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:20210108T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 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:20210108T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 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:20210106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210106T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 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:20260404T115311 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:20260404T115311 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:20260404T115311 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 BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201231T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162244Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154954Z UID:24391-1607994000-1609376400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Recordings available: Journalism Summit on Infectious Disease DESCRIPTION:If you missed out on this summit\, focused on COVID-19\, or need to review a panelists comments\, recordings of the sessions and the speakers’ presentations are now available. Topics include data resources\, treatment options\, vaccines\, mental health\, the workforce and more. Key discussions featured NIH Director Francis Collins and Hilary Marston\, M.D.\, medical officer and policy adviser for preparedness at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. \nVisit the “Presentations/video” tab on the Summit website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/recordings-available-journalism-summit-on-infectious-disease/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183334Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154955Z UID:26794-1607994000-1607994000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporter Briefing: Industry Perspectives on COVID-19 Vaccine Deployment DESCRIPTION:This discussion will focus on measures industry stakeholders have taken for safe vaccine deployment and the immediate steps these stakeholders will take in the first 48 hours after an Emergency Use Authorization is approved. \nTHIS EVENT IS RESERVED FOR CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. Participants will be speaking on the record \nREGISTER NOW \nSpeakers: \n\n\nSnehal V. Gandhi\, M.D.\, Medical Director\, Division of Hospital Medicine\, Cooper University Hospital  \n\n\nClaire Hannan\, MPH\, Executive Director\, Association of Immunization Managers (AIM) \n\n\nCharley John\, PharmD\, Director\, U.S. Public Policy Walgreens Co. \n\n\nJay McHarg\, MBA\, CEO\, AeroSafe Global \n\n\nKate Sullivan Hare\, Vice President of Policy & Communications\, Alliance for Health Policy \n\n\n \n  \n \n  \n \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporter-briefing-industry-perspectives-on-covid-19-vaccine-deployment/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154956Z UID:26791-1607994000-1607994000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Keynote: Advancing the Health of Women Through Science DESCRIPTION:Mary Woolley\, M.A.\, President of Research!America\, will give the afternoon keynote address\, titled “Meeting the Moment” (4:30 p.m.–5:00 p.m.) during \nThe ORWH 30th Anniversary Scientific Symposium\, “Advancing the Health of Women Through Science.” \nHeld virtually on December 15\, 2020\, from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. ET. \nRegistration Link: https://bit.ly/35pLdYt Videocast Link: https://videocast.nih.gov/watch=40060 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/keynote-advancing-the-health-of-women-through-science/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154956Z UID:24392-1607907600-1607994000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Dec. 14 deadline: AHCJ- National Cancer Reporting Fellowship DESCRIPTION:Application deadline: noon CT on Dec. 14\nWith the support of the Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust\, AHCJ will be presenting the AHCJ- National Cancer Reporting Fellowship with expertise from the National Cancer Institute and others. \nAHCJ will select journalists to spend three partial days online Jan. 12-14\, 2021\, with experts from the National Institutes of Health to increase their understanding of and ability to report accurately on complex scientific findings\, provide insight into the work of cancer researchers and to better localize cancer-related stories. \nSession topics include:\n\n\nCOVID-19 and cancer connections \n\n\nMoonshots\, dream teams and wars on cancer: What’s ahead? \n\n\nCancer evidence by the numbers \n\n\nHands-on exercises: How to understand and relay cancer statistics \n\n\nThe world of guidelines and cancer screening \n\n\nHow clinical trials work \n\n\nUsing SEER and other data resources \n\n\nStorybuilding: Including patients in the equation \n\n\nLearn more about this fellowship. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/dec-14-deadline-ahcj-national-cancer-reporting-fellowship/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201214T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150401Z UID:26788-1607907600-1607907600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting on the COVID-19 Vaccines DESCRIPTION:December 14\, 2020\, 2 PM ET – OnlineHosted by the Poynter Institute \n\n\nPrepare to cover the deployment of COVID-19 vaccines in your community. This webinar\, featuring the president of the American Medical Association\, will help local journalists understand the science\, logistics and potential concerns of a COVID-19 vaccine.If a COVID-19 vaccine is to have any chance of slowing the pandemic\, journalists — especially local journalists — will have to understand the science\, logistics and potential concerns about the vaccination process. To assist in these efforts\, the Poynter Institute and The American Medical Association will connect journalists with top vaccination experts in a live two-hour webinar. The training will be hosted by Poynter senior faculty Al Tompkins. \nSpeakers include: Dr. Susan R. Bailey\, president of the American Medical Association\, Paul A. Offit\, a vaccine expert working with the National Institutes of Health on COVID-19 vaccines\, and Dr. Leon McDougle\, president of the National Medical Association\, the oldest and largest professional association representing physicians and patients of African descent. \nRegister here: https://www.poynter.org/shop/webinar/reporting-on-the-covid-19-vaccine/ \n(Suggested donation of $15\, but is free.) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-the-covid-19-vaccines/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183252Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154957Z UID:26793-1607562000-1607562000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:A Conversation With CDC Director Robert Redfield DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, December 10\, 2020\n2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m. (EST)\nCouncil on Foreign Relations – online\n \nRobert R. Redfield\, Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will talk with Sheri L. Fink\, Correspondent\, New York Times about the CDC’s response to COVID-19.\n \n\nDial-in Information\nEnter Zoom at least five minutes before the start of the presentation by clicking this link. If prompted\, enter the Password: 061389. If you have issues with the link above\, visit Zoom by clicking this link or open the Zoom app on your computer or device then select “Join a Meeting” and enter the Meeting ID: 948 8855 4455 followed by the Password:061389. \n \nRegister here URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-conversation-with-cdc-director-robert-redfield/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153349Z UID:26784-1607562000-1607562000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Take 10 Event\, a Response to the Pandemic Impacting People Around the World on Health Issues DESCRIPTION:With a line-up of speakers resembling a TED Talk or film festival\, Soledad O’Brien will emcee “Take 10” on December 10th\, 2020\, and Andy Cohen\, Dr. Atul Gawande\, Justin Baldoni\, Taraji P. Henson\, and others will share personal stories about love\, loss\, mental health\, health inequity\, and solutions to issues within the healthcare system. \nTake 10 is hosted by End Well\, a nonprofit transforming the end of life into a human-centered experience\, and gathers a diverse crowd of professionals – tech leaders\, entrepreneurs\, doctors\, patients\, unsung heroes\, and more – to discuss the “tough stuff” and find solutions as one loving and supportive community. With the pandemic affecting millions of people globally\, these issues are front and center like never before. This year\, the physical annual symposium has been re-imagined as a virtual and free event so that everyone can take a seat at the table this December 10th\, 2020. This short video clip summarizes the Take 10 experience. \nTake 10 Media Tour \nDr. Underleider and select speakers are available for interviews beginning October 14th\, 2020. Below please find an overview of the event and speakers available for a limited number of interviews. \n\n\nAndy Cohen – Creating a “Language of Loss” \n\n\nAtul Gawande\, MD\, MPH – The beauty of being mortal \n\n\nJustin Baldoni with three young cancer survivors – Survivor guilt \n\n\nNaheed Dosani – Street smart: delivering end of life care to those without homes \n\n\nSoledad O’Brien – Taking 10 to Honor Those We’ve Lost \n\n\nTaraji P. Henson – Destigmatizing mental health issues and providing culturally competent care\, particularly for POC \n\n\nAdditional speakers listed and to be added\, here. \n\n\nYou are also invited to attend End Well’s Take 10 event Dec. 10 as a member of the press. To do so\, please register here.   \nTo get an embargoed press release and media kit and coordinate interviews contact:Rebecca Nowacek 210.589.2756 rebecca@purposenorthamerica.com \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/take-10-event-a-response-to-the-pandemic-impacting-people-around-the-world-on-health-issues/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183251Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154957Z UID:26792-1607475600-1607475600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID-19 and State Medicaid Budgets DESCRIPTION:How Short-Term Cuts Could Result in Long-Term Harm to Children and Families\, Especially in Communities of Color \nWednesday\, December 9\, 2020 \n1:00 – 1:45 p.m. EST \n  \n  \nThe coronavirus pandemic and resulting recession are disrupting every facet of children’s lives\, especially in communities of color\, where more families experience joblessness\, food and housing insecurity\, and have higher rates of infection. \nAs state policymakers grapple with COVID-19 and the accompanying recession\, access to continuous health coverage for children could be at risk\, leaving access to care for millions of children nationwide in question during a global pandemic. \nThe Commonwealth Fund and Georgetown University Center for Children and Families will host a briefing and Q&A with leading experts to discuss the findings of a new issue brief and the importance of ensuring stable health coverage to children and families. The briefing will cover:  \n\n\nA summary of new research on the long-term benefits of Medicaid coverage for children and birthing people. \n\n\nProjections of the impact of state Medicaid cuts on state health care systems. \n\n\nMedicaid’s return on investment for the state and federal government\, and the broader societal returns.  \n\n\nWhen: Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020\, 1:00 – 1:45 P.M. EST \nWho: \n\n\nJoan Alker\, M.Phil\, Executive Director and Research Professor\, Georgetown University Center for Children and Families \n\n\nMayra Alvarez\, MHA\, President\, The Children’s Partnership \n\n\nMelinda Williams-Willingham\, M.D.\, FAAP\, Chair\, Committee on Federal Government Affairs at the American Academy of Pediatrics \n\n\nLaurie Zephyrin\, M.D.\, MPH\, MBA\, FACOG\, Vice President\, Health Care Delivery System Reform\, The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\nModerator: Rachel Nuzum\, MPH\, Vice President\, Federal and State Health Policy\, The Commonwealth Fund \n  \nRSVP \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-19-and-state-medicaid-budgets/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153350Z UID:26787-1607475600-1607475600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID-19: Chasing Science to Save Lives. When Public Health Means Business\, Part 6 DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 3-4 p.m. ET – Online \nThe Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health hosts this public forum. Featuring Dr. Anthony Fauci\, Director\, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, National Institutes of Health. \n\nModerated by Dr. Sanjay Gupta\, Chief Medical Correspondent for CNN. \nAs the world speeds towards the release of COVID-19 vaccines\, cases are surging in record-breaking numbers. With lives on the line\, the nation’s top infectious disease specialist\, Dr. Anthony Fauci\, will deliver the latest on the pandemic. How will COVID-19 vaccines be distributed and to whom first? Will there be a return to “normal” life? And how do we keep safe now while planning for an uncertain future? Join a global community of experts and scientists for this important discussion.  \n Send your questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu.  \nRegister here: https://harvard.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_esXw5M07mh5XB4h URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-19-chasing-science-to-save-lives-when-public-health-means-business-part-6/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201207T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183250Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154958Z UID:26789-1607302800-1607302800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Fireside chat with the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Dr. Nancy Messonnier DESCRIPTION:Dec. 7\, 3 pm ET – Online \nAspen Institute Health Medicine and Society Program\, with LeapsMag hosts this forum with  Dr. Nancy Messonnier\, Director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases. \nMessonnier will talk about the scientific integrity of the CDC\, address concerns regarding the speed and safety of coronavirus vaccines\, and discuss the government’s work to distribute them quickly and equitably. She will appear in conversation with Dr. Nsikan Akpan\, National Geographic Science Editor. A public Q&A will follow. \nRegister here for free: https://aspeninst.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_T2BsBchITQWbBrm3ik5h-A \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fireside-chat-with-the-center-for-diseasea-control-and-preventionaes-dr-nancy-messonnier/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201204T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183241Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153351Z UID:26786-1607043600-1607043600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Live Q&A focused on COVID-19 vaccines DESCRIPTION:Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines? \nJoin the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine this Friday for a live Q&A focused on COVID-19 vaccines — from exciting news to promising candidates\, the speed of the development process\, and the ‘infodemic’ surrounding the global search for a viable vaccine.   Submit questions in advance to comms@lshtm.ac.uk\, or post them live on the LSHTM YouTube and Twitter streams.   \n\nFriday\, December 4\, 9:00 EST/ 14:00 GMT\nJoin on YouTube\nMore details  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/live-qa-focused-on-covid-19-vaccines/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201121T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154958Z UID:24390-1605834000-1605920400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Diversifying Genomic Research DESCRIPTION:Join Scientists\, Medical Researchers\, Academicians & Community Advocates in Exploring these & Other Critical Research-in-Action Topics:  \n\n\nRedefining political/medical/societal terminology: race vs ancestry\, diversifying vs stratifying\, “minority”\, pharmacogenomics vs racialized medicine\, pharmaco-economics and Health Equity \n\n\nAssessing ancestral genomic research outcomes in reducing population-biased health disparities and moving toward Populations Health Equity \n\n\nInvestigating Biosensor\, Nano-agents\, HIgh-throughput Screening Models to study new target sequences  and susceptibility genes ( e.g. TRPV6) \n\n\nNIH and NSF Directors Special Pipeline Education and Training  Session \n\n\nExploring approaches\, such as the Ancestral Variant Theoretical Model and Equation\, to address Precision Medicine and Precision Nutrition URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diversifying-genomic-research/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183240Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153352Z UID:26785-1605574800-1605574800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting On and Living With COVID-19: The View of Three European Journalists DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, November 17\, 3 pm EST on Zoom \nAfter the initial wave of COVID-19 infections earlier this year subsided during the summer\, European countries are experiencing a resurgence. Infections are spiking\, lockdowns have resumed and economies are shutting down once again. \nScience Writers in New York is excited to have a panel of European journalists talking about covering COVID-19 in their countries. Join SWINY co-chair David Levine (@dlloydlevine) in a discussion with Malin Attefall\, Yves Sciama and Eva Wolfangel.  \nRegister: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tzpJRvjlQqWo5OsgKGKavg URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-and-living-with-covid-19-the-view-of-three-european-journalists/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153353Z UID:26779-1605574800-1605574800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Social Determinants of Health in Rural Populations DESCRIPTION:Nov. 17\, 1 p.m. ET\n \nBuilding on work conducted by the Rural and Minority Health Research Center\, this presentation will review some of the key elements associated with health across rural White and minority populations\, such as education\, income\, and health facility availability. \nJan Probst\, Ph.D.\, Rural and Minority Research Center \nLearn more and attend:\nwww.ruralhealthresearch.org/webinars/sdoh-in-rural-populations URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/social-determinants-of-health-in-rural-populations/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201120T005959 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162242Z LAST-MODIFIED:20240201T222232Z UID:24387-1605488400-1605833999@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Journalism Summit on Infectious Disease DESCRIPTION:With more than 220\,000 COVID-19 deaths in the United States – and with others deemed “recovered” but left with lingering maladies – health journalists can feel dazed in deciding which stories to pursue. AHCJ is here to help. Join us in the virtual Journalism Summit on Infectious Disease Nov. 16-19. Its series of sessions will be moderated by leading health journalists and will feature world-class experts. \n\n\n\nWith discussions about data resources\, treatments and vaccine development\, health workers and vulnerable populations\, COVID-19 and influenza sharing a season\, and more\, you’ll leave recharged with scores of story ideas and resources to get them done. \n\n\n\nRegistered participants will be able to view recordings of the panels on the same day they take place and will have exclusive access to the sessions for the days and weeks following the summit. \n\n\n\nThere will be a presentation honoring the winners of the 2019 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. \n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\n\nJohns Hopkins University & Medicine\n\n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n\n\nThe John A. Hartford Foundation\n\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/journalism-summit-on-infectious-disease/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201029T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153354Z UID:26782-1603933200-1603933200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Award-winning journalist Ed Yong to discuss covering the COVID-19 pandemic DESCRIPTION:Even before the crisis\, Ed Yong was sounding the alarm about the potential for a worldwide pandemic\, writing “The Next Plague is Coming. Is America Ready?” for The Atlantic in 2018. \nYong will discuss the exacting job of covering the global health crisis on Thursday\, Oct. 29\, at the University of Rhode Island’s annual Christiane Amanpour Lecture\, presented by the Harrington School of Communication and Media. The free\, virtual lecture begins at 5 p.m. and will be live-streamed on the Harrington School’s social media platforms. \nMedia Contact: Tony LaRoche\, 401-874-4894  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/award-winning-journalist-ed-yong-to-discuss-covering-the-covid-19-pandemic/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201028T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201030T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162243Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155000Z UID:24389-1603846800-1604019600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets DESCRIPTION:This is a virtual meeting. No registration is required.Meeting time\, 10:00am – 5:30pm EDT (times subject to change). \n  \n\nWebcast Link\nMeeting Agenda\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdcaes-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices-meets/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201026T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201105T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155000Z UID:24383-1603674000-1604538000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:PharmSci 360 DESCRIPTION:Since introducing its summer workshop\, COVID-19: Current Pharmaceutical Developments for Cures and Preventions (now available on demand)\, AAPS has made sharing the latest science on COVID-19 a priority. \nThe conversation will continue at PharmSci 360\, when scientists come together to share the latest on antiviral therapies and preventive immunizations. Registrants can dive into sessions on trial design\, modeling\, and regulatory perspectives. \nTake a moment to understand the rapidly changing landscape of COVID-19 and related coronavirus research\, as seen through the eyes of PharmSci 306’s closing plenary speakers: \n\n\nGregory Poland\, M.D.\, MACP\, FIDSA\, FRCP\, of the Mayo Clinic and Foundation\, will discuss vaccine research. \n\nRolf Hilgenfeld\, Ph.D.\, of the University of Lubeck\, Germany\, will focus on antiviral drug development. See his latest paper in Science\, “Crystal Structure of SARS-CoV-2 Main Protease Provides A Basis For Design of Improved a-Ketoamide Inhibitors.”\n\nPharmSci 360 will present 350 session as well as hundreds of posters. Register now! \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pharmsci-360/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201023T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183041Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153355Z UID:26783-1603414800-1603414800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Virtual Newsmaker presentation: NIH Director Dr. Francis S. Collins DESCRIPTION:Francis S. Collins\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, the 16th Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) will deliver brief remarks and engage in a virtual Q&A on the latest COVID-19 therapeutic and vaccine developments at a National Press Club Virtual Newsmaker presentation on Friday\, October 23 at 2:00 p.m. \nThis one-hour program will stream live on the Club’s website and YouTube Channel\, and is accessible to both the media and members of the general public free-of-charge.  Viewers can send their questions for Dr. Collins in advance or during the live program via email to Headliners@Press.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/virtual-newsmaker-presentation-nih-director-dr-francis-s-collins/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T183040Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153356Z UID:26781-1603242000-1603242000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Anthony S. Fauci briefing at IDWeek 2020 DESCRIPTION:Anthony S. Fauci\, MD\, director\, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases\, National Institutes of Health \n\n\nChris Busky\, CAE (Moderator)\, Chief Executive Officer\, Infectious Diseases Society of America \n\n\nWHEN: \nWednesday\, October 21\, 10:35 am-11:00 am ET \nWHAT: \nDr. Fauci will share his unique perspective on COVID-19 in the United States with the media following his remarks at IDWeek. He will take questions from the media. \nRSVP: \nPlease respond to Camille Ahearn (CAhearn@MessagePartnersPR.com) with your name\, outlet\, and phone number for log-in information for the virtual briefing room. \n### \nAbout IDWeek \nIDWeek 2020TMis the annual meeting of the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)\, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America (SHEA)\, the HIV Medicine Association (HIVMA)\, the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society (PIDS) and the Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists (SIDP). With the theme “Advancing Science\, Improving Care\,”IDWeek features the latest science and bench-to-bedside approaches in prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and epidemiology of infectious diseases\, including HIV\, across the lifespan.IDWeek 2020 takes place virtually Oct. 21-25. For more information\, visitwww.idweek.org. \nAbout IDSA \nTheInfectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)is a community of over 12\,000 physicians\, scientists and public health experts who specialize in infectious diseases. Our mission is to improve the health of individuals\, communities\, and society by promoting excellence in patient care\, education\, research\, public health\, and prevention relating to infectious diseases. Learn more athttps://www.idsociety.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/anthony-s-fauci-briefing-at-idweek-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201016T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T182840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153356Z UID:26777-1602810000-1602810000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reconciling Research and Treatment: Seeking Answers & Saving Lives DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic poses profound ethical\, legal\, and social challenges to researchers\, clinicians\, legal professionals\, and communities. This webinar will focus on how to conduct research on the efficacy and safety of medical interventions while also meeting the pressing clinical needs of COVID patients. \nLeading experts will tackle pressing controversies\, such as how to reconcile the FDA’s Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) of convalescent plasma for COVID patients with the need for clinical trials. Past pandemics like the Ebola crisis have led to recommendations on how to balance the need for research with caring for affected patients. This webinar will analyze these issues in the context of COVID-19. \nModerated by: \nMichael T. Osterholm\, PhD\, MPHDirector\, Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy (CIDRAP)University of Minnesota URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reconciling-research-and-treatment-seeking-answers-saving-lives/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201018T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231025T162231Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155001Z UID:24378-1602723600-1602982800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Dental Association/Florida Dental Convention DESCRIPTION:This joint meeting of the American Dental Association and Florida Dental Association will bring education\, networking opportunities\, and curated experiences that help dental professionals achieve their goals. \nProgram is under development and schedule could change due to COVID-19 pandemic. \nFor more information and for updates see this link. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-association-florida-dental-convention/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T182703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153358Z UID:26773-1602550800-1602550800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Disrupting disinformation: A skill set for journalists DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nResources\n\n \n\nOct. 13\, 2020; 11 a.m. ET\nWhether it is electoral disinformation or hoaxes about miracle cures for coronavirus\, the information landscape we navigate daily is increasingly polluted. This master class will walk you through the most common types of disinformation we find online\, how to spot them and provide some tools and tips on how to slow its spread. \n\n\nLaura Garcia\, training & support manager\, First Draft News \n\n\nDiara J. Townes\, investigative researcher & community engagement lead\, First Draft News \n\n\nModerator: Keren Landman\, M.D.\, independent journalist \n\n\nLaura Garcia heads First Draft’s training and education across newsrooms and journalism schools. Her work as a multimedia journalist started back in her home\, Mexico\, as a photographer for a newspaper. She also worked for newspapers and film production companies in the US before coming to the UK in September 2011. Garcia has worked in different newsrooms across the UK: ITV Meridian\, BBC South East\, BBC Radio Kent\, NBC News\, R4’s The World Tonight and Channel 5 News. Previously she worked as a lecturer in television and multimedia journalism at the University of Kent\, and produced a politics show for KMTV. She is passionate about access into journalism and diversifying the media and is the co-founder of PressPad and the UK chapter of AMMPE World. Garcia also works as the London correspondent for Bloomberg Mexico and Estrella TV in Los Angeles. \nDiara Townes’ decade of experience in public speaking\, science education and creating online digital media allow me to cultivate a more inclusive approach to science and journalism. As an investigative researcher\, she uncovers misinformation to develop an understanding of social narratives and how they spread and intersect online. She has led on several innovative projects as First Draft’s community engagement lead for the U.S. team. She is developing a career around building relationships using community engagement methodologies to develop sustainable environmental change. She strives to create effective communicative strategies that will combat the climate crisis on local\, regional and international levels. \nKeren Landman\, a member of AHCJ’s board of directors\, is a practicing physician\, epidemiologist\, and journalist who covers topics in medicine and public health. Several years ago\, Landman pivoted to journalism from a career as a physician and epidemiologist. After training in internal medicine\, pediatrics\, and infectious diseases and working as a “disease detective” at the CDC and the NYC health department\, she completed a journalism fellowship at the University of Toronto in 2016. Since then\, she has written for a variety of publications about health disparities and other public health issues. She has served on AHCJ’s freelance committee and\, this year\, as a contest judge. \n\nLaura Garcia \n\n\nDiara Townes \n\n\nKeren Landman URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/disrupting-disinformation-a-skill-set-for-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201012T010000 DTSTAMP:20260404T115311 CREATED:20231103T182840Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153359Z UID:26776-1602464400-1602464400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Arthritis Day DESCRIPTION:World Arthritis Day — those suffering from this debilitating disease and advocates gather to raise awareness about the world’s most prevalent disease. There are more than 100 different types of arthritis\, which robs quality of life and keeps people from doing ordinary tasks and the things they love according to  this report from the Arthritis Foundation. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/worlda-arthritis-day/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR