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:20200116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200116T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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:20260409T151245 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T175250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154132Z UID:26617-1573693200-1573693200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Employers try to trim wasteful drugs from health plans DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation\nReport: Reducing Wasteful Spending in Employers’ Pharmacy Benefit Plans\nRemoving waste from drug formularies\nCore Topic: Insurance\n\n\nRecorded on Nov. 14\nA recent study from the Commonwealth Fund and the Pacific Business Group on Health (PBGH) shows that reducing the use of high-cost\, low-value drugs in employers’ health benefit plans could help employers save as much as 24% in overall pharmacy spending. \nIn this webcast\, the author of the report\, Lauren Vela\, a senior director at PBGH\, will explain the results of the study and PBGH’s efforts to promote a “waste-free prescription drug formulary.” Concern about the rising cost of prescription drugs has led large self-insured employers to develop innovative formularies for the pharmacy benefit plans they provide to employees\, retirees\, and employees’ family members. \nThe goal of these innovations is to identify drugs that PBGH considers to be wasteful. PBGH defines wasteful drugs as being high-cost medications that offer little clinical value. After it identifies these wasteful medications\, it encourages employers to remove them from their formularies. \n\n\nLauren Vela\, senior director of member value\, Pacific Business Group on Health \n\n\nMariana P. Socal\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, assistant scientist\, Department of Health Policy and Management\, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health \n\n\nModerator: Joseph Burns\, AHCJ core topic leader/insurance \n\n\nLauren Vela works with PBGH’s employer-members to implement of strategies designed to improve the delivery of health care to members’ employees\, families\, and retirees. Previously\, Vela was the executive director of the Silicon Valley Employers Forum\, a coalition of high tech employers that collaborate to make improvements in health care. \nMariana P. Socal\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, is an assistant scientist and researcher who has contributed to peer-reviewed research on consumer response to price disclosure in pharmaceutical advertising\, on formulary placement of branded drugs in Medicare prescription drug plans and on using reference pricing in Medicare Part D. Socal earned her medical degree in 2000 from the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul\, in Brazil\, and her doctorate in 2017 from the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. \n\nLauren Vela \n\n\nMariana Socal \n\n\nJoseph Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/employers-try-to-trim-wasteful-drugs-from-health-plans/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T175251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154133Z UID:26619-1573606800-1573606800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Telebriefing: New CDC Antibiotic Resistance Threats Report DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Nov. 13\, 12 pm EST\, Media briefing via phone \nAntibiotic-resistant (AR) bacteria and fungi cause more than 2.8 million infections and 35\,000 deaths in the United States each year. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will give updates on the continued threat of antibiotic resistance in the United States. Leading the telebriefing will be Robert R Redfield\, M.D.\, Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Michael Craig\, MPP\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, CDC \nDial-In  Media: 888-795-0855\, Non-Media: 888-390-0851\, INTERNATIONAL: 1-630-395-0173\, PASSCODE: CDC Media URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/telebriefing-new-cdc-antibiotic-resistance-threats-report/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T175249Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154134Z UID:26615-1573606800-1573606800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NIHCM Webinar on Rural Health Disparities DESCRIPTION:The  National Institute for Health Care Management holds a webinar on disparities in rural health areas – including by addressing social determinants of health\, and more use of telemedicine. \nSpeakers include Cara James from CMS\, Mark Jansen from Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield\, Bob Morrow\, Health Care Service Corporation\, Carrie Henning-Smith\, University of Minnesota. \nRegister here: https://www.nihcm.org/event-registration \nNov. 13\, 2:-3:30 pm EST URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nihcm-webinar-on-rural-health-disparities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191107T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231025T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155132Z UID:24350-1573088400-1573174800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Antimicrobial Resistance Congress DESCRIPTION:The nation’s largest gathering of private sector and academic scholars focused on developing new antimicrobial products. As bacterial resistance continues to grow globally\, those investing in new antimicrobials gather to learn more about how to focus attention\, reduce regulatory hurndles and increase funding to build the antibiotic pipeline. Speakers include officials from the Food and Drug Administration and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority. \nConference will be held at the Renaissance Hotel\, 999 9th Street NW\, Washington DC\, 20001 \nJournalists reach out to: Sharon McGorry\, 646-619-1840\, Sharon.mcgorry@terrapin.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-antimicrobial-resistance-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T175050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154135Z UID:26608-1573002000-1573002000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Perils and Promises of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare and Business DESCRIPTION:The Bander Center for Medical Business Ethics will hold a conference that will share research\, analysis and debates about a topic that is nearly hidden from our lives\, but will certainly help define our civilization in the years ahead. This will bring together leaders in business\, law\, technology\, and bioethics.  \nAmong the sessions to be offered: \n\n\nThe Current State and Future of Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare \n\n\nPrecision Health: Faster Research\, More Cures\, Healthier Communities \n\n\nAI: Opportunities With a Hint of Skepticism \n\n\nReal Time Artificial Intelligence Algorithm in Healthcare: Benefits and Risks \n\n\nThe Legal Framework for AI and Healthcare \n\n\nData\, Context\, and Bias in Health-Care Artificial Intelligence \n\n\nThe Ethis of AI in Health Care \n\n\nDiscerning What Matters: Artificial Intelligence and Medical Judgement \n\n\nCreating Space for AI in Healthcare: How Patients Weigh the Trade-offs \n\n\nGet more information and register here. \nThere is a special registration code available for media passes – Click here to get that code. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-perils-and-promises-of-artificial-intelligence-in-healthcare-and-business/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191104T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154136Z UID:26612-1572829200-1572829200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License DESCRIPTION:On November 4\, the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment and World Food Center are teaming up to host Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License\, a dynamic conference that will use climate change policy and genetic engineering as case studies to investigate why public opinion diverges from scientific discovery and what we can do to bridge the innovation gap.  All are welcome\, there is no cost to attend. \nThe world’s population is expanding\, food demands are rising\, and climate risks are becoming more disruptive. Scientific advancements can be utilized to solve these existential threats\, but misinformation and discouraging public opinion prevent these solutions from being brought to light. \nHow do we close the growing gap between scientific innovation and public acceptance? \nThis day-long conference will feature perspectives and panel dialogues from scientists\, communicators\, psychologists\, and subject-matter experts\, bringing together diverse stakeholders to discuss the relationship between science\, culture\, and policy. \nJoin the UC Davis John Muir Institute of the Environment and World Food Center for Dialogues and Discourse in Science and Society: Science and the Social License \nMonday\, November 4 \nUC Davis Conference Center \n8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (reception to follow) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dialogues-and-discourse-in-science-and-societya-science-and-the-social-license/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191102T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231025T162142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155133Z UID:24330-1572656400-1573002000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:APHA's Annual Meeting and Expo DESCRIPTION:APHA’s Annual Meeting and Expo is the largest and most influential annual gathering of public health professionals. Nearly 13\,000 people attend each year to present\, learn and find inspiration. \nThis year’s theme is “Creating the Healthiest Nation: For science. For action. For health.” Many of the scientific sessions focus on the theme. But sessions will cover all aspects of public health\, including those outside the theme. \nLearn more and register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aphas-annual-meeting-and-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26576-1572397200-1572397200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Hearing on the Conscience rule DESCRIPTION:Hearing in San Francisco in the Northern District of California on the Trump administration’s “Conscience rule” – which critics calls the “denial of medical care” rule. The court has barred implementation of the rule until Nov. 22. The Oct 30 hearing is at  8 am (local time) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hearing-on-the-conscience-rule/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T175150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26613-1571878800-1571878800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing on Antimicrobial Resistance and the CDC AMR Challenge DESCRIPTION:Oct. 24\, noon to 1 pm EST\, Washington DC\nThe Infectious Diseases Society of America will moderate a briefing on advances to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also release results of AMR Challenge – an effort to reduce antimicrobial resistance. Panelists will highlight why antibiotic resistance is a major health threat and how research and partnerships are leading the charge to curb this public health crisis. \nPanelists include:  \nMichael Craig\, Senior Advisor\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nRobin Patel\, MD\, Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbiology\, the Elizabeth P. and Robert E. Allen Professor of Individualized Medicine\, Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology\, and Director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory\, Mayo Clinic; President\, American Society for Microbiology\, Susan Van Meter\, Executive Director\, AdvaMedDx\, Kalvin Yu\, MD\, Medical Director\, Medical Informatics\, BD AMR \nAddress: 485 Russell Senate Office Building\,  \nMedia can call: Robert Shalett\, Research!America\, Director of Communications\, rshalett@researchamerica.org or 571-482-2737 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-on-antimicrobial-resistance-and-the-cdc-amr-challenge/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T174951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z UID:26604-1571792400-1571792400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ Community DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders\, substance use disorders\, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations\, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. \nWith the right tools and training\, providers and community partners can build more inclusive environments for LGBTQ individuals inside and outside the doctor’s office.  \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nThe demographics and health care needs of the LGBTQ population \n\n\nBarriers to high quality health care for LGBTQ people and proposed solutions \n\n\nA toolkit designed to train medical school students and current providers on clinical skills for inclusive care \n\n\nNew national survey data on LGBT teen mental health and the role of crisis responders in supplementing the health care system \n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\nAlex Keuroghlian\, National LGBT Health Education Center \n\n\nJennifer Potter\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nSusan Sawning\, University of Louisville School of Medicine \n\n\nChris Bright\, The Trevor Project \n\n\n  \n  \nA draft agenda is available. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-health-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z UID:26581-1571619600-1571619600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance is a yearlong program allowing journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local or national in scope\, or a little of both — say an aspect of the Affordable Care Act playing out in your community or subject specialty\, or the impact of particular evidence-based treatments on health outcomes\, or an analysis of a health care organization’s performance\, using public data sets. Fellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or freelance outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 21\, 2019. More information is available here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-reporting-fellowships-on-health-care-performance-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T151245 CREATED:20231025T162155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155135Z UID:24345-1571533200-1571706000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Summit on the Social Determinants of Health DESCRIPTION:The National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health The Root Cause Coalition is hosting the Fourth Annual Summit on the Social Determinants of Health. \nLast year’s summit featured more than 600 attendees from 42 different states\, representing a wide variety of professions; all of whom are engaged and committed to learning and sharing real world interventions to address social determinants of health and health inequities. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fourth-annual-summit-on-the-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR