BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.17.2//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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155137Z CREATED:20231103T174634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155137Z UID:26582-1570410000-1570410000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships is a six-month program allowing veteran U.S.-based health care journalists to pursue a story or project comparing a facet of the U.S. health care system to that of another country. For 2020\, the focus will be on developed European countries in comparison with the United States’ health care system. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 7\, 2019. More information is available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-international-health-study-fellowships/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154144Z CREATED:20231103T175051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154144Z UID:26609-1570410000-1570410000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Prevention and Control of STI's in the U.S DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences’ Committee on Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States will hold a workshop to examine sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control efforts in the U.S. The day long workshop is part of the information-gathering process for a consensus study (slated for 2020 release). \nThis meeting is open to the public and free to attend\, at the NAS\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W. Washington\, D.C.. The meeting will also be webcast live. \nTo register\, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prevention-and-control-of-stis-in-the-us-meeting-3-tickets-70778084155 \nContact: Stephanie Miceli\, SMiceli@nas.edu\, Office: 202-334-3346 · Cell: 617-943-9510 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/prevention-and-control-of-stis-in-the-u-s/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154142Z CREATED:20231103T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154142Z UID:26603-1570755600-1570755600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing with Don Berwick\, CDC & More DESCRIPTION:This briefing in Washington\, DC will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share their insights on how to build healthier communities by addressing social determinants of health and the opioid crisis. Topics of discussion will include: \n\n\nUpdates on the CDC’s efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths and recent changes to prescribing guidelines \n\n\nStrategies tackling the root causes of health inequities that are contributing to declining life expectancy and deaths of despair \n\n\nLocal programs designed to address food insecurity\, increase resources in rural areas and give all children a healthy start. \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nDonald M. Berwick\, Former CMS Administrator (President Barack Obama) \n\n\nCurtis Barnett\, President and CEO\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n\n\nGrant Baldwin\, Division Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nCraig Samitt\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n\nNancy Chockley\, Founding President & CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\nOct. 11\, 2019Noon – 2 p.m. Lunch Provided at 11:45 a.m. \nDirksen Senate Office Building Room G-50 C and First Streets NE Entrance Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister here.\nThis event is hosted by NIHCM Foundation\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming U.S. health care through evidence and collaboration. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-with-don-berwick-cdc-more/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154141Z CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154141Z UID:26607-1570755600-1570755600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing: From the Opioid Crisis to Social Determinants DESCRIPTION:This briefing will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share their insights on how to build healthier communities by addressing social determinants of health and the opioid crisis. \nSpeakers:\n\n\nDonald M. Berwick\, Former CMS Administrator (President Barack Obama) \n\n\nCurtis Barnett\, President and CEO\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n\n\nGrant Baldwin\, Division Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nCraig Samitt\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n\nNancy Chockley\, Founding President & CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\n  \nTopics of discussion will include:\n• Updates on the CDC’s efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths and recent changes to prescribing guidelines \n• Strategies tackling the root causes of health inequities that are contributing to declining life expectancy and deaths of despair \n• Local programs designed to address food insecurity\, increase resources in rural areas and give all children a healthy start \nWHEN:\nFriday\, Oct. 11 Noon – 1:45 p.m. Lunch Provided at 11:45 a.m. \nWHERE:\nDirksen Senate Office Building Room G-50 C and First Streets NE Entrance Washington\, DC 20002 \nREGISTER\nThis event is hosted by NIHCM Foundation\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming U.S. health care through evidence and collaboration. See more at www.nihcm.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-from-the-opioid-crisis-to-social-determinants/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154140Z CREATED:20231103T175049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154140Z UID:26605-1570842000-1570842000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Arthritis Day DESCRIPTION:World Arthritis Day joins together people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases from around the world to raise awareness and reduce the impact of arthritis. It’s coordinated in the U.S by the Arthritis Foundation. \nConatct: Claire Villines\,  404.872.7100 cvillines@arthritis.org | @ArthritisFdn @ArthritisFoundation  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-arthritis-day-2/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154139Z CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154139Z UID:26606-1571187600-1571187600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Vaccination and Preventing the Flu DESCRIPTION:12:30-2 p.m.National Press Club\, 529 14th Street\, 13th Floor \nDr. Robert Redfield\, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on the importance of getting vaccinated in preparation for the winter flu season. He will also talk about the changing the hearts and mind of Americans hesitant to vaccinate their children\, who have challenges accessing the vaccine. Redfield will take questions from audience members and reporters after his speech. Questions from reporters may also be sent in advance to president@press.org. \nFor Media inquiries: Lindsay Underwood\, 202-662-7561\, lunderwood@press.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaccination-and-preventing-the-flu/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155134Z CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26581-1571619600-1571619600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance is a yearlong program allowing journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local or national in scope\, or a little of both — say an aspect of the Affordable Care Act playing out in your community or subject specialty\, or the impact of particular evidence-based treatments on health outcomes\, or an analysis of a health care organization’s performance\, using public data sets. Fellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or freelance outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 21\, 2019. More information is available here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-reporting-fellowships-on-health-care-performance-2/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154137Z CREATED:20231103T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26604-1571792400-1571792400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ Community DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders\, substance use disorders\, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations\, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. \nWith the right tools and training\, providers and community partners can build more inclusive environments for LGBTQ individuals inside and outside the doctor’s office.  \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nThe demographics and health care needs of the LGBTQ population \n\n\nBarriers to high quality health care for LGBTQ people and proposed solutions \n\n\nA toolkit designed to train medical school students and current providers on clinical skills for inclusive care \n\n\nNew national survey data on LGBT teen mental health and the role of crisis responders in supplementing the health care system \n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\nAlex Keuroghlian\, National LGBT Health Education Center \n\n\nJennifer Potter\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nSusan Sawning\, University of Louisville School of Medicine \n\n\nChris Bright\, The Trevor Project \n\n\n  \n  \nA draft agenda is available. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-health-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154137Z CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26613-1571878800-1571878800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing on Antimicrobial Resistance and the CDC AMR Challenge DESCRIPTION:Oct. 24\, noon to 1 pm EST\, Washington DC\nThe Infectious Diseases Society of America will moderate a briefing on advances to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also release results of AMR Challenge – an effort to reduce antimicrobial resistance. Panelists will highlight why antibiotic resistance is a major health threat and how research and partnerships are leading the charge to curb this public health crisis. \nPanelists include:  \nMichael Craig\, Senior Advisor\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nRobin Patel\, MD\, Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbiology\, the Elizabeth P. and Robert E. Allen Professor of Individualized Medicine\, Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology\, and Director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory\, Mayo Clinic; President\, American Society for Microbiology\, Susan Van Meter\, Executive Director\, AdvaMedDx\, Kalvin Yu\, MD\, Medical Director\, Medical Informatics\, BD AMR \nAddress: 485 Russell Senate Office Building\,  \nMedia can call: Robert Shalett\, Research!America\, Director of Communications\, rshalett@researchamerica.org or 571-482-2737 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-on-antimicrobial-resistance-and-the-cdc-amr-challenge/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155134Z CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26576-1572397200-1572397200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Hearing on the Conscience rule DESCRIPTION:Hearing in San Francisco in the Northern District of California on the Trump administration’s “Conscience rule” – which critics calls the “denial of medical care” rule. The court has barred implementation of the rule until Nov. 22. The Oct 30 hearing is at  8 am (local time) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hearing-on-the-conscience-rule/ LOCATION:Florida CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR