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:20070311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20080309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20081102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20090308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20091101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090218T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090218T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160730Z CREATED:20231025T150221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160730Z UID:23599-1234918800-1234918800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Pressure ulcers among nursing home residents DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics is expected to release a data brief on the incidence of pressure ulcers among nursing home residents in 2004. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-pressure-ulcers-among-nursing-home-residents/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090218T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090218T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160730Z CREATED:20231025T150221Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160730Z UID:23600-1234918800-1234918800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: U.S. annual health report card DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics will release the 2008 health report card issued to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Congress. According to the NCHS Web site\, the annual compilation features over 150 tables and provides the most recent figures on vital statistics\, disease prevalence\, health care utilization and other health topics. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-u-s-annual-health-report-card/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090216T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160731Z CREATED:20231025T150128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160731Z UID:23569-1234400400-1234746000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science DESCRIPTION:The theme of the Annual Meeting – "Our Planet and Its Life: Origins and Futures" – calls to mind that 2009 is the 200th anniversary of Charles Darwin's birth and the 150th anniversary of the publication of his book On the Origin of Species by Means of Natural Selection. New understanding of the underlying processes and mechanisms that fascinated Darwin continues to be the focus of intense research 150 years later. \nThe meeting will feature more than 175 symposia and lectures on frontier research topics and policy issues in evolution\, energy\, the environment\, sustainable development and more. \nFor more information\, go to: www.aaas.org/meetings \nCareer science communicators qualify for complimentary registration. To learn more about the required credentials and to register online\, go to: www.eurekalert.org/aaasnewsroom \nOnce your registration is confirmed\, you will receive a registration confirmation number to use when booking a hotel at a discounted rate through the AAAS Housing Bureau:www.aaas.org/meetings/2009/hotel/. Rooms are limited at the headquarters hotel\, so book early. \nIf you have any questions\, please contact media@aaas.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-meeting-of-the-american-association-for-the-advancement-of-science/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090211T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160732Z CREATED:20231025T150220Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160732Z UID:23598-1234314000-1234314000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data brief: Contributions of international medical graduates DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Care Statistics is tentatively scheduled to release statistics on the role of international medical graduates in providing office-based medical care in 2005 and 2006. \nThe study focuses on the role of IMGs "in serving underserved populations and practicing in primary care shortage areas outside of urban areas." \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. \nUpdate: The brief has been posted online (PDF). URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-brief-contributions-of-international-medical-graduates/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090211T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160733Z CREATED:20231025T150109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160733Z UID:23560-1234314000-1234314000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Gawande to speak at lecture series DESCRIPTION:Atul Gawande\, New Yorker magazine columnist and Associate Professor of Surgery at Harvard Medical School will speak about "Ignorance vs. Ineptitude: Science and the Causes of Failure in Medicine" as part of the NIH Director's 2008-2009 Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series. \nAll lectures are in the Jack Masur Auditorium\, Bldg. 10\, 3-4 p.m. Get visitor information. \nLectures are viewable live on the Web and also on videotape at the NIH Library\, Bldg. 10\, approximately one week after the lecture date. The WALS is captioned for the web; you may request sign language or a monitor with the captions in Masur auditorium. Visit the ORS website or contact the Worksite and Enrichment Program Branch (WEPB) TTY at 301-435-1908. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gawande-to-speak-at-lecture-series/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090210T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160733Z CREATED:20231025T150159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160733Z UID:23584-1234227600-1234227600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Language Access and Translation Strategies Colloquium for Health Plans DESCRIPTION:Health insurance plans in the United States face an increased need to communicate with limited English proficient (LEP) members. In the State of California\, plans are working to improve access to health care services – including translation and interpreting services – in part due to Senate Bill SB 853. Because of demographic and regulatory changes\, health plans need to quickly ramp up their knowledge of the best practices and technologies that facilitate the provision of language services. Common Sense Advisory will convene health plans to share findings\, best practices\, and lessons learned. \nWhat topics will be covered? \n\n Buying translation – learn about the latest research on pricing methodologies\, average prices\, best practices for procuring translation services\, and vendor management techniques.\nTechnology – discover how machine translation (MT)\, computer-assisted translation (CAT)\, and translation management systems (TMS) can help ensure quality\, improve consistency\, and save costs.\nQuality assurance – learn about standards for translation quality\, road blocks\, the role of vendor-buyer relationships\, the truth about "back translations\," sample translations\, and QA processes.\nHealth plan case studies – hear about the experiences of three California health plans that worked to implement technologies and create processes for providing written translation services.\n\nWhy attend? \n\nLearn vendor-neutral best practices.\nObtain insight from presenters with decades of experience working on the translation vendor side.\nBenefit from Common Sense Advisory's proven research methodology.\nUnderstand the latest market data and technology.\nTake away concrete examples from case studies presented by peers.\nDiscuss issues with colleagues in a neutral\, independent forum\, without the presence of vendors.\n\nWho should attend? \n\nLanguage services coordinators at health plans\, providers\, government staff\, patient advocates\, other decision makers responsible for implementing\, planning\, or purchasing language services. Language service companies and other vendors are not allowed to sponsor or attend the colloquium.\n\nCost of event: $299Cost of event prior to December 15\, 2008: $149 \nFor more information and to register\, visit www.commonsenseadvisory.com/training/colloquium.php \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/language-access-and-translation-strategies-colloquium-for-health-plans/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090208T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090213T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150826Z CREATED:20231025T150215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150826Z UID:23595-1234054800-1234486800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowship Program DESCRIPTION:The 11 journalists in the the first class of AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows will spend a week studying public health issues at two Atlanta campuses of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The fellowship program\, supported by the CDC Foundation\, will include presentations\, roundtable discussions and lab tours on epidemiology\, global disease prevention efforts\, obesity\, vaccine safety\, pandemic flu preparedness\, autism and many other topics. \n The training will take place at the CDC's Atlanta and Chamblee campuses. Fellows will tour the CDC director's National Emergency Operations Center\, meet sources on policy and research and learn how to tap the agency's abundant resources to produce better stories. \n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nSunday\, Feb. 8 \n\n\n\n 6:45 p.m. \n\nMeet in hotel lobby to walk to restaurant \n\n\n\n\n7 p.m. \n\n\nDinner at Ted’s Montana Grill\, 201 W. Ponce de Leon Ave. \n\n\n\n\nMonday\, Feb. 9 \n\n\n\n 8 a.m. \n\nMeet in lobby entrance to board shuttle \n\n\n\n\n9-10 a.m. \n\n\nMedia Relations at CDC \n\nGlen Nowak\, media relations director\n\n\n\n\n\n10–10:15 a.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n10:15-11:30 a.m. \n\n\nCDC’s Role in Investigating Foodborne Disease Outbreaks \n\nRob Tauxe\, M.D.\, chief\, Foodborne Disease Program\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \n\n\nHepatitis \n\nJohn Ward\, M.D.\, director\, Division of Viral Hepatitis\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-1:30 p.m. \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n1:30-2:30 P.M. \n\n\nGenomics \n\nMuin Khoury\, M.D.\, director\, Office of Public Health Genomics\n\n\n\n\n\n2:30-2:45 p.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n2:45-3:45 p.m. \n\n\nSocial Determinants of Health \n\nCamara Jones\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Division of Adult and Community Health\, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion\n\n\n\n\n\n3:45-4:45 p.m. \n\n\nPublic Health Marketing and Social Media \n\nJay Bernhardt\, Ph.D.\, director\, National Center for Health Marketing\n\n\n\n\n\n5 p.m. \n\n\nReturn to hotel \n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 10\n\n\n\n 8 a.m. \n\nMeet in lobby entrance to board shuttle \n\n\n\n\n9-1 a.m. \n\n\nVaccine Preventable Diseases: CDC’s Immunization Efforts \n\nLance Rodewald\, M.D.\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\n\n\n\n\n\n10-11 a.m. \n\n\nPatient Safety/Hospital-Acquired Infection \n\nAlex Kallen\, M.D.\, Division of Healthcare Quality and Promotion\n\n\n\n\n\n11-11:15 a.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. \n\n\nInfluenza \n\nDan Jernigan\, M.D.\, Influenza Division\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15-1:15 p.m. \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n1:15-2:15 p.m. \n\n\nAntibiotic Resistance \n\nLauri Hicks\, M.D.\, Division of Bacterial Diseases\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15-2:30 p.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 p.m. \n\n\nCDC Journal Editors – Roundtable Discussion \n\nFred Shaw\, M.D.\, J.D.\, editor\, Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report (MMWR)\nD. Peter Drotman\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, editor\, Emerging Infectious Disease\nMarta Gwinn\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, acting editor\, Preventing Chronic Disease\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30-3:45 p.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n3:45-4:30 p.m. \n\n\nTour of CDC’s Director’s Emergency Operations Center \n\n\n\n\n4:45 p.m. \n\n\nReturn to hotel \n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Feb. 11 \n\n\n\n 8 a.m. \n\nMeet in lobby entrance to board shuttle \n\n\n\n\n9-10 a.m. \n\n\nInvestigating Disease Outbreaks: CDC’s Disease Detectives \n\nDoug Hamilton\, M.D.\, director\, Epidemiology Intelligence Service\n\n\n\n\n\n10–10:15 a.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n10:15-11:30 a.m. \n\n\nDisease Prevention Around the World: CDC’s Global Health Efforts \n\nScott Dowell\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Global Disease Detection Program\, Coordinating Office for Global Health\n\n\n\n\n\n11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. \n\n\nChild Safety \n\nGrant Baldwin\, Ph.D.\, CDC Injury Center\, director\, Division of Injury Response\nRodney Hammond\, Ph.D.\, CDC Injury Center\, director\, Division of Violence Prevention\n\n\n\n\n\n12:30-1:30 p.m. \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n1:30-3 p.m. \n\n\nCDC Center Directors Roundtable Discussion \n\nRima Khabbaz\, M.D.\, director\, National Center for Preparedness\, Detection and Control of Infectious Diseases\nJanet Collins\, Ph.D.\, director\, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion\nEd Trevathin\, M.D.\, director\, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities\nDonna Knutson\, deputy director\, National Center for Injury Prevention and Control\nSteve Blount\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, director\, Coordinating Center for Global Health\n\n\n\n\n\n3-3:15 p.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n3:15-4:30 p.m. \n\n\nLaboratory Tours \n\nPierre Rollin\, M.D.\, director\, Special Pathogens Lab\nSherif Zaki\, M.D.\, director\, Pathology Lab\n\n\n\n\n\n4:45 p.m. \n\n\nReturn to hotel \n\n\n\n\n6:45 p.m. \n\n\nMeet in lobby to go to Twain’s \n\n\n\n\nThursday\, Feb. 12\n\n\n\n 8 a.m. \n\nMeet in lobby entrance to board shuttle \n\n\n\n\n9-10 a.m. \n\n\nObesity \n\nBeth Tohill\, Ph.D.\, Division of Physical Activity\, Nutrition and Obesity\, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion\n\n\n\n\n\n10-10:15 a.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n10:15-11:15 a.m. \n\n\nDiabetes \n\nAnn Albright\, M.D.\, director\, Division of Diabetes Translation\, National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion\n\n\n\n\n\n11:15 a.m. -12:15 p.m. \n\n\nAutism \n\nEd Trevathin\, M.D.\, director\, National Center for Birth Defects and Developmental Disabilities\n\n\n\n\n\n12:15-1:15 p.m. \n\n\nLunch \n\n\n\n\n1:15-2:15 p.m. \n\n\nEnvironmental Health Laboratory Tours \n\n\n\n\n2:15-2:30 p.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n2:30-3:30 p.m. \n\n\nUsing CDC State and Metropolitan Area Data \n\nWayne Giles\, M.D.\, Division of Adult and Community Health\, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance Data (BRFSS)\nWisqars Data (Leading Causes of Death)\n\n\n\n\n\n3:30-3:45 p.m. \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n3:45-4:45 p.m. \n\n\nClimate Change \n\nGeorge Luber\, M.D.\, National Center for Environmental Health\n\n\n\n\n\n5 p.m. \n\n\nReturn to hotel \n\n\n\n\nFriday\, Feb. 13\n\n\n\n 8 a.m. \n\nMeet in the lobby entrance to board shuttle \n\n\n\n\n9-10 a.m. \n\n\nOverview of CDC \n\nRichard Besser\, M.D.\, acting director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\n\n\n\n\n\n10-11 a.m. \n\n\nRoundtable Discussion – Story Ideas \n\nJournalists and CDC Media Relations/Communications Staff\n\n\n\n\n\n11 a.m. \n\n\nVisit Concludes URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-cdc-health-journalism-fellowship-program/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090130T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090131T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154554Z CREATED:20231025T150214Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154554Z UID:23592-1233277200-1233363600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NABJ Conference on Health Care Disparities DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Black Journalists is sponsoring a conference at the Morehouse School of Medicine to focus is on the health and wellbeing of the black community and empower journalists to better reach their audiences of the countless number of health issues that plague African Americans. Heart disease\, breast cancer\, strokes\, mental health\, HIV/AIDS and childhood obesity are among the topics addressed through a series of seminar and round table discussions. \nHealth policy analysts\, physicians\, researchers\, and corporations will join journalists to uncover why African Americans represent an unprecedented number of those victims to often preventable and curable disease. The conference will also show journalists how to cover these major health and medical stories using today's multimedia model. \nPresenters include Dr. Kevin Fenton of the Centers for Disease Control\, Marian Wright Edelman\, of the Children's Defense Fund\, Phill Wilson of the Black AIDS Institute and Linda Blount of the American Cancer Society. \nThe conference is funded by the W.K. Kellogg Foundation\, the National Center for Primary Care at the Morehouse School of Medicine and the Schering Plough Corporation. \nLearn more about the conference. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nabj-conference-on-health-care-disparities/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090128T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090128T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154554Z CREATED:20231025T150215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154554Z UID:23594-1233104400-1233104400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Outpatient surgery DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics is expected to release the first data on outpatient surgery in 10 years. The data are embargoed until Noon EST. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-outpatient-surgery/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090121T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154555Z CREATED:20231025T150146Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154555Z UID:23575-1232240400-1232499600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:22nd Annual Rural Health Leadership Conference DESCRIPTION:The 2009 Rural Health Care Leadership Conference focuses on proven strategies for accelerating performance excellence and improving the sustainability of rural hospitals. \nIn hospitals and communities across America\, health care executives and consumers alike weigh the prospects for health care reform. But few expect real change to come from Washington in the near term. And rural hospital leaders aren't waiting. At this year's Conference you'll be inspired by the stories of rural and community hospitals that are figuring out how to compete successfully on high quality and low cost. You'll discover how hospitals leaders are working to drive out waste\, improve accountability and transparency\, and boost staff engagement in quality and safety activities. Change is happening in rural communities. Despite the long odds. \nTo register\, visit www.healthforum.com/healthforum/html/conferences/09Rural/02_Registration.html \nFor general questions regarding the Rural Health Care Leadership Conference\, e-mail clang@healthforum.com or call Connie Lang at (312) 893-6897. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/22nd-annual-rural-health-leadership-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090114T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154556Z CREATED:20231025T150213Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154556Z UID:23591-1231894800-1231894800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release about adoption DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics is expected to release a report on "Who Adopts? Characteristics of Women and Men Who Have Adopted Children." This report presents data from the National Survey of Family Growth concerning the characteristics of those who have adopted children in the United States. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-about-adoption/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090107T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090107T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160734Z CREATED:20231025T150206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160734Z UID:23590-1231290000-1231290000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release on U.S. births in 2006 DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics is expected to release data on births in the United States\, including state-based and national information on teen births\, unmarried births\, multiple births\, maternal and infant health data such as prenatal care\, smoking during pregnancy\, cesarean deliveries\, and other indicators\, by detailed age groups\, state\, race\, ethnicity and gender. Based on data from birth certificates filed in state vital statistics offices and reported to NCHS through the National Vital Statistics System. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-on-u-s-births-in-2006/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20090106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20090106T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160735Z CREATED:20231025T150206Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160735Z UID:23589-1231203600-1231203600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Philadelphia Chapter: Learn about OncoLink DESCRIPTION:Philadelphia-area members of the Association of Health Care Journalists can learn about an international cancer information resource based in our own backyard. \nJoin us Tuesday\, Jan. 6\, 2009\, at 7:30 pm\, at 3535 Market St\, Mezzanine\, Ste. 60\, to meet James M. Metz\, M.D.\, and Maggie Hampshire\, R.N.\, B.S.N.\, O.C.N.\, the editor-in-chief and managing editor respectively of OncoLink\, the oldest and largest cancer information resource on the Internet founded in 1994 by University of Pennsylvania cancer specialists. \nMetz and Hampshire will discuss how to find comprehensive information about specific types of cancer\, updates on cancer treatments\, and news about research advances\, on this free-to-the-public resource produced by physicians and nurses at Penn's Abramson Cancer Center. \nThe meeting is complimentary to all AHCJ members\, working health care journalists\, and journalism students\, but registration is limited\, so please contact Eric Rosenthal at etrosenthal@verizon.net or 610-649-1375 by Jan. 2. \nFind out more about AHCJ's Philadelphia chapter. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/philadelphia-chapter-learn-about-oncolink/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081217T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160736Z CREATED:20231025T150159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160736Z UID:23583-1229475600-1229475600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:PlanFirst Webcasts on Pandemic Influenza DESCRIPTION:The focus of this Webcast will be a discussion of HHS guidance on antiviral drug use and stockpiling to be released later this month. \nAntiviral drugs will be an important part of a multi-faceted response to an influenza pandemic. They will be used to contain an initial pandemic outbreak\, slow the spread of infection\, and treat those who have pandemic illness. \nNo registration is required. Email your questions for the Webcast panelists before and/or during the program to hhsstudio@hhs.gov. Please include your first name\, state and town. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/planfirst-webcasts-on-pandemic-influenza/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081217T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160737Z CREATED:20231025T150202Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160737Z UID:23586-1229389200-1229475600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:New report: State of the USA Health Indicators DESCRIPTION:If you were going to grade the overall health status of the United States\, what would you focus on? Health is such a broad concept encompassing so many facets — mortality\, diseases\, diet\, injuries\, risky behaviors\, access to care\, technology\, prevention\, and diagnosis\, just to name a few — that it can seem a daunting prospect to accurately measure the health and well-being of the whole nation. \nState of the USA Health Indicators\, a new report from the Institute of Medicine\, recommends 20 specific indicators of health as benchmarks to effectively measure the overall health of Americans and the state of our health systems. The indicators are intended for the health section of a new Web site that the nonprofit State of the USA Inc. is building\, which will provide people the means to become better-informed and active participants in national discussions about important topics such as health. \nReporters may obtain a copy of the report by contacting the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information\, tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters only starting at 9 a.m. on Tuesday\, Dec. 16. The report is embargoed and not for public release before 11 a.m. EST Wednesday\, Dec. 17. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/new-report-state-of-the-usa-health-indicators/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160738Z CREATED:20231025T150159Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160738Z UID:23585-1229043600-1229302800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Report on DESCRIPTION:During economic crises\, the health of a country's population tends to worsen. The poor\, who often pay out-of-pocket for health care\, are disproportionately affected. In addition\, nations with significant health burdens\, such as high rates of infant and child mortality\, are more likely to engage in war. Efforts to improve global health could be considered to go well-beyond saving lives; they are highly visible investments in stable economies and peace\, as well as valuable opportunities to show that the U.S. is sensitive to the plight of the world's poor. \nA new report from the Institute of Medicine examines why a commitment to global health is an important investment for the United States\, even in light of the current economic situation. The report describes areas that require the most attention\, emphasizes key goals the incoming administration should strive to meet\, and makes specific recommendations regarding funding and coordination of U.S. global health activities. \nReporters may obtain copies by contacting the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information\, tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters only starting at noon on Friday\, Dec. 12. \nTHE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 11 A.M. EST ON MONDAY\, DEC. 15. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/report-on/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081210T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160738Z CREATED:20231025T150150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160738Z UID:23578-1228870800-1228870800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NIH survey release: Americans' use of complementary and alternative medicine DESCRIPTION:A nationwide government survey on trends and demographic use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) among both adults and children in the United States will be released. The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine (NCCAM) of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and the National Center for Health Statistics of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will hold a telephone briefing to discuss the findings of the 2007 National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). \nThe 2007 NHIS provides data on who is using CAM\, what they are using\, and why people are turning to CAM\, among other related topics. It marks the first time questions were included on children’s use of CAM\, as well as the first available trending data on CAM use in adults compared to the 2002 NHIS data on CAM use. \nThe telebriefing and online presentation will be Dec. 10\, 2008 from 11:00 a.m. to noon EST. To RSVP and receive dial-in information and online presentation access please contact Lauren Musiol at 202-745-5051 or musiollk@mail.nih.gov. By responding to this invitation media will receive information to dial-in to the telebriefing and to obtain access to an online presentation. \nCredentialed media only\, please. \nHosts: \nJosephine P. Briggs\, M.D.\, Director\, NCCAM and Richard L. Nahin\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\, Acting Director\, Division of Extramural Research\, NCCAM and Patricia M. Barnes\, M.A.\, Statistician\, National Center for Health Statistics\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. \nThe National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine's mission is to explore complementary and alternative medical practices in the context of rigorous science\, train CAM researchers\, and disseminate authoritative information to the public and professionals. For additional information\, call NCCAM's Clearinghouse toll free at 1-888-644-6226\, or visit the NCCAM Web site at nccam.nih.gov. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nih-survey-release-americans-use-of-complementary-and-alternative-medicine/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081210T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154557Z CREATED:20231025T150143Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154557Z UID:23571-1228870800-1228870800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Commission to Build a Healthier America Field Hearing DESCRIPTION:The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Commission to Build a Healthier America will convene the Commission's third field hearing in Denver on December 10 to examine how work and the workplace affect the health of Americans. \nThe 14-member national\, independent\, non-partisan Commission began its work in February\, investigating how factors outside the health care system – such as early life experiences\, the availability of nutritious food and access to safe housing – shape and affect individuals' opportunities to make healthy choices and lead healthy lives. \nThe Denver field hearing is the Commission's final public hearing. The Commission's hearings and independent research are leading to a set of recommendations to be released in 2009 that will identify specific\, feasible steps that private and public sectors can take to improve the health of all Americans. The goal is to produce measurable improvements within years\, not decades. \nFor more information and to RSVP for the event\, go to www.commissiononhealth.org. \nFor more information regarding the field hearing\, please contact Danielle DeForge at (202) 609-6011 or via email at ddeforge@ccapr.com. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/commission-to-build-a-healthier-america-field-hearing/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081208T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081211T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160739Z CREATED:20231025T145914Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160739Z UID:23462-1228698000-1228957200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care DESCRIPTION:The National Forum on Quality Improvement in Health Care is a meeting place for people committed to the mission of improving health care. This annual event draws approximately 6\,500 health care leaders from around the world in person and thousands more via satellite broadcast. \nDecember 8 and 9: The National Forum offers Learning Labs and Minicourses\, which are extended\, highly interactive sessions. Learning Labs last for a half-day\, while Minicourses are full-day sessions. \n  \nDecember 10 and 11: The two-day General Conference features four keynote presentations\, more than 100 workshops\, a full resource Exhibition Hall\, the National Forum Bookstore\, quality improvement storyboards\, and numerous opportunities for networking. \nGo to www.ihi.org for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-forum-on-quality-improvement-in-health-care/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081208T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081209T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160740Z CREATED:20231025T150158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160740Z UID:23582-1228698000-1228784400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Report release and webcast: Adolescent Health Services DESCRIPTION:What are the greatest health challenges facing American adolescents\, and to what degree is the nation's health care system meeting these challenges? Adolescent Health Services: Missing Opportunities\, a new report from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine\, looks at the unique health care needs of those ages 10 to 19\, identifies crucial gaps in existing care\, and recommends changes that could help promote healthy behavior\, manage health conditions\, and prevent disease in this age group. The report will be released on Tuesday\, Dec. 9. \nReporters who wish to obtain copies of the report should contact the Office of News and Public Information\, tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters only starting at noon EST on Monday\, Dec. 8. \n WEBCAST and BRIEFING DETAILS: \n The public briefing will start at 10:30 a.m. EST on Tuesday\, Dec. 9\, in Room 100 of the National Academies' Keck Center\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Those who cannot attend may listen to a live audio webcast and submit questions using an e-mail form at http://national-academies.org. \nPARTICIPATING FROM THE COMMITTEE THAT WROTE THE REPORT: \n\nRobert S. Lawrence (chair)\, Bloomberg School of Public Health\, Johns Hopkins University\n Shay Bilchik\, Public Policy Institute\, Georgetown University\n Charles E. Irwin\, Jr.\, School of Medicine\, University of California\, San Francisco\n Frederick P. Rivara\, School of Medicine\, School of Public Health\, University of Washington\, Seattle\nLeslie R. Walker\, Department of Pediatrics\, University of Washington\, Seattle Children's Hospital \n\nTHE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 10:30 A.M. EST ON DEC. 9. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/report-release-and-webcast-adolescent-health-services/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081207T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081211T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160741Z CREATED:20231025T150109Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160741Z UID:23559-1228611600-1228957200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:Leading researchers and scientists in the area of infectious and emerging disease are expected to attend the 57th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene to discuss the prevention and treatment of global health threats. \nGo to www.astmh.org/meetings for registration information\, meeting schedule and contacts. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-of-tropical-medicine-and-hygiene-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081206T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081206T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154557Z CREATED:20231025T150144Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154557Z UID:23572-1228525200-1228525200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Diabesity: Update in Diabetes and Obesity DESCRIPTION:This course will update internists\, family practitioners and pediatricians on current clinical literature and methodologies for diagnosing\, preventing\, treating\, and managing patients with diabetes resulting from obesity. \nPathophysiology\, differential diagnosis\, drug treatment\, management plans\, and best practices will be reviewed. At the conclusion of the course\, participants will be better able to: \n\nDiagnose and manage two common and interrelated problems\, obesity and diabetes\, from a multidisciplinary perspective.\nRefer patients to the appropriate specialists at the correct time\nRecognize the importance of obesity as a major national and international public health issue both among adults and children\nRecognize the impact of diabetes during pregnacy on fetal outcome\nUnderstand different treatment options for obsesity: dietary\, pharmacologic and surgical intervention in both adult and pediatric patients\nUnderstand current treatment options for type 2 diabetes.\n\nContact: Rochelle Thomas\, Center for Continuing Medical Education\, 630 West 168th Street\, Unit 39\, New York\, NY 10032 \nTelephone: 212-305-3334 Fax: 212-781-6047 \nEmail: cme@columbia.edu \nWeb site: http://www.columbiacme.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diabesity-update-in-diabetes-and-obesity/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081205T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160741Z CREATED:20231025T150158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160741Z UID:23581-1228438800-1228438800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Road to Quality Health Care for All Americans: An NCQA Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Committee for Quality Assurance's annual Policy Conference will examine policy options to address the soaring cost and uneven performance of the U.S. health care system. Speakers will include some of the nation's leading experts in cost and quality from the public and private sectors. \nConference Hours:8:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.Registration is from 7:45 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Continental breakfast and lunch will be served. \nLocation:Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill400 New Jersey Ave.\, NWWashington\, DC 20001202-737-1234 \nGo to www.ncqa.org for more information and to register. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-road-to-quality-health-care-for-all-americans-an-ncqa-policy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081204T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160742Z CREATED:20231025T150149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160742Z UID:23576-1228352400-1228352400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Ask the Experts: The Role of States in a National Health Reform Effort DESCRIPTION:As a new presidential administration and Congress prepare for a potential debate about the future of the nation's health care system\, join kaisernetwork.org's Ask the Experts for a discussion of the role of states in a national health reform effort. \nDuring this live webcast\, panelists will address such questions as: Should reform proceed state-by-state or nationally? What types of approaches could be tested at the state level to inform the national debate? What degree of flexibility should states have in structuring reform and specifying the scope of coverage and subsidies? How much financial and operational responsibility should rest with state governments? \nThe live webcast begins at 1:30 p.m. ET on Thursday\, December 4\, 2008. \nA video link will be posted here approximately 30 minutes before the show begins. If you do not see a video by that time\, please refresh your Internet browser. \nSubmit questions to panelists before or during the show to Ask@kaisernetwork.org. \n  \n  \n \n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ask-the-experts-the-role-of-states-in-a-national-health-reform-effort/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081203T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081206T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160743Z CREATED:20231025T150027Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160743Z UID:23520-1228266000-1228525200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Visit to CDC for 2008-09 Midwest Health Journalism Program fellows DESCRIPTION:The 2008-09 Midwest Health Journalism Program fellows will visit the CDC to learn more about how that agency works\, what resources it has available and how to best use those resources. The fellows also visit the Carter Center. \nThis competitive fellowship program picks 10 journalists from Kansas and Missouri each year for special training sessions\, mentoring and access to AHCJ conferences\, workshops and resources. Read more about the Midwest Health Journalism Program. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/visit-to-cdc-for-2008-09-midwest-health-journalism-program-fellows/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081203T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081203T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160743Z CREATED:20231025T150150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160743Z UID:23579-1228266000-1228266000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Witness: Photographers\, Journalists\, and Social Workers Respond to Tragedy DESCRIPTION:Unlike social workers or therapists-the witnesses of the helping professions-journalists and photographers function mainly to inform\, interpret\, and bridge rather than to help directly. Documentary photographers can inspire understanding and compassion with their images and can contribute to opening paths to assistance. \nYet there are pitfalls and ethical challenges when documenting stories about communities or individuals who have been through traumatic experiences. This panel will explore ways to strengthen the impact of documentary practice\, sharing knowledge and practices of inclusion across disciplines. \nAddress: Columbia University School of Social Work1255 Amsterdam Avenue(between 121st and 122nd Streets)Concourse Level\, Room C03New York\, NY \nGo to mediabistro.com for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/witness-photographers-journalists-and-social-workers-respond-to-tragedy/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081203T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081203T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160744Z CREATED:20231025T150120Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160744Z UID:23561-1228266000-1228266000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Marital Status & the Association with Health Insurance Coverage for Working-Age Women DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics is set to release the report "Marital Status & The Association with Health Insurance Coverage for Working-Age Women At All Income Levels\, 2007" \nWith marriage rates in the U.S. on the decline\, this report analyzes health insurance coverage among working-age women according to marital status\, utilizing data from the 2007 National Health Interview Survey. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-marital-status-the-association-with-health-insurance-coverage-for-working-age-women/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081202T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160745Z CREATED:20231025T150150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160745Z UID:23577-1228179600-1228179600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Report Release: Patient Safety and Medical Residents' Duty Hours DESCRIPTION:A new report from the Institute of Medicine explores the impacts of residents' duty hours and workloads and offers recommendations to optimize the delivery of safe\, high-quality care and the training of residents to become effective independent health practitioners. The report will be released at a one-hour public briefing. \nThe briefing will take place at 10 a.m. EST Tuesday\, Dec. 2\, in the Holeman Lounge of the National Press Club\, 529 14th St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Reporters who cannot attend may listen to a live audio webcast and submit questions using an e-mail form at www.national-academies.org. \nParticipating from the committee that wrote the report: \n\nMichael M.E. Johns (chair)\, chancellor\, Emory University\, Atlanta\nDavid F. Dinges\, professor and chief\, division of sleep and chronobiology\, department of psychiatry\, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine\, Philadelphia\nBrian W. Lindberg\, executive director\, Consumer Coalition for Quality Health Care\, Washington\, D.C.\nDaniel Munoz\, fellow\, division of cardiology\, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine\, Baltimore\n\n  \nReporters can obtain copies of the report and register to attend by contacting the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information at tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. \nAdvance copies of the report will be available to reporters only beginning at 9 a.m. EST on Monday\, Dec. 1. The report is embargoed and not for public release before 10 a.m. EST on Dec. 2. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/report-release-patient-safety-and-medical-residents-duty-hours/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081205T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160745Z CREATED:20231025T150038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160745Z UID:23526-1228093200-1228438800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:EcoHealth 2008 DESCRIPTION:the International EcoHealth Forum 2008 will showcase evidence of theory and practice regarding our dependence on ecosystem health. Evidence of the impact of social and ecological changes on the global environment and\, in turn\, on human health will\, be discussed among the forum's delegates. Special emphasis will be placed on EcoHealth research in developing countries\, fostering exchanges of lessons learned between developing and developed countries. \nConference participants – researchers\, policy-makers and practitioners – will learn how project outcomes have been used by other policy-makers\, stakeholders and community representatives to effect improvements in ecosystem management\, disease prevention and environmental protection. \nVisit http://www.ecohealth2008.org/anuncio.php for more information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ecohealth-2008/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081201T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160746Z CREATED:20231025T150151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160746Z UID:23580-1228093200-1228093200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Managing Health System Capacity Conference DESCRIPTION:The number of hospitals\, physicians and other providers affects the amount of care delivered to American patients and the value received from our health care spending. A better understanding of the effects and drivers of capacity changes and identification of strategies to manage capacity growth are essential for improving the efficiency and quality of our health care system. \nThe conference will provide an in-depth examination of the critical issues surrounding health system capacity: \n\nHow does the supply of hospitals\, physicians\, and other health care providers affect utilization of services\, health spending\, and quality of care?\nHow can pricing be improved to remove distortions that influence relative prices and drive capacity investments and use?\nWhat types of informational\, organizational and financial changes could help to align providers' incentives to deliver care more efficiently?\nWhat are private-sector payers and providers doing to promote more efficient use of existing capacity?\nIs state health planning an effective tool for managing system capacity?\n\nNIHCM is hosting a conference on December 1\, 2008 at the St. Regis Hotel in Washington\, DC. For more information click here . \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/managing-health-system-capacity-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR