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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200219T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153729Z UID:26642-1582074000-1582074000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Understanding Surveys on Patient Safety Culture DESCRIPTION:2-2:50 p.m. ET \nAn overview from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality of the Surveys on Patient Safety Culture™ (SOPS™).  \nSpeakers will describe the SOPS program\, surveys\, supplemental items\, databases\, and resources available to users. They will also highlight what is new in 2020. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nCaren Ginsberg\, Ph.D.\, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality\, Rockville\, MD \n\n\nLaura Gray\, M.P.H.\, Westat\, Rockville\, MD   \n\n\nTheresa Famolaro\, M.P.S.\, M.S.\, M.B.A.\, Westat\, Rockville\, MD \n\n\nNaomi Yount\, Ph.D. (Moderator)\, Westat\, Rockville\, MD \n\n\nRegister \nSafetyCultureSurveys@westat.com or call 1-888-324-9749. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/understanding-surveys-on-patient-safety-culture/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200218T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153729Z UID:26645-1581987600-1581987600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Threats to Global Health and Biosecurity DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, Feb. 18\, 2020\, 12:30-1:30 p.m. EST \nCouncil on Foreign Relations 1777 F Street\, NWWashington\, DC 20006    \nThe Council on Foreign Relations will hold a briefing on the novel coronavirus and the ongoing Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speakers include Dr. Anthony Fauci\, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, and Robert P. Kadlec\, Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. The discussion will be moderated by Frances Fragos Townsend\, Executive Vice President\, Worldwide Government\, Legal and Business Affairs\, MacAndrews & Forbes Incorporated; Former Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor to President George W. Bush; Member\, Board of Directors\, Council on Foreign Relations. \nTo RSVP\, contact: Susan Nelson\, 202.509.8594\, snelson@cfr.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/threats-to-global-health-and-biosecurity/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175752Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154112Z UID:26643-1581382800-1581382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 Coronavirus: What We know\, What We’re Doing DESCRIPTION:Dr. Anne Schuchat\, principal deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, will provide an update on the novel coronavirus outbreak. \nAs additional cases of the virus\, first identified in China in the city of Wuhan\, are confirmed in the United States\, Dr. Schuchat will outline the CDC’s ongoing response. \nThe press conference in the Club’s First Amendment Room\, “2019 Coronavirus: What We know\, What We’re Doing\,” is open to credentialed media and Club members free of charge. Registration is required. \nDr. Schuchat played key roles in CDC’s emergency responses to the 2009 H1N1 pandemic influenza\, the 2003 SARS outbreak in Beijing\, and the 2001 bioterrorist anthrax response. In addition\, she has worked on vaccine trials for meningitis\, pneumonia and Ebola. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-coronavirus-what-we-know-what-weaere-doing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154114Z UID:26641-1581382800-1581382800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The New Coronavirus: The Next Pandemic? DESCRIPTION:Discussion with National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases’ Anthony Fauci\, President Obama’s Ebola “czar” Ron Klain\, Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Nancy Messonnier\, moderated by Stat News’ Helen Branswell. \nRSVP here or call katya.wanzer@aspeninstitute.org. 202-736-5827 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-new-coronavirus-the-next-pandemic/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154115Z UID:26640-1581296400-1581296400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering Coronavirus: Expert Tips for Journalists and Health Care Communicators DESCRIPTION:6-7:30 p.m. ESTNational Press Club529 14th Street\, NW\, 13th Floor   \nPanel discussion organized by the NPC Journalism Institute and the NPC’s professional development team.  \nConfirmed speakers include: \n\n\nDr. Nancy Messonnier\, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases and the spokesperson for the CDC’s response to the current coronavirus crisis. \n\n\nAmanda McClelland\, registered nurse and senior vice president of Resolve to Save Lives’ Prevent Epidemics team. McClelland has extensive experience coordinating the Red Cross response to the 2014 Ebola epidemic in West Africa.  \n\n\nAnn Marie Pettis\, director of Infection Prevention for University of Rochester Medicine and the president-elect of the Association for Professionals in Infection Control and Epidemiology. Pettis worked as a volunteer health professional during the SARS epidemic in 2003. \n\n\nAndrew Siddons\, CQ Roll Call health policy reporter\, will moderate. Siddons has been covering the policy implications of coronavirus from Capitol Hill.  \n\n\n$5 for National Press Club members; $10 for general public available here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-coronavirus-expert-tips-for-journalists-and-health-care-communicators/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154115Z UID:26639-1581296400-1581296400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Containing the Coronavirus: Challenges to Thwarting the Outbreak DESCRIPTION:1:30-3:30 p.m. ESTHudson Institute\, 1201 Pennsylvania Ave.\, Suite 400 \nThe Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense and the Hudson Institute will host a panel discussion on the ongoing coronavirus outbreak and how the US can response to the growing outbreak effectively. Speakers include: Former Sen Joe Lieberman (I-Conn.)\, co-chair of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefences\, Tim Morrison and Eric Brown\, fellows at the Hudson Institute\, Dr. William Karesh\, EcoHealth Alliance\, Julie Gerberding\, executive Vice President of Merck\, Dr. Daniel Chertow\, head of the National Institute of Health’s emerging pathogens section. \nMedia welcome\, RSVP to steve@SRAcommunications.com  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/containing-the-coronavirus-challenges-to-thwarting-the-outbreak/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200205T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175551Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154116Z UID:26634-1580864400-1580864400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Addressing the youth vaping epidemic DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nSpeaker’s presentation\n \nAHCJ Core Topic: Oral Health\n\n\nFeb. 5\, 1 p.m. ET\nAccording to federal data\, more than 5 million American young people are using e-cigarettes. The trend\, with its negative health implications\, is alarming to parents\, public health officials\, lawmakers and educators. Brookings Institution Research Analyst Diana Quintero has been exploring the rise of youth vaping through the lens of educational policy. In this webinar\, she will discuss what she has learned about trends in the use of e-cigarettes among teens and the health and disciplinary implications of vaping among young people. She will also share her findings about federal and state responses to the problem\, as well as local approaches being taken by some schools and communities. \n\n\nDiana Quintero\, research analyst\, The Brookings Institution \n\n\nModerator: Mary Otto\, AHCJ core topic leader/oral health \n\n\nQuintero\, who has served as a research analyst at Brookings since 2015\, implements analytic strategies to answer and develop fundamental research questions within topics related to education policy. As part of her work\, she coauthors reports and blog posts\, including a recent piece\, “The Youth Vaping Epidemic: Addressing the Rise of E-Cigarettes in Schools\,” which she coauthored with Nandeeni Patel. \n\nDiana Quintero \n\n\nMary Otto \n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-the-youth-vaping-epidemic/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122139 CREATED:20231103T175550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154117Z UID:26632-1580259600-1580259600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Inaugural Denver chapter meeting DESCRIPTION:People interested in participating in the Denver chapter will gather at the Denver Press Club on Jan. 29 at 6 p.m. The social event will include some discussion about what people would like to see out of this chapter. \nPlease RSVP to MarkianH@kff.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/inaugural-denver-chapter-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200128T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231025T162208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155127Z UID:24353-1580086800-1580173200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Annual Meeting: Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology DESCRIPTION:  \nReporters can contact the HHS press office at 202-690-6343 for more information and check the website as details become available. \nThe agenda will be released in fall 2019. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-meeting-office-of-the-national-coordinator-for-health-information-technology/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175649Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154118Z UID:26635-1580086800-1580086800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Health: Technology and Workforce Approaches DESCRIPTION:Jan. 27\, 1-2:30 p.m. ET \nThe social determinants of health – defined as the conditions in which people are born\, grow\, live\, work and age – influence 50% of health outcomes. Recognizing that addressing unmet social needs can have an outsized impact in improving health\, leaders are leveraging technology and nonmedical professionals to meet people where they are. \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nA national initiative bringing together public health stakeholders to systematically implement and sustain social determinants of health efforts \n\n\nAn innovative federal model testing whether addressing health-related social needs of Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries improves outcomes \n\n\nHow a health plan is partnering with social workers to help patients with housing\, transportation\, utilities and more \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nKaren DeSalvo\, National Alliance to Impact Social Determinants of Health \n\n\nRivka Friedman\, Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation \n\n\nAlan Gilbert\, Anthem \n\n\nKelli Tice Wells\, Florida Blue \n\n\nDraft agenda and registration. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/social-determinants-of-health-technology-and-workforce-approaches/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200121T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154119Z UID:26628-1579568400-1579568400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cancer and the impact of modifiable risk factors DESCRIPTION:Wiley Science Talks with the American Cancer Society  \nTuesday\, Jan. 21\, 2020. 11a.m. ET (4 p.m. GMT) \nThe”¯Association of Health Care Journalists”¯(AHCJ) is pleased to provide ongoing training and support for new and seasoned health reporters. As part of our partnership with Wiley\, we offer members access to an educational series of webinars called Wiley Science Talks.”¯ \nJournalists interested in finding out more about the link between lifestyle and cancer\, common modifiable risk factors\, and preventive measures will: \n\n\nHear about the types of evidence that show a high proportion of cancer is preventable. \n\n\nLearn where to find information about established programs that identify both modifiable and non modifiable factors that cause or prevent cancer. \n\n\nUnderstand the fraction (or proportion) of cancer that can be attributed to common modifiable risk factors. \n\n\nWalk away with a deeper understanding of the current evidence on tobacco\, alcohol\, excess body weight\, and other cancer risk factors\, how they impact the cancer burden in the US (and worldwide) and potential strategies to reduce their impact. \n\n\nWorld Cancer Day takes place on Feb. 4\, 2020 to raise awareness of cancer and to encourage its prevention\, detection\, and treatment. \nThe”¯one-hour”¯webinar will include time for questions and answers.”¯  \nHOW TO REGISTER \nWiley Science Talks webinars are complimentary to AHCJ members.”¯Register for the webinar today!”¯”¯  \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session\, the webinars will be recorded for later viewing on the AHCJ website and on Wiley’s Science Talks YouTube channel.”¯”¯ \nOne of your AHCJ membership benefits is access to health science evidence on Wiley Online Library\, including the Cochrane Library. Contact tina@healthjournalism.com to get your access code.  \n”¯  \nAbout the Speaker  \nSusan Gapstur\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\, American Cancer Society\, Inc. \nAs Senior Vice President of Behavioral and Epidemiology Research at the American Cancer Society\, Dr. Gapstur is responsible for providing strategic oversight and planning for all epidemiology and behavioral research activities and is the principal investigator of the Cancer Prevention Study II (CPS-II) and the Cancer Prevention Studies Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program. Dr. Gapstur’s research focuses on lifestyle\, medical and hormonal determinants of cancer risk and prevention. Her research has contributed significantly to the scientific evidence on the role of alcohol consumption\, excess body weight\, and glucose homeostasis in cancer etiology. \nAbout the Journal CANCER is a peer-reviewed publication of the American Cancer Society integrating scientific information from worldwide sources for all oncologic specialties. The objective of CANCER is to provide an interdisciplinary forum for the exchange of information among oncologic disciplines concerned with the etiology\, course\, and treatment of human cancer. CANCER is published on behalf of the American Cancer Society by Wiley and can be accessed online. \nAbout Wiley”¯”¯  \nWiley drives the world forward with research and education. Through publishing\, platforms and services\, we help students\, researchers\, universities\, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years\, we have delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The Company’s website can be accessed at”¯www.wiley.com  \n  \n \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cancer-and-the-impact-of-modifiable-risk-factors/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200119T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231025T162216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155128Z UID:24364-1579309200-1579395600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Annual Mild Cognitive Impairment (MCI) Symposium\, Special Topic Workshop & Alzheimer`s Public Forum DESCRIPTION:Brings together attendees involved or interested in Psychiatry\, Neurology\, Geriatrics\, Epidemiology\, Caregiving to explore latest issues in neurological and neurodegenerative disorders\,\, MCI\, sleep disorders\, Alzheimer’s and neuropsychological testing. \nSponsored by Mt. Sinai School of Medicine\, Miami.  \nContact: meetings@worldeventsforum.com; 224.938.9523 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/annual-mild-cognitive-impairment-mci-symposium-special-topic-workshop-alzheimers-public-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175650Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154120Z UID:26637-1579136400-1579136400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:SciLine media briefing: Fit to eat? Insects\, algae and cultured meat DESCRIPTION:  \nWhat foods will fill our dinner plates in the years and decades ahead? Restaurants and grocery stores are already beefing up their stocks of plant-based “meat” products and advances in cellular agriculture promise to further enhance the quality of actual\, lab-grown meat. Elsewhere\, scientists are studying ways to better tap Earth’s abundant resources of protein-rich insects and conjuring new approaches to sustainably farm nutritious seaweed. \nSciLine’s next media briefing will cover emerging research that is driving the development of consumable algae\, insects\, and cultured meat—and how factors such as taste\, nutrition\, public perception\, and environmental impact may influence their acceptance as foods. This web-based briefing can be viewed on your computer or phone\, so you can watch and ask questions from anywhere. \nThe briefing is open only to members of the media\, who must register in advance. There will be an opportunity for Q&A. Speakers include the following: \n\n\nDr. Julie Lesnik\, Assistant Professor of Anthropology\, Wayne State University \n\n\nDr. Kate Krueger\, Research Director\, New Harvest \n\n\nDr. Denise Skonberg\, Associate Professor of Food Science\, University of Maine \n\n\nSciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing \n\n\nMedia contact: SciLine: sciline@aaas.org \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: Thursday\, January 16\, at 2:00 PM ET \nLocation: Online \nHow to Attend: Register at the SciLine website here. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sciline-media-briefing-fit-to-eat-insects-algae-and-cultured-meat/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154120Z UID:26631-1578877200-1578877200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webcast - The Future of National Health Insurance: Debates During a U.S. Presidential Election Year DESCRIPTION:Monday\, Jan. 13\, live webcast at noon ET\nThe Democratic Presidential debates have surfaced two very different visions for the future of national insurance in the U.S. One is building on the Affordable Care Act enacted in 2010 by adding major changes\, including allowing individuals to voluntarily purchase Medicare or another public option plan. The other is to enact a new\, all-governmental health insurance program – Medicare for All. What are the issues and implications for the U.S. of choosing either of these two paths? \nNew York Times health care journalist Margot Sanger-Katz will moderate a panel discussion about the future of national health insurance in the United States. No registration is required to watch the event online. Send questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu. The panel members will be Robert Blendon\, professor of health policy and political analysis\, at the  Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; Phil Ellis\, president of Ellis Health Policy\, and Sara Collins\, vice president of the Commonwealth Fund. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-the-future-of-national-health-insurance-debates-during-a-u-s-presidential-election-year/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154121Z UID:26629-1578877200-1578877200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Exposing Fraud in the Generic Drug Industry: A Reporter's Journey DESCRIPTION:New York investigative medical journalist Katherine Eban will talk about the industry and her new book “Bottle of Lies.”  \nJan. 13\, 2020 (rescheduled from Dec. 2) \nTIME: 6 p.m. for wine and cheese. Program starts at 6:30 p.m. \nWHERE: New York State Health Foundation\, 1385 Broadway at 38th St. \nRSVP: Please send an email to trudy.lieberman@gmail.com if you plan to attend. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/exposing-fraud-in-the-generic-drug-industry-a-reporters-journey-2/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231025T162216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155129Z UID:24363-1577840400-1580432400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Glaucoma Awareness Month DESCRIPTION: Glaucoma is a leading cause of blindness for people over 60. However it can often be prevented with early treatment. Contact the American Academy of Ophthalmology\, 415.561.8534 media@aao.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/glaucoma-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200131T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231025T162215Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155130Z UID:24362-1577840400-1580432400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cervical Cancer Awareness Month DESCRIPTION:109\,000 women were diagnosed with a gynecological cancer in 2019; New research shows that women aged 65 and older have a higher risk of dying from cervical cancer than previously thought. The National Cervical Cancer Coalition and the Foundation for Women’s Cancer  want to highlight this issue and encourage women to get Pap screenings and regular checkups. Contact: mediarelations@ashasexualhealth.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cervical-cancer-awareness-month/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200101T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154122Z UID:26624-1577840400-1577840400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACA coverage starts for people who enrolled for 2020 DESCRIPTION: 2020 coverage starts for consumbers who have paid their first premium. \nDates and deadlines. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aca-coverage-starts-for-people-who-enrolled-for-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191219T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154123Z UID:26627-1576717200-1576717200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rapid Response Webinar: Fifth Circuit Ruling on the Affordable Care Act DESCRIPTION:On Dec. 18\, 2019\, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit released its long-awaited ruling on the Affordable Care Act. This webinar will help the audience understand the ruling and what to expect in the coming weeks and months from the courts\, Congress\, and the health care market. \nSpeakers: \nKatie Keith\, J.D.\, MPH\, Faculty\, Georgetown University Law Center \nRodney L. Whitlock\, Ph.D.\, M.A.\, Vice President\, McDermott Consulting \nModerator: Sarah J. Dash\, MPH\, President and CEO\, Alliance for Health Policy \nThursday\, December 19\, 11-11:45 a.m. ET   \n***This virtual webinar is open to the public *** \nAccess the event page here: http://allh.us/jUAX URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rapid-response-webinar-fifth-circuit-ruling-on-the-affordable-care-act/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191218T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154124Z UID:26622-1576630800-1576630800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reducing the cost and risk of dementia DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nSpeaker’s presentation\nCenter for the Future of Aging\nReducing the Cost and Risk of Dementia\nTwitter: @MIAging\nAHCJ Core Topic: Aging\nDementia Friendly America\n\n\nDec. 18\, 2:30 p.m. ET\nOver the next 20 years\, the number of people living with Alzheimer’s and related dementias in the United States is expected to nearly double. Women and certain minority populations\, including African Americans and Latinos\, will continue to be disproportionately impacted by the disease – both as patients and caregivers. The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging’s new report offers five key recommendations to improve brain health and decrease disparities\, ideally helping to change the course of this devastating disease. \n\n\nNora Super\, senior director\, The Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging \n\n\nModerator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ topic leader/aging \n\n\nAs senior director\, Super provides strategic direction of CFA’s three primary focus areas: Age-Forward 2030\, the Business of Aging\, and Healthy Longevity. She is responsible for managing and creating data-driven research\, meaningful policy initiatives\, and impactful convenings in the United States as well as internationally. She is a recognized thought leader\, frequent speaker\, and prolific writer on healthy longevity\, and the economic and social impacts of population aging across the globe. \n\nNora Super \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reducing-the-cost-and-risk-of-dementia/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191217T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154124Z UID:26616-1576544400-1576544400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 Leapfrog Group Annual Meeting and Awards Dinner DESCRIPTION:Each year\, The Leapfrog Group gathers its key stakeholders and constituents for its December Annual Meeting to discuss current topics\, issues and trends in health care safety and quality. The Annual Meeting is followed by the Leapfrog Awards Dinner to recognize the highest performing hospitals on the Leapfrog Hospital Survey. \nThis Year’s Theme is Patient Safety: Lights\, Camera\, Action! \nThis year’s Annual Meeting will focus on the HBO documentary BLEED OUT. This award-winning documentary tells the story of filmmaker and comedian Steve Burrows whose mother experienced a series of tragic medical errors while undergoing a routine operation which left her in a coma with permanent brain damage. \nThis documentary shines a light on patient safety\, inspiring consumer groups\, health care leaders\, purchasers and payors to demand change. This meeting brings us together to turbocharge the movement. \nSteve Burrows is the keynote speaker for the 2019 Leapfrog Annual Meeting and his documentary will be screened for attendees over lunch. \nGet tickets and learn more. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-leapfrog-group-annual-meeting-and-awards-dinner/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154125Z UID:26623-1576371600-1576371600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Final day of Open Enrollment Period for ACA market coverage in 2020 DESCRIPTION:After this date\, consumers can enroll or change plans only if they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1\, 2020. \nDates and deadlines for 2020 health insurance URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/final-day-of-open-enrollment-period-for-aca-market-coverage-in-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191212T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154126Z UID:26626-1576112400-1576112400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:South Florida Chapter: Holiday party DESCRIPTION:Dec. 12: Holiday Party\nPlease join the South Florida chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists\, along with journalists from other South Florida news organizations (SPJ Florida\, NAHJ SFL\, ONA\, NABJ-South Florida\, and NPPA) for our annual holiday mixer. \nThursday\, Dec. 12\, 7–9 p.m.at The Balcony1309 E Las Olas Blvd\, Fort Lauderdale \nLight bites and open bar(1 free drink for the first 25 attendees) \nPlease RSVP: MerylDavids2@gmail.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/south-florida-chapter-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191209T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154127Z UID:26610-1575853200-1575853200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:LinkedIn for Journalists Webinar for Premium Membership DESCRIPTION:The LinkedIn For Journalists program is an opportunity to learn the value of LinkedIn and how journalists can leverage the platform to further and amplify their stories. Learn how LinkedIn can help you find and contact the right sources\, build your profile and stay on top of trends. Build community by connecting with our Journalist community on LinkedIn. Those who attend the webinar will receive a LinkedIn Premium Membership for 12 months following the webinar. \n  \nMedia contact: Leonna Spilman\, LinkedIn Corporate Communications at journalisttraining@linkedin.com \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 12/9/19\, 8:00 AM PT / 11:00 AM ET \nLocation: Online \nRegistration Opens: Mid-October; closes 48 hours prior to event. \nHow to Attend: \nJournalist must apply in advance on this page\, which will open registrations in mid-October. The online application closes 48 hours prior to event\, though registration is recommended at least one week before the event. Those who cannot attend the webinar in real time will receive a link valid for 24 hours to view the recording. Questions can be sent to journalisttraining@linkedin.com. For more information on the LinkedIn for Journalists program\, see their webpage here. Journalists can also join the LinkedIn for Journalists group here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/linkedin-for-journalists-webinar-for-premium-membership/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191202T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154127Z UID:26618-1575248400-1575248400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Exposing fraud in the generic drug industry: A reporter's journey DESCRIPTION:POSTPONED because of weather. Check back for information about when this is rescheduled. \nNew York investigative medical journalist Katherine Eban will talk about the industry and her new book “Bottle of Lies.” \nHer work reveals how rampant fraud among generic drug manufacturers and lax FDA oversight put patients’ health at risk. In the United States\, 90% of spending for all pharmaceuticals goes for generic drugs because health insurers limit choice by steering patients to these medications\, which are cheaper than brand-name drugs. \nPOSTPONED\nTIME:  6:30 pm   Wine and cheese at 6. \nWHERE: New York State Health Foundation\, 1385 Broadway at 38th St. \nRSVP:  trudy.lieberman@gmail.com \nEban participated in an AHCJ webcast on the subject. This New York chapter event will give you a chance to delve more into her work and ask questions. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/exposing-fraud-in-the-generic-drug-industry-a-reporters-journey/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191201T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154128Z UID:26625-1575162000-1575162000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. \nApproximately 37.9 million people across the globe were living with HIV/AIDS in 2018. In 2016\, nearly half of people in the United States (US) and dependent areas living with diagnosed HIV were aged 50 and older. Though new HIV diagnoses are declining among people aged 50 and older\, around 1 in 6 HIV diagnoses in 2017 were in this group\, according to the CDC. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-aids-day-5/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191121T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154129Z UID:26614-1574298000-1574298000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Vaccines\, civil liberties & mandates: What is the balance? DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation: Saad B. Omer\nSpeaker’s presentation: Dorit R. Reiss\nAHCJ Core Topic: Infectious diseases\nAre state bans on vaccine exemptions the right choice?\n\n\nRecorded Nov. 21\, 2019\nThe measles outbreak over the past year shines a spotlight on the challenges of finding the right public health approach to vaccine hesitancy and refusal. Join this webcast in which three public health experts will discuss the following questions: Do vaccine mandates work? What are some ways to counter misinformation about vaccines? How far should governments go when it comes to mandating vaccines for preventing measles or other infectious diseases? When does public health outweigh individual liberty? What can public health officials do better when communicating about vaccines or responding to vaccines hesitancy or refusal? Learn some answers to these questions and new angles on public health and vaccines. \n\n\nDoug Levy (@sfdoug)\, independent journalist and author\, The Communications Golden Hour: The Essential Guide to Public Information When Every Minute Counts \n\n\nSaad Omer (@SaadOmer3)\, M.B.B.S.\, M.P.H.\, Ph.D.\, F.I.D.S.A.\, director\, Yale Institute for Global Health \n\n\nDorit Reiss (@doritmi)\, professor of law and the James Edgar Hervey ’50 chair of litigation\, University of California\, Hastings College of the Law\, San Francisco \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida (@BaraV)\, independent journalist\, AHCJ core topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\nDoug Levy has spent more than 20 years at the intersection of technology\, science\, health\, policy\, and ethics and now is a consultant to corporations\, academic institutions\, and other organizations on crisis communications and reputation management. As a freelance journalist\, Levy writes mostly about health\, science\, and technology. His first book\, The Communications Golden Hour: The Essential Guide to Public Information When Every Minute Counts reached No. 1 in the public relations and public administration categories on Amazon.com when it was released in April 2018. \nSaad Omer is an infectious disease specialist and has an extensive research portfolio in numerous countries. Omer’s work includes clinical trials to estimate efficacy of maternal and/or infant influenza\, pertussis\, polio\, measles and pneumococcal vaccines and trials to evaluate drug regimens to reduce mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Moreover\, he has conducted several studies on interventions to increase immunization coverage and acceptance. Omer’s work has been cited in global and country-specific policy recommendations and has informed clinical practice and health legislation in several countries. He has also served on several advisory panels including the U.S. National Vaccine Advisory Committee. \nDorit Reiss’ undergraduate degree in law and political science is from the faculty of law in the Hebrew University of Jerusalem where she served as editor in chief of the Law Review. Following graduation from law school\, Reiss clerked for a year and a half in the Israeli Ministry of Justice’s Department of Public Law\, working on constitutional and administrative law issues. She received her doctorate from the Jurisprudence and Social Policy program at the University of California Berkeley. During her studies in Berkeley she worked as a teaching assistant in 10 courses\, winning the Outstanding Graduate Student Instructor Award. Professor Reiss’ research examined accountability of agencies at the state\, national and international level\, with agencies studied including the FAA\, and other agencies in the United States and Europe. Increasingly\, however\, her research and activities are focused on legal issues related to vaccines\, including exemption laws and tort liability related to non-vaccination. \n\nDoug Levy \n\n\nSaad Omer \n\n\nDorit Reiss \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaccines-civil-liberties-mandates-what-is-the-balance/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191119T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154130Z UID:26620-1574125200-1574125200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science Talks: The Latest Research in Women's Health DESCRIPTION:Science Talks with the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists: The Latest Research in Women’s Health \nMissed the broadcast? Here’s the recording. \nTuesday\, Nov. 19 at 11 am ET \nFind out about…. \n\n\nThe latest research concerning pre-conception health and maternal health in pregnancy \n\n\nWhich preventive measures help reduce pregnancy complications such as stillbirth \n\n\nThe importance of the female microbiome in obstetrics and gynaecology and new areas of research in this field \n\n\nThe problems in diagnosing and managing endometriosis and pelvic pain and new research into these areas \n\n\nExpert sources and evidence to use in news stories about women’s health \n\n\nScience Talks is an educational webinar series for journalists presented by Wiley in partnership with the World Federation of Science Journalists(WFSJ) and the Association of Health Care Journalists(AHCJ).”¯These complimentary\, one-hour sessions are hosted byWileyto provide journalists with on-going training in science topics of particular global importance. Register for Science Talks here! \nGain exclusive access to embargoed papers…\nJournalists who register to attend Science Talks on Nov. 19 will be able to request three embargoed papers from the BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. The papers will be available immediately following the Science Talk and are scheduled for publication at 00.01 hrs ET\, November 21\, 2019. Contact newsroom@wiley.com to request the papers. \n\n\nPerinatal outcomes following bariatric surgery between a first and second pregnancy: a population data linkage study \n\n\nRestrictive versus routine episiotomy among Southeast Asian term pregnancies: a multicentre randomised controlled trial \n\n\nThe vaginal metabolome and microbiota of cervical HPV-positive and HPV-negative women: a cross-sectional analysis \n\n\n \nAbout the Speakers\nMike Marsh\, M.D.\, FRCOG\, Editor-in-Chief\, BJOG An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology Dr Mike Marsh is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at King’s College Hospital\, London\, Honorary Senior Lecturer\, King’s College School of Medicine\, London\, and UK representative for the FIGO Ethics Committee. He is a Past Honorary Senior Lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry\, London. \nHe has clinical and research interests in high risk pregnancy\, psychiatric disease in pregnancy\, neurological disease in pregnancy\, diabetes in pregnancy\, gynaecological neuroendocrinology and survivorship management in women with breast cancer. He has other responsibilities and publications in the field of medical ethics\, undergraduate and postgraduate education\, training and examination. \nHis special interests include: Obstetrics (diabetes\, neurology\, psychiatric disease\, maternal medicine)\, menopause\, osteoporosis\, gynaecological neuroendocrinology and survivorship management in women with breast cancer. \nAlexander Heazell\, PhD MRCOG\, Clinical Director\, Tommy’s Stillbirth Research Centre Alexander Heazell is a Professor ofObstetrics and Director of the Tommy’s Stillbirth Research Centre\, University of Manchester in the UK and Honorary Consultant Obstetrician at St Mary’s Hospital\, Manchester. His research portfolio includes basic science\, clinical and qualitative research studies to gain better understanding to prevent stillbirth and improv ecare for parents after stillbirth. He has received over £3.7M of grant income and has published over 160 research papers. He led the Stillbirth Priority Setting Partnership\, co-led the 2016 Lancet Ending Preventable Stillbirth Serie and was the lead investigator for the national evaluation of the Saving Babies Lives programme. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-talks-the-latest-research-in-womens-health/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191124T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231025T162212Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155131Z UID:24358-1574038800-1574557200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:U.S. Antibiotics Awareness Week 2019 DESCRIPTION:Antibiotics save lives and are critical tools for treating a number of common and more serious infections\, like those that can lead to sepsis. However\, at least 30% of the antibiotics in U.S. outpatient settings are prescribed unnecessarily. Any time antibiotics are used\, they can cause side effects and lead to antibiotic resistance\, one of the most urgent threats to the public’s health. U.S. Antibiotic Awareness Week (Nov. 18-24) is an annual one-week observance that gives participating organizations an opportunity to raise awareness of the importance of appropriate antibiotic use to combat the threat of antibiotic resistance. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-antibiotics-awareness-week-2019/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191118T010000 DTSTAMP:20260408T122140 CREATED:20231103T175351Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154131Z UID:26621-1574038800-1574038800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Tackling long-term care DESCRIPTION:Nov. 18\, 1:30 – 2:45 p.m. ET \nMillions of Americans of all ages need long-term care\, but they face a looming question: how will they pay for these services? Coverage under Medicare and Medicaid is not comprehensive\, and many people rely on their families and friends to shoulder some of the burden. \nPart of the Beyond the Beltway: Health Policy Webinars for Journalists series\, this webinar will explore: \n\n\nThe current landscape of the long-term care delivery system \n\n\nFunding mechanisms and state and federal legislation regarding long-term care \n\n\nPotential solutions to create a more accessible and financially sustainable system \n\n\nFeaturing \n\n\nJean Accius\, AARP \n\n\nCamille Dobson\, ADvancing States \n\n\nKatherine Hayes\, Bipartisan Policy Center \n\n\nRachana Pradhan\, Politico\, Moderator \n\n\nRegister Now\nThis webinar is a project of the Alliance for Health Policy and NIHCM Foundation\, in collaboration with the Association of Health Care Journalists. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/tackling-long-term-care/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR