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:20110428T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110429T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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:20260505T150017 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101102T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160748Z UID:23756-1288659600-1289005200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will present their latest research findings at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics. \nFrom the society's announcement: \nWith more than 260 platform and plenary presentations\, 2\,828 posters\, 24 invited sessions and special symposia\, as well as press briefing events that will be webcast to the media\, the ASHG 2010 Annual Meeting will provide journalists with significant information about cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research. In addition\, nearly 250 U.S. and international exhibitors will offer an unprecedented opportunity to view the latest advances in genetics-related products and services derived\, in part\, from work presented at previous ASHG meetings.  \n ASHG will be hosting press briefing events onsite and will webcast the briefing sessions to allow credentialed members of the media who are unable to attend to view the events. \n If you cannot attend the meeting\, but wish to receive embargoed press releases from ASHG and/or register to view online webcasts of the press briefing events\, please e-mail your request to Kristen Long at klong@ashg.org and  include your press affiliation and contact information. The press briefing events and scientific sessions at the ASHG 2010 meeting will feature presentations on a range of topics\, including: \n\n1000 Genomes Project\nBiotechnology\nCancer Genetics\nClinical/Translational Research\nEthical\, Legal\, Social & Policy Issues\nEpigenetics/Genomics\nEvolution & Population Genetics\nFamily Health History\nGene Therapy/Genetic Disease Treatment\nGenetic Testing\nGenetic Variation of Common & Rare Diseases\nGenome Architecture (CNV & Structural Variation)\nGenome-wide Association Studies (GWAS)\nNeurogenetics/Psychiatric Genetics\nPharmacogenetics (Drug Response & Dosage)\nPersonalized Medicine\nPublic Health Genomics & Education Initiatives\nStem Cell Research \n\n Please see the ASHG 2010 meeting Web site for the full schedule of scientific sessions and events. The 2010 meeting site also contains an abstract search database that will allow you to search by keyword\, topic\, author/presenter name\, etc. for scientific research abstracts related to specific areas of interest in human genetics that will be presented at this year's meeting. \nPRESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION & GUIDELINES:\n The ASHG 2010 Annual Meeting is open to print\, online and broadcast news media\, as well as health\, medical and science reporters\, and freelance writers on a verifiable assignment from an established news source. Complimentary meeting registration will be available to members of the media who provide appropriate press credentials and identification. The Society offers reporters many resources onsite at the meeting\, including news releases\, press conferences\, media interviews with top experts in the field\, and a press room with free Internet access and complimentary refreshments. \n Press attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register online for the 2010 meeting in advance; however\, we will continue to offer onsite press registration in the ASHG Press Office as well (located in Room 102B\, on the ground level of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center).* To pre-register to attend the ASHG 2010 meeting\, please complete the online press registration application form at: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/pages/press_register.shtml/. \n For more information about ASHG's press guidelines\, policies\, and online press registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting\, as well as details about this year's press briefing sessions\, webcasts\, speakers and experts available for interview\, and other special media events and opportunities at the meeting\, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/pages/press.shtml/. For general information on the 60th Annual Meeting\, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/. \n Please direct all media inquiries to: Kristen Long\, ASHG Communications Manager\, via e-mail at klong@ashg.org\, or by phone at 301-634-7346 (o) or at 240-281-2386 (c). For all onsite media inquiries during the week of the ASHG 2010 meeting\, please call 240-281-2386. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-of-human-genetics-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101019T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101020T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160753Z UID:23757-1287450000-1287536400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ECRI Institute's 17th Annual Conference: Comparative Effectiveness and Personalized Medicine DESCRIPTION:A conference on the status of comparative effectiveness research and its use in policy and practice\nOct. 19-20\, 2010 / At National Institutes of Health\, Bethesda\, Md. \n\n\nNo fee to attend live or via Web streaming \n\n\nConference website\, now with program agenda  \n\n\nSeats are almost filled\, so register now \n\n\nThe Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act emphasizes the importance of comparative effectiveness research in order to evaluate clinical outcomes across study populations. It also acknowledges the key role of personalized medicine in ensuring the capacity to identify both individual and subgroup differences within populations. The addition of personalized medicine will help clinicians and patients better predict which intervention will deliver the optimal treatment to the appropriate patient at the right time. \nThis meeting explores scientific inquiry to better align evidence\, infrastructure\, and database needs\, to highlight research challenges and to brainstorm about regulatory\, ethical\, and societal factors affecting both fields. The goal is to generate innovation in the course of health care reform which will result in enhanced health outcomes.  \nThe ECRI Institute\, National Institutes of Health\, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality\, the Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy\, Health Affairs\, the Milbank Memorial Fund and the Leonard Davis Institute of Health Economics at the University of Pennsylvania are involved in this conference. \nDrs. Francis Collins\, Director of NIH\, and Carolyn Clancy\, Director of AHRQ\, are among 38 speakers. \n  \nA Free Conference with Interactive Audience Participation Session moderators\, who themselves are experts\, will engage the panelists in answering questions posed by the audience and from one speaker to another. In-person attendance is encouraged so that you can interact with speakers\, pose your questions\, network with participants\, and apply for continuing education credits. \nJoin the Conversation Follow #CEConf on Twitter. ECRI Institute's patient safely blog will provide a forum for participants to pose questions to the speakers in the week following the conference. \nQuestions? Contact communications@ecri.org or call (610) 825-6000\, ext. 5310. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ecri-institutes-17th-annual-conference-comparative-effectiveness-and-personalized-medicine/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100927T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100928T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160947Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160757Z UID:23758-1285549200-1285635600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:UMDNJ Research Symposium: Inflammation\, Immunity & Infectious Disease DESCRIPTION:The University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey's research symposium will focus on inflammation and the immunities and infections that surround it. The agenda includes presentations on microbe hunting\, immunology and global health. \nFor more information\, see the symposium home page. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/umdnj-research-symposium-inflammation-immunity-infectious-disease/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100912T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100914T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160946Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160946Z UID:23755-1284253200-1284426000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American College of Pharmacology DESCRIPTION: This 39th Annual Meeting includes a wide range of topics such as international drug development and collaboration\, pharmacometrics\, pharmacogenomics\, and specific sessions concerning biologics\, nutraceuticals\, and drug therapy in special populations. \nKeynote Speaker\, Stephen P. Spielberg\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Director\, Center for Personalized Medicine & Therapeutic Innovation will address the audience on Monday morning with his presentation entitled "What the 'Developed' and 'Developing' Worlds Have Taught Each Other About Health and Therapeutics for Children". \nJoshua M. Sharfstein\, M.D.\, Principal Deputy Commissioner of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration\, will be the keynote speaker on Tuesday afternoon and address "Pharmacology and Public Health at FDA". \nVisit the organization's website for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-pharmacology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100816T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100818T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160951Z UID:23747-1281920400-1282093200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2010 National Conference on Health Statistics DESCRIPTION:The 2010 National Conference on Statistics\, hosted by the CDC's National Center for Health Statistics\, will break from previous workshop-heavy events and instead offer a more conference-centric three-day event. The focus will be the present and future of health research and statistics. Workshops will still play a role.\n \nFor more information\, visit the conference website.  \n \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2010-national-conference-on-health-statistics/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100726T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100727T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T150248Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160952Z UID:23628-1280106000-1280192400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2010 National Summit on Disability Policy DESCRIPTION:The National Council on Disabilities will commemorate the Americans with Disabilities Act's 20th anniversary with the 2010 National Summit on Disability Policy. Possible issues to be discussed include civil rights\, employment\, disability statistics and data education\, health care\, homeland security\, housing\, international\, telecommunications and technology\, and transportation. \nMore information can be found on the Summit's dedicated Web site. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2010-national-summit-on-disability-policy/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100711T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100714T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160956Z UID:23749-1278810000-1279069200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases DESCRIPTION:At the International Conference on Emerging Infectious Diseases\, the CDC will seek to foster the exchange of ideas regarding emerging infectious disease topics between and among health professionals and scientists. \nAccording to the release\, topics addressed will include "antimicrobial resistance\, foodborne diseases\, vector-borne and zoonotic diseases\, vaccines\, influenza\, social determinants\, global infection and control\, molecular epidemiology\, and many other topics related to the challenges posed by microbial threats both in the United States and abroad." \nRelevant details from the release are copied below. For a full schedule and other relevant information\, see the conference website. \nWhere: Hyatt Regency Atlanta 265 Peachtree Street NE Atlanta\, GA 30303-1294 \n Registration is complimentary for credentialed media. To register with the media office\, please contact Christine Pearson at 404-639-7582 or cpearson1@cdc.gov. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-emerging-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100708T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100709T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154514Z UID:23750-1278550800-1278637200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IOM Letter Report: Ethical Issues in Studying the Safety of Approved Drugs DESCRIPTION:Questions about the efficacy or safety of medications can arise after they have been approved for the market and may require further clinical investigation. \n"Ethical Issues in Studying the Safety of Approved Drugs: A Letter Report\," new from the Institute of Medicine\, offers recommendations to help the U.S. Food and Drug Administration evaluate the ethical issues involved in determining whether companies should start or continue such trials and in ensuring that these studies are conducted appropriately. \nThe report is the start of an ongoing review of ethical and scientific issues related to studying the safety of drugs on the market. \nAdvance copies will be available to reporters only beginning at noon EDT Thursday\, July 8. THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 9 A.M. ON FRIDAY\, JULY 9. To obtain a copy of the report\, contact the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-letter-report-ethical-issues-in-studying-the-safety-of-approved-drugs/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100623T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100624T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160929Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160959Z UID:23748-1277254800-1277341200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Webcast: Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Meeting DESCRIPTION:The CDC's Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices — 15 experts selected by HHS — will weigh in on evidence based recommendations\, as well as flu\, HPV and hepatitis vaccines\, health reform and the vaccine supply. \nIf you would like to attend in person (1600 Clifton Road NE Atlanta\, GA 30329 Tom Harkin Global Communications Center (Building 19)) e-mail tskinner@cdc.gov. Otherwise\, learn how to log into the webcast here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-webcast-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100622T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100623T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160928Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161000Z UID:23746-1277168400-1277254800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Oil Spill Health Effects to Be Explored at IOM Workshop DESCRIPTION:Scientists and government agencies are struggling to predict the potential health consequences of the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico for those living and working near the region. The Institute of Medicine will host a public meeting to discuss the possible human health effects – both short- and long-term – resulting from the spill. Experts from the scientific community and academia as well as additional stakeholders will review lessons learned from similar disasters\, identify groups most at risk for health problems as a result of the spill\, and discuss how to prevent and monitor potential health consequences. \nWhen\nJune 22\, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. CDTJune 23\, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. CDT \nWhere\nThe Queen Anne Ballroom of the Hotel Monteleone\, 214 Royal St.\, New Orleans. \nWebcast \nThose who cannot attend may watch a video webcast of the event that will be available at www.national-academies.org. \nRegister\nAn agenda and registration information are available at www.iom.edu/oilspillhealth.[Note: That link doesn't appear to be live yet. We have inquired and will update with any new information.) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oil-spill-health-effects-to-be-explored-at-iom-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100606T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100610T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160901Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161004Z UID:23732-1275786000-1276131600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:For the Council of State and Territorial Epidemiologists Annual Conference\, more than 1\,000 public health epidemiologists from across the country will come together to discuss chronic disease\, child health\, disparities\, environmental health\, infectious diseases\, injury prevention and more. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the conference Web site. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/council-of-state-and-territorial-epidemiologists-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20100517T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20100518T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T150017 CREATED:20231025T160903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161009Z UID:23735-1274058000-1274144400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:GH/Innovate 2010: Global Health & Innovation Conference DESCRIPTION:Unite For Sight is hosting the 7th Global Health & Innovation Conference\, a weekend event with a large and diverse guest list that plans to address "global health and international development\, public health\, medicine\, social entrepreneurship\, nonprofits\, philanthropy\, microfinance\, human rights\, anthropology\, health policy\, advocacy\, public service\, environmental health\, and education." \nFor more information or to register\, visit the conference Web site. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gh-innovate-2010-global-health-innovation-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR