BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH 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:20090308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20091101T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110824T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110825T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 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:20260505T150022 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:20260505T150022 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:20260505T150022 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:20260505T150022 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:20260505T150022 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110615T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110617T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160648Z UID:23790-1308099600-1308272400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services Meeting DESCRIPTION:The National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services provides advice and recommendations of health and human services in rural areas. This meeting will include presentations about health indicators in rural Michigan\, value-based purchasing\, primary care and placement\, as well as visits to area rural health care providers. The meeting is open to the public but transportation to the site visits will not be provided to the public. \nFor more information:Thomas Morris\, MPA\, Executive Secretary\, National Advisory Committee on Rural Health and Human Services\, Health Resources and Services Administration\, Parklawn Building\, Room 10B-455600 Fishers LaneRockville\, MD 20857Telephone (301) 443-0835\, Fax (301) 443-2803. \nPersons interested in attending any portion of the meeting should contact Deborah DeMasse-Snell at the Office of Rural Health Policy (ORHP) via Telephone at (301) 443-0835 or by e-mail at ddemasse-snell@hrsa.gov. The committee meeting agenda will be posted on ORHP's Web site http://www.ruralhealth.hrsa.gov. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-advisory-committee-on-rural-health-and-human-services-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110613T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110616T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160649Z UID:23766-1307926800-1308186000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NCDEU 2011\, sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology DESCRIPTION:NCDEU\, an annual meeting sponsored by the American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology\, promises to focus on the "latest developments in psychopharmacologic clinical research and related methodology." This year's theme will be "Anticipating the Future of Drug Development: New Targets\, Integrative Biomarkers\, and Beyond." \nFor more information on registration and schedule\, check back on the conference web site nearer to meeting time. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ncdeu-2011-sponsored-by-the-american-society-of-clinical-psychopharmacology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110608T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110610T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160650Z UID:23789-1307494800-1307667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Joint Commission: Come Together—A Gathering of Leading Ideas in Quality and Safety DESCRIPTION:The Joint Commission and Joint Commission Resources' Annual Conference on Quality and Patient Safety will feature: \n\n\nProfessor James Reason\, whose seminal work on human error has shaped efforts to improve health care safety \n\n\nBassett Healthcare Network Chief Nursing Officer Connie Jastremski's discussion of using regulatory requirements to inspire innovation \n\n\nFred Lee\, author of If Disney Ran Your Hospital: 9½ Things You Would Do Differently \n\n\nJane Holl\, M.D.\, M.P.P.\, Feinberg School of Medicine\, Northwestern University\, who will explore issues related to assessing and improving pediatric safety and quality of care through simulation \n\n\nMark R. Chassin\, M.D.\,FACP\, M.P.P.\, M.P.H.\, president\, The Joint Commission\, speaking on "The Challenge of High Reliability Healthcare." In this presentation he will review how the demands are increasing for health care organizations to eliminate preventable complications and provide extraordinarily safe environments for patients. \n\n\nContact: \nElizabeth Eaken Zhani\, media relations manager\, The Joint Commission (630-792-5914\, ezhani@jointcommission.org)   URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/joint-commission-come-togetheraea-gathering-of-leading-ideas-in-quality-and-safety/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110606T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110607T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160651Z UID:23786-1307322000-1307408400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Clinical Trials: New Challenges & Opportunities DESCRIPTION:The Friends of the National Library of Medicine and the National Library of Medicine\, in association with the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS)\, are cosponsoring this event to explore the future of clinical trials\, as part of the National Library of Medicine's 175th Anniversary celebrations. \nThe conference\, held at the Natcher Center on the NIH campus in Bethesda\, Md.\, will convene key government\, industry\, academic\, and patient advocate representatives to discuss pressing issues in clinical trials\, including: \n\n Roles of NIH and ClinicalTrials.gov\, the FDA\, industry\, and academia \nRegistration and results reporting at ClinicalTrials.gov \nEffects of patient-driven digital networks on clinical research \nNovel methodologies to improve efficiency and quality \nClinical research's response to public health needs \nForging government-industry partnerships \nImproving medical care by disseminating trial results \n\nMore information \n\nConference program\nRegistration \nContact: helen.harley@fnlm.org; 202-679-9930 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/clinical-trials-new-challenges-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110607T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160652Z UID:23768-1307062800-1307408400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:47th American Society of Clinical Oncology annual meeting DESCRIPTION:The American Society of Clinical Oncology's 2011 annual meeting will cover everything from oncology research to the practical aspects of running an oncology practice. A preliminary schedule is available online\, and registration is open and online attendance will be possible. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/47th-american-society-of-clinical-oncology-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110602T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110605T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160653Z UID:23765-1306976400-1307235600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Headache Society annual scientific meeting DESCRIPTION:The American Headache Society's 2011 scientific meeting is set for Washington\, D.C. \nOnce a schedule and exibits are set\, the meeting website will be updated accordingly. The same goes for registration. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-headache-society-annual-scientific-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110428T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110429T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160656Z UID:23783-1303952400-1304038800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:New Strategies for Health Promotion: Steering Clear of Ethical Pitfalls DESCRIPTION:This two-day conference\, one in an annual series devoted to ethical issues in population and global health\, will examine the ethics of new strategies for health promotion currently under development in the United States and in developing countries. The goal of the conference is to identify potential ethical pitfalls of these interventions so that ethical problems and controversies do not reduce their potential benefit for population health. \nThis year's conference is a collaborative effort between the Harvard Program in Ethics and Health\, Harvard's Safra Center for Ethics\, and the World Bank. Speakers are drawn from academia\, government\, NGOs\, industry\, and labor. \nTo learn more\, view the conference agenda. \nLocation: The Inn at Longwood Medical (Best Western Boston) \n  \nRegistration is required for this free event. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/new-strategies-for-health-promotion-steering-clear-of-ethical-pitfalls/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110427T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110501T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161042Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160657Z UID:23784-1303866000-1304211600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media briefing for American Society of Breast Surgeons DESCRIPTION:The American Society of Breast Surgeons will hold a press briefing April 29 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. EST that will be accessible as a webinar. Researchers will present their findings followed by question and answers. \nThe society's annual meeting will focus on new mammography screening guidelines\, the role of Vitamin D in breast health\, radiation treatments and satisfaction rates of mastectomy patients. \nMore information here | Register for the webinar here | Meeting details  \nWhen: April 27 – May 1\, 2011 \nWhere: Marriott Wardman Park\, Washington\, DC URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-briefing-for-american-society-of-breast-surgeons/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110427T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110430T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160657Z UID:23767-1303866000-1304125200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:32nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine DESCRIPTION:The focus of the 32nd Annual Meeting & Scientific Sessions of the Society of Behavioral Medicine  will be "Behavioral Medicine: Accelerating our Impact on the Public's Health." A preliminary schedule is already online. Registration is open. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/32nd-annual-meeting-scientific-sessions-of-the-society-of-behavioral-medicine/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110406T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110410T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160658Z UID:23773-1302051600-1302397200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:iMOSAIC (Integrative Medicine Offering Science-based Alternatives in Collaboration) Conference DESCRIPTION:Four organizations specializing in integrative and holistic medicine have joined forces for the Integrative Medicine Offering Science-based Alternatives in Collaboration\, or iMOSAIC\, Conference.  \nFor more information and a schedule\, see the conference website. Online registration is open. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/imosaic-integrative-medicine-offering-science-based-alternatives-in-collaboration-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110401T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110403T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160659Z UID:23774-1301619600-1301792400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Women's Health 2011: The 19th Annual Congress DESCRIPTION:Together\, Journal of Women's Health and the VCU Institute for Women's Health are hosting the 19th annual Women's Health Congress. The program hits all the big notes when it comes to women's health issues\, including reporductive\, cardiovascular and cosmetic. \nRegistration is open\, see the conference site for details. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/womens-health-2011-the-19th-annual-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110329T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110401T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160704Z UID:23764-1301360400-1301619600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:This year's theme is "Screening in Adolescents: Is an Ounce of Prevention Worth a Pound of Cure?" \nThe meeting offers research\, clinical workshops and discussion forums for attendees of diverse disciplines and from around the world. \nSessions schedule cover a wide range of issues\, including: \n\nConcussions and sports medicine\nSTDs\nAnxiety disorders \nViolence prevention\nEating disorders\nCollege health\nContraception \nWays of communicating health messages URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/society-for-adolescent-health-and-medicine-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110324T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110327T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160705Z UID:23777-1300928400-1301187600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Anxiety Disorders Association of America annual conference DESCRIPTION:The 31st annual Anxiety Disorders Association of America Conference is the premier professional meeting on the science and treatment of anxiety and anxiety-related disorders in adults and children. This year's conference will include more than 170 sessions focused on research and clinical care\, as well as workshops. \nA session addressing trauma in the media will be held at 8 a.m. on Saturday\, March 26. Here is a summary of it: \nEthics of Addressing Trauma in the Media \nSpeakers at this session will include Elana Newman of the University of Tulsa and reporter John Pope of the New Orleans Times Picayune. Newman is research director of the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma and McFarlin Chair of the Department of Psychology at University of Tulsa. She earned her doctorate degree in clinical psychology at Duke University. Topics addressed in the session will include: \n\n How clinicians and journalists can build proactive relationships.\nWhat makes a good source.\nAvoiding misquotes.\nDiffering perspectives on interviewing survivors.\n\nWhen: March 24-27\, 2011 \nWhere: New Orleans Marriott \nLearn more about sessions or register for the conference. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/anxiety-disorders-association-of-america-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110324T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110325T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160705Z UID:23781-1300928400-1301014800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership annual conference DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Medical-Legal Partnership explores care quality\, transformation of legal and health care communities and new innovations in MLP sustainability in its sixth annual conference\, entitled "Medical-Legal Partnership: A new standard of care." \nThe conference will include break-out sessions and a multimedia contest as well as the following anticipated keynote speakers: \n\nReed V. Tuckson\, MD\, Fellow of the American College of Physicians (invited): Executive Vice President and Chief of Medical Affairs\, UnitedHealth Group.\n\n\nJoshua Sharfstein\, MD: Principal Deputy Commissioner\, Food and Drug Administration.\n\nVisit the center's website for registration details and further information. \nWhen: February 24-25 \nWhere: Baltimore\, Md.\, at the Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel \n  \n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-center-for-medical-legal-partnership-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110322T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110325T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161021Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160708Z UID:23770-1300755600-1301014800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Heart Association's 2011 Scientific Sessions for nutrition and heart disease epidemiology DESCRIPTION:American Heart Association's 2011 scientific sessions are divided into two separate foci\, both at the same location. The first covers "Nutrition\, Physical Activity and Metabolism" while the second focuses on "Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology and Prevention." Registration is open and a preliminary program is available. \nMedia inquiries should be directed at the Corporate and Media Communications office\, which can be reached at (214) 706-1396. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-heart-associations-2011-scientific-sessions-for-nutrition-and-heart-disease-epidemiology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110313T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110319T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160713Z UID:23759-1299978000-1300496400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Sunshine Week DESCRIPTION:Sunshine Week is a national initiative to open a dialogue about the importance of open government and freedom of information. Participants include print\, broadcast and online news media\, civic groups\, libraries\, nonprofits\, schools and others interested in the public's right to know. \nEvents scheduled for the week include:\n\n\nOpenTheGovernment.org is hosting a webcast during this year’s Sunshine Week called “The Road Forward on Open Government.” During the webcast\, transparency experts will discuss how President Obama’s open government initiatives are being put into practice. The panels will take audience questions from all participants. The event will be hosted at the Center for American Progress in Washington\, D.C.\, and will be available online. For information on the webcast\, including how to reserve a spot in the live audience or host your own event\, click here. \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sunshine-week-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110217T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160718Z UID:23779-1297818000-1297904400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Vaccine Advisory Committee meeting DESCRIPTION:The committee makes recommendations to the director of the National Vaccine Program on matters related to program responsibilities. This meeting will include updates on the safety of the latest influenza vaccines and the flu season. It will be available online. \n\nAgenda \nOnline Registration\nFeb. 16: Reserve your Webinar seat: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/139092464\nFeb. 17: Reserve your Webinar seat: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/628156297 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-vaccine-advisory-committee-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160720Z UID:23772-1297299600-1297386000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Chronic Heart Failure and Hypertension 2011 annual meeting DESCRIPTION:The Chronic Heart Failure and Hypertension 2011 annual meeting\, billed as the third national conference\, will address "current issues\, latest developments and practical management of of chronic heart failure and hypertension." Learn more at the conference website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/chronic-heart-failure-and-hypertension-2011-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110205T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T161027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160723Z UID:23778-1296781200-1296867600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Workshop for covering veterans' issues DESCRIPTION:The Thomas Scattergood Foundation for Behavioral Health is sponsoring a workshop for journalists covering veterans' issues called\, “When veterans come home: A workshop for local and regional journalists in the Greater Philadelphia area.” \n According to the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma's website\, the workshop will: \n\nServe as a forum for improving journalists’ knowledge of critical issues such as access to health care\, education and employment\, post-traumatic stress disorder\, female combat veterans\, suicide and children and family issues\nExplore new research\, reporting ideas and best practices with leading mental health and policy experts\nConfront challenges — and identify opportunities — that exist for local journalists pursuing these stories with limited resources\nProvide practical tools to enable journalists to successfully produce stories that address the challenges facing returning veterans\n\nWhen: February 4-5\, 2011 \nWhere: At the studios of WHYY in Philadelphia URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/workshop-for-covering-veterans-issues/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101203T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160742Z UID:23760-1291165200-1291338000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Multiracial and Multicultural Health Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Rural Health Association presents this event to focus on rural multiracial and multicultural health issues for health care providers to the rural population. Highlights included Camara P. Jones\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, the CDC's research director on social determinants of health and equity\, on how inequality can make people sick\, as well as a panel discussion to increase awareness of the implications of Arizona law SB1070 on health care access and economic impact. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-multiracial-and-multicultural-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101121T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160744Z UID:23761-1290301200-1290387600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium DESCRIPTION:Pediatricians and pediatric nurses will learn about immunization recommendations for HPV\, influenza\, pneumococcal and other key vaccinations in the pediatric practice. Other discussions will include strategies for improving vaccination rates\, guidelines for the prevention and management of outpatient infections and more. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/infectious-diseases-in-children-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101119T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154513Z UID:23751-1289955600-1290128400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Mental Health Conference DESCRIPTION:Cco-sponsored by World Health Organization and Pan American Health Organization\, the World Mental Health Conference will focus on reducing mental health disparities worldwide and improving mental health care. \nReporters and bloggers are welcome. For more information or to register\, visit the conference website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-mental-health-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101119T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160937Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154514Z UID:23753-1289955600-1290128400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health/Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders DESCRIPTION:The conference\, co-sponsored by the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization\, will bring together researchers\, public health practitioners\, activists\, educators\, law enforcement personnel and others to share findings\, ideas\, and innovative approaches in mental health. \nThere will be a space at the conference specifically for journalists and bloggers. For more information\, contact Liliya Melnyk. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-conference-on-the-promotion-of-mental-health-prevention-of-mental-and-behavioral-disorders/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101110T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150022 CREATED:20231025T160928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160746Z UID:23745-1289005200-1289350800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Public Health Association Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year's American Public Health Association's 138th Annual Meeting & Exposition is "Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative" \nCredentialed working journalists will be provided complimentary press registration to cover the meeting. \n To register for press credentials\, read the APHA press credentials policy. You can download the press registration form and fax it to 202-777-2532\, Attn: Patricia Warin\, or send the following information in the body of an e-mail to patricia.warin@apha.org: \n• First Name• Last Name • Outlet/Organization• Title• Email  • Address• City   • State  • ZIP Code   • Phone   • Fax    \nMeeting highlights: \n\n\nAPHA Summit on Health Reform – Join Public Health practicioners\, administrators and clinicians at this groundbreaking daylong summit designed to prepare and equip public health officials and agencies on the implementation of the important provisions of the new health law. \n\n\nOpening General Session – Dr. Cornel West and Dr. Bill Jenkins will share their insights on race\, class and social justice and its effect on public health in America. \n\n\n\n\nClosing General Session – The passage and signing of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 were historic moments. The closing session will focus on the new laws and their implications for the current health system at the local\, state and federal level. \n\n\nScientific Sessions – The Annual Meeting consists of more than 1\,000 scientific sessions\, roundtables\, poster sessions\, institutes and panel discussions at which more than 4\,000 scientific papers will be presented. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-public-health-association-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR