that covers innovative approaches to solving safety\, quality\, and access issues. Pick a specialized track according to your interests: \n\nMaking Care Safer by Reducing Harm Caused in the Delivery of Care\nEnsuring That Each Person and Family Are Engaged as Partners in Their  \nPromoting Effective Communication and Coordination of Care\nPromoting the Most Effective Prevention and Treatment Practices for the Leading Causes of Mortality\, Starting With Cardiovascular Disease\nWorking With Communities to Promote Wide Use of Best Practices to Enable Healthy Living\nMaking Quality Care More Affordable for Individuals\, Familes\, Employers\, and Governments by Developing and Spreading New Health Care Delivery Models\n\nMore info here | Registration required \nWhen: September 18-21\, 2011 \nWhere: Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, Bethesda\, MD URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/agency-for-healthcare-research-and-quality-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110915T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110917T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160619Z UID:23795-1316048400-1316221200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Association of Reproductive Health Professionals Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This 48th annual meeting is a practical conference on reproductive health for a range of professionals (students and researchers also welcome): physicians\, nurse practitioners\, physician assistants\, midwives\, pharmacists and public health advocates working in reproductive and sexual health. \nChoose sessions from seven reproductive health topics to expand your knowledge base and acquire skills to improve your practice: \n\nfull spectrum contraception care\nevidence-based abortion care\nmaternal and child health\nhealthy sexuality\nchronic medical conditions impacting reproductive health\nreproductive and environmental health\nmultipurpose prevention technologies\n\nMore event information at the association’s website. \nWhen: September 15-17\, 2011 \nWhere: The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas3708 Las Vegas Boulevard SouthLas Vegas\, NV 89109 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/association-of-reproductive-health-professionals-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110915T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110915T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161108Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160620Z UID:23807-1316048400-1316048400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Food Forum Meeting on Informing Health & Food Policy through Systematic\, Evidence-Based Reviews DESCRIPTION:The IOM’s Food Forum will host a public meeting on September 15\, to examine how systematic\, evidence-based reviews in the field of nutrition are used to develop policy recommendations that improve public health. \nMeeting presentations and discussions will address the key issues and challenges associated with conducting systematic reviews in various areas of nutritional sciences\, such as individual nutrients\, foods and food groups\, dietary patterns\, and health claims. Participants will also discuss the issues and considerations regarding the application of systematic\, evidence-based reviews to develop public policy recommendations. Opportunities to improve the quality of systematic reviews in nutrition will be explored\, with particular consideration to the recent IOM report on standards for systematic reviews and its possible application to nutrition. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/food-forum-meeting-on-informing-health-food-policy-through-systematic-evidence-based-reviews/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110824T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110825T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161104Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160625Z UID:23804-1314147600-1314234000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Adverse Effects of Vaccines: Evidence and Causality DESCRIPTION:Vaccines have dramatically reduced illnesses and deaths due to infectious diseases over the past century. However\, no pharmaceutical product is completely without risk and some people have experienced health problems associated with immunization. Adverse Effects of Vaccines: Evidence and Causality\, a new report from the Institute of Medicine\, presents a comprehensive synthesis of the scientific evidence about the potential risks of eight vaccines covered by the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. The report identifies some risks that are linked to vaccines as well as some effects that are not caused by immunizations. \nAdvance copies will be available to reporters only beginning at 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday\, Aug. 24. The report is embargoed and not for public release before 11 a.m. EDT Thursday\, Aug. 25.   Journalists may join a one-hour telephone press conference at 11 a.m. EDT to discuss the report with members of the authoring committee.  Committee members will also discuss their findings and take questions from all interested individuals during a one-hour public webcast beginning at 1 p.m. EDT\, available through a link at http://www.iom.edu/vaccineadverseeffects. \nREPORTERS: To obtain a copy of the report and dial-in information for the telephone news conference and to arrange interviews with committee members\, contact the National Academies’ Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. More information on the study is available at http://www.iom.edu/vaccineadverseeffects. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/adverse-effects-of-vaccines-evidence-and-causality/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110822T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110824T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160625Z UID:23798-1313974800-1314147600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Florida Conference on Aging DESCRIPTION:“Aging through a new lens” is this year’s theme for the Florida Conference on Aging. Tracks include: adult day services\, case management\, mental health civic engagement and volunteerism\, nutrition\, policy and senior center. \nPre-conference sessions on similar topics will be held starting August 21. (See page 4 of the brochure). \nMore information | Registration form | Or call 850-222-8877 \nWhen: August 22-24\, 2011 \nWhere: Pete Beach\, FL URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/florida-conference-on-aging/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110817T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110818T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160626Z UID:23797-1313542800-1313629200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The New Aging Demographic: Change\, Challenge and Choices DESCRIPTION:Topics for the day-and-a-half annual meeting and conference of the Utah Aging Alliance range from Social Security\, Medicare and Medicaid to hunger\, mental health\, financial issues and more.  \nSee the advanced program here. \nWhen: August 17-18\, 2011 \nWhere:  Miller Conference CenterSalt Lake Community College9750 South 300 WestSandy\, Utah 84070 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-new-aging-demographic-change-challenge-and-choices/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110718T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110723T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160629Z UID:23769-1310950800-1311382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2011 DESCRIPTION:The American Heart Association's Basic Cardiovascular Sciences 2011 has positioned itself as a somewhat informal gathering during which basic knowledge and research can be disseminated across academic and professional lines. \nMedia registration information: \n\nDirect media inquiries to Corporate and Media Communications at (214) 706-1396. You can direct news media to our newsroom for inquiries and registration and housing information. \n\n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-american-heart-associations-basic-cardiovascular-sciences-2011/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110712T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110713T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160630Z UID:23794-1310432400-1310518800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:New Report: Making Oral Health Care More Accessible DESCRIPTION:Children\, older adults\, and people who live in rural areas are among many Americans who must overcome obstacles to receive regular dental care. “Improving Access to Oral Health Care for Vulnerable and Underserved Populations\,” a new report from the IOM and National Research Council\, examines the scope and consequences of inadequate access to oral health services in the U.S and recommends ways to combat economic\, structural\, geographic\, and cultural factors that prevent access to regular\, quality care.  \nAdvance copies will be available to reporters only beginning at 11 a.m. EDT Tuesday\, July 12. The report is embargoed and not for public release before 11 a.m. EDT Wednesday\, July 13.  \nFollowing the release\, members of the committee that wrote the report will discuss their findings at a one-hour public briefing starting at 1 p.m. at the National Press Club. Those who cannot attend may participate through a live video webcast accessible at http://www.national-academies.org. \nReporters can obtain copies of the report or register to attend the briefing by contacting the National Academies’ Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/new-report-making-oral-health-care-more-accessible/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110623T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110625T010000 DTSTAMP:20260427T082734 CREATED:20231025T161040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160646Z UID:23780-1308790800-1308963600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:APHA midyear meeting: Implementing health reform - A public health approach DESCRIPTION:The American Public Health Association will bring together public health practitioners\, administrators and partners to discuss next steps after the passage of the Affordable Health Care Act and share best practices in reforming the national health system. \nThe meeting will build off of the APHA's Summit on Health Reform\, which took place in Denver last November. It will answer questions such as: \n\nWhat are the implications for the public health work force? \nWhat infrastructure and IT challenges does the new law raise? \nHow can we best achieve prevention and wellness? \nThis meeting will address these and many other questions that are critical to improving health outcomes in all communities.\n\nMore information can be found here. \nWhen: June 23-25\, 2011 \nWhere: Chicago\, Ill. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/apha-midyear-meeting-implementing-health-reform-a-public-health-approach/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR