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:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20160313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20161106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151105T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151105T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154418Z CREATED:20231103T163126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154418Z UID:26073-1446685200-1446685200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Forum on Health\, Homelessness\, and Poverty DESCRIPTION:The Policy Studies Organization at George Mason University sponsors the Forum on Health\, Homelessness\, and Poverty. It will bring together researchers\, policy makers and others to examine how to significantly reduce the effects of homelessness on health. \nThis academic conference brings together policy researchers\, policymakers\, and those working in the community to significantly reduce the effects of homelessness on health\, and to study the relationships among health\, poverty and homelessness in an effort to improve policy design and outcomes. \nThe call for papers is now open. Please send abstracts of 250 words to Bonnie Stabile\, Deputy Editor\, at bstabile@gmu.edu. The abstract submission deadline is September 4\, 2015. Authors of accepted abstracts will be notified by September 15. Presentations will take place at the Forum on November 5th. ”¨Accepted papers must be uploaded to ScholarOne by November 20 for peer review and possible inclusion in upcoming article series. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/forum-on-health-homelessness-and-poverty/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162446Z CREATED:20231103T163839Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162446Z UID:26142-1446598800-1446598800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Nielsen Study Results: How Americans Use Technology for Healthcare DESCRIPTION:From video doctor visits to text reminders about medications to 24/7 access to healthcare advice\, the stories about digital technology and healthcare are in the news daily. But just because we can build it\, does that mean patients will use it? \nWhat do Americans really think about the use of technology for accessing and managing their healthcare? Do they actually want and use the new tools? These questions were explored in a new survey\, the results of which will be announced November 4th. The findings and recommendations of this survey show the progression of the adoption curve for these digital tools\, the specific interests and needs of defined groups including parents and those with chronic illnesses\, and the power that digital healthcare technology has to transform lives. \nExperts from Harris Interactive’s Strategic Health Perspectives (a Nielsen Company)\,   The Council of Accountable Physician Practices (CAPP)\, and Bipartisan Policy Center (BPC) will present the results at the press conference and be available for Q & A. \nWHEN: Nov. 4\, 11 a.m. EST \nWHERE: The Center for Total Health\, 700 2nd St NE\, Washington DC 20002 \nJoin the conversation on social media using #BetterTogetherHealth \nWHO: The press conference will provide reporters with an exclusive opportunity for conversation and Q & A with the following speakers: \n\n\nRobert Pearl\, MD\, Chair\, Council of Accountable Physician Practices; Executive director and CEO\, The Permanente Medical Group; President and CEO\, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group \n\n\nJanet Marchibroda\, Director\, Health Innovation Initiative\, Bipartisan Policy Center \n\n\nJennifer Colamonico\, Vice President Healthcare Insights and Chair\, Strategic Health Perspectives\, Nielsen Consumer Insights North America \n\n\nHumphrey Taylor\, Chairman\, the Harris Poll\, Harris Interactive\, Nielsen Consumer Insights North America \n\n\nPatient videos demonstrating real-life experience with these technologies will also be available. \nWatch the press conference live by registering here. Webinar ID: 102-560-307 \nFollowing the press conference\, the event: “Better Together: High Tech and High Touch – The \nPatient-Physician Relationship in the New Millennium” will be from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 \np.m. EST\, with panelists: \n\n\nAndy Slavitt\, Acting Administrator\, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \n\n\n\n\nWilliam Conway\, MD\, CEO\, Henry Ford Medical Group \n\n\nDavid Goldhill\, Author\, Catastrophic Care; President and CEO\, GSN \n\n\nSteven Green\, MD\, Chief Medical Officer\, Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Group \n\n\nRobert Pearl\, MD\, Chair\, Council of Accountable Physician Practices; Executive director and CEO\, The Permanente Medical Group; President and CEO\, Mid-Atlantic Permanente Medical Group \n\n\nBrian Rank\, MD\, Co-Executive Medical Director\, HealthPartners \n\n\nElisabeth Rosenthal\, MD\, Reporter\, New York Times \n\n\nModerator: Janet Marchibroda\, Director\, Health Innovation Initiative\, Bipartisan Policy Center \nBy highlighting real patient stories that showcase how care coordination utilizing technology can improve care delivery and the patient experience\, the event will demonstrate what is possible when clinicians collaborate effectively within a truly accountable healthcare system. \nFor more information\, contact Joy Scott\, joy@scottpublicrelations.com or 818-610-0270. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nielsen-study-results-how-americans-use-technology-for-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151130T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162446Z CREATED:20231025T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162446Z UID:24106-1446339600-1448845200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:November observances related to aging DESCRIPTION:November is: \n\n\nNational Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month: This event is centered on recognizing all those living with Alzheimer’s disease and honoring the more than 15 million caregivers\, including families and friends\, who support them. \n\n\nNational Family Caregivers Month: November is designated as a time to thank\, support\, educate and empower family caregivers. \n\n\nNational Home Care & Hospice Month: This month is set aside to honor the millions of nurses\, home care aides\, therapists and social workers who make a difference in the lives of the patients and the families they serve. \n\n\nNational Hospice & Palliative Care Month: The National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization dedicates November to reaching out and raising awareness about high-quality end-of-life care.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/november-observances-related-to-aging/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151104T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162447Z CREATED:20231025T161826Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162447Z UID:24107-1446339600-1446598800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Leading Age Annual Meeting & Expo DESCRIPTION:Over 190 sessions exploring how to expand possibilities for aging. The 6\,000 member organization and its partners include not-for-profit organizations representing the entire field of aging services\, 39 state partners\, hundreds of businesses\, consumer groups\, foundations and research partners. \nContact:Emily Wilson202-508-9492 \nhttp://www.leadingage.org/AnnualMeeting/ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/leading-age-annual-meeting-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151101T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162448Z CREATED:20231103T163652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162448Z UID:26117-1446339600-1446339600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACA Open Enrollment begins DESCRIPTION:Open Enrollment begins for 2016 ACA coverage through HealthCare.gov. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aca-open-enrollment-begins/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162449Z CREATED:20231103T163840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162449Z UID:26143-1446166800-1446166800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Briefing on Behavioral Health DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Health Reform and the Commonwealth Fund hold a 90-minute briefing in Washington to discuss the costs of mental health\, substance abuse and other behavioral health issues. \nResearchers from Harvard University\, the University of Maryland and University of Colorado join the director of a Maryland-based community health provider to discuss integrating care\, costs and other related issues. \nYou can also follow the discussion on Twitter searching for #BehavioralHealth. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/briefing-on-behavioral-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151031T005959 DTSTAMP:20260211T204544Z CREATED:20231025T161800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T204544Z UID:24091-1446080400-1446253199@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Journalism Workshop on Evidence-Based Medicine DESCRIPTION:Journalists can always dig deeper – and here’s your opportunity to develop more evidence-based skills to evaluate and report on medical research sent out in press releases\, published or presented at conferences. \n\n\n\nWith a roster of seasoned health journalists\, medical research experts and statistical mavens\, you can leave with story ideas and resources to pursue those stories. \n\n\n\nGet instruction about: \n\n\n\n\n Examining how science impacts policy – or not \n\n\n\n Tapping into research tools \n\n\n\n Making sense of statistics \n\n\n\n Delving into fraudulent research \n\n\n\n Understanding the evidence about screening\n\n\n\n Finding the right questions about clinical studies \n\n\n\n\nThe workshop is Oct. 29 & 30 in Washington\, D.C. Follow along on Twitter with #AHCJEBM. \n\n\n\nWorkshop site\n\n\n\nWalter E. Washington Convention Center801 Mt. Vernon Place NWWashington\, DC 20001 \n\n\n\nThe workshop will take place on Street LevelThursday – 143BCFriday – 140AB – Welcome \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 29\n2-2:15 p.m.Welcome– Karl Stark\, assistant managing editor\, business\, health and science\, The Philadelphia Inquirer 2:15-3:30 p.m.Getting up to speed on clinical studies– Hilda Bastian\, editor for clinical effectiveness resources\, PubMed Health\, National Center for Biotechnology Information\, National Library of Medicine– Tara Haelle\, AHCJ medical studies topic leader and independent journalist\, Dunlap\, Ill. 3:30-3:45 p.m.Break 3:45-5 p.m.The connections and disconnections of science and policy-Scott Hensley\, writer and editor\, NPR-Kenneth Lin\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, associate professor of family medicine and director\, Primary Care Health Policy Fellowship\, Georgetown University Department of Family Medicine; associate deputy editor\, American Family Physician-Paul K. Whelton\, M.D.\, clinical professor of epidemiology\, Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine 5-6:30 p.m.Reception\n\n\n\n\nFriday\, Oct. 30\n7:15-8:15 a.m.Breakfast available 8:30-10:30 a.m.Research tools for evidence-based stories-Kay Dickersin\, Ph.D.\, director\, U.S. Cochrane Center\, John Wiley and Sons; director\, Center for Clinical Trials\, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health-Rob Logan\, Ph.D.\, communication scientist\, National Library of Medicine-David Rind\, M.D.\, vice president of editorial and evidence-based medicine\, UpToDate\, Wolters Kluwer Health 10:30-10:45 a.m.Break  BREAKOUT SESSIONS 10:45 a.m. – Noon How to report on scientific fraud-Ivan Oransky\, M.D.\, vice president and global editorial director\, MedPage Today; co-founder\, Retraction Watch-Charles Seife\, journalism professor\, New York University Understanding and reporting on screening evidence-Jennifer M. Croswell\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, medical officer\, U.S. Preventive Services Task Force Program\, Center for Evidence and Practice Improvement\, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality-Gary Schwitzer\, publisher\, HealthNewsReview.org 12:15-1:15 p.m.Networking lunch  BREAKOUT SESSIONS 1:30-3 p.m. Digging into statistics-William Lawrence\, M.D.\, M.S.\, senior program officer\, Communication and Dissemination Research\, Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute How to use anecdotes and narratives while sticking to evidence-Sarah Kliff\, senior editor\, VoxLiz Szabo\, medical reporter\, USA Today 3-3:15 p.m.Break 3:15-4:15 p.m.Taking it home-Jeanne Erdmann\, independent journalist\, Wentzville\, Mo.-Scott Hensley\, writer and editor\, NPR-Maryn McKenna\, independent journalist\, Atlanta-Ivan Oransky\, M.D.\, vice president and global editorial director\, MedPage Today; co-founder\, Retraction Watch 4:15 p.m.Adjourn \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHotels\n\n\n\nAHCJ does not have a reserved block of rooms for this event. However\, the front entrance of the Convention Center\, the workshop venue\, is the Mt. Vernon Square stop on the Green and Yellow Metro lines and close the the Gallery Place stop on the Red Line. You should be able to find rooms at one of the hotels listed in the below links. \n\n\n\n\n Hotels near the green line\n\n\n\n Hotels near the yellow line\n\n\n\n Hotels near the red line \n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n\n\n Robert Wood Johnson Foundation \n\n\n\n Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/journalism-workshop-on-evidence-based-medicine/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151028T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151029T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162451Z CREATED:20231025T161822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162451Z UID:24104-1445994000-1446080400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IOM webcast on dietary challenges in vulnerable seniors DESCRIPTION:The Institutes of Medicine holds a free\, two-day workshop to discuss the challenges in the dietary needs of people aged 50 and older\, especially those who are in more vulnerable situations. The event\, held in Washington\, D.C.\, will be also be webcast. \nNational Academy of Sciences Building (Lecture Room )2101 Constitution Avenue\, NWWashington\, DC 20418 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-webcast-on-dietary-challenges-in-vulnerable-seniors/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162452Z CREATED:20231103T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162452Z UID:26137-1445907600-1445907600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Happy Hours at Politico for a discussion on covering Medicaid DESCRIPTION:How’s Obamacare Medicaid expansion working out for enrollees\, providers and states? Where the best data to examine Medicaid managed care organizations? How are states trying to control rising Medicaid costs? Where is Medicaid failing children? How is Medicaid keeping people out of nursing homes? \nThese are just some of the topics our guests will address. Our speakers will be Cindy Mann\, who until January was the top U.S. official in charge of Medicaid and now works at Manatt\, Phelps & Phillips; Matt Salo\, who heads the National Association of Medicaid Directors and Joan Alker\, executive director of the Georgetown Center for Children and Families. \nCome to learn tips on how to cover Medicaid\, find interesting stories and discern myth from fact about this often misunderstood program. The discussion will be on the record. \nWhen: Tuesday\, Oct. 27. Reception starts at 6:15. Program will run from 6:45 to 7:45. Tell your colleagues and bring your questions. \nWhere: Politico\, 1000 Wilson Blvd. in Rosslyn Va. (5 minute walk from Roslyn metro) \nDirections: Enter in 1100 Wilson. In atrium\, take the escalator\, which goes up only one floor. Walk the length of hallway\, which runs the length of both 1100 and 1000 buildings. At end of hallway\, take the elevator to 8th floor\, which is Politico. \nThere is paid parking  in the building. From metro exit\, turn west (away from DC) to get to Wilson Boulecard\, then turn left to go down the hill. \nAll journalists welcome. Space is limited. Please RSVP by Oct. 23 to pgalewitz@kff.org. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/happy-hours-at-politico-for-a-discussion-on-covering-medicaid/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151026T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151027T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162453Z CREATED:20231025T161801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162453Z UID:24093-1445821200-1445907600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IOM Workshop on Cancer Care in Low Resource Areas DESCRIPTION:IOM Workshop on Cancer Care in Low Resource Areas \nThe Institute of Medicine holds a workshop to focus on cancer prevention and early detection in poorer areas and populations\, including in the United States. First in a two-part series. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-workshop-on-cancer-care-in-low-resource-areas/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151025T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151030T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162453Z CREATED:20231025T161822Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162453Z UID:24105-1445734800-1446166800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine 92nd Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:Meet the world’s top researchers and clinicians in rehabilitation medicine. Learn about the newest innovations and solutions to common rehabilitation issues that will impact millions of individuals in our country and across the globe. \nACRM brings together an interdisciplinary audience of researchers\, clinicians and educators to learn about cuting-edge research and its translation into evidence-based clinical practice to improve quality of life for individuals disabled by: \n\nBrain Injury\nSpinal Cord Injury\nStroke\nNeurodegenerative Diseases (e.g.\, ALS\, Parkinson’s\, Alzheimer’s\, MS)\nPain\nCancer\n\nThe conference covers topic areas such as: \n\nNeuroplasticity\nPediatric Rehabilitation\nGeriatric Rehabilitation\nHealth/Disability Policy\, Ethics and Advocacy\nInternational Rehabilitation\nTechnologyClinical Practice\nResearch Methods\nMilitary/Veterans Affairs\nMeasurement\n\nContact information\nGet a free media pass: Contact Sarah Barah\, Member Services Manager\, 703-435-5335. \nFor interview requestions and more information: Call Jon Lindberg\, ACRM CEO at 703-435-5335 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-congress-of-rehabilitation-medicine-92nd-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151023T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162454Z CREATED:20231103T163801Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162454Z UID:26140-1445562000-1445562000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Drug Pricing: Public Health Implications DESCRIPTION:Live webcast\, Oct. 23\, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET | Watch at ForumHSPH.org\nA full course of treatment with the blockbuster Hepatitis C drug Sovaldi costs $84\,000 in the United States. A year on the new injectable cholesterol drugs Repatha and Praluent tops $14\,000. The price of new cancer drugs now averages $10\,000 per month\, according to one estimate. \nStraining under the pressure\, doctors\, patients\, and insurers are raising alarms over skyrocketing prices. Earlier this year\, the American Society of Clinical Oncology released a new “value framework” for drugs that considers health benefit and price to help guide doctor-patient conversations around treatment options. \nFor their part\, pharmaceutical companies and some economists argue that the high cost of drug development justifies the price. \nThis Forum will explore the factors driving the high cost of new drugs. What policy changes\, from the drug approval process to patent law\, could change the equation? Are some of these drugs worth the cost? And what can be done to make sure that patients can afford the medications that they need? \nParticipants  \n\n\nSteven Pearson\, President of the Institute for Clinical and Economic Review and Lecturer at Harvard Medical School \n\n\nAaron Kesselheim\, Director\, Program on Regulation\, Therapeutics\, and Law\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital\, and Associate Professor of Medicine\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nMeredith Rosenthal\, Professor of Health Economics and Policy\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\nLowell Schnipper\, Clinical Director\, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Cancer Center\, and Chair\, American Society of Clinical Oncology’s Value in Cancer Care Task Force \n\n\nModerator : Caroline Humer\, Correspondent\, Reuters  \n\n\n Send our panelists questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu. The Forum will accommodate as many questions as we can during a limited Q&A. \n Tweet us @ForumHSPH #MedPricing \nContact: Marge Dwyer: 617-432-8416\, mhdwyer@hsph.harvard.edu \nThe Dr. Lawrence H. and Roberta Cohn Forums at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, presented in Collaboration with Reuters and in Association with Harvard Health Publications \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/drug-pricing-public-health-implications/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162455Z CREATED:20231103T163802Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162455Z UID:26141-1445475600-1445475600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Enterprise Institute panel and webcast on future of the ACA co-ops DESCRIPTION:Scott Harrington of University of Pennsylvania\, Tom Miller of AEI\, and Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute discuss what’s happened to the co-ops so far\, and what’s likely in store. \nAEI  1150 17th St NW\, Washington DC 20036 \nTo watch live online\, click here on Thursday\, Oct. 22\, at 9:45 AM ET. Registration is not required. \nFor media inquiries\, please contact MediaServices@aei.org\, 202.862.5829 \n  \nOCT 22 – 9:45-11 am American Enterprise Institute panel and webcast on future of the ACA co-ops \nScott Harrington of University of Pennsylvania\, Tom Miller of AEI\, and Grace-Marie Turner of the Galen Institute discuss what’s happened to the co-ops so far\, and what’s likely in store. AEI  1150 17th St NW\, Washington DC 20036 \nTo watch live online\, click here on Thursday\, October 22 at 9:45 AM ET. Registration is not required. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-enterprise-institute-panel-and-webcast-on-future-of-the-aca-co-ops/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162456Z CREATED:20231103T163656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162456Z UID:26124-1445475600-1445475600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Using NARMS Now\, a CDC data tool on antibiotic resistance DESCRIPTION:Watch it now\nSee a recording of this webcast. \nSpeaker’s presentation\nSlides from Regan Rickert-Hartman \n\nOct. 22\, Noon ET\nThis year the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention launched the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System (NARMS Now)\, a database and visualization tool that makes it quicker and easier to see how antibiotic resistance for four bacteria transmitted commonly through food – Campylobacter\, E. coli O157\, Salmonella\, and Shigella – has changed during the past 18 years. \nThe tool allows users to access antibiotic resistance data by bacteria\, antibiotic\, year (1996-2013)\, and geographic region. It displays data on an interactive map or in tables. NARMS Now is designed to provide access to the most up-to-date antibiotic resistance results by uploading data regularly. \nIn this short webcast\, CDC personnel will demonstrate the tool and answer questions about how the data might be used. \n\n\nModerator: Maryn McKenna\, independent journalist\, Atlanta \n\n\nRegan Rickert-Hartman\, senior epidemiologist and program coordinator\, NARMS\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nRegan Rickert-Hartman is a senior epidemiologist and the program coordinator for the National Antimicrobial Resistance Monitoring System at the CDC. She has spent the past 14 years working as an infectious disease epidemiologist at the CDC and the state health department in Pennsylvania. \n \n\nRegan Rickert-Hartman \n\n\nMaryn McKenna URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/using-narms-now-a-cdc-data-tool-on-antibiotic-resistance/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151020T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162457Z CREATED:20231103T163726Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162457Z UID:26129-1445302800-1445302800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reaching Minorities: Health Care Enrollment and Engagement DESCRIPTION:As we approach the ACA’s third open enrollment\, health insurance is still far from universal for some minority groups. One in five Hispanics were uninsured last year. And although coverage rates among African Americans have surged nationally\, success has varied from state to state based on Medicaid expansion decisions and other factors. This webinar will explore ways to increase coverage among minority populations and to improve understanding of how to use health insurance to access care. \nDate & Time: Oct. 20; 3-4:30 p.m. EDT \nSpeakers: \n\n\nCara James\, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services \n\n\nJose Plaza\, Enroll America \n\n\nDerek Robinson\, Health Care Service Corporation \n\n\n  \nPresentations will include the following: \n\nlessons learned by Enroll America in the first two years of enrollment outreach  \nthe federal government’s targeted efforts\, including culturally competent resources to help consumers select and retain coverage  \na private-sector push to clarify coverage options under the ACA\, increase overall enrollment and improve health literacy\n\nRegister now for this free webinar\, or check out the draft agenda. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reaching-minorities-health-care-enrollment-and-engagement/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162458Z CREATED:20231103T163742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162458Z UID:26134-1445216400-1445216400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IOM workshop on Health Literacy DESCRIPTION:The Institutes of Medicine holds a daylong workshop in Irving\, Calif.\, on “Integrating Health Literacy\, Cultural Competency\, and Language Access Services.” Part of the IOM’s efforts to examine public health\, the event will look at strategies to improve health literacy from a variety of angles\, including insurers\, doctors\, patients’ families and more. The workshop is the IOM’s third such meeting looking at how health literacy impacts public health. \nThe meeting will be held from 8:30 – 5:30 PM at the Beckman Center\, located at 100 Academy Dr\, Irvine\, CA 92617. Please contact Emily Vollbrecht\, evollbrecht@nas.edu if you have any questions.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-workshop-on-health-literacy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151019T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162459Z CREATED:20231103T163553Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162459Z UID:26108-1445216400-1445216400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Optimizing Digital to Reach Patients\, Scientists\, Clinicians\, and the Public DESCRIPTION:The National Institutes of Health is hosting a summit to explore how digital communication is being used by government agencies\, clinicians\, scientists\, patients\, and the public to share information on health and science. \nAccording to a September 2012 Pew Research Center survey\, 72 percent of Internet users say they looked online for health information within the past year. As health information becomes increasingly accessible\, it’s important to take a look at how these resources are being communicated and shared with the public\, how and where clinicians and scientists are discussing important health topics in the digital sphere\, and the challenges health communicators face with an ever-evolving digital landscape. The summit is designed to encourage discussion and to strengthen scientific communications communities around the digital and social media strategies used in health and science agencies. \nPanel Topics: \n\n\nPanel 1: The patient and caregiver perspective: Managing health conditions using digital tools and social media. \n\n\nPanel 2: Reaching patients and the public where they are: Sharing high quality\, evidence-based information with the public on social media\, blogs\, and mobile apps. \n\n\nPanel 3: The health professional perspective: Using social media to get and share information and interact with other professionals and patients. \n\n\nPanel 4: The scientist’s perspective: Using digital and social media to collaborate\, share ideas\, and communicate research to the public. \n\n\nLipsett Amphitheater\, National Institutes of Health\, Building 10\, 10 Center Drive\, Bethesda\, MD \n Visitor information is available at http://www.nih.gov/about/visitor. \nThere are a select number of seats reserved for media. If you are interested in attending\, please email Katy Danielson at nccihpress@mail.nih.gov. If you are unable to attend in person\, the summit will be Web cast live at videocast.nih.gov. No registration for the livestream is necessary\, but if you’d like\, you can sign up here (Watch via Live Webcast) for an email reminder to watch the lecture. Join the conversation at #NIHDigital. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/optimizing-digital-to-reach-patients-scientists-clinicians-and-the-public/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151017T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162500Z CREATED:20231103T163741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162500Z UID:26133-1445043600-1445043600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:International Day for the Eradication of Poverty DESCRIPTION:Building a sustainable future: Coming together to end poverty and discrimination\nThe International Day for the Eradication of Poverty has been observed every year since 1993\, when the United Nations General Assembly\, by resolution 47/196\, designated this day to promote awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution in all countries. Fighting poverty remains at the core of the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) and the development of the post-2015 development agenda. \nThis year\, the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty holds particular significance because it will be the first observance following the formal adoption of the Sustainable Development Goals by the General Assembly of the United Nations. Within this new development framework\, designed to replace and carry forward the aims of the Millennium Development Goals\, all countries committed to “ending poverty in all its forms and dimensions.” \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162500Z CREATED:20231103T163800Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162500Z UID:26139-1444957200-1444957200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Comprehensive Cancer Network to Unveil Oncology Value Tool DESCRIPTION:To further empower patients to make treatment decisions in line with their values\, the National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) will introduce a new infographic tool for evaluating treatment decisions [its new value initiative]—the NCCN Evidence Blocks—at a press conference at the start of the NCCN 10th Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies. \nThe new NCCN Guidelines with NCCN Evidence Blocks enable physicians and patients to speak the same language of choice and value. Robert W. Carlson\, MD\, Chief Executive Officer\, NCCN\, will demonstrate how the five key value considerations displayed in the NCCN Evidence Blocks—Efficacy\, Safety\, Quality and Quantity of evidence\, Consistency of evidence\, and Affordability—can be used to evaluate recommended interventions in cancer care. \nBy adding affordability to NCCN’s existing criteria of efficacy\, toxicity\, and evidence for evaluating treatment options\, patients will be empowered to identify\, alongside their physician\, optimal treatment based on clinical and economic considerations that are of most value to them. \nFollowing opening remarks\, a panel of physicians and patients will discuss the challenges and benefits presented by this new physician/patient dynamic in shared decision-making. \nWHO: \n\n\nModerator: Victoria Colliver\, Health Reporter\, San Francisco Chronicle;  Member\, Association of Health Care Journalists \n\n\nPanelists: Robert W. Carlson\, MD\, Chief Executive Officer\, National Comprehensive Cancer Network \n\n\nGeorge Somlo\, MD\, Professor\, Department of Hematology & Hematopoietic  Cell Transplantation and Department of Medical Oncology & Therapeutics  Research\, City of Hope Comprehensive Cancer Center; NCCN Guidelines Panel Member for Multiple Myeloma \n\n\nMarta Nichols\, Cancer Survivor and Advocate; Emeritus Board Member\, Bay Area Cancer Connections; Council Member\, California Breast Cancer Research Council; Vice President\, Investor Relations\, GoDaddy \n\n\nDon Orosco\, 25-year survivor of multiple myeloma; President and Chief Financial Officer\, Orosco and Associates\, Inc. and DBO Motor Racing Enterprises\, Inc.; Internationally Recognized Vintage Racer\, Automotive Historian\, Specialized Vintage Race Parts Manufacturer and Owner\, Monterey Speed and Sport \n\n\nWHEN: Friday\, Oct. 16; 11 a.m.-noon PT\, live or webcast \nWHERE: NCCN 10th Annual Congress: Hematologic Malignancies at the San Francisco Marriott Marquis\, 780 Mission Street\, San Francisco\, CA 94103 \nCONTACT: Katie Kiley Brown\, NCCN\, brown@nccn.org 215.690.0238 (office)\, 610.573.3893 (cell on-site) \nFor an advance view of the NCCN Evidence Blocks or to register for the live event\, contact Katie Kiley Brown. \nTo register for the WebEx\, visit https://nccn.webex.com/nccn/onstage/g.php?MTID=ef52c0e04c258563df9fdb5e45ec48c4c \nAbout the National Comprehensive Cancer Network \nThe National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN)\, a not-for-profit alliance of 26 of the world’s leading cancer centers devoted to patient care\, research\, and education\, is dedicated to improving the quality\, effectiveness\, and efficiency of cancer care so that patients can live better lives. Through the leadership and expertise of clinical professionals at NCCN Member Institutions\, NCCN develops resources that present valuable information to the numerous stakeholders in the health care delivery system. As the arbiter of high-quality cancer care\, NCCN promotes the importance of continuous quality improvement and recognizes the significance of creating clinical practice guidelines appropriate for use by patients\, clinicians\, and other health care decision-makers. Clinicians\, visit NCCN.org. Patients and caregivers\, visit NCCN.org/patients. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-comprehensive-cancer-network-to-unveil-oncology-value-tool/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162501Z CREATED:20231103T163743Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162501Z UID:26136-1444957200-1444957200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:High-Cost Drugs: A CEO’s Perspective DESCRIPTION:Oct. 16\, 2-3 p.m. ET \nThe Alliance of Community Health Plans invites you to join us Friday\, October 16 for an interactive conversation about high-cost drugs. Two health plan CEOs – John Bennett\, M.D.\, from Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan in Albany\, New York and Patricia Richards from SelectHealth in Salt Lake City\, Utah – will explore their thoughts on how high drug prices impact both insurers and the overall health care system. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation’s Susan Dentzer will moderate the discussion\, which will include an interactive Q&A. \n\n\nJohn Bennett\, M.D.\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan\, Albany\, New York \n\n\nPatricia R. Richards\, President and Chief Executive Officer\, SelectHealth\, Murray\, Utah \n\n\nSusan Dentzer\, Senior Policy Adviser\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (Moderator) \n\n\nFollow us on Twitter (@_ACHP) for tweets throughout the event and join the conversation using #ACHPDrugCosts. \nACCESSING THIS EVENT \nClick here to register for the event. \nThe event will be held in ACHP’s online event center at https://achp.webex.com. (Please plan to arrive in the event center fiv minutes early.) On the event center tab of the homepage\, click “Join” to the right of the “High-Cost Drugs: A CEO’s Perspective” meeting title. You will be prompted to enter your name\, email address and the meeting password\, which is ACHP. The loading process may require you to install specific add-ins to your Web browser. To do this\, right click the “Install” feature that is displayed on the top of your screen (below your tool bar). The installation will take a few minutes. After you are logged-in and have successfully installed the requirements\, a screen will pop-up on your computer with the dial-in number and user ID needed to access the audio portion of the conference. \nNote: Cisco has recently made some security enhancements to its WebEx application. If you are joining the meeting from a mobile device\, you will need to upgrade the software (by downloading it from the app store) before being able to join the web conference. \nTo join the session by phone only\, please call the number below and enter the access code.US Toll free: 1-855-797-9485US Toll: 1-415-655-0002Access Code: 643 232 789 \nIf you have further questions related to Web conference participation\, please call 202-785-2247 or contact Kemp Pettyjohn at 202-745-5066; kpettyjohn@gymr.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/high-cost-drugs-a-ceoaes-perspective/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151015T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162502Z CREATED:20231103T163759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162502Z UID:26138-1444870800-1444870800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medicaid in a time of Growth and Change: Findings from the Annual Kaiser 50-State Medicaid Budget Su DESCRIPTION:The Kaiser Family Foundation and the National Association of Medicaid Directors hold a forum on “Medicaid in a time of Growth and Change: Findings from the Annual Kaiser 50-State Medicaid Budget Survey.” \nIt features Robin Rudowitz\, associate director of KFF’s Commission on Medicaid and the Uninsured; Vernon Smith\, managing principal at Health Management Associates; Thomas Betlach\, president of NAMD; Florida Deputy Secretary for Medicaid Justin Senior; and Colorado Medicaid Director Gretchen Hammer. \nTIME: Oct. 15  at 9:30 am  \nLOCATION: KFF\, 1330 G Street NW\, Jordan Conference Center\, Washington\, D.C. \nAn archived webcast will be available later that day at Kff.org \nCONTACT: Chris Lee\, 202-347-5270\, clee@kff.org; http://kff.org/about-kaiser-commission-on-medicaid-and-the-uninsured \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicaid-in-a-time-of-growth-and-change-findings-from-the-annual-kaiser-50-state-medicaid-budget-su/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151015T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154419Z CREATED:20231103T163126Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154419Z UID:26072-1444870800-1444870800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Summit on Global Food Security and Health DESCRIPTION:The Policy Studies Organization at George Mason University sponsors the second annual Summit on Global Food Security and Health.  \nAcademic experts will discuss all aspects of global food security\, from access to water and rural development to social safety nets and nutrition. Researchers from universities in the U.S. and abroad will share their research on food security with an eye to improving access\, addressing challenges and developing partnerships to improve global food security and related health outcomes. \nThe call for papers is now open. Abstracts (250 words) of proposed papers\, including potential health and policy implications\, should be submitted to Bonnie Stabile\, Deputy Editor at bstabile@gmu.edu by July 1\, 2015. Authors of selected papers will be notified by July 10\, 2015\, and completed manuscripts should be submitted to World Medical & Health Policy manuscript submission site by September 15\, 2015 for peer review. \nDate:Thursday\, October 15\, 2015 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/summit-on-global-food-security-and-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151013T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162503Z CREATED:20231103T163727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162503Z UID:26130-1444698000-1444698000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Diagnosis Errors in Health Care DESCRIPTION:Join the Chicago chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists on Oct. 13 for a panel discussion of the recently released Institute of Medicine report “Improving Diagnosis in Health Care.” The committee writing the report concluded that “most people will experience at least one diagnostic error in their lifetime\, sometimes with devastating consequences.”   \nDate: Oct. 13\, 2015 \nTime: 6:30-8:15 p.m. (Refreshments at 6:30\, program at 7 p.m.) \nLocation: Columbia College\, Journalism Department\, 33 East Congress\, corner of Wabash and Congress\, under the L tracks\, Room 219 \nPanelists: \n  \n\nPaul L. Epner\, M.B.A.\, M.Ed.\, executive vice president\, co-founder & director\, Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine\, chair\, Diagnostic Error in Medicine Conference\n\nKaren Cosby\, M.D.\, F.A.C.E.P.\, senior attending\, Department of Emergency Medicine\, Cook County Hospital (Stroger) and Associate Professor\, Rush University Medical School \n\n\nDavid M. Liebovitz\, M.D.\, F.A.C.P.\, chief medical information executive\, Northwestern Memorial Healthcare Central Region \n\n\nPlease RSVP to ahcj_chicago@mac.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diagnosis-errors-in-health-care/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162504Z CREATED:20231103T163727Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162504Z UID:26131-1444266000-1444266000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Release: 2015-16 California Health Care Quality Report Cards DESCRIPTION:The California Office of the Patient Advocate’s (OPA) will release the 2015-16 update of the California Health Care Quality Report Cards on October 8\, 2015. \nReporters will be able to review the new data on the online report cards for star ratings and performance results of interest to their local audiences.  \n“Choosing the health care plan that best meets family needs is critical\, yet many people spend more time researching the best restaurant for dinner than they do checking out the quality of their health coverage options\,” according to Elizabeth Abbott\, OPA Director and long-time consumer advocate.  \nThe Report Cards detail how California’s commercial HMOs\, PPOs\, and over 200 medical groups rate on quality of clinical care as well as on patient experience and receive evidence-based star ratings on their overall performance and specific clinical and patient experience data.  \nThe updated Report Cards will be available on the Office of the Patient Advocate website (www.opa.ca.gov) on October 8\, 2015.             \n Business and Health reporters may contact Ruben Mejia at (916) 322-2279 or (916) 324-6407 for more detailed information about the release of the 2015-16 Report Cards or to arrange an interview with OPA Director Elizabeth Abbott.  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/release-2015-16-california-health-care-quality-report-cards/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151007T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151007T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162505Z CREATED:20231103T163742Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162505Z UID:26135-1444179600-1444179600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Live chat: What should you know about psychiatric genetic testing? DESCRIPTION:Live chat online Wednesday\, Oct. 7\, 3:30-4:30 p.m. ET \nSenior investigative reporter Beth Daley of the New England Center for Investigative Reporting will host a live chat on the NECIR web site with Huffington Post Healthy Living Editor Erin Schumaker; Joseph Goldberg\, MD\, a clinical professor of psychiatry at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai Hospital; and Daniel Carlat\, MD\, an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Tufts University School of Medicine. \nThe panel members will discuss the use of genetic tests for psychiatric disorders\, a subject Daley and other NECIR journalists covered for The Boston Globe. To get more information and to leave a question for the panel\, visit the NECIR site.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/live-chat-what-should-you-know-about-psychiatric-genetic-testing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151008T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162506Z CREATED:20231025T161807Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162506Z UID:24097-1444093200-1444266000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:PCORI Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:PCORI’s first annual meeting will bring together more than 800 members of the PCORI community for a series of plenary and breakout sessions highlighting PCORI’s work as we mark our fifth anniversary. We expect many more to join us online. \nThe conference will serve as an update to our stakeholder communities on the highlights of our research portfolio\, including early results of completed studies and reviews of important work in progress. It also will convene current awardees to share lessons learned in their work and feature a series of “mini-summits” on some of our high-profile initiatives. \nThe meeting opens with a joint half-day session developed in collaboration with at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). These sessions will address key issues in dissemination and implementation of patient-centered outcomes research. \nInterested stakeholders from across the healthcare community\, along with those interested in seeking PCORI funding\, are invited to attend this informative meeting. Presenters will include invited PCORI awardees and their patient and other stakeholder partners. \nTo join the conversation during the meeting use #PCORI2015 on Twitter. \nMedia registration page: journalists should select “Media” in the “Registration Type” drop-down menu.  \nSessions will include: \n\n\nThe State of Patient-Centered Outcomes Research/Comparative Effectiveness Research \n\n\nKeynote Address \n\n\nStakeholder Panel \n\n\nStraight from the Source: Learning about Patient Engagement from Patients and their Research Partners \n\n\nMaximizing the Impact of Research on Asthma Disparities \n\n\nNew Insights in Screening and Surveillance: Results of PCORI-Supported Research \n\n\nPatient- and Caregiver-Centered Approaches to Improving Child Health \n\n\nPatient-Centered Approaches to the Management of Symptoms and Side Effects in Cancer Care \n\n\nReproductive Health and Patient-Centered Outcomes Research \n\n\nStakeholder Needs for Comparative Effectiveness Research: The Researcher’s Role \n\n\nData Access in Open Science \n\n\nCommunity Health Workers and Patient Navigators \n\n\nDiagnostic\, Treatment\, and Management Options for Rare Diseases \n\n\nPatient-Centered Approaches to Optimizing the Delivery of Palliative Care \n\n\nPCORI’s Unique Approach to Merit Review: Evaluation Results Revealed \n\n\nPipeline to Proposal Program \n\n\nShared Decision Making and Decision Aid Use in the Real World \n\n\nThe Transformative Effects of Technology in Healthcare Settings: Examples from the Field \n\n\nGetting to Know PCORI: From Application to Closeout \n\n\nLocation:Crystal Gateway Marriott Hotel and Convention Center1700 Jefferson Davis HighwayArlington\, VA 22202 \nContact information URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pcori-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162506Z CREATED:20231103T163741Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162506Z UID:26132-1444093200-1444093200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:State of Public Health in Georgia DESCRIPTION:The University of Georgia’s College of Public Health holds its fourth annual State of Public Health conference in Athens\, Ga.\, the state of Georgia’s public health as well as ongoing challenges. \nFour keynote speakers will share their expertise on public health issues of increasing importance to Georgia and the nation. \n• Jeff Levi\, executive director of Trust for America’s Health\, will explore opportunities and challenges of advancing public health in a reforming health care system; \n• José Carlos León Vargas\, international cooperation and development director of Solidaridad Internacional Kanda\, will share insights about creating inclusive communities that address health disparities; \n• Kaye Bender\, president and CEO of Public Health Accreditation Board\, will discuss the benefits and barriers to public health accreditation; \n• Dr. Brenda Fitzgerald\, commissioner of the Georgia Department of Public Health\, will give an update on the state’s current public health initiatives. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-of-public-health-in-georgia/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151005T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151006T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162507Z CREATED:20231025T161821Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162507Z UID:24102-1444006800-1444093200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Conference on Tackling Tobacco use in Vulnerable Populations DESCRIPTION:The National Conference on Tackling Tobacco Use in Vulnerable Populations will highlight the challenges\, opportunities and strategies for addressing tobacco use among various vulnerable and high-risk populations\, including people with mental illness\, substance use problems\, youth\, pregnant women and mothers\, people of low socioeconomic status\, and lesbians\, gays\, bisexual and transgender persons. \nFor questions related to registration\, contact Shanell Johnson at sjohnson@danyainstitute.org or 240-645-1126. \nThis conference is supported by the Region 3 Central East Addiction Technology Transfer Center (Central East)\, a program of The Danya Institute. Central East is funded by the Center for Substance Abuse Treatment (CSAT)\, and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).\n\nOct. 5 & 6 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center\, 5701 Marinelli Road\, Bethesda\, MD 20852 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-conference-on-tackling-tobacco-use-in-vulnerable-populations/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20151004T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20151009T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162508Z CREATED:20231025T161808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162508Z UID:24098-1443920400-1444352400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics DESCRIPTION:Mark October 4-9 in your calendar for the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics  – FIGO 2015 XXI World Congress of Gynecology and Obstetrics – in Vancouver\, BC\, Canada. \nFIGO 2015 will bring more than 7\,000 obstetricians and gynecologists to address issues affecting women’s health and to discuss the key actions needed to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. The FIGO Scientific Committee has put together an outstanding program. See Program sessions for more details. \nMedia are invited to participate and are subject to accreditation by the FIGO Secretariat. Accreditation is reserved for members of press (local\, regional\, national and international) – print\, radio\, television\, photo\, news agencies and online media. For more media registration please visit here. \nFor further assistance please contact: \nJanet Weichel McKenzie (jweichelmckenzie@hillbrooke.ca) \nLisa Robertson (lrobertson@hillbrooke.ca) \nFollow FIGO 2015 on Facebook and Twitter. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-congress-of-gynecology-and-obstetrics/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20150930T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20150930T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162509Z CREATED:20231103T163656Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162509Z UID:26123-1443574800-1443574800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Tracking U.S. population changes and their impact on health DESCRIPTION:Urban Institute researchers H. Elizabeth Peters\, Steven Martin and Nan Astone will share their latest findings on shifting U.S. demographics and how the nation’s changing population is raising issues related to health. \nThe group will provide their most recent analysis of people living in the United States and related social characteristics\, looking at age\, geography and other data\, and discuss future research on contraception access. \nThe trio of experts will offer insights from recent data on those characteristics in residents ages 20 to 29\, known as millennials\, and how that group’s demographics is impacting the current and future U.S. population. \nReporters will learn more about how to find the latest trends in U.S. demographics to spark larger discussions about demographics\, millennial\, race\, marriage and population trends. Susan Heavey\, AHCJ’s topic leader for social determinants of health care\, will moderate the webcast. \nSept. 30\, 3:30 p.m. ET\n\n\nNan Marie Astone\, senior fellow in the Center on Labor\, Human Services\, and Population at the Urban Institute \n\n\nSteven Martin\, senior research associate in the Center on Labor\, Human Services\, and Population at the Urban Institute \n\n\nElizabeth Peters\, director\, Center on Labor\, Human Services\, and Population at the Urban Institute \n\n\nModerator: Susan Heavey\, AHCJ core topic leader on social determinants of health \n\n\nNan Astone joined the Urban Institute in 2013 after serving 24 years on the faculty of the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. She is a demographer with expertise on reproductive health\, the family\, adolescence\, and the transition to adulthood. Astone\, a former William T. Grant Scholar\, received her PhD from the University of Chicago. \nSteven Martin works on various topics in social demography; his particular area of interest has been modeling demographic events across the life course. His recent work has covered a range of demographic topics across the life course\, such as nonmarital childbearing\, fertility timing\, childlessness\, union formation and dissolution\, and age at entry into sexual activity as well as topics in time use\, wellbeing\, the “digital divide\,” and the quality of data from event-history surveys. \nElizabeth Peters is the director of the Center on Labor\, Human Services\, and Population at the Urban Institute. An economic demographer\, her research focuses on family economics and family policy\, specifically examining the effects of public policies such as divorce laws\, child support policy\, child care policy\, taxes\, and welfare reform on family formation and dissolution; inter- and intra-household transfers; father involvement; and family investments in children. \nHow to participate\n \nA link to the webcast will appear on this page about 15 minutes before it begins. (You may need to refresh the page if you don’t see the link.) \nNOTE: This is exclusively for AHCJ members; you will need to be logged in. If you’re having trouble logging in\, please email info@healthjournalism.org. \n\nNan Astone \n\n\nSteven Martin \n\n\nElizabeth Peters \n\n\nSusan Heavey URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/tracking-u-s-population-changes-and-their-impact-on-health/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR