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: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 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:20210303T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150357Z UID:26817-1614733200-1614733200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science Journalism & the Pandemic: Dr. Anthony Fauci\, Dr. Atul Gawande & Dr. Elisabeth Rosenthal DESCRIPTION:Mar 3\, 2021 3 p.m. ET (US and Canada) \nScience Journalism and the Pandemic – A forum of the Brandeis Journalism Program examining the role of the news media in the public health fight against COVID-19 and the disinformation around it. \nModerated by Neil Swidey\, Director of the Brandeis Journalism Program and Editor-At-Large of the Boston Globe Magazine. \nFeaturing: \nDr. Anthony Fauci – Director\, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases \nDr. Atul Gawande – Staff Writer\, The New Yorker and Surgeon\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital \nDr. Elisabeth Rosenthal – Editor-In-Chief\, Kaiser Health News and Opinion Writer\, The New York Times \nSponsored by the Office of the President\, Brandeis University. \nThis session will be recorded for your convenience. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-journalism-the-pandemic-dr-anthony-fauci-dr-atul-gawande-dr-elisabeth-rosenthal/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150358Z UID:26814-1614301200-1614301200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering airborne transmission and COVID-19: What to know DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\n\n \n\nFeb. 26\, 2021\, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET\nAt the very beginning of the pandemic\, there was lots of uncertainty about the primary transmission route of COVID-19. Increasingly\, the evidence is showing the virus spreads through the air. \nWhy did it take scientists so long to determine this? What do we know now about airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and is it possible to create indoor environments so that schools and businesses can be open safely? How should journalists cover this aspect of the story as President Biden is pushing to reopen schools for in-person learning in March and many state governors are allowing businesses to increase the number of people permitted indoors at the same time? \nHear from two experts on this topic: one an expert on how infectious diseases spread in the air\, and the other an infectious disease epidemiologist and hospital preventionist. \n\n\nJoseph Allen\, D.Sc.\, M.P.H.\, associate professor\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\nSaskia Popescu\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, infectious disease preventionist\, George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, AHCJ topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\nDr. Joseph G. Allen began his career conducting forensic health investigations of sick buildings in several hundred buildings across a diverse range of industries\, including healthcare\, biotechnology\, education\, commercial office real estate and manufacturing. At Harvard\, Dr. Allen directs the Healthy Buildings program\, where he created “The 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building.” He is also the faculty advisor to the Harvard Healthier Building Materials Academy. He works with Fortune 100 companies on implementing Healthy Building strategies in their global portfolios and presents internationally on the topic of Healthy Buildings. \nPopescu is an experienced infectious disease epidemiologist and infection preventionist with a strong background in enhancing healthcare biopreparedness\, infectious disease threats\, pandemic preparedness/response\, project management\, translation of complex issues into frontline applications\, and disease surveillance. She is an assistant professor within the biodefense graduate program at George Mason University\, serving as a consultant with the World Health Organization and helping to lead the Netflix infection prevention efforts for return to production work. She is also an affiliate of the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security. \n\nJoseph Allen \n\n\nSaskia Popescu \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-airborne-transmission-and-covid-19-what-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155111Z UID:26813-1614214800-1614214800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science v. COVID-19: Promising COVID-19 Treatments Explained DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 25\, 2021\n1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET\n \nHosted by ResearchAmerica:\n \nCOVID-19 treatments exemplify the significance of the public-private sector R&D continuum. While these treatments have not generally received the same level of attention as vaccines\, they are critical to our response to the pandemic. This panel discussion will explore the range of treatments available; how\, when\, and in what settings they are administered; and ways to ensure these treatments reach patients in need.\n \nPanelists:\n \n• Rajesh T. Gandhi\, MD\, FIDSA\, professor of medicine\, Harvard Medical School; director of HIV clinical services and education\, Massachusetts General Hospital; Chair\, HIV medicine association; member\, guideline panel\, treatment and management of patients with COVID-19\, Infectious Diseases Society of America\n \n• L. Madara\, MD\, CEO and EVP\, American Medical Association\n \n• Denise Brooks-Williams\, senior vice president and CEO north market\, Henry Ford Health System\n \n• Michael Ybarra\, MD\, vice president and chief of medical affairs\, PhRMA\n \nClick here to register URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-v-covid-19-promising-covid-19-treatments-explained/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155112Z UID:26821-1614128400-1614128400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic and U.S. Strategy in 2021 DESCRIPTION:Feb. 24\, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET\n \nThe National Academy of Medicine and the American Public Health Association (APHA) will host the 17th COVID-19 Conversations webinar on the current state of the pandemic in the U.S. and new and continuing federal-level initiatives to curb and control the virus. Speakers include: Rochelle Walensky\, director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Marcella Nunez-Smith\, chair\, COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and Andy Slavitt\, White House Senior Advisor on COVID-19 Response.\n \nRegister here: https://apha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_of6ze2LNToKhP0uPy5xoUw URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-state-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-u-s-strategy-in-2021/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155113Z UID:26820-1614042000-1614042000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Progress on the Pandemic: A year of tackling COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 23\, 2021 9-10a PST\nHosted by Fred Hutch\n \nFred Hutch is at the center of a nonstop scientific sprint to understand and stop the coronavirus. Our monthly “Science Says” researcher roundtable features scientists who are leading vaccine trials\, guiding public health policy\, tracking genetic changes to the virus\, and studying new treatments for COVID-19.  Speakers include: Dr. Thomas Lynch\, President & Director/Raisbeck Endowed Chair\, Dr. Michele Andrasik\, Senior Staff Scientist\, Dr. Trevor Bedford\, Associate Professor\, Dr. Larry Corey\, Professor\, and Dr. Josh Schiffer\, Associate Professor\n \nRSVP by Monday Feb. 22 to receive an email with Zoom link: Send an email to media@fredhutch.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/progress-on-the-pandemic-a-year-of-tackling-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150359Z UID:26816-1614042000-1614042000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Understanding vaccine hesitancy DESCRIPTION:February 23\, 2021\, 8 a.m. ET \nA new webinar series hosted by the Duke Global Health Institute will explore the history and drivers of vaccine hesitancy and discuss strategies to overcome vaccine concerns\, including lessons learned from past disease eradication efforts. \nSign up on Zoom URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/understanding-vaccine-hesitancy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231025T162246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154913Z UID:24395-1613955600-1614128400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine DESCRIPTION:In support of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness\, CDC is holding a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine on Feb. 22-24. The forum is for practitioners focused on vaccine implementation and people and groups that can champion vaccine uptake in communities. Our Acting Assistant Secretary for Health\, RADM Felicia Collins will provide opening remarks at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday\, Feb. 24. You can view recordings as well. \nYou can register for free here: National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-forum-on-covid-19-vaccine/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150400Z UID:26818-1613955600-1613955600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Nurses on the frontline: Strenthening America’s Workforce DESCRIPTION:Feb. 22\, 2-3 PM ET \nPresented by The NIHCM Foundation and Journalist’s Resource \nThe burden of COVID-19 has been devastating for nurses. The pandemic has highlighted the critical need for nurses and how a lack of support for them impacts patient care\, vaccine access and hesitancy\, existing workforce shortages\, and the ability of the health care system to function. Panelists include: Mary Ann Fuchs\, DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAAN\, Vice President of Patient Care and System Chief Nurse Executive\, Duke University Health System\, Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake\, MGA\, FAAN\, Diana Mason\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\,Senior Policy Service Professor\, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement\, George Washington University School of Nursing\, President\, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Speakers will discuss: \n\n\nHow critical issues in nursing were brought to light by the pandemic\, including staffing shortages\, burnout\, and the essential roles of nurses \n\n\nThe trusted role of nurses\, and how to elevate their voices to address vaccine hesitancy and educate journalists about their value as resources \n\n\nA health plan foundation’s efforts to build a diverse pipeline of the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders \n\n\nRegister here: https://nihcm.org/events/nurses-on-the-frontline-strengthening-americas-health-care-workforce URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nurses-on-the-frontline-strenthening-americaaes-workforce/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154915Z UID:26812-1613955600-1613955600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Nurses on the Frontline: Strengthening America’s Health Care Workforce DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented demand for nurses to provide hospital and other forms of care. The burden has been devastating for nurses\, who comprise America’s largest health care workforce. As a result\, nurses are leaving the workforce due to burnout\, a lack of child care\, contracting COVID-19 themselves\, or other health concerns\, accelerating an already existing nursing shortage in the United States. As nurses continue to provide most of the nation’s care\, it is critical to explore strategies to support them\, raise their voices as trusted messengers in media and other forums\, and strengthen the nursing workforce. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\n\nHow critical issues in nursing were brought to light by the pandemic\, including staffing shortages\, burnout\, and the essential roles of nurses \n\n\nThe trusted role of nurses\, and how to elevate their voices to address vaccine hesitancy and educate journalists about their value as resources \n\n\nA health plan foundation’s efforts to build a diverse pipeline of the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders \n\n\nRegister for this event. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nurses-on-the-frontline-strengthening-americaaes-health-care-workforce/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231025T162245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154916Z UID:24394-1613523600-1614733200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Diving into COVID-19 data DESCRIPTION: \nThe COVID-19 Data Dispatch and the National Association of Science Writers is hosting a workshop series that will explore the major challenges facing journalists and communicators who use data to cover the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain insight into the field and learn how to use these data in your own stories. \n We’ll cover three topics: \n\n\nAnalyzing COVID-19 data sources\, on February 17 (1-2 PM ET) with Drew Armstrong and Arielle Levin Becker \n\n\nEngaging with COVID-19 data providers\, on February 24 (2-3:15 PM ET) with Liz Essley Whyte\, Tom Meagher\, and Erica Hensley \n\n\nCommunicating COVID-19 data\, on March 3 (4:30-5:45 PM ET) with Christie Aschwanden\, Ann Choi\, and Will Welch \n\n\nFree sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/coviddatadispatch/diving-into-covid-19-data URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diving-into-covid-19-data/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150401Z UID:26815-1613523600-1613523600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Emerging COVID-19 Challenges: Long-COVID and Viral Variants DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SciLine\, with an opportunity for Q&A \nWednesday\, Feb. 17\, at 1:00 PM EST \nA year into the global COVID-19 pandemic\, physicians and researchers are battling two newly frustrating phenomena: the spread of novel coronavirus variants with potential to undermine patients’ immune-system defenses\, and a mysterious long-lasting medical syndrome in survivors\, for which there remains no definitive treatment. SciLine’s next media briefing will delve into the latest research on these biomedical challenges\, and provide reporters with opportunities for Q&A. Dr. Hana Akselrod\, assistant professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences\, Dr. Christian Sandrock\, professor of pulmonary and critical medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine will offer their expertise to reporters. SciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \nRegister here: https://www.sciline.org/media-briefings-blog/emerging-covid-challenges?utm_source=Optin-Research&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emergingCOVID URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/emerging-covid-19-challenges-long-covid-and-viral-variants/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154917Z UID:26811-1613350800-1613350800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Get help with your 2021 reporting project DESCRIPTION:Deadline to apply: Feb. 15 at noon ET \nHave you and your editors started planning a major project for 2021? We can help assist your effort through the AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance\, which is supported by The Commonwealth Fund. \nThis calendar-year program allows journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local\, regional or national in scope\, or a mix. \nThis year’s review committee is particularly interested in projects focused on health equity. This might include racial disparities within a community\, gaps in public health inclusion\, unstable housing\, insurance access\, food insecurity\, violence as a health issue\, how health care institutions or systems are applying a racial equity lens to their policies and practices or otherwise addressing inequities or disparities\, or other examinations of systemic problems that became so apparent over the past year. \nFellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or arranged outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work.  \nLearn more and apply for the fellowship. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/get-help-with-your-2021-reporting-project/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154918Z UID:26809-1612486800-1612486800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting on COVID-19 Vaccines at the Intersection of Science and Politics DESCRIPTION:12:00pm – 2:35 p.m. ET \nJournalists play a vital role in communicating to the public about COVID-19 vaccines\, and currently under challenging circumstances. The science surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly changing\, vaccines have been developed at “warp speed” using a new approach\, and misinformation is on the rise. Moreover\, current and historical injustices and inequities\, as well as heightened political polarization\, affect what information is consumed\, trusted\, and acted upon. This webinar offers an opportunity for members of the media to learn about the stories and challenges to anticipate related to COVID-19 vaccines\, and to learn how to apply the latest insights from the social sciences and seasoned science journalists to their craft. \nRegister here \nMore information URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-covid-19-vaccines-at-the-intersection-of-science-and-politics/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154919Z UID:26808-1612400400-1612400400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Why Our Vaccine Deployment is Shy of Target and How We're Adapting DESCRIPTION:  \nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST \nPlease join the Alliance for Health Policy\,Thursday\, February 4 at 12 p.m. EST\, for an online briefing discussing state vaccine supply. \nThe journey to a post-COVID era is a difficult one. Although two promising vaccines are currently authorized for emergency use and more than 4.2 million people received the first of two required doses as of January 3\, 2021\, the United States fell short of its goal to inoculate 20 million front-line workers and seniors in December 2020. To add to the vaccine administration challenge\, a more infectious mutation of COVID-19\, named B.1.1.7\, has been identified among positive cases in at least thirty-three countries around the world and at least eight states in the U.S. According to the CDC\, there is no evidence to date to suggest that B.1.1.7 causes more severe illness or a higher risk of death than COVID-19. As the world remains uncertain about how the coronavirus pandemic will evolve\, states and local entities have been working tirelessly to mitigate the spread of the virus\, inoculate as many residents as quickly and safely as possible\, and contend with this new virus mutation. \nThis briefing will explore their efforts. Attendees will learn the challenges and opportunities states face in safe and timely vaccine deployment and supply management\, plans states are executing to ensure equitable vaccine distribution\, and plans states are executing to ensure equitable vaccine distribution along the way.  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/why-our-vaccine-deployment-is-shy-of-target-and-how-were-adapting/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154919Z UID:26810-1612314000-1612314000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Live Q&A: Coronavirus Update With Anthony Fauci DESCRIPTION:  \nLIVESTREAM: 3:50 P.M. ET\, FEBRUARY 3\, 2021 \nJournal of American Medical Association \nNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony S. Fauci\, M.D.\, returns to JAMA’s Q&A series to discuss shifts in the U.S. pandemic response under the Biden administration\, emerging genetic variants and implications for vaccine efficacy and prospects for new vaccine approvals and more. Click here at 3:50 pm for free Q & A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HStAQYRreIc&feature=youtu.be URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/live-qa-coronavirus-update-with-anthony-fauci/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154920Z UID:26807-1611882000-1611882000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Building Confidence to Build Immunity\, Vaccine Hesitancy and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 29 at 1 p.m. EST \nHosted by the Alliance for Health Policy \nAs of December 2020\, 27% of the public says that they probably or definitely would not receive a COVID-19 vaccine\, even if it were free and deemed safe by scientists. Reasons for hesitancy include worries about potential side effects\, lack of trust in the government\, concern that the vaccine is too new\, and concern about the impact of politics on vaccine development. Barriers and challenges to disseminating information have also complicated efforts to vaccinate vulnerable populations. Panelists Heidi Larson\, Professor of Anthropology\, Risk and Decision Science\, London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine and Rachel Nuzum\, Vice President\, Federal and State Health Policy with the Commonwealth Fund\, will discuss how to address vaccine hesitancy. Media can restorer here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/4238135050955782155 \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/building-confidence-to-build-immunity-vaccine-hesitancy-and-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154921Z UID:26806-1611709200-1611709200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccines: Combating Misinformation DESCRIPTION:How are misconceptions about vaccination—and the COVID-19 vaccines in particular—amplified and promulgated? What are effective strategies for combating misinformation to overcome vaccine hesitancy\, especially in vulnerable populations? How can journalists and other science communicators more effectively articulate the benefits and risks of vaccination while maintaining their objectivity and integrity? \nPlease join our distinguished panel on Wednesday\, January 27 at noon EST for an engaging conversation on one of the most urgent priorities facing the Biden administration: vaccinating our population against COVID-19. The event is organized by the Pulitzer Center and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute.  \nPanelists: \n\n\nGeorges Benjamin\, executive director of the American Public Health Association. \n\n\nHeidi Larson\, anthropologist and director of the Vaccine Confidence Project at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine\, and author of STUCK: How Vaccine Rumors Start–and Why They Don’t Go Away. \n\n\nCarol Tavris\, social psychologist and co-author of Mistakes Were Made (But Not by Me): Why We Justify Foolish Beliefs\, Bad Decisions\, and Hurtful Acts. \n\n\nModerator: \n\n\nLauran Neergaard\, medical writer\, the Associated Press. \n\n\nWe welcome your questions\, both during the event and beforehand. Questions can be submitted in advance to HHMIScienceEd@hhmi.org \nTo register for this event\, click here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-19-vaccines-combating-misinformation/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210126T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154922Z UID:26802-1611622800-1611622800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism DESCRIPTION:Since 2004\, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print\, broadcast and online media. \nEntries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. \nFirst-place winners earn $500 and a framed certificate. They also receive complimentary lodging for two nights and registration for the annual conference. If there is more than one entrant on the award\, it is up to these winners to divide any prize. Lodging will only be covered for one individual in each category. \nFINAL DEADLINE5 p.m. ET\, Jan. 26\, 2021 \n\n\nHow to enter\n\n\nFrequently asked questions\n\n\nEntry rules\n\n\n2019 winners\n\n\nSearch past winners\n\n\nEnter online » URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/awards-for-excellence-in-health-care-journalism-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154923Z UID:26805-1611277200-1611277200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout: What’s Ahead? DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 22\, 2021\, 12 pm ET\, online \nAs the rollout of COVID-19 vaccines unfolds in the United States\, numerous questions around distribution\, supply\, hesitancy and efficacy persist. And the stakes have never been higher\, as numbers of deaths and cases repeatedly break records. In this discussion\, experts will review the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan\, address safety concerns\, explore upcoming expected vaccines\, and discuss implications of virus variants.\n \nThe Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and NPR host this briefing with Nancy Messonnier\,  Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Marc Lipsitch\, Professor of Epidemiology\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Sandra Nelson\, Associate Physician\, Division of Infectious Diseases\, Massachusetts General Hospital. Moderated by NPR’s Scott Hensley.\n \nNo registration required. Watch for free here:\n \nhttps://theforum.sph.harvard.edu/events/the-covid-19-vaccine-rollout/ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-covid-19-vaccine-rollout-whataes-ahead/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210121T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183344Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154924Z UID:26803-1611190800-1611190800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Mainstream Malpractice: Improving Indigenous COVID-19 coverage DESCRIPTION:This episode of the NAJA Roundtable series will feature experts and reporters who will discuss common pitfalls and best practices when covering the pandemic in Indian Country.  \nThe Native American Journalists Association recognizes that media professionals are confronted with unique challenges when covering issues affecting Indigenous people and communities. The NAJA Roundtable series aims to examine the challenges and best practices for reporting these stories. \nNon-Indigenous editors\, producers\, and reporters in mainstream media continue to be inconsistent in how they report on the pandemic and its impact across Indian Country. Inexperienced non-Indigenous journalists too often dip into common tropes and stereotypes in their reporting. How can non-Indigenous reporters and outlets avoid these bias-reinforcements while empowering more culturally conscious\, accurate\, and contextual reporting? Our panelists will discuss and offer solutions. \nThe roundtable panelists include: \n\n\nCandis Callison (Tahltan First Nation)\, Associate Professor at the University of British Columbia School of Journalism \n\n\nNick Martin (Sappony)\, staff writer covering Indian Country at The New Republic \n\n\nShondiin Silversmith (Diné)\, Indigenous affairs reporter at The Arizona Republic \n\n\nModerated by Deb Krol (Xolon Salinan)\, NAJA member and environmental reporter at The Arizona Republic. \nNAJA will host the roundtable and live Q&A at 4 pm CT on Thursday\, January 21\, 2021\, via Zoom. Participants may register in advance here. After registering\, attendees will receive a confirmation email with information about how to join the webinar. \nThe recording will also be available on the NAJA website and NAJA YouTube channel. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mainstream-malpractice-improving-indigenous-covid-19-coverage/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154925Z UID:26804-1610586000-1610586000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Biden administration COVID-19 strategy DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 14\, 2021  12–12:30 p.m. EST\n\nPresident-elect Joe Biden’s most urgent challenge is stemming COVID-19 in the U.S. What will be his strategy and priorities? Join Biden COVID-19 Advisory Board members Celine Gounder\, MD\, ScM ’00\, and Loyce Pace\, MPH ’05\, for a special “Alumni Spotlight Series” webcast moderated by Global Health NOW editor-in-chief Brian W. Simpson\, MPH ’13. Hosted by Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. \n\n\n\nTune-In Details:\nhttps://www.jhsph.edu/covid-19/news-and-events/events/2021/january-14.html \nThe webcast will be viewable on this page. You do not need to register for this event. \n\n\n\nA recording will be made available soon after each event on Bloomberg School channels. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/biden-administration-covid-19-strategy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154925Z UID:26800-1610586000-1610586000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Distributing the COVID-19 Vaccine: A Virtual Conversation with Gerald Posner DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, January 147-8 p.m. EST \n\n\nWhy are there delays in vaccine distribution?  \n\n\nWhy have so few people been vaccinated? \n\n\nIs giving people just one dose of the vaccine a sound strategy? \n\n\nScience Writers in New York is excited to kick off 2021 with author and award-winning investigative journalist Gerald Posner (@geraldposner). \nPosner will talk to SWINY co-chair David Levine (@dlloydlevine) about why the vaccine rollout is so slow\, what can be done about it and whether altering the vaccine dose schedule makes sense. \nThe U.S. government has shipped more than 15 million vaccine doses to states\, but only 4.5 million people have received them so far\, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are 21 million health care workers nationwide and three million residents of nursing homes and other long-term care facilities. \nIn New York City\, whose population is 8 million\, approximately 110\,000 people received the first of two doses necessary to help prevent serious cases of the disease. That is about a quarter of the total number received by the city. \nAccording to The New York Times\, “Around the world\, inoculation efforts in many countries are rolling out slower than promised\, even as the count of new infections soars and record numbers flood hospitals\, placing a double burden on health care providers who have also been tasked with leading the vaccination push. And a more contagious variant spreading widely in England and detected in dozens of other countries threatens to give the virus an even greater advantage.” \nThere have been proposals to just give one dose of the vaccine to get more people vaccinated. But Dr. Anthony Fauci said on January 5th\, “there is no scientific data to support giving just a single dose of the Pfizer/BioNTech or Moderna Covid-19 vaccines.” \nAbout Gerald Posner\nPosner is the author of 13 acclaimed books\, including “Case Closed\, Why America Slept and God’s Bankers” and his latest\, “Pharma: Greed\, Lies\, and the Poisoning of America (March 2020\, Simon and Schuster)” \nHave a question for Gerald Posner you would like answered? Submit it here. \nRegister:https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_pnKXyTioTkO8DyHQgOhDRA URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/distributing-the-covid-19-vaccine-a-virtual-conversation-with-gerald-posner/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183343Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154926Z UID:26801-1610586000-1610586000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Preprints In The Public Eye: Challenges and Solutions in an Age of Misinformation DESCRIPTION:January 14\, 2021. 4pm GMT/ 11am EST/ 8am PST.   \nCovid-19 has brought 2020 to the height of this Age of Misinformation\, with particular concerns about the media reporting of research posted as preprints. It has not been all doom and gloom however. This year has provided a strong impetus to develop novel ways to improve how science is reported in the media. We are excited to invite you to the #PreprintsInThePublicEye: Challenges and Solutions in an Age of Misinformation online event on January 14\, 2021. We will be bringing together a wide range of expertise to highlight issues around the media reporting of research as well as the positive steps that can be taken to improve how research is reported in the media to avoid its misinterpretation and misuse. Not least of these initiatives is ASAPbio’s own Preprints in the Public Eye project funded by Open Society Foundations. You can provide feedback on that project here. \nFor the first time\, we will be running a live experiment on ‘tweeting to a format’ on Twitter. \nYou can find more information about the speakers and program\, and register for the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/preprints-in-the-public-eye-challenges-and-solutions-in-an-age-of-misinformation/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183342Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154927Z UID:26799-1610499600-1610499600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID vaccine: How to communicate reliably and combat disinformation DESCRIPTION:Journalism Institute:  National Press Club \n2-1 p.m. EST; Jan. 13 \nJoin the National Press Club Journalism Institute and the National Press Club Communicators Committee for a candid conversation on the COVID vaccine: Communication challenges for public health efforts & reporters. \n The panel will feature Jesse Holland\, Assistant Professor of Journalism at George Washington University\, author\, scholar and African American history expert; Nick Sugai\, Vice President at the Ad Council\, which is leading a national public education campaign to encourage vaccination; Susan Winckler\, CEO of the Reagan-Udall Foundation for the Food and Drug Administration\, who will share public opinion research on the vaccination. The conversation will be moderated by Alison Fitzgerald Kodjak\, Investigations Editor at The Associated Press\, and the 112th president of the National Press Club. \nTo register: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_mnXF_plAQAeTzEikOA5Wjg URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-vaccine-how-to-communicate-reliably-and-combat-disinformation/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154929Z UID:26796-1610067600-1610067600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Challenges in COVID Vaccine Allocation & Distribution DESCRIPTION:Friday\, January 8\, 2021 Noon – 1:30 p.m. Central time \nHosted by the University of Minnesota’s Consortium on Law and Values in Health\, Environment & the Life Sciences \nHelene D. Gayle\, MD\, MPH\, President & CEO of Chicago Community Trust\, Kristen Ehresmann\, RN\, MPH\, Director\, Infectious. Disease Epidemiology\, Prevention and Control Division at the Minnesota Department of Public Health and Helen Branswell\, senior writer at STAT\, will talk on a panel with the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy’s director Michael Osterholm on the topic of allocation and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccines.  \n To. Register\, click here: https://umn.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_beZQHsrKRJlFCE5 \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/challenges-in-covid-vaccine-allocation-distribution/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154928Z UID:26798-1610067600-1610067600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporter Briefing: A Conversation with Dr. Stephen M. Hahn of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration DESCRIPTION:Dr. Hahn will address the role of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration in the COVID-19 response and best practices and lessons learned from the emergency response to date. \nJan. 8\, 2021; 9-10 a.m. EST \nThis is an online briefing\, reserved for credentialed members of the press. Participants will be speaking on the record. \n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTER NOW \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nDr. Stephen M. Hahn was sworn in as the 24th Commissioner of Food and Drugs on December 17\, 2019. Dr. Hahn is a physician\, scientist\, and health care leader with an extensive background in patient care\, academic research\, and executive leadership. Dr. Hahn is a dedicated clinician\, having trained in both medical oncology and radiation oncology. In his previous leadership roles\, he has always carefully balanced executive management with clinical time to continue to serve oncology patients\, his true passion. He specializes in treating both lung cancer and sarcoma. \nThis session will be moderated by Dr. Reed Tuckson\, Founder and Managing Director\, Tuckson Health Connections. \n \n  \n \n  \n \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporter-briefing-a-conversation-with-dr-stephen-m-hahn-of-the-u-s-food-and-drug-administration/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183335Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154930Z UID:26797-1609894800-1609894800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media briefing: Updates to COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines  DESCRIPTION:January 6\, 8:30-9:00 am ET \n  \nA media briefing with experts from the Infectious Diseases Society of America to discuss IDSA’s updates to its COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines.  \nKimberly E. Hanson\, MD\, MHS—Associate Professor\, Internal Medicine\, University of Utah School of Medicine\, Chair\, IDSA COVID-19 Diagnostic Guidelines Expert Panel  and Angela M. Caliendo\, MD\, PhD\, FIDSA\, Professor and Executive Vice Chair\, Department of Medicine\, Alpert Medical School\, Brown University will discuss diagnostic recommendations related to:  Testing w/ saliva\, throat\, and deep nasal swabs\, Rapid vs. non-rapid testing and Testing for immunocompromised patients and take questions from media. \nTo register send an email to: Camille Ahearn (CAhearn@MessagePartnersPR.com) with your name\, outlet\, and phone number for log-in information for the virtual briefing room. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-briefing-updates-to-covid-19-diagnostic-guidelinesa/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154931Z UID:26795-1608080400-1608080400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution & Administration—Is Your Health System Prepared? DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, Dec. 16\, at noon ET \nThis live stream will focus on: \n\n\nWhat are the key steps facilities must follow to safely handle and administer the vaccine? \n\n\nWhat are the best practices for storing and handling dry ice? \n\n\nWhich supplies are critical and which ones can you go without? \n\n\nHow are the doses prepared and what are some helpful strategies to avoid cross-contamination? \n\n\nOur experts will also discuss lessons learned from front line workers in the UK where the vaccine is now being distributed. \nAt the conclusion of the webcast\, we’ll host a Q&A session with ECRI doctors\, senior engineers\, and subject matter experts. \nMEDIA: Health reporters are invited to attend this live session or contact Laurie Menyo\, Director of Strategic Communications\, at lmenyo@ecri.org\, to request an interview. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-administrationaeis-your-health-system-prepared/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231103T183250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154952Z UID:26790-1608080400-1608080400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Specialized Centers of Research Excellence on Sex Differences Annual Meeting Keynote Address DESCRIPTION:This address will highlight the importance of reporting sex-based findings in research articles. This talk will be beneficial to researchers\, writers\, editors\, and general readers of biomedical science. \nJocalyn Clark\, Ph.D.\, Executive Editor of The Lancet\, will present the keynote address\, titled “Sex Differences Research and the Health of Women: An Editor’s Perspective.” \nHeld virtually on December 16\, 2020\, from 10:40 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET. \nRegistration Link: https://bit.ly/36t3a7L \nVideocast Link: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=40061 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-specialized-centers-of-research-excellence-on-sex-differences-annual-meeting-keynote-address/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T142536 CREATED:20231025T162245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154954Z UID:24393-1607994000-1610067600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Application deadline: 11:59 p.m. CT March 29 \nAHCJ has teamed up with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, with the support of the NIHCM Foundation\, for this 2.5-day in-person training for journalists in Atlanta on the CDC campus. \nA select group of journalists will be chosen for this fellowship program — one of AHCJ’s most highly regarded training opportunities — May 21-25\, 2023. \nLearn more about the fellowship and apply here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-cdc-health-journalism-fellowship-3/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR