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:20210719T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210719T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183642Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150354Z UID:26843-1626656400-1626656400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Understanding and reporting on the Delta variant DESCRIPTION:July 19\, 2 p.m. CST\nThis webinar will provide an overview of what we know right now about the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus and what challenges it presents to public health based on its properties and epidemiology. Eric Topol\, M.D.\, founder of Scripps Research Institute\, and Vaughn Cooper\, PhD\, an evolutionary biologist at the University of Pittsburgh\, will explain how the variant differs from others\, what we’ve learned about it\, and what it means for public health so you’re equipped to report accurately and thoroughly on Delta-related news. Tara Haelle\, AHCJ’s core topic leader on medical studies\, will moderate the discussion and take questions. \nRecording of the webcast \n\nEric Topol \n\n\nVaughn Cooper \n\n\nTara Haelle URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/understanding-and-reporting-on-the-delta-variant/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210716T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210721T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155041Z UID:24414-1626397200-1626829200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:“Restoring Hope and Health Across the African Diaspora: Black Health and Wellness Matter” DESCRIPTION:The National Medical Association’s 2021 Virtual Convention and Scientific Assembly “Restoring Hope and Health Across the African Diaspora: Black Health and Wellness Matter.” The convention will provide live and pre-recorded CME educational content to highlight today’s social justice movement and systemic racism. Dr. Reed Tuckson\, co-founder of the Black Coalition Against COVID\, is the featured keynote speaker. The convention will kick off at 6 p.m. Friday\, July 16\, with an opening and awards ceremony. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aeoerestoring-hope-and-health-across-the-african-diaspora-black-health-and-wellness-matterae%c2%9d/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210715T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183728Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155041Z UID:26844-1626310800-1626310800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:STPF Live Chat July 2021: What’s It Like to Be a Fellow? Part II DESCRIPTION:2-3 p.m. EDT\, Thursday\, July 15\n \nSTPF Live Chat July 2021: What’s It Like to Be a Fellow? Part II\n \nScience & Technology Policy Fellowships | Office of Science\, Policy and Society Programs\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/stpf-live-chat-july-2021-whataes-it-like-to-be-a-fellow-part-ii/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210713T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150355Z UID:26842-1626138000-1626138000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The great electric airplane race: Climate change and the future of air travel DESCRIPTION:Experts worldwide agree that climate change is a critical public health problem\, and transportation is a significant contributor of greenhouse gases. Emission-free all-electric cars are a growing slice of the automobile market\, but electric planes seem far in the future. Find out more about the future of air travel and climate change at this online event sponsored by the Poynter Institute. \nSponsor: Poynter Institute \nSpeaker: Miles O’Brien\, PBS NewsHour’s chief science correspondent and award-winning independent journalist  \nDate: July 13\, 2021 \nLocation: Online \nTime: 7:00 -8:00 pm Eastern \nPrice: $25 suggested donation \nPurchase tickets. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-great-electric-airplane-race-climate-change-and-the-future-of-air-travel/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183641Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150356Z UID:26841-1625014800-1625014800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What journalists need to know about research integrity DESCRIPTION:Wednesday | June 30\, 2021 | 11 a.m. ET (4 p.m. GMT) \nREGISTER NOW! \nNever has it been more important to foster trust in scientific evidence than in the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Over the past year\, journalists have served as the key link between the experts and the public person\, explaining scientific studies on COVID-19 in near real-time. Just as science has helped solve issues related to the pandemic\, it remains of pressing importance to address a host of global challenges in health\, as well as climate change and social injustice. And with an ever-increasing amount of misinformation\, arming journalists with access to reliable resources – and the skills to challenge bad science – is vital. \nRegister today to hear experts from Cochrane and Wiley discuss the importance of research integrity and ways in which these organizations ensure scientific evidence is accurate\, transparent and trustworthy. Journalists who attend this complimentary webinar will: \n\nLearn how to spot bad science\nHear about steps publishers take to safeguard the scientific record\nFind out which questions are most effective to authenticate and interpret study data\nDiscover what technology is used to validate research content\nUnderstand the impact of bias and need for diversity in research studies\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION INFORMATION”¯  \nJournalists may register for this complimentary Science Talks webinar HERE.  \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session\, the webinar will be recorded for later viewing. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-journalists-need-to-know-about-research-integrity/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210621T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210624T005959 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T205938Z UID:24405-1624237200-1624496399@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rural Health Journalism Workshop 2021 DESCRIPTION:Spotlight speaker:\nU.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack\n\n\n\nAmerica’s 60 million rural residents face distinct pandemic COVID-19 challenges – and those are just the latest in longstanding health challenges for rural populations. \n\n\n\nHealth journalists will find story after story during the virtual Rural Health Journalism Workshop June 21-23. The easy-access workshop will bring journalists together with health care and policy experts who focus on the medical needs\, and how they differ\, in rural areas. \n\n\n\nYou don’t have to live in a rural area to write great stories about what’s happening just beyond the city limits. Non-urban populations can play a larger-than-expected role in setting policy and legislation in many states and across the country. Leave with a better understanding of what’s happening – and will be happening – in rural regions to bring more perspective to your stories. \n\n\n\nThis special three-day\, no-fee workshop will help you find and cover health stories in rural America. To attend and hear from experts\, get answers to your questions and meet speakers in small breakout sessions\, you just need to be an AHCJ member. And after the workshop\, AHCJ members will have access to recordings. \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nMonday\, June 21\n10:30 a.m.Welcome period begins 10:50-11 a.m.Rural workshop welcome message\, day’s agenda\, intro first session 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Defining rural and rural residents-Steven Hirsch\, public health analyst\, Policy Research Division\, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy-Trudy Lieberman\, contributing editor\, Center for Health Journalism Digital-Janice Probst\, Ph.D.\, director emerita\, Rural and Minority Health Research Center\, University of South Carolina-Moderator: Melissa Patrick\, reporter\, Kentucky Health News 12:30-12:50 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 12:50-1 p.m.Break 1-2:30 p.m.Data that can give context to rural health reporting-Elizabeth Fite\, reporter\, Chattanooga Times Free Press-Shawnda Schroeder\, Ph.D.\, associate director of research and evaluation\, Health Center for Rural Health\, University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences-Aallyah Wright\, staff writer\, Stateline-Moderator: Erica Hensley\, independent journalist 2:30-2:50 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 2:50-3 p.m.Break 3-4:30 p.m.Rural COVID response: From hospitalizations to vaccinations-Mark Holmes\, Ph.D.\, director\, Sheps Center for Health Services Research\, University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health-Alan Morgan\, chief executive officer\, National Rural Health Association-Mary Ellen Pratt\, chief executive officer\, St. James Parish Hospital-Moderator: Lauren Weber\, Midwest correspondent\, Kaiser Health News 4:30-4:50 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 4:50-5 p.m.End of day with preview of tomorrow’s sessions\n\n\n\n\nTuesday\, June 22\n10:30-10:55 a.m.Welcome begins 10:55 a.m.Welcome message\, day’s agenda\, intro first session 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.Stimulus package: How will it affect rural health?-Carrie Cochran-McClain\, vice president for government affairs and policy\, National Rural Health Association-Mandy Cohen\, secretary\, North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services-Jami Snyder\, director\, Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System; president\, National Association of Medicaid Directors-Moderator: Joanne Kenen\, editor at large for health care\, Politico 12:30-12:50 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 12:50-1 p.m.Break 1-2:30 p.m.Barriers to health equity during a pandemic-Bryan Hodge\, D.O.\, Department of Community and Public Health interim chair\, University of North Carolina Health Sciences for Mountain Area Health Education Center-Derek Lewis\, M.D.\, physician\, Arkansas Primary Care Clinic-Steve North\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, state medical director\, Eleanor Health-Loretta Wilson\, chief executive officer\, Hill Hospital of Sumter County-Moderator: Melba Newsome\, AHCJ core topic leader/health equity 2:30-2:50 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 2:50-3 p.m.Break 3-4:30 p.m.Workforce in quantity and quality-Steve Crane\, M.D.\, family physician\, WNC Family Medical Center-Erin Fraher\, Ph.D.\, M.P.P.\, director\, Carolina Health Workforce Research Center\, University of North Carolina-Davis Patterson\, Ph.D.\, director\, WWAMI Rural Health Research\, University of Washington School of Medicine-Moderator: Rose Hoban\, founder and editor\, North Carolina News 4:30-4:50 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 4:50-5 p.m.End of day with preview of tomorrow’s sessions\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, June 23\n10:30-10:55 a.m.Welcome begins 10:55 a.m.Welcome message\, day’s agenda\, intro first session 11 a.m.-noonSpotlight speaker: Growing rural health-Tom Vilsack\, U.S. secretary of agriculture Noon-12:10 p.m.Break 12:10-1:50 p.m.Aging in rural America post-pandemic-Carrie Henning-Smith\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\, M.S.W.\, deputy director\, University of Minnesota Rural Health Research Center-Trudy Lieberman\, contributing editor\, Center for Health Journalism Digital-Carole Myers\, Ph.D.\, N.P.\, professor\, University of Tennessee College of Nursing\, Knoxville-Moderator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ core topic leader/aging 1:50-2:10 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 2:10-2:20 p.m.Break 2:20-3:50 p.m.Added challenges in mental health-Jacqueline Gray\, Ph.D.\, associate director for indigenous programs\, Center for Rural Health\, University of North Dakota School of Medicine & Health Sciences-Tiffany Haynes\, Ph.D.\, co-director\, Translational Research Institute\, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences-Moderator: Katti Gray\, AHCJ core topic leader/mental health 3:50-4:10 p.m.Breakout room with session speakers 4:10-4:20 p.m.End of day and thank you for participating\n\n\n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\n\nUniversity of North Dakota\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-journalism-workshop-2021/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210616T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210717T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162318Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155043Z UID:24412-1623805200-1626483600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Association of Hispanic Journalists annual conference and career fair DESCRIPTION:The National Association of Hispanic Journalists will be holding its annual conference and career fair online over a four week period.  All registrants must upload a resume in order to participate. The first three weeks will consist of pre-training in community engagement\, data and visualizations\, investigative reporting\, rising into leadership\, strategic social media\, and reporting with visuals. The last week is the signature conference and will include a career fair\, high-profile speakers\, workshops\, and special events.\n \nWhen: June 16 – July 17\n \nWhere: Online\n \nCost: Pre-training is $275 for members and $425 for non-members; full conference is $375 for members and $475 for non-members\n \nFor More Information: https://nahj2021.org/#about\n \nRegistration: https://nahj2021.org/registration/ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-hispanic-journalists-annual-conference-and-career-fair/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210615T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183640Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150357Z UID:26839-1623718800-1623718800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Curing cancer for all: Increasing equity\, access\, and diversity DESCRIPTION:Fred Hutch “Science Says” virtual roundtable: Curing cancer for all: Increasing equity\, access\, and diversity \n\n\nA person’s race or ethnic background\, gender or zip code shouldn’t determine whether they live or die from cancer\, COVID-19 or any other disease. “Science Says” on Tuesday\, June 15\, will host a wide-ranging discussion about Fred Hutch’s role in reducing health disparities and increasing diversity in research by:  \n\n\n\n\nreducing unnecessary deaths through increased access to prevention\, screening\, early diagnosis\, treatment\, and care;  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nboosting representation of minorities in genomic studies and clinical trials to improve outcomes.  \n\n\npreparing the next generation of diverse scientists to drive scientific innovation in ways we can scarcely imagine today.  \n\n\n\n\nCome learn how we’re using our best science to ensure everyone has access to advances in cancer prevention\, treatment\, and cures.  \n\n\nWHEN/WHERE: Date: Tuesday\, June 15\, 2021\, at 9 a.m. PDTLocation: virtual  \n\n\n\nHow to Attend:Register online here.  \n\n\nFind more information about the event”¯here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/curing-cancer-for-all-increasing-equity-access-and-diversity/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183505Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155044Z UID:26819-1623286800-1623286800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships DESCRIPTION:A development program for early-career journalists\nThe National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships program represents a unique collaboration of three leading journalism groups interested in enhancing the future of specialty journalism. \nAHCJ has joined forces with the Council for the Advancement of Science Writing and the Society of Environmental Journalists to create this fellowship aimed at early-career journalists interested in careers reporting on science\, health\, and environmental issues. \nThe yearlong program offers the selected fellows niche workshops\, a reporting boot camp\, customized webinars\, registration to national conferences\, access to unique resources\, and individual professional mentors to assist with career development. \nThe pilot project\, funded by the Howard Hughes Medical Institute Department of Science Education and the Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation\, will provide 12 fellowships. The program is particularly aimed at staff and freelance journalists with between two and 10 years of professional reporting experience. \nClick here for more information and to apply. \nDeadline to apply: May 10 at 6 p.m. ET\, 5 p.m. CT\, 3 p.m. PT \nQuestions? Contact Susan Cunningham\, susan@healthjournalism.org or 573-882-2203. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-science-health-environment-reporting-fellowships/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155045Z UID:26838-1623200400-1623200400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Personal and Social Drivers of Vaccine Hesitancy DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, June 9\, at 2:00 PM ET \nThe United States is one of the few countries in the world with enough COVID-19 vaccine doses to protect the vast majority of its populace. Yet hesitancy about vaccines generally\, and COVID vaccines in particular\, is stalling uptake. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover the role of social values and personal belief systems\, including religion\, in people’s decisions to get vaccinated or not; the factors driving parental choices about whether to vaccinate their children; and how public health messages and policies can influence vaccine hesitancy and acceptance. Scientific experts will brief reporters and take questions on the record. \nWHAT: SciLine Media Briefing: Personal and Social Drivers of Vaccine Hesitancy\, with an opportunity for Q&A \nWHEN: Wednesday\, June 9\, at 2:00 PM ET \nWHO: \n\nDr. John Evans\, University of California\, San Diego\nDr. Rupali Limaye\, Johns Hopkins University\nDr. Sean O’Leary\, University of Colorado\nSciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing.\n\nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/personal-and-social-drivers-of-vaccine-hesitancy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210609T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155046Z UID:26837-1623200400-1623200400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Strategies for Increasing Routine Adult Vaccination Rates DESCRIPTION:June 9\, 2021\, at 2:00-3:00 PM ET \n\nThe COVID-19 pandemic has impacted peoples’ health beyond the damage done by the virus itself. In communities across the US\, adult vaccination rates have dropped as people have postponed routine medical care—leaving many adults unprotected against preventable diseases. Join the National Foundation for Infectious Diseases (NFID) next Wednesday\, June 9\, for a panel discussion on Strategies for Increasing Routine Adults Vaccination Rates\, featuring: -NFID Medical Director William Schaffner\, MD\,-Ruth M. Carrico\, PhD\, DNP\, FNP-C\, CIC\, University of Louisville School of Medicine\, Jean-Venable “Kelly” R. Goode\, PharmD\, BCPS\, VCU School of Pharmacy and Robert H. Hopkins\, Jr.\, MD\, National Vaccine Advisory Committee (NVAC) Chair\, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences College of Medicine \nFree and media can Register online: https://nfid.z2systems.com/eventReg.jsp?event=329& \nTo arrange an interview with an NFID spokesperson\, contact: Diana Olson\, dolson@nfid.org\, 301-656-0003 X140 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/strategies-for-increasing-routine-adult-vaccination-rates/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210608T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210610T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155047Z UID:24398-1623114000-1623286800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Health Care Congress 2021 DESCRIPTION:WHCC21 brings together executives from payer\, provider\, purchaser\, government\, and pharma organizations to discuss how to innovate\, disrupt the status quo\, and move the needle on quality\, affordability\, and access in a pandemic environment and beyond. This year\, address the realities of US health care in a virtual setting – attendees will have the opportunity to engage in conversations on pressing issues including pricing\, transparency\, move to value\, consumer engagement\, virtual care\, SDoH\, behavioral health\, employee health and well-being\, and more. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: June 8 – 10\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-health-care-congress-2021/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210603T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240729T194718Z UID:26835-1622682000-1622682000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webinar: Growing Client Bases DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Growing Client Bases \nSponsor: Freelancers Union \nCost: Free \nDate: June 3 \nLocation: Online \nRegistration: https://www.freelancersunion.org/community/spark-events/ \nShare your suggestions and experiences and learn from your fellow freelancers at this online meetup.  Topics will include how to find new clients\, how to make a solid first impression and how to shape your social media and website to attract clients.  Keep in mind that this webinar is for all kinds of freelancers\, not just writers. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webinar-growing-client-bases/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210601T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210630T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162306Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155048Z UID:24410-1622509200-1625014800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer’s & Brain Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:Fundraising and awareness campaign from the Alzheimer’s Association about this degenerative disease\, which affects some 6 million Americans annually. One in three seniors dies with Alzheimer’s of another dementia. It kills more people breast cancer and prostate cancer combined. The campaign targets June 20—the summer solstice—for a global day of “fighting the darkness of Alzheimer’s” through an at home or online fundraising activity of choice. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimeraes-brain-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210526T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183538Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155049Z UID:26830-1621990800-1621990800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Senior Health & Fitness Day DESCRIPTION:National Senior Health & Fitness Day —annual health and wellness event for older adults. Local organizations throughout the country will host senior-related health and fitness events at many different community locations\, from health screenings to low-impact exercises. An estimated 100\,000 older adults are expected to participate. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-senior-health-fitness-day-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183547Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155050Z UID:26836-1621904400-1621904400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Maternal Mortality\, Mental Wellbeing of Health Care Providers\, and More DESCRIPTION:HELP Chair Murray to Hold Session Considering Bipartisan Legislation to Address Maternal Mortality\, Mental Wellbeing of Health Care Providers\, and More \nWashington\, D.C. – For your planning purposes\, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA)\, Chair of the Senate Health\, Education\, Labor\, and Pensions (HELP) Committee\, will hold an executive session to consider numerous bipartisan bills\, May 25\, at 10:00 AM ET. \nThe Following Agenda to be Considered \n\n\n\n\n Date: \n\n\n Tuesday\, May 25\, 2021 \n\n\n\n\n Time: \n Agenda: \n\n\n10:00 AM ET \nS. 1675\, Maternal Health Quality Improvement Act \nS. 1491\, Rural Maternal and Obstetric Modernization of Services Act \nS. 1662\, Supporting the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health and the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration Act \nS. 1301\, Promoting Physical Activity for Americans Act \nS. 610\, Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act \nS. 1658\, Providing Urgent Maternal Protections for Nursing Mothers Act \nAny additional business for consideration. \n\n\n\n\nWhere: \n\n\n216 Hart Senate Office Building \n\n\n\n\n  \n***The general public will not be allowed to attend the hearing. \nAll members of media may watch the hearing remotely at www.help.senate.gov. \nCongressionally-credentialed members of the media wishing to attend the hearing should RSVP to their respective gallery. Those in need of accommodations\, including closed captioning\, can reach out to the Committee at 202-224-5375 or accessibility@help.senate.gov. \nQuestions about coverage should be directed to respective congressional media galleries. \n·       Daily print reporters should RSVP to Daily Press Gallery at 202-224-0241. \n·       Periodical reporters should RSVP to Periodical Press Gallery at 202-224-0265. \n·       Press photographers should RSVP to Press_Photographers@saa.senate.gov or 202-224-6548. \nThere is a mandatory TV pool. Contact the Senate Radio-TV Gallery 202-224-6421 for additional details. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/maternal-mortality-mental-wellbeing-of-health-care-providers-and-more/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210525T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155050Z UID:26832-1621904400-1621904400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:From research to storytelling: Online tools for journalists DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nPresentation (16MB .pdf)\nPresenter’s handout (81KB .pdf)\nAlerts: google.com/alerts\nScholar: scholar.google.com\nDataset search: toolbox.google.com/datasetsearch\nThe Common Knowledge Project: commonknowledge.appspot.com\nFact Check Tools: g.co/factchecktools\nTrends: trends.google.com/trends\nPinpoint: g.co/pinpoint\nGif maker: datagifmaker.withgoogle.com\nFlourish: flourish.studio\nMaps: google.com/maps/about/mymaps\n\n \n\nMay 25\, 2021\, 2 p.m. ET\nThis session will equip you with practical research tips with examples. We’ll highlight the tools to help you verify social media content across Google. We’ll point to data journalism tools that can help you research and visualize your ideas\, including a look at how Google Trends can complement your storytelling. From a breaking news situation to a feature length article – learn how Google Maps and Earth can complement social media posts or add a visual element to your articles. You’ll dive into a range of tools with examples along the way. \n\n\nMary Nahorniak\, teaching fellow\, Google News Lab \n\n\nModerator: Jeff Porter\, AHCJ director of education \n\n\nMary Nahorniak is Google News Lab’s U.S. teaching fellow\, focused on collaborating with journalists and entrepreneurs to drive innovation in news. She was previously part of USA Today’s leadership team as the director of audience\, responsible for the organization’s digital platforms and a 24/7 team of nearly 30 editors. Nahorniak was one of the first journalists pioneering how newsrooms can directly connect with audiences through social platforms\, beginning at The Baltimore Sun in the mid-2000s. She’s also an associate certified coach and has helped clients at ESPN\, Harvard Business Review and the U.S. Department of Justice define and realize their goals. She believes in empathetic leadership\, audience-centered strategy and strong coffee. \n\nMary Nahorniak \n\n\nJeff Porter URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/from-research-to-storytelling-online-tools-for-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210523T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183546Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155051Z UID:26834-1621731600-1621731600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Space: A Snapshot of Mental Health in AAPI Communities DESCRIPTION:Sunday May 23\, 1pm ET/10am PT \nIn honor of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders Heritage Month\, The Space is doing something different: a brunch and learn. Grab your favorite dim sum\, halwa puri\, nasi lemak or any other brunch staple and join us for this webinar that explores the current state of mental health in various AAPI communities. \nTherapists Jeanie Y. Chang\, Steven Sust\, and Sahaj Kohl\, the founder of Brown Girl Therapy\, will have an open and honest discussion on what they’re seeing as they work with AAPI communities to improve mental health and wellness. We’ll talk about a wide range of issues including the evolving attitudes about mental health\, the influence of social media\, the role of intergenerational trauma and the unique challenges journalists face. We will also take your questions. You don’t want to miss this important discussion. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-space-a-snapshot-of-mental-health-in-aapi-communities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210519T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155052Z UID:24400-1621040400-1621386000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American College of Radiology (ACR) 2021 Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:The virtual ACR 2021 meeting will include governance essentials\, educational programming and networking opportunities. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: May 15 – 19\, 2021Location: VirtualHow to Attend: The ACR anticipates registration will open in early 2021. \nFor media inquiries\, please contact pr@acr.org. \nFor all other questions\, please contact csc@acr.org. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-college-of-radiology-acr-2021-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183540Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155053Z UID:26833-1620781200-1620781200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The mental health toll of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Even as communities shift their focus toward recovery and reopening\, the lasting effects of a year’s worth of pandemic-imposed pressures on mental health—sickness\, isolation\, fear\, loss—are still emerging. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover the current and potential long-term mental health consequences of COVID-19 for adults; its impacts on child development and emotional wellbeing; and the race-based and other mental health disparities exacerbated by the pandemic. Expert panelists will brief reporters and then take questions on the record. Speakers include: Dr. Karestan Koenen\, Harvard University; Dr. Sheri Madigan\, University of Calgary; Dr. Ruth Shim\, UC Davis; SciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \nRegister here URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-mental-health-toll-of-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210513T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155054Z UID:24409-1620694800-1620867600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Patient Safety Congress DESCRIPTION:May 11-13 \nThe Institute for Healthcare Improvement holds its Patient Safety Congress. Contact Joanna Clark to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-safety-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162305Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155054Z UID:24408-1620694800-1620781200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NIH meeting: Integrating sex and gender considerations into biomedical research DESCRIPTION:Building Bridges Across Public and Private Sectors to Better Integrate Sex and Gender Considerations into Biomedical Research \nWHAT: The Office of Research on Women’s Health (ORWH) of the National Institutes of Health\, in collaboration with the Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH)\, will hold the 5th Annual Vivian W. Pinn Symposium. This year’s symposium aims to: \n\nIllustrate how the continued integration of sex and gender into biomedical research is creating opportunities for the nation\, not only scientifically but also societally and economically.\nExplore the power of academic\, government\, nonprofit\, for-profit\, and business organizations working together to further advance the integration of sex and gender to catalyze innovation and further advance the health of women.\nDemonstrate how applying a multidimensional perspective to women’s health generates transdisciplinary cross-sector approaches and partnerships that also can promote integration of sex and gender considerations.\n\nWHEN: May 11–12\, 2021\, 9:00 a.m.–6:30 p.m. (Eastern Time) \nWHERE: The event will be held virtually. Individuals can register at https://bit.ly/3xkwTwl. Participants can share thoughts and questions during the event via Twitter: @NIH_ORWH\, @FNIH_Org\, #5thAnnualVPS. \nWHO:    NIH Director Francis S. Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D. \nNIH Office of Research on Women’s Health Director Janine Austin Clayton\, M.D.\, FARVO \nFoundation for the National Institutes of Health President and Executive Director Maria C. Freire\, Ph.D. \nAdditional speakers—including leaders from research\, government\, academic\, nonprofit\, industry\, publishing\, and other sectors—will present on recent initiatives and investigations. \nVisit https://go.usa.gov/xHEY4 and click the “Event Agenda” tab for more details. \nContact: To speak with an NIH spokesperson\, please contact Lamont Williams\, Communications Director\, ORWH\, at 301-402-1770\, or orwhinfo@nih.gov. \n### \nAbout FNIH: The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health creates and manages alliances with public and private institutions in support of the mission of NIH\, the world’s premier medical research agency. The foundation\, also known as the FNIH\, works with its partners to accelerate biomedical research and strategies against diseases and health concerns in the United States and across the globe. The FNIH organizes and administers research projects; supports education and training of new researchers; organizes educational events and symposia; and administers a series of funds supporting a wide range of health issues. Established by Congress\, the FNIH is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) charitable organization. For additional information about the FNIH\, please visit fnih.org. \nAbout ORWH: ORWH serves as the focal point for women’s health research at NIH. It is the first Public Health Service office dedicated specifically to promoting women’s health research within\, as well as beyond\, the NIH scientific community. The office also fosters the recruitment\, retention\, reentry\, and advancement of women in biomedical careers. For more information about ORWH\, visit www.nih.gov/women. \nAbout NIH: NIH\, the nation’s medical research agency\, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic\, clinical\, and translational medical research and is investigating the causes\, treatments\, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information about NIH and its programs\, visit www.nih.gov. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nih-meeting-integrating-sex-and-gender-considerations-into-biomedical-research/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210511T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210512T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162301Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155055Z UID:24403-1620694800-1620781200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2021 Health Care Systems Research Network (HCSRN) Conference DESCRIPTION:The HCSRN annual conference is the nation’s preeminent gathering for researchers based in real-world health care systems and our numerous collaborators in academic health systems\, funding agencies\, and patient-partner communities. The conference offers a diverse slate of content\, showcasing rigorous\, relevant research on important conditions affecting millions of patients. \nView the full agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: May 11 – 12\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-health-care-systems-research-network-hcsrn-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162304Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155056Z UID:24407-1619830800-1622422800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Arthritis Month DESCRIPTION:National Arthritis Month — this debilitating condition affects some 53 million Americans\, including 1 in 5 adults and 300\,000 children\, making it the number one cause of disability in the U.S. The observance encourages more efforts into research\, advocacy and awareness. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-arthritis-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210501T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210531T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162303Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155057Z UID:24406-1619830800-1622422800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Older Americans Month DESCRIPTION:Older Americans Month — the Administration for Community Living leads this annual observance; The theme for 2021 is “Communities of Strength”. The observance acknowledges and pays tribute to the past and current contributions of older people in the U.S. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/older-americans-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210427T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155057Z UID:24399-1619398800-1619485200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Annual Conference on Vaccinology Research (ACVR) DESCRIPTION:The conference features invited presentations\, panel discussions\, peer-reviewed oral abstracts and posters\, meet the expert sessions\, scientific awards\, and lectures by world-renowned vaccinology experts\, along with networking opportunities to create a rich environment for engagement and collaboration with colleagues. Participants leave the conference ready to apply what they have learned\, with professional connections to help advance their research. \nView the virtual conference agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: April 26-27\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-conference-on-vaccinology-research-acvr/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210426T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183539Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155058Z UID:26831-1619398800-1619398800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Town Hall event featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci DESCRIPTION:A Look Back\, A Path Forward: A Town Hall Event Featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci \n\n\nModerated by Axios Health Editor Sam Baker \n\n\nMonday\, April 26\, 2021 1-2 p.m. ET (online) \n\n\nAnthony Fauci\, who has led the nation since day one of this crisis\, will join Karen DeSalvo\, chief health officer of Google Health\, Garth Graham\, director and global head of healthcare and public health at YouTube\, and Harvard experts Michael Mina and Mary Bassett for a special town hall program. Moderated by Axios Health Editor Sam Baker. \nFourteen months into an unprecedented\, worldwide pandemic\, we now find ourselves on the precipice of hope. Thanks to the miracle of science and increases in production and distribution\, the U.S. is now averaging more than 3 million vaccinations a day. Yet many hurdles remain. A race against a fourth wave driven by variants. A fight to overcome vaccine misinformation and resistance. Enduring inequities in both vaccine access and disease treatment. And a new\, long-overdue testing strategy that is still in its nascent stages. Join the panel they discuss the pandemic and what is ahead. \n\n\nRegister for free here: https://t.e2ma.net/click/wti0gd/8ac8zpf/43fzck URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/town-hall-event-featuring-dr-anthony-fauci/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210416T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155059Z UID:24401-1618275600-1618534800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACMT Virtual Scientific Meeting & Symposium DESCRIPTION:ACMT Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting: This 3-day event provides an opportunity for specialists in the field of medical toxicology\, addiction medicine\, emergency medicine\, and more to connect\, network\, and learn from the cutting-edge research of their peers. View the full preliminary agenda here. \nSymposium: Methamphetamines & Stimulants: In advance of its Annual Scientific Meeting\, The American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) will offer a one-day virtual symposium to examine the current trends of methamphetamine use\, abuse\, and co-use with other illicit substances. Experts in the fields of medical toxicology and addiction medicine will present he latest research on methamphetamine use disorder on a broad array of topics\, including: \n\n\nPregnancy and methamphetamine use \n\n\nStimulant abuse in children \n\n\nPsychiatric effects of methamphetamine \n\n\nApproaches to the agitated patient \n\n\nThe symposium will close with discussions on the challenges in the treatment of methamphetamine addiction. \nView the preliminary agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: ACMT Annual Scientific Meeting: Wednesday\, April 14 – Friday\, April 16\, 2021; Symposium: Tuesday\, April 13\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register for the 2021 Virtual Annual Scientific Meeting here. Register for the Virtual Symposium here. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/acmt-virtual-scientific-meeting-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210410T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231025T162300Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155100Z UID:24402-1617843600-1618016400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2021 AAP / ASCI / APSA Joint Meeting DESCRIPTION:2021 Association of American Physicians (AAP) / American Society for Clinical Investigation (ASCI) / American Physician-Scientists Association (APSA) Joint Meeting \nThe meeting is the combined annual gathering of attendees from the Association of American Physicians\, the American Society for Clinical Investigation\, and the American Physician Scientists Association. The meeting features presentations of high-level discoveries from distinguished researchers and provides an environment of inspiration\, collaboration\, and collegiality for all physician-scientists and those in the pathway to become physician-scientists. \nBecause of the cancellation of the last Joint Meeting\, the program will feature presentations from the recipients of 2020 honors\, including: \n\n\nMichael J. Welsh\, MD\, the AAP’s 2020 Kober Medal recipient \n\n\nJudith A. James\, MD\, PhD\, the ASCI’s 2020 Stanley J. Korsmeyer Award recipient \n\n\nStuart H. Orkin\, MD\, the 2020 ASCI / Harrington Prize for Innovation in Medicine recipient \n\n\nAndrew A. Lane\, MD\, PhD\, the Asci’s 2020 Donald Seldin~Holly Smith Award for Pioneering Research recipient \n\n\nView the full agenda here. \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: April 8 – 10\, 2021Location: virtualHow to Attend: Register here. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2021-aap-asci-apsa-joint-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142307 CREATED:20231103T183513Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155101Z UID:26828-1617843600-1617843600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Press & the Pandemic: Filling the Information Void DESCRIPTION:Join The George Polk Awards of Long Island University in partnership with Center for Communication\, Inc. for a panel discussion with winners of the 73rd annual George Polk Awards who provided groundbreaking reporting on the COVID pandemic. \n\nThursday\, April 8\, 2021 | 6 – 7:30 p.m. ET \n\n\nDavid Culver\, CNNWinner of the Polk Award for Foreign Reporting for groundbreaking early reporting from Wuhan\, China\, on the outbreak of the pandemic \n\n\nHelen Branswell\, STATWinner of the Polk Award for Public Service for relentless reporting on the progression of the pandemic for the medical news site STAT \n\n\nEd Yong\, The AtlanticWinner of the Polk Award for Science Reporting\, for his searching analysis of the U.S. response to COVID-19 and “How the Pandemic Defeated America” \n\n\nLaurie Garrett\, ModeratorAcclaimed medical journalist\, author of the prophetic book “The Coming Plague\,” and two-time winner of a Polk Award \n\n\nEvent is free of charge and open to the public. The panel discussion on Zoom will be followed by a Q&A session. \nFor more information and to register… URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-press-the-pandemic-filling-the-information-void/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR