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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141001T010000
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SUMMARY:International Day of Older Persons
DESCRIPTION:International Day of Older Persons draws attention to the efforts of older persons\, NGOs\, United Nations organizations and U.N. member states to place the issue of aging on the international development agenda. \nCelebrate this International Day of Older Persons by voting on the most important issues for you and your family. Join the global vote and register your priorities. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-day-of-older-persons/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141002T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141002T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155943Z
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SUMMARY:The Ebola disaster: How Did We Get Here and What's Next?
DESCRIPTION:October 2\, 2014 Webcast and Live Chat: 12:30-1:30pm ET \nPresented by  the Harvard School of Public Health and NPR NPR   \nThe current Ebola outbreak is the largest outbreak of the hemorrhagic disease in history\, according to the CDC. Experimental treatments and vaccine testing offer hope of relief. However\, the crisis has dramatically strained healthcare systems and humanitarian efforts\, while sparking deep concern in the public. How did we get here and what’s to be done to help the affected countries and to prevent further spread?   \nWe’ll be conducting a live chat on The Forum’s Ebola Disaster web page during the live webcast.   \nYou also can Tweet questions for the panelists before or during the live webcast to @ForumHSPH using #ebolaHSPHforum. Or email them to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu. \nEXPERT PARTICIPANTS  \nDavid Heymann\, Former WHO Assistant Director-General for Health Security and Environment. Dr. Heymann investigated the first (1976) and second (1977) Ebola outbreaks and directed the international response to the Ebola outbreak in Kikwit (1995) \n Barry Bloom\, Former Dean\, Harvard School of Public Health\, and Professor\, Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases\, HSPH \n Michael VanRooyen\, Director\, Harvard Humanitarian Initiative\, and Vice Chairman of Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Emergency Medicine \n Stephen Gire\, Research Scientist studying the Ebola virus genome\, Harvard University and Broad Institute \nMODERATOR \nJoe Neel\, Deputy Senior Supervising Editor and a Correspondent on the Science Desk\, NPR \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-ebola-disaster-how-did-we-get-here-and-whats-next/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T010000
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SUMMARY:Legalizing Marijuana: The Public Health Pros and Cons
DESCRIPTION:With a growing number of states considering the legalization of medical marijuana and\, more broadly\, the decriminalization of recreational marijuana\, this Forum event from the Harvard School of Public Health will examine the public health pros and cons. What does science tell us about the benefits and risks of using marijuana? What are the economics at play? And what impact might decriminalization make on social justice? \nDate & time:12:30-1:30pm ETWednesday\, October 8 \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/legalizing-marijuana-the-public-health-pros-and-cons/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141008T010000
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DTSTAMP:20231109T155939Z
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SUMMARY:Health IT Live Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The 2009 financial stimulus gave a big push to doctors and hospitals to adopt electronic medical records\, and many did. But next year\, penalties will kick in for those who stayed on the sidelines and those whose efforts stalled. This free webinar will address obstacles and patient benefits of electronic medical records\, as well as the impact on health care costs\, doctors and hospitals.  \nWe’ll talk about the wide reach of health information techonology. Will new consumer-oriented tools like the wearables improve care or just add more data to the system? \nEverything is on the record\, and we’ll take your questions. Want to cut the line? Tweet questions to @natpress. \nSpeakers: \nDavid Pittman\, Reporter\, Pro eHealth\, POLITICO \nJacob Reider\, M.D.\, Deputy National Coordinator\, Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT\, Department of Health and Human Services \nRegister for the webinar. \nDate & time:12:30 p.m. ET\, Wednesday\, October 8\, 2014 \nFunds for this webinar are provided by Bayer. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-it-live-webinar/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141014T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141014T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155935Z
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SUMMARY:Medicaid in an Era of Change: Findings from the Annual Kaiser 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey
DESCRIPTION:The Kaiser Family Foundation’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured (KCMU) will release its 14th annual 50-state Medicaid budget survey for state fiscal years 2014 and 2015. \nKaiser and the National Association of Medicaid Directors (NAMD) will hold a joint briefing to discuss key findings and highlight trends and changes in Medicaid programs around the country. In conjunction with the briefing the Foundation will release two reports based on the KCMU survey: an analysis of national trends in state Medicaid enrollment and spending\, and a compendium of four case studies of Medicaid programs in Michigan\, Utah\, Virginia and West Virginia. \nA third report\, also based on the survey findings and completed in partnership with NAMD\, will provide a detailed look at the various policy and program changes in Medicaid programs in all 50 states. \nThe briefing will be moderated by Diane Rowland\, the Foundation’s Executive Vice President and Executive Director of the KCMU. Survey findings will be presented by co-authors Robin Rudowitz\, an Associate Director of the KCMU\, and Vernon K. Smith\, Principal\, Health Management Associates. \nDarin Gordon\, President of the NAMD’s Board of Directors and Director of TennCare\, Tennessee’s Medicaid program\, will moderate a panel of four state Medicaid directors who will offer perspective on the survey findings and share insight into key Medicaid developments in their states. Panelists include: \n\n\nCindi Jones\, Director\, Virginia Department of Medical Assistance Services \n\n\nKate McEvoy\, Director of the Division of Health Services\, Connecticut Department of Social Services \n\n\nStephen M. Groff\, Director\, Delaware Division of Medicaid & Medical Assistance \n\n\nDate & time:9:30 – 11 a.m.\, Tuesday\, October 14\, 2014  \nLocation:Barbara Jordan Conference Center Kaiser Family Foundation Office1330 G Street\, NW (1/2 block from Metro Center) Washington\, DC 20005 \nRegister here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicaid-in-an-era-of-change-findings-from-the-annual-kaiser-50-state-medicaid-budget-survey/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141016T010000
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SUMMARY:How Housing Matters Conference
DESCRIPTION:This conference will explore how having stable\, secure\, and affordable housing affects child development and education\, physical and mental health\, and long-term economic success. \nIt is a project of the National Building Museum co-sponsored with the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. To learn more and to register visit the website.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-housing-matters-conference/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141020T010000
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SUMMARY:Voice in Leadership: Using Journalism and the Media for Public Health
DESCRIPTION:Joanne Kenen\, AHCJ’s topic leader on health reform and Politico’s health care editor\, will share behind-the-scenes stories\, lessons learned and her own personal career reflections. \nThis webcast series at the Harvard University School of Public Health invites leaders to speak candidly about their experience as leaders. Highly interactive\, the program is produced in The Leadership Studio for a studio audience. Webcast live\, videos are posted for future viewing. Learn about effective decisions and ones that failed. Hear behind-the-scenes stories and engage with experienced leaders as they share lessons learned and their own personal career reflections. \nKenen’s talk will be webcast live.  \nOct. 20\, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/voice-in-leadership-using-journalism-and-the-media-for-public-health/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141028T010000
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DTSTAMP:20231109T155926Z
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SUMMARY:Kaiser Health News web briefing for journalists
DESCRIPTION:Kaiser Health News will host an interactive web briefing for reporters covering Medicare Advantage and Medicare Part D prescription drug plans. \nDuring the briefing\, Tricia Neuman\, a senior vice president at the Kaiser Family Foundation\, and Kimberly Lankford\, contributing editor of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance\, will discuss story ideas for journalists covering these plans. Julie Rovner of Kaiser Health News will moderate. There will also be ample time for questions. Journalists can register for this briefing here. \nDate & time:12:30 p.m. ET\, Oct. 28\, 2014 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/kaiser-health-news-web-briefing-for-journalists/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141029T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141029T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155925Z
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SUMMARY:Leapfrog Group releases new hospital safety scores
DESCRIPTION:On Oct. 29\, the Leapfrog Group will release new safety scores for 2\,500 general hospitals. \nLeapfrog assigns A\, B\, C\, D and F grades to hospitals based on their ability to prevent errors\, injuries and infections. The data show performance on actual outcomes has lagged but hospitals have made improvements in processes and safe practices\, such as instituting hand-hygiene policies and physician staffing in intensive care units. \nThe safety scores are embargoed for release until Wednesday\, Oct. 29\, at 12:01 am. To get an early copy of the embargoed scores and an explanation of the scores and to schedule an interview\, send an email toLeapfrogMedia@sternassociates.com. \nFor more information\, call Erica Mobley at The Leapfrog Group at 202-292-6713 or emobley@leapfroggroup.org or Lauren Bercarich at 908-276-4344\, x202 or LeapfrogMedia@sternassociates.com.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/leapfrog-group-releases-new-hospital-safety-scores/
LOCATION:Florida
CATEGORIES:None
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