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:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162529Z CREATED:20231103T160246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162529Z UID:26029-1418605200-1418605200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Can you trust prenatal screening? DESCRIPTION:Live web chat \nDec. 15\,  2-3 p.m. EDT \nA panel of experts in genetic testing for prenatal abnormalities will answer questions about a new generation of unregulated prenatal screening tests that claim to detect with near-perfect accuracy the risk a fetus may have a chromosomal abnormality\, such as Down syndrome. \nThe experts include Beth Daley\, an investigative reporter and the director of partnerships for the New England Center for Investigative Reporting; Kecia Gaither\, MD\, director of perinatal outreach at Montefiore Medical Center and Albert Einstein College of Medicine in New York; Athena Cherry\, PhD\, a professor of pathology and of pediatrics at the Stanford University Medical Center and the Lucile Salter Packard Children’s Hospital; and KJ Dell’Antonio who writes about family for the Motherlode blog at The New York Times. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/can-you-trust-prenatal-screening/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162530Z CREATED:20231103T160246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162530Z UID:26027-1418605200-1418605200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar on Medicaid expansion and the homeless DESCRIPTION:Medicaid expansion under the ACA provides individuals with an opportunity to improve their health care coverage\, but it also provides homeless people with increased access to care. Historically\, homeless people have had complex health issues and have a high uninsured rate. \nThe Kaiser Family Foundation will hold a web briefing to look at the impact of Medicaid expansion on the homeless. \nDate & time:1 p.m.\, Dec. 15  \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-on-medicaid-expansion-and-the-homeless/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162531Z CREATED:20231103T155359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162531Z UID:26008-1418605200-1418605200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Automatic re-enrollment for HealthCare.gov DESCRIPTION:Most HealthCare.gov (federal exchange) enrollees from 2014 will be automatically re-enrolled for 2015 unless they have already chosen a plan or opted out. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/automatic-re-enrollment-for-healthcare-gov/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141209T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141209T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162532Z CREATED:20231103T155439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162532Z UID:26022-1418086800-1418086800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Oral health webinar: The ACA Through a Post-Election Lens DESCRIPTION:This webinar\, hosted by the American Dental Education Association\,  will focus on key components of the ACA\, which included more than two dozen provisions affecting oral health and education in the dental health professions.  \nPresenters will also discuss the impact of the law on access to oral health care and the law’s overall effect on oral health care and academic dentistry. Also\, the webinar will cover what to expect next when the 114th session of Congress convenes in January 2015. \nDate & time:12 p.m. – 1 p.m. ETDecember 9\, 2014  \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oral-health-webinar-the-aca-through-a-post-election-lens/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141204T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162533Z CREATED:20231103T155440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162533Z UID:26024-1417654800-1417654800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar: An introduction to the microbiome DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, experts will highlight recent efforts involving knowledge developed from study of the preterm infant\, a clean slate upon which a healthy microbiome is developed. They will also examine the impact for oral health as we mature and an industry perspective as it relates to research tools and resources. \nThe human body is host to trillions of microbes\, forming the microbiome that is found on the skin\, in the oral cavity and gut. The microbiota are partially responsible for maintaining a healthy ecological community\, but can also contribute to disease when an imbalance of microbes occurs. \nAs a result of technological advancement in DNA sequencing and reduction in sequencing costs\, the emerging field of metagenomics has fueled research in how microbes across the human body play a role in human health and disease including cancer\, fat malabsorption\, heart disease\, obesity\, diabetes\, and other health concerns. \nThe body’s flora represents a key area of research interest\, as it relates to immunology\, nutrition and digestion\, and other crucial aspects of human health. The recently formed NIH Common Fund Human Microbiome Project has been instrumental in providing research resources that enable the comprehensive characterization of the human microbiota. The webinar will also explore the future of this research. \nPresenters: \n\nCamila R. Martin\, M.D.\, M.S.\, Harvard Medical School\, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center\nFloyd E. Dewhirst\, The Forsyth Institute\nSasha Vlassov\, Thermo Fisher Scientific\n\nModerators: \n\nHoward Young\, Ph.D.\, NCI Laboratory of Experimental Immunology\, NIH Immunology Interest Group\nWinston Kuo\, DMSc\, IES Diagnostics\n\nClick Here for Full Information and Registration. \nDate & time:11 a.m. ET\, Dec. 4  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-an-introduction-to-the-microbiome/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141204T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162534Z CREATED:20231103T155439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162534Z UID:26021-1417654800-1417654800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ D.C. Chapter: Holiday Party DESCRIPTION:Here we go again. More fun than another Obamacare battle at the Supreme Court\, it’s the 4th annual… AHCJ Washington\, D.C.\, Chapter: Holiday Party! \nYou’re invited to the Association of Health Care Journalists’ D.C. chapter’s Holiday networking gathering! \nCome toast the holiday season with some craft beer from D.C. and Belgium and vintage wine — along with some light food as well. \nNo formal program – just a gathering to tell war stories from 2014 and look forward to another crazy year in 2015. We’ve invited some special guests from government and industry. \nDate & time: \n6 p.m. – 8 p.m.\, Dec. 4. \nLocation: The National Journal offices inside The Watergate at 600 New Hampshire Ave NW. \nAll health journalists are invited. Please RSVP by Dec. 2 to pgalewitz@kff.org. \nThe Details: The Watergate is across the street from the Kennedy Center.  If you walk in the main doors closest to New Hampshire Ave. and turn left\, you will see the elevators. The party is on the 8th floor in the common area\, but after-hours access requires someone to scan in to start the elevator. We’ll have someone in the lobby to greet & get people upstairs.  Please plan to arrive no later than 7:15. \nMetro: Foggy Bottom is the closest Metro—about a 7 minute walk. When exiting the station\, walk in the opposite direction of the restaurants (Circa\, Whole Foods)\, and head through the GW campus and toward New Hampshire Ave and make a left. Go down New Hampshire and around the traffic circle in the direction of the Kennedy Center. \nDriving: Are you nuts? The Watergate is accessible by two parking garages\, the Watergate and the Kennedy Center. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-d-c-chapter-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141202T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162534Z CREATED:20231103T155436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162534Z UID:26019-1417482000-1417482000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACA enrollment round II: Do consumers have the help they need? DESCRIPTION:Please join the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists and the nonpartisan Alliance for Health Reform for a special event focusing on the Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment. \nThe Affordable Care Act’s second open enrollment period runs through mid-February\, and millions of people are already looking for help to find the best insurance fit. While many who signed up last year are expected to shop around for different health plans\, millions more may become first time buyers. \nThis briefing will explore the availability and usefulness of in-person assistance programs (navigators\, assisters and brokers) that are intended to help individuals search and apply for coverage. After last year’s enrollment difficulties\, we will look at the challenges of this second round\, with a particular focus on the help available to consumers. \n\n\nTrey Sivley\, division director in Georgia’s Division of Insurance and Financial Oversight Office of Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner\, will address differences in the enrollment process from the first to the second enrollment cycle. \n\n\nLisa Stein\, vice president of work and family supports at Seedco\, a navigator program in Atlanta\, will discuss the help available to Georgians enrolling or reenrolling for coverage\, and also barriers to enrollment. \n\n\nCathy Bowden\, information management coordinator at The Georgia Association for Primary Health Care\, will address the role of primary care medical providers in getting information to consumers.  \n\n\nAndy Miller\, editor and CEO at Georgia Health News\, will provide an overview of enrollment in Georgia and talk about what stories reporters should pay attention to moving forward. \n\n\nWhen:Open bar and refreshments at 7 p.m.Program 7:30 p.m. – 9 p.m. \nLocation:Ri Ra Irish Pub1080 Peachtree St. NEAtlanta \nRSVP: Andy Miller (andymill111@yahoo.com or 404-386-8290) or Marilyn Werber Serafini (mserafini@allhealth.org or 202-789-2300). \nThis event is sponsored by AHCJ\, the Alliance for Health Reform and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aca-enrollment-round-ii-do-consumers-have-the-help-they-need/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141203T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162535Z CREATED:20231025T161710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162535Z UID:24043-1417395600-1417568400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities (NIMHD) Grantees' Conference DESCRIPTION:This conference will highlight basic science\, clinical research\, and population health collaboratives to address minority health and health disparities. The theme is “Transdisciplinary Collaborations: Evolving Dimensions of US and Global Health Equity\,” and the scientific program will highlight recent research innovations in context of minority health and health disparities. \nSpecific research areas include cardiovascular disease\, diabetes and obesity\, cancer\, women’s health\, mental health\, infectious disease\, stroke\, and behavioral and community health.  \nVisit the conference website for registration or more information\, or call 404–559–6191 or email secretariat@ismhhd.com. \nDates & location:Dec. 1 – 3\, 2014 National Harbor\, Maryland URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-institute-on-minority-health-and-health-disparities-nimhd-grantees-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141201T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162536Z CREATED:20231103T155439Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162536Z UID:26023-1417395600-1417395600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Treatment as Prevention: Can We Treat Our Way Out of the AIDS Epidemic? DESCRIPTION:Monday\, December 1\, 2014 \n 12:30-1:30pm ET \nWith no cure or vaccine in sight\, HIV/AIDS remains a devastating epidemic\, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa where nearly 70% of new HIV infections occur. To curb HIV/AIDS\, researchers have proposed a strategy to use drug treatment to decrease new transmissions so much that the epidemic eventually dies out. The concept requires changes in standards of when anti-retroviral therapy begins and who receives it. Could “treatment as prevention” prove to be the strategy to finally end the AIDS epidemic? \nModerator: Carol Hills\, senior producer and reporter\, PRI’s The World \nExpert Participants \n\nMark Wainberg\, director\, McGill AIDS Centre\, McGill University\nMax Essex\, chairman\, Harvard School of Public Health AIDS Initiative\nKenneth Mayer\, medical research director and co-chair of The Fenway Institute\nShahin Lockman\, associate professor in the Department of Immunology and Infectious Diseases\, Harvard School of Public Health\n\nWatch the Live Webcast Here on World AIDS Day \nE-mail questions for the expert participants any time before or during the live webcast to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu. Or Tweet them to @ForumHSPH using #TreatmentasPrevention2014. \nPart of: The Andelot Series on Current Science Controversies. \nPresented in Collaboration with PRI’s The World and WGBH \nBackground Articles \n\nHSPH AIDS Initiative Viral Load as an Anti-AIDS Hammer\nhttp://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2014/08/viral-load-as-an-anti-aids-hammer/ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/treatment-as-prevention-can-we-treat-our-way-out-of-the-aids-epidemic/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162537Z CREATED:20231103T155438Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162537Z UID:26020-1416358800-1416358800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Network adequacy webinar from The Alliance for Health Reform DESCRIPTION:The Alliance for Health Reform will host a webinar on network adequacy\, timed for the start of ACA open enrollment: Do the exchange plans include enough doctors and hospitals in network for choice and access? \nThe webinar will look at new draft regulations proposed by the  National Association of Insurance Commissioners\, as well as look at state and federal regulations that aim to balance cost-containment with care quality.  \nDate & time:1:30 – 2:30 p.m.\, Nov. 19  \nTo register or learn more\, visit the Alliance for Health Reform. \nFollow the event on Twitter: #NetworkAdequacy URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/network-adequacy-webinar-from-the-alliance-for-health-reform/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141119T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162538Z CREATED:20231025T161410Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162538Z UID:23968-1416013200-1416358800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Public Health Association Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The American Public Health Association Annual Meeting attracts more than 13\,000 national and international physicians\, administrators\, nurses\, educators\, researchers\, epidemiologists and related health specialists. APHA’s meeting program addresses current and emerging health science\, policy\, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-public-health-association-annual-meeting-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162539Z CREATED:20231103T155358Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162539Z UID:26006-1416013200-1416013200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Open enrollment for year two of the Affordable Care Act DESCRIPTION:Open enrollment for year two of the Affordable Care Act begins today. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/open-enrollment-for-year-two-of-the-affordable-care-act/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162539Z CREATED:20231025T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162539Z UID:24046-1415840400-1416013200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:International Conference on Active Aging Conference 2014 DESCRIPTION:This forum forum targets the different aspects of active aging\, and will feature over 60 presenters discussing how the industry can support healthy\, productive living in older adults.  \nFor more information or to register\, visit  iCAA Conference 2014: Moving beyond the status quo\, or contact Marilynn Larkin\, ICAA Communications Director\, at 212-315-3301. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/international-conference-on-active-aging-conference-2014/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141113T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162540Z CREATED:20231103T155435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162540Z UID:26017-1415840400-1415840400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Leadership Role of Foundations: Advancing Health Equity DESCRIPTION:The Forum at Harvard School of Public Health presents the next event in HSPH’s Voices in Leadership webcast series: “The Leadership Role of Foundations: Advancing Health Equity.” \nMark Smith\, former President and CEO\, California HealthCare Foundation\, will lead this discussion. \nDate & time:12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, Nov. 13 \nWatch the live webcast on The Forum. E-mail your questions for the panelists at any time before or during the live webcast\, or follow the live tweet via @ForumHSPH. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-leadership-role-of-foundations-advancing-health-equity/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141115T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162541Z CREATED:20231025T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162541Z UID:24049-1415667600-1416013200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bladder Health Week DESCRIPTION:National Bladder Health Week is Nov. 11 – 15. Visit the Bladder Health National Association for Continence online for must-read information on bladder health and Bladder Health Week suggested activities. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bladder-health-week/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162542Z CREATED:20231103T155436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162542Z UID:26018-1415667600-1415667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What reporters need to know about covering Ebola DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of this webcast\nResources\n\n\nCDC’s guidance for health care workers and settings \n\n\nEmory Healthcare Ebola Preparedness Protocols \n\n\nCovering Health: Ebola \n\n\nEmory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response \n\n\nMedline Plus: Ebola \n\n\nNational Insitute of Allergy and Infectious Disease: Ebola/Marburg Research \n\n\nCenter for Infectious Disease Research and Policy \n\n\n \n\nMedia audiences far away from west Africa are seeing more and more Ebola-related stories in their own states or communities. What do reporters need to know? \nAHCJ members will get some help sorting out the answers to that question in a webcast on Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, noon Eastern time. \n \nPose your questions to Alexander P. Isakov\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, executive director of Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response. Emory has treated four Ebola patients. Mike Stobbe\, medical writer for The Associated Press\, will pose your questions to our guest. \nYou’ll hear insights into the facts of Ebola that reporters should know\, leaving with better understanding of the topic\, story ideas and reliable resources. \nAlexander P. Isakov\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, is the executive director of Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response and an associate professor of emergency medicine. He has led the development of the new CEPAR office and its various initiatives to improve Emory’s capacity for emergency management. His professional experience includes service as an officer in the United States Navy\, consulting for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, deploying with the National Disaster Medical System\, and providing leadership in emergency medical services and disaster response throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Isakov practices clinically in the emergency departments of Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory University Hospital. \nMike Stobbe\, Dr. P.H.\, is a medical writer for The Associated Press. He has been a health reporter for the past 23 years\, and has won several awards for his work. Previously\, he covered health care and medicine at The Charlotte Observer\, the Tampa Tribune\, the Florida Times-Union and The Flint Journal in Michigan. He has a doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina\, a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. \n\nAlexander P. Isakov \n\n\nMike Stobbe URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-reporters-need-to-know-about-covering-ebola/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162543Z CREATED:20231103T155405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162543Z UID:26011-1415667600-1415667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ Chicago Chapter: The Business of Freelancing DESCRIPTION:Whether you on staff at a publication or are currently an independent journalist\, it pays to know more about business. The AHCJ Chicago chapter is holding a class Nov. 11 event about freelancing. We welcome everyone: staff writers and independents. It’s your chance to test the waters and ask questions if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to freelance. Come for the camaraderie and networking. Share tips with others covering the health beat. \nSuccessful freelance writers are more than just good writers – they are good business people. They know the mechanics of running a business from managing finances to maintaining work-life balance. Join us for a panel discussion in which two experienced health freelancers and an accountant will share tips on successfully managing a freelance business: \n\n\nJenni Prokopy\, independent writer\, social media strategist\, motivational speaker\, and consultant \n\n\nCindy Kuzma\, freelance health and fitness writer\, and running coach \n\n\nDebbie Conaster\, CPA and financial advisor at Computer Accounting \n\n\nBridget Kuehn\, freelance writer and strategist (moderator) \n\n\nData & time: 6 p.m. refreshments followed by 6:45 p.m. program\, Tuesday\, Nov. 11 \nLocation:Columbia College Journalism Department\, Room 21933 E. Congress\, corner of Wabash and Congress\, under the L tracks \nThanks to Columbia College for the venue and Bridget Kuehn for organizing. \nRSVP to Carla K. Johnson\, AHCJ board member and Chicago chapter representative. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-chicago-chapter-the-business-of-freelancing/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141110T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141112T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162543Z CREATED:20231025T161724Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162543Z UID:24053-1415581200-1415754000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Business Coalition on Health's 19th annual employee benefits conference DESCRIPTION:National Business Coalition on Health’s 19th annual employer benefits conference\, “Employers Transforming Health Care: The Power of Collaboration!\,” will focus on improving health outcomes and reducing cost. \nMore than 400 employers\, business and health coalitions\, health plans\, providers and others will discuss how employers can improve the value and quality of care delivered to employees\, family members\, and retirees. \nFor a press pass\, call or send an email to Cary Conway at cary@conwaycommunication.com or 972.731.9242. \nDates:Nov. 10 – 12 \nLocation:Washington Marriott Wardman Park2660 Woodley Road NWWashington\, DC 20008 \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-business-coalition-on-healths-19th-annual-employee-benefits-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141112T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155916Z CREATED:20231025T161710Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155916Z UID:24042-1415494800-1415754000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Science of Cancer Health Disparities in Racial/Ethnic Minorities and the Medically Underserved DESCRIPTION:Presented by the American Association for Cancer Research\, this meeting will focus on health inequity and cancer. Scientists and health professionals working in a variety of disciplines will discuss the latest findings and work to stimulate the development of research in cancer health disparities. \nFunded in part by a grant from the National Cancer Institute. \nVisit the meeting website to register or learn more.  \nMedia contacts: \nJeremy Moore: jeremy.moore@aacr.orgJulia Gunther: julia.gunther@aacr.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-science-of-cancer-health-disparities-in-racial-ethnic-minorities-and-the-medically-underserved/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141107T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141107T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155918Z CREATED:20231103T155435Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155918Z UID:26016-1415322000-1415322000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The 2014 U.S. Midterm Elections: What's at Stake for Health Reform DESCRIPTION:The Forum at Harvard School of Public Health presents the next event in HSPH’s Voices in Leadership webcast series: “The 2014 U.S. Midterm Elections: What’s at Stake for Health Reform?” \nTuesday’s election results gave the Republican Party control of the U.S. Congress. What role might the Affordable Care Act (ACA) have played in the outcome? And what do the results imply for the ongoing implementation of the ACA?   \nThis Forum event will feature political analysis and discussion from the following health care experts: \n\n\nRobert Blendon\, Professor of Health Policy and Political Analysis\, Harvard School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School \n\n\nDavid Cutler\, Harvard Professor of Applied Economics \n\n\nJohn McDonough\, Professor of the Practice of Public Health and Former Senior Advisor on National Health Reform to the U.S. Senate Committee on Health\, Education\, Labor and Pensions \n\n\nSheila Burke\, Chair\, Government Relations & Public Policy Group\, Baker Donelson\, and Former Chief of Staff to Senator Bob Dole \n\n\nDavid Morgan\, correspondent\, Reuters (moderator) \n\n\nDate & time:12:30 p.m. – 1:30 p.m.\, Nov. 7 \nWatch the live webcast on The Forum. E-mail your questions for the panelists at any time before or during the live webcast\, or Tweet them to @ForumHSPH using #2014electionsACA.   URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-2014-u-s-midterm-elections-whats-at-stake-for-health-reform/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141107T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155919Z CREATED:20231025T161640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155919Z UID:24026-1415235600-1415322000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The “New” Complex Patient: The Shifting Locus of Care and Cost DESCRIPTION:ECRI Institute’s 21st Annual Conference on the Use of Evidence in Policy and Practice \nNov. 6 & 7 at The National Academy of Sciences \nThe definition of “complex patients” is changing\, and so is the way these patients are being cared for. The “New” Complex Patient: The Shifting Locus of Care and Cost is a free conference that examines how America’s health care system is changing to care for complex patients\, how this care is being financed\, and how and where this care takes place.  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-aeoenewae%c2%9d-complex-patient-the-shifting-locus-of-care-and-cost/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141106T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155919Z CREATED:20231103T155434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155919Z UID:26015-1415235600-1415235600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Rising Tide Of Diabetes In Kids: New Findings For Prevention And Treatment DESCRIPTION:Nov. 6\, 6:45-8 p.m.\nRefreshments Served! \nLos Angeles Times Community Room202 W. First Street\, Los Angeles 90012(Corner of First and Spring Streets downtown; parking in L.A. Times structure one block south at 213 S. Spring)  \nRSVP: Wendy WolfsonThe onsite contact on the evening of the event ONLY is Chad Terhune (213-237-7989) \nA third of children are overweight or obese. Now one out of five new cases of childhood diabetes is type 2 diabetes\, formerly known as adult onset diabetes. But diabetes doesn’t affect kids and adults the same way. You will hear insights of what are the special issues faced by kids with diabetes and obesity and learn about what community outreach and prevention studies can work. \nEllen Iverson\, M.P.H.\, is an investigator in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and at The Saban Research Institute. For the past 25 years\, Ms. Iverson has designed and conducted mixed method research focusing on individual\, familial\, social and structural issues that have an impact on health outcomes and healthcare utilization. Her three primary areas of interest are adolescent and young adult health\, community-based approaches to dealing with obesity and diabetes and applying mixed methods research in clinical settings. Iverson is also an Assistant Professor of Research in the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. \nSteven Mittelman\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, a pediatric endocrinologist\, is director of the Diabetes and Obesity program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and has recently launched the EMPOWER (Energy Management for Personalized Weight Reduction) clinic for overweight or obese children and teens. As an investigator at The Saban Research Institute\, Mittelman’s lab studies the link between childhood obesity and cancer. Mittelman is also an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology & Biophysics in the Center for Endocrinology\, Diabetes & Metabolism at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. \n\nSteven Mittelman \n\n\nEllen Iverson URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-rising-tide-of-diabetes-in-kids-new-findings-for-prevention-and-treatment/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141105T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141109T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155920Z CREATED:20231025T161711Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155920Z UID:24045-1415149200-1415494800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Gerontological Society of American Annual Scientific Meeting DESCRIPTION:GSA’s 67th Annual Scientific Meeting brings together more than 4\,000 of the world’s top researchers\, practitioners and advocates to present the latest evidence on both biological and sociological age-related connections. The meeting will offer over 400 scientific sessions including symposia\, paper\, and poster presentations. \nThe 2014 theme is “Making Connections: From Cells to Societies.” Francis Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH)\, will be the keynote speaker.  \nVisit the GSA Annual Scientific Meeting for more information\, or contact Todd Kluss\, media relations\, at (202) 587-2839. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gerontological-society-of-american-annual-scientific-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141105T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141108T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155920Z CREATED:20231025T161641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155920Z UID:24029-1415149200-1415408400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Eighth Annual National Conference on Health Disparities (NCHD) DESCRIPTION:The 2014 NCHD will focus on policies and programs to reduce health disparities\, with one panel addressing a new topic: the impact of health issues\, including disparities\, on our nation’s military personnel and national security. \nOther panels include: \n\n\nThe impact of social determinants in reducing health disparities \n\n\nTranslational research with proven results in reducing health disparities \n\n\nThe impact of global climate change \n\n\nSuccessful community-based programs \n\n\nThe causes and impacts of violence \n\n\nRegistration Contact:Kathy McHenry\, kathy@tomsawyercompany.com \nDates & location:November 5 – 8\, 2014 The WestinLong Beach\, CA  \nHelpdesk: 888-261-2426 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/eighth-annual-national-conference-on-health-disparities-nchd/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141105T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141105T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155921Z CREATED:20231103T155406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155921Z UID:26014-1415149200-1415149200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Web Briefing for Journalists: Consumer Issues Ahead of the ACA's Second Open Enrollment DESCRIPTION:This media-only briefing from the Kaiser Family Foundation looks at the challenges for consumers in the next ACA enrollment season\, which starts Nov. 15 and ends Feb. 15. Presentations will cover changing premiums\, why consumers should shop around before they re-enroll\, and consumer understanding of insurance.  \nPresenters: \n\n\nJennifer Tolbert\, director\, Foundation State Healthy Policy Director \n\n\nKaren Pollitz\, Senior Fellow \n\n\nPenny Duckham\, executive director\, Media Fellowships Program (moderator)  \n\n\nDate & time:12:30 to 1:30 p.m. ET\, Nov. 13 \nAn RSVP is required.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/web-briefing-for-journalists-consumer-issues-ahead-of-the-acas-second-open-enrollment/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141103T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141103T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155922Z CREATED:20231103T155359Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155922Z UID:26009-1414976400-1414976400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Public Workshop: Research to Inform Public Health Practices for Ebola DESCRIPTION:At the request of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)\, the Institute of Medicine and National Research Council will host a one-day workshop to examine possible biomedical and public health research that would best prepare the United States to safeguard the public from the emergence of Ebola. The workshop will provide a venue for real-time discussions about immediate science needs that\, when answered\, will immediately inform HHS\, public health officials\, providers\, and the general public with the most up-to-date and accurate information about virus transmission\, mitigation of health risks\, and appropriate measures to prevent the spread of disease. \n“Our goal for this workshop is to provide a forum for key experts and decision makers to discuss what research is needed and can be performed now to assist the public health response to the occurrence of Ebola in the United States\,” said Institute of Medicine president Victor J. Dzau.  “We want to mobilize the best expertise and offer the best possible advice to the nation and the world community to address this global challenge as it evolves and to prepare for future events.” \nWhile the Ebola virus has typically been studied in laboratory settings\, research on the characteristics and behaviors of the virus under real-world conditions can provide additional evidence-based information to support public health efforts.  Research topics that may be considered during the workshop include routes of virus transmission\, persistence of the virus on various types of surfaces and the ability to transfer viable virus to other locations\, effective methods for viral inactivation and disinfection\, and strategies to protect at-risk responders\, providers\, and the general public\, including the use of personal protective equipment.   Discussions will focus primarily on basic science and public health issues of specific concern to affected and potentially affected communities in the U.S. \nFollowing the event\, a brief written document based on the presentations and discussions held at the workshop will be prepared. No consensus findings or recommendations will be issued. \nEstablished in 1970 under the charter of the National Academy of Sciences\, the Institute of Medicine provides independent\, objective\, evidence-based advice to policymakers\, health professionals\, the private sector\, and the public. The National Research Council is the operating arm of the National Academy of Sciences and National Academy of Engineering.  The National Academy of Sciences\, National Academy of Engineering\, Institute of Medicine\, and National Research Council make up the National Academies. \nDate & location: \nNov. 3National Academy of Sciences building2101 Constitution Ave.\, N.W.Washington\, D.C.  \nPlenary sessions and discussions will be available via live video webcast.   \nRegistration information: \nAdvance registration is required. Click here for more information or to register.  \nMembers of the media who wish to attend should register with the Office of News and Public Information. Call 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/public-workshop-research-to-inform-public-health-practices-for-ebola/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141130T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155923Z CREATED:20231025T161723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155923Z UID:24051-1414803600-1417309200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Home Care & Hospice Month DESCRIPTION:November is National Home Care & Hospice Month.  It honors the millions of nurses\, home care aides\, therapists\, and social workers who make a remarkable difference for the patients and families they serve. To read their stories or find home care and hospice providers\, visit the National Association for Home Care & Hospice. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-home-care-hospice-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141130T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155923Z CREATED:20231025T161716Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155923Z UID:24050-1414803600-1417309200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Family Caregivers Month DESCRIPTION:November is National Family Caregivers Month\, and the theme is “Family Caregivers – Now More Than Ever!” Two out of every five adults are family caregivers\, and Alzheimer’s is worsening the problem – more than 15 million family caregivers are caring for more than 5 million loved ones with Alzheimer’s. For more information\, visit Caregiver Action Network.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-family-caregivers-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141130T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155924Z CREATED:20231025T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155924Z UID:24047-1414803600-1417309200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Disease Awareness Month and Caregiver Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month and National Caregiver Month.  \nIn the United States\, there are more than 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. Visit the Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregiver Center to learn more about caregivers and how to give or get caregiver support. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-disease-awareness-month-and-caregiver-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141130T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155925Z CREATED:20231025T161715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155925Z UID:24048-1414803600-1417309200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Diabetes Month DESCRIPTION:Nearly 30 million Americans have diabetes\, and another 86 million are at risk for developing type 2 diabetes. The estimated total national cost of diabetes in the U.S. is $245 billion. November is American Diabetes Month\, giving Americans a chance to come together and fight the disease. \nOne initiative is America Gets Cookingâ„  to Stop Diabetes® \, which is designed to inspire people to live a more active and healthier lifestyle\, empowering all Americans to cook nutritious and delicious food\, and be more active. \nVisit American Diabetes Month to get tips on staying healthy throughout the holiday season\, learn how to host a special\, food-themed event and vote for your favorite recipes to help create the perfect holiday meal. Use this calendar to search for events in your area.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-diabetes-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR