BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.15.11//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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211121T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151735Z UID:24415-1637197200-1637456400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Writing Workshop for Journalists of Color DESCRIPTION:The Poynter Institute will be holding an online workshop in November for journalists of color who would like to build skills for writing opinion pieces and personal essays. Participants will learn through instruction and small writing groups. This workshop is one of Poynter’s most competitive programs. Only 15 spots are available.  \nOrganization: The Poynter Institute Dates: November 18-21\, 2021 Cost: Free Location: Online Application deadline: Monday\, August 23 For more information: https://www.poynter.org/shop/writing/power-of-diverse-voices-writing-workshop-for-journalists-of-color-november-2021/ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/writing-workshop-for-journalists-of-color/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211119T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162337Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151735Z UID:24427-1637110800-1637283600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2021 Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) Virtual Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The PCORI Annual Meeting brings together members of the health care community\, including researchers\, patients\, caregivers\, clinicians\, insurers\, health system representatives\, and other stakeholders. The event serves as a report to the nation on PCORI’s progress in funding initiatives to determine which care approaches work best\, for whom\, and under what circumstances. \nThis year\, PCORI will present six main sessions at its Virtual Annual Meeting. Five plenaries will set the stage for discussions on each of PCORI’s proposed National Priorities for Health\, while our closing plenary will cover what we’ve learned during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fourteen breakout sessions will delve into topics such as health equity and disparities\, the fight against COVID-19\, maternal morbidity and mortality\, intellectual and developmental disabilities\, engagement in practice\, and more. This year’s meeting will also offer attendees accessible learning and networking opportunities. \nCheck the organization’s website for more information and to register. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute-pcori-virtual-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211118T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151736Z UID:24435-1637110800-1637197200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Environmental Racism and Indigenous Communities DESCRIPTION:Journalists reporting on environmental issues\, which often impact health\, in Tribal communities may overlook or ignore important Native voices. In this two-day virtual workshop sponsored by the Institute for Journalism & Natural Resources on environmental racism and Indigenous communities\, journalists will hear from experts about the history of environmental racism in Native nations\, how Tribal members are working to protect water sources\, common missteps journalists make when covering Indigenous communities and more. This workshop is limited to 25 participants. \nWhen/Where: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm EST\, November 17-18\, 2021 (virtual) \nCost: Free \nApplication deadline: Wednesday\, November 3\, midnight \nVisit the organization’s website for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/environmental-racism-and-indigenous-communities/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151736Z UID:26882-1637110800-1637110800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:How to Report on Kids and the COVID Vaccine DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nMore than 8\,000 children ages 5-11 have been hospitalized with severe cases of COVID-19. Children of color are especially vulnerable. Kids in that age group are now eligible for the coronavirus vaccine. Still\, a recent survey showed that two-thirds of parents would either wait-and-see\, or refuse to vaccinate their children. This National Press Foundation briefing will help journalists explain the clinical trial results in plain language and also look ahead to how vaccinating children will affect family\, schools\, day care\, extracurricular activities and more. And it will offer tips for covering vaccine hesitancy\, misinformation and disinformation. \nSpeakers include: Dr. Leana Wen is an emergency physician and professor of health policy and management at the George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health\, Dr. Sean O’Leary\, Professor of Pediatrics at the University of Colorado School of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Colorado\, \nWhen/Where: Noon E.T.\, Wednesday\, Nov. 17\, 2021 (virtual) \n  \nFor more information and to regisiter\, visit this webpage. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-to-report-on-kids-and-the-covid-vaccine/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151736Z UID:26883-1637110800-1637110800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:“Pitch perfect: everything to know about pitching stories” DESCRIPTION: URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aeoepitch-perfect-everything-to-know-about-pitching-storiesae%c2%9d/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151737Z UID:26881-1637110800-1637110800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Modernizing Research & Development for Pandemic Readiness DESCRIPTION:This session\, hosted by the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security and the Capitol Hill Steering Committee on Pandemic Preparedness and Health Security will examine how Federal agencies\, Congress\, and the White House can foster greater agility\, speed\, innovation and coordination to re-imagine research and development for pandemic readiness. Speakers include: Eric Lander\, MD\, Director\, White House Office of Science and Technology Policy\, Dawn O’Connell\, JD\, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services  and Gigi Gronvall\, PhD\, Senior Scholar\, The Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security. \nWhen/ Where: 1 p.m. ET\, November 17\, 2021 (virtual) \nVisit the organization’s website to register.  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/modernizing-research-development-for-pandemic-readiness/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211115T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151737Z UID:26876-1636938000-1636938000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Apply for NPR's Kroc Fellowship DESCRIPTION:NPR is offering a one-year fellowship for three recent or near graduates interested in becoming public media journalists. The Kroc fellowships were made possible by a 2003 bequest to NPR from philanthropist Joan Kroc. Fellows receive a stipend of more receive “a stipend of more than $50\,000 and benefits\, including paid vacation.” \nWhen: Beginning around September 2022 for one year \nEligibility: Applicants must be close to completing an undergraduate or graduate degree or have earned a degree no more than one year prior to December 31\, 2021. \nApplication deadline: November 15\, 2021 \nFor more information\, visit the organization’s website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/apply-for-nprs-kroc-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151737Z UID:26874-1636419600-1636419600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The State of Oral Health: Increasing Access & Reducing Disparities DESCRIPTION:Nov. 9\, 20211-2 p.m. ET \nNIHCM Foundation\nAn estimated 80 million Americans currently lack access to dental care. As oral health is essential to the overall health and well-being of an individual\, the high volume of those without access can have potentially devastating health consequences such as an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease\, respiratory disease\, chronic diseases\, diabetes\, and adverse pregnancy outcomes. Three main barriers to accessing dental care include coverage\, provider shortages\, and cultural barriers to oral health. In this webinar\, we will hear from leaders in the field of oral health who are working to reduce disparities in access to and quality of care. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\n\nFederal initiatives to reduce health disparities and advance oral health equity\, while furthering oral health in pediatric populations \n\n\nA health plan foundation’s investment\, in collaboration with the Duke Endowment\, to improve oral health in the Carolinas\, including in rural communities and school-based programs \n\n\nInterprofessional approaches to integrate oral health into education and care delivery models \n\n\nRegister & Join Here \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-state-of-oral-health-increasing-access-reducing-disparities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211108T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211112T005959 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162325Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T201543Z UID:24425-1636333200-1636678799@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Summit on Mental Health DESCRIPTION:Anxiety and depression increased among Americans during the pandemic\, especially among Black and Asian people. Substance use disorders and overdoses also increased. This layered crisis has exposed problems that existed before the pandemic and spotlighted them for journalists across the country. \n\n\n\nAHCJ’s first multi-day gathering focused entirely on mental and behavioral health\, hosted by the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\, will explore many aspects of mental health\, in the context of the pandemic and aside from it. Experts from major health care providers\, public health entities\, research institutions and nonprofits will speak at this four-day event\, culminating in a “big picture” keynote with global mental health innovator Dr. Vikram Patel. \n\n\n\nSpotlight Speakers\n\n\n\n\nThe case for a  global mental health solution (and the U.S. role in achieving it) with Dr. Vikram Patel\n\n\n\nOur collective trauma: A conversation with Dr. Bessel van der Kolk\n\n\n\nThe Mental Health Justice Act: A Q&A with U.S. Rep. Katie Porter (D-Orange County\, Calif.)\n\n\n\n\nMultiple aspects of mental health will be explored in sessions on: \n\n\n\n\nMental health in communities and what advocates are doing to improve it \n\n\n\nThe impact of the pandemic on teen substance use \n\n\n\nWhat the pandemic taught us about the importance of social connectedness among the aging \n\n\n\nHow the conversation has changed about kids’ access to mental health services \n\n\n\nThe mental health/physical impact of COVID-19 on nurses \n\n\n\nWhat’s happening in maternal mental health \n\n\n\nWhat journalists should know about reporting on suicide \n\n\n\nHow to untangle the complicated roots of vaccine hesitancy \n\n\n\nHow mental health/substance use care is being provided in primary care settings \n\n\n\nWhat educators and researchers are learning about building resilience in physicians \n\n\n\nThe promise and limitations of telehealth\, apps and mental health technology \n\n\n\nHow psychedelics and MDMA are being used in treatment. \n\n\n\n\nCheck this page for updates and additions to the program as they are finalized. \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\n\nThe Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-summit-on-mental-health/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211107T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151738Z UID:24431-1636160400-1636246800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2021 Global Conference on Health and Climate Change DESCRIPTION:2021 Global Conference on Health and Climate Change\, November 6-7\, 2021 Glasgow URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-global-conference-on-health-and-climate-change/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151739Z UID:26879-1635987600-1635987600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:A Conversation with Admiral Rachel Levine\, Assistant Secretary for Health DESCRIPTION:When/Where: 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. ET\, Thursday\, Nov. 4 (Virtual) \nDescription: This is an online on-the-record briefing for reporters with Admiral Rachel Levine\, M.D.\, assistant secretary for health for the federal Department of Health and Human Services. The Alliance for Health Policy will host the briefing for credentialed reporters and Alliance President and CEO Sarah J. Dash will moderate. Go to the organization’s website to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-conversation-with-admiral-rachel-levine-assistant-secretary-for-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184032Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151739Z UID:26880-1635987600-1635987600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:State Health Officials Discuss COVID-19 Pfizer Vaccine Approval for Children and J&J/Moderna Booster DESCRIPTION:When: 12:00-1:00 p.m. ET\, Thursday\, Nov. 4\, 2021 (Virtual) \nThe Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO) will convene public health leaders to discuss how states will work to vaccinate the children ages 5-11\, ongoing efforts to address vaccine hesitancy and health equity\, how states are working to administer booster shots to J&J and Moderna recipients and more. Speakers who will be available to talk to the media include: ASTHO President director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention Nirav Shah\, M.D.\, J.D.; chief medical officer for the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services Anne Zink M.D.\, F.A.C.E.P; Secretary of the Arkansas Department of Health Jose Romero\, M.D.\, a pediatrician; as well as Director of the District of Columbia Department of Health LaQuandra Nesbitt\, M.D.\, M.P.H. \nGo to the organization’s website to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-health-officials-discuss-covid-19-pfizer-vaccine-approval-for-children-and-jj-moderna-booster/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184008Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151739Z UID:26877-1635901200-1635901200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Obesity in America: A Dire Health Equity Crisis DESCRIPTION:Obesity is one of the direst health equity issues impacting the Black community\, especially amid the rising Delta variant. Nearly half of Black Americans are living with obesity\, one of the leading comorbidities for severe cases of COVID-19. In fact\, 78% of people who were hospitalized\, placed on a ventilator or died from COVID-19 were overweight or suffered from obesity. Yet\, outdated Medicare rules block access to safe and effective treatment options and perpetuate dangerous and discriminatory stigmas. Congress must act now to modernize policies and provide obesity care to those who need it most. \nWhen/Where: 7:00 PM EST\, Nov 3\, 2021 (Virtual) \nGo to this website to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/obesity-in-america-a-dire-health-equity-crisis/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211030T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183729Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151740Z UID:26846-1635555600-1635555600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Medical Informatics Association annual meeting DESCRIPTION:October 30 — AMIA 2021 Annual Symposium\, San Diego   \n\n\nThe annual meeting of the American Medical Informatics Association for health care informatics professionals will be a hybrid of some live events in San Diego and some live-streamed sessions. For press registration\, contact Lisa Gibson at lisa@amia.org or 301-657-5909. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-medical-informatics-association-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211029T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151740Z UID:26868-1635469200-1635469200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Debating COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters DESCRIPTION:Debating COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters: Public Health Strategy in a Shifting Landscape \nFriday\, October 29\, 2021 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Central time \nHosted by the University of Minnesota’s Consortium on Law & Values in Health\, Environment & Life Sciences \nPublic health authorities in the U.S. are analyzing data on the long-term effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines and debating the need for vaccine booster shots. This webinar will bring together experts in public health with different points of view. They will consider recommendations from the CDC that some populations receive a Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine booster\, the potential necessity for Moderna and Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) vaccine boosters\, and vaccination of children. Panelists include: Eric Topol\, MD\, Director & Founder\, Scripps Research Translational Institute\, Sarah S. Long\, MD\, Professor of Pediatrics\, Drexel University College of Medicine\, Yvonne Maldonado\, MD\, Chief\, Division of Pediatric Infectious Diseases\, Stanford University School of Medicine. Moderated by: Michael T. Osterholm\, PhD\, MPH\, Director\, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)\, University of Minnesota. \nRegister here: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bqoTYud7wsyWxOC \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/debating-covid-19-vaccine-boosters/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211031T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151741Z UID:24381-1635382800-1635642000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Journalism 2021 postponed DESCRIPTION:Conference home\nRegistration\nHotel\n\n\n\nAHCJ staff have been monitoring the emergence and spread of the Delta variant closely over the last few weeks. With the guidance of the board of directors\, we have made the difficult decision to once again postpone our in-person annual conference scheduled for October 28-31 in Austin. While we were planning to offer some conference sessions virtually\, recent COVID-19 developments have made it unwise to ask our members to travel for an in-person meeting. \nA little over a month ago we were optimistic about vaccinations and excited to gather in person\, and we had great planning meetings on-site in Austin just a few weeks ago. We are still committed to bringing the annual conference to Austin and are working hard to find appropriate dates to gather in 2022. \nContinue reading → \n  \nPhoto: Rob Stalnaker via Flickr \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\nCall for ideas\nAHCJ is gathering ideas for conference workshops and panels. Please submit suggestions before March 19. \nClick here for your opportunity to submit ideas for consideration. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\nSponsorship team\n \nHosts\nUniversity of Texas Dell Medical School \nMeadows Mental Health Policy Institute \nSt. David’s Foundation \nArnold Ventures \n\nEndowing sponsors\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation \nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust \nGordon and Betty Moore Foundation \n\nSponsors\nThe Commonwealth Fund \nEpiscopal Health Foundation \nThe Kresge Foundation \nPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute \nThe Pew Charitable Trusts \nThe John A. Hartford Foundation \nMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research \nNew York State Health Foundation \nHealth Care Foundation of Western & Central New York \nCalifornia Health Care Foundation \nMissouri Foundation for Health \nColorado Health Foundation \nRhode Island Foundation \nThe JAMA Network \nMillbank Memorial Fund \nBurroughs Wellcome Fund \n  \n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-journalism-2021-postponed/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151742Z UID:26871-1635382800-1635382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Online master class in outlining and structure DESCRIPTION:Oct. 28\, 9:30-11:30 a.m. EST  \nInvestigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) is holding an online two-hour master class for its members on how to create a story outline\, highlighting both story structure and framing. Instructor Matt Apuzzo from The New York Times will discuss common writing pitfalls\, plus offer tips for seamless editing. The cost to attend this member-only event is $35. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/online-master-class-in-outlining-and-structure/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211028T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151742Z UID:24386-1635296400-1635382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Virtual PitchFest DESCRIPTION:Editors from some of the top magazines and newspapers are going virtual to meet you! Bring your best ideas to the AHCJ Virtual PitchFest. \nThis session has been created to give you an opportunity to pitch your ideas virtually one-on-one with editors from selected publications. \nTo participate\, you will register for three time slots with the editors of your choosing and pay a flat fee of $45\, nonrefundable. Appointment times will be available on Oct.15\, noon ET. \nAt noon ET\, Oct. 21\, if we have Virtual PitchFest editor spots available\, even if you have already selected three appointments\, we will open the remaining spots until filled. \nLearn more about the Virtual Freelance PitchFest and the editors who will be participating. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/virtual-pitchfest/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211026T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151743Z UID:26873-1635210000-1635210000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Transformational New Approaches to Mental Illness DESCRIPTION:Our Aggressive Plan to Fast Track New Therapies for Depression\, PTSD\, Schizophrenia and More \nIcahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai \nTuesday\, October 26\, 2021 10:00-11:00 AM EST \nPsychiatric disorders are among the most devastating of human diseases\, making up about one-third of the global burden of disease. Here at Mount Sinai and The Friedman Brain Institute we understand it is imperative to further research needed to treat and support the patients and their families affected by these debilitating disorders.   Please join us to learn about how our four new centers are conducting novel research for urgently needed therapies and are revolutionizing the way mental illness is treated. \n\n\nThe Jeff and Lisa Blau Adolescent Consultation Center for Resilience and Treatment \n\n\nCenter for Computational Psychiatry \n\n\nCenter for Psychedelic Psychotherapy and Trauma Research \n\n\nCenter for Affective Neuroscience \n\n\nPlease RSVP by Friday\, October 22nd. Please submit any questions you would like our panelists to address and we will do our best to get them answered. \nRegister here\n Upon RSVP’ing you will receive Zoom information \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/transformational-new-approaches-to-mental-illness/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211024T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151743Z UID:24433-1635037200-1635296400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Leading Age Annual Meeting Expo DESCRIPTION:October 24 – 27 (in person)  \n\n\nLeading Age Annual Meeting Expo ”¨ Atlanta\, GA”¨ \n\n\nLeadingAge represents more than 5\,000 nonprofit aging service providers\, including nursing homes\, assisted living and other long-term care entities\, with a focus on research\, advocacy\, education\, and community-building. \n\n\nFor press registration\, contact Lisa Sanders at lsanders@leadingage.org.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/leading-age-annual-meeting-expo-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151743Z UID:26870-1634778000-1634778000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Meet AHCJ President Felice Freyer DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Oct. 21\, 7-8 p.m. ET \nJoin fellow AHCJ members in welcoming new AHCJ President Felice J. Freyer. Two\, one hour sessions will be offered for our members. \nBring your questions\, goals\, and vision for the future of AHCJ and let’s get to work. \nJoin Zoom Meeting URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/meet-ahcj-president-felice-freyer-2/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183843Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151744Z UID:26863-1634778000-1634778000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:PitchFest Perfect: How to give your best pitch on Zoom DESCRIPTION:Oct. 21\, 1 p.m. ET\nOn October 27-28\, freelancers will participate in a virtual version of our popular PitchFest\, where they will have a few minutes to meet editors and present ideas. \nIn this preparatory Zoom panel\, two editors — Ingrid Wickelgren of Spectrum and Kyung Song of WebMD — and journalist Laura Beil will offer advice on how to make the best use of those virtual one-on-one meetings and walk away with assignments. \nPanelists will share insights about how to frame a pitch that editors want. Should you pitch about COVID\, or not? How much time should you spend explaining your background and experience? How much detail do editors want about ideas? How should you follow up? \nBring your questions to the webcast\, and we’ll answer them. Moderated by Michele Cohen Marill of the freelance committee. \nView the recording URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pitchfest-perfect-how-to-give-your-best-pitch-on-zoom/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211023T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162324Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151744Z UID:24421-1634691600-1634950800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Global Fact 8: International fact-checking conference DESCRIPTION:The International Fact-Checking Network at the Poynter Institute is hosting a conference on fact-checking worldwide. Each day of the summit will feature seven hours of sessions to inspire lively discussions of the important role facts play in society. More than 70 speakers will discuss the fight against misinformation\, especially during the pandemic\, and what should be done in order to protect people from harmful misinformation. Those expected to speak include fact-checkers in countries around the world including officials from the World Health Organization\, who will discuss their collaborative efforts in vaccine safety communication with the fact-checking community. The International Fact-Checking Network’s Director Baybars Orsek will facilitate a conversation to discuss the third-party fact-checking program with participants from Facebook about its five-year fact-check program; and former Buzzfeed News duo Craig Silverman (ProPublica) and Jane Lytvynenko (Shorenstein Center) will offer an extensive and updated training session for fact-checkers. \nLearn more about the agenda and register online. \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/global-fact-8-international-fact-checking-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T184007Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151745Z UID:26875-1634691600-1634691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Advancing NIH Research on the Health of Women: A 2021 Conference DESCRIPTION:In response to a congressional request to address NIH efforts related to women’s health research\, the Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH)\, in conjunction with the Advisory Committee on Research on Women’s Health (ACRWH)\, will be hosting Advancing NIH Research on the Health of Women: A 2021 Conference. The key topics to be discussed\, as identified by Congress\, are (1) clinical practices related to rising maternal morbidity and mortality rates; (2) increasing rates of chronic debilitating conditions in women; and (3) stagnant cervical cancer survival rates. Learn more about these issues here. \nRead the welcome letter here and view the agenda here. \nDate: October 20\, 2021; 9:00am – 4:30pm EDT \nHow to Attend: \nRegister here. \nFind more information about the event here. \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/advancing-nih-research-on-the-health-of-women-a-2021-conference/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183920Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151745Z UID:26872-1634691600-1634691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Osteoporosis Day DESCRIPTION:World Osteoporosis Day \n\n\nOne in three women and one in five men 50 years and older around the world will suffer an osteoporotic fracture\, potentially leading to chronic pain and long-term disability. This observance from the International Osteoporosis Foundation is designed to raise awareness of maintaining bone health and preventing fractures.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-osteoporosis-day/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211020T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151746Z UID:26862-1634691600-1634691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Children and COVID-19: A Virtual Conversation with Dr. Nipunie Rajapakse\, Mayo Clinic DESCRIPTION:Nipunie Rajapakse\, MD\, is a pediatric infectious diseases physician at Mayo Clinic. \n \nCheck the organization’s website for registration details.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/children-and-covid-19-a-virtual-conversation-with-dr-nipunie-rajapakse-mayo-clinic/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211017T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231025T162451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151746Z UID:24432-1634259600-1634432400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:JAWS annual Conference And Mentoring Program DESCRIPTION:At this year’s Journalism and Women Symposium’s annual Conference And Mentoring Program (CAMP)\, journalists will find inspiring speakers\, training to further careers\, educational panels and networking opportunities. \n“Panels will explore misinformation\, disinformation and conspiracy theories; newsroom leaders\, racial inequities and DEI action; climate change embedded into beats; health inequity\, online harassment and more\,” according to the organization’s website. \nTraining will focus on “freelance editing; SPJ’s Google News Initiative and Facebook for Journalists; career pivots for all ages and career pivots after 60; overseas reporting – and\, yes\, more!” \nOrganization: Journalism and Women Symposium (JAWS)\, which “brings together working journalists\, journalism educators and researchers from across the country to share resources\, support\, training and information about issues that affect women in our field\,” according to its website. \nDates: Oct. 15-17 \nWhere: Online \nPrice: $99 for members and $120 for non-members \nFor information: https://tinyurl.com/5jnv356h \nRegistration: https://www.betterunite.com/jaws-jawscamp2021 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/jaws-annual-conference-and-mentoring-program/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183919Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151747Z UID:26869-1634259600-1634259600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Meet AHCJ President Felice Freyer DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Oct. 15\, noon-1 p.m. ET \nJoin fellow AHCJ members in welcoming new AHCJ President Felice J. Freyer. Two\, one hour sessions will be offered for our members. \nBring your questions\, goals\, and vision for the future of AHCJ and let’s get to work. \nJoin Zoom Meeting \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/meet-ahcj-president-felice-freyer/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183917Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151748Z UID:26867-1634173200-1634173200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reaching the Vaccine Hesitant Young DESCRIPTION:Thursday Oct. 14\, 2021\, 1-2 PM EDT \nVirtual Panel Discussion\, hosted by the Pulizer Center and Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \nNearly 25 percent of young people are hesitant to get vaccinated putting them at risk for severe illness from COVID-19. Hear three panelists discuss: How can public health officials reach adolescents and young adults? What messages on social media and elsewhere resonate with them? How are journalists reaching younger audiences? Speakers include Caleb Hellerman\, medical journalist and director of Race for the Vaccine\, Janet Tobias\, executive producer of Race for the Vaccine\, Rupali Limaye\, director of behavioral and implementation science\, International Vaccine Access Center at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health and Nick Moran\, associate director of audience development at Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. \nTo register click here: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_e3N21hX9THuwLXko9VJlnw URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reaching-the-vaccine-hesitant-young/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T113624 CREATED:20231103T183842Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T151749Z UID:26861-1634173200-1634173200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:A Virtual Conversation with Nancy Segal\, author of Deliberately Divided DESCRIPTION:Nancy Segal’s book takes the first in-depth look at the New York City adoption agency that separated twins and triplets in the 1960s\, and the controversial and disturbing study that tracked the children’s development while never telling their adoptive parents that they were raising a “singleton twin.” A professor of psychology at California State University\, Fullerton\, she will also talk about the film Three Identical Strangers\, which told this story. \n \nVisit the organization’s website to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-virtual-conversation-with-nancy-segal-author-of-deliberately-divided/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR