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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200520T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231025T162216Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155114Z UID:24365-1589763600-1589936400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Patient Experience Summit DESCRIPTION:The Patient Experience Summit is celebrating its 11th year on May 19-20 with preconference symposiums on May 18. Cleveland Clinic is once again partnering with HIMSS (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society). \nThis year’s theme is “Experience Reimagined\,” which will explore honest commentary on what has and hasn’t worked in the movement to improve the health care experience through empathy and innovation. The annual summit provides a forum for industry leaders from around the world to work together to deliver the best clinical\, physical and emotional experience to patients and families. From the keynote speakers and diverse workshops\, to immersive experiences and networking opportunities\, the conference is devoted to improving the human experience and reflect on what’s still needed. It convenes leading physicians\, executives and caregivers to examine what patients and families want and how quality\, safety\, experience\, design and tech can be reimagined to build the ideal patient experience. \nFeatured topics include: \n\nAccess\nTechnology\nDesign thinking\nLeadership\nQuality\nInnovation\nBurnout\nCommunication\nContinuous improvement\nEngagement\nNursing\nWorkplace safety\n\n http://www.empathyandinnovation.com/cleveland/2020 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-experience-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153623Z UID:26713-1589763600-1589763600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Google News Training: Searching for News During COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 3:30 pm to 5 pm ET\, online \nThe Society of Professional Journalists and Google News Initiative host this hands-on workshop\, taking a deep dive into a handful of free Google Tools\, including Google Scholar and YouTube. The focus will be on COVID-19\, to assist reporters in understanding the virus that causes the disease and issues surrounding the pandemic — useful information\, because even if reporters aren’t reporting on the public health crisis itself\, some aspect of it affects subject matter of coverage. Journalists will come away with strategies to help research accurately and efficiently\, as well as training in tools that will help tell more interactive stories. \n Free to the public. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/google-news-training-searching-for-news-during-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200518T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153623Z UID:26707-1589763600-1589763600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Growing Challenges of Substance Use\, Treatment & Recovery During COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:May 18\, 2020 2:00 – 3:00 PM ET \nWhile opioids continue to dominate headlines about drug overdose deaths in the US\, fatal overdoses from cocaine and methamphetamines are also on the rise. People with substance use disorder (SUD) are at particular risk during COVID-19 due to the effects of opioids and stimulants on respiratory health\, and social distancing measures have created barriers to treatment. The agitated behavior of people using stimulants also places added burden on first responders already overwhelmed by the COVID-19 crisis. \nThis webinar will highlight efforts to address the growing rate of substance use in this country and outline strategies to mitigate the increased burden on individuals\, society and the health care system in the time of COVID-19. Speakers will discuss: \n\n\nEvidence-based treatment for stimulant abuse\, including access to cognitive-behavioral therapy to improve outcomes in individuals with addictive disorders \n\n\nEmerging efforts to reduce shame and stigma and better direct individuals to appropriate care \n\n\nStrategies to increase access to OUD and SUD treatment during COVID-19\, including telehealth and virtual recovery support \n\n\nFeaturing \nCarlos Blanco National Institute on Drug Abuse \nGary Mendell Shatterproof \nHerbert H. Price III Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \nA draft agenda is available on our website. \nRegister Now \nRegister now for our Friday webinar with the Alliance for Health Policy and Commonwealth Fund on nursing home care\, as well as our Monday webinar on food insecurity. \nRegister Now URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/growing-challenges-of-substance-use-treatment-recovery-during-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153624Z UID:26712-1589504400-1589504400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Pharmaceutical Supply Chain DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 15th | Noon-1 p.m. ET\nThe COVID-19 pandemic sparked national concern about vulnerabilities in the drug supply chain. Many drugs procured in the United States are manufactured abroad. The pandemic disrupted the production of key pharmaceutical ingredients around the world\, sparking fear about resulting shortages of key medicines. The system also struggled to keep pace with rising demand for drugs to treat patients with COVID-19. During this webinar\, panelists will explore the impact of the pandemic on different facets of the drug supply chain and discuss policy options to strengthen the system. \n Panelists: \n\n\nRena Conti\, Ph.D.\, Associate Research Director of Biopharma and Public Policy\, Institute for Health System Innovation and Policy\, Boston University  \n\n\nErin Fox\, Pharm.D.\, B.C.P.S.\, F.A.S.H.P.\, Senior Pharmacy Director\, Drug Information and Support Services\, University of Utah Health  \n\n\nNicolette Louissaint\, Ph.D.\, Executive Director\, Healthcare Ready  \n\n\nSarah J. Dash\, M.P.H.\, President and CEO\, Alliance for Health Policy (moderator)  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-pharmaceutical-supply-chain/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200515T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T175949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153626Z UID:26650-1589504400-1589504400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:GeoHealth: The Impact of Climate Change on Health and Society DESCRIPTION:Wiley Science Talks webinar with AGU (American Geophysical Union) \nWednesday April 15\, 2020. 11 a.m. ET (4 p.m. GMT) \nThe”¯Association of Health Care Journalists”¯(AHCJ) is pleased to provide ongoing training and support for new and seasoned health reporters. As part of our partnership with Wiley\, we offer members access to an educational series of webinars called Wiley Science Talks.”¯ \nAhead of the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on April 22\, Wiley and AGU will host a webinar on the emerging field of GeoHealth\, which explores the intersections of the Earth and environmental sciences and health sciences. The webinar will focus on the effects of climate change on health and society. Journalists who attend this webinar will: \n\n\nWalk away with a deeper understanding of the current climate change trends\, how climate change affects individual and population health in the U.S. and abroad\, and which populations are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. \n\n\nHear about research that explores how climate change will affect human health\, and current efforts underway to develop protocols for communities to use in understanding these impacts. \n\n\nUnderstand the most critical factors in climate change-driven health impacts and learn about emerging topics that are of interest to researchers and important for society. \n\n\nLearn where to find information about current research\, and established programs and resources in these areas. \n\n\nThe webinar will include time for questions and answers. \nNOTE: Wiley Science Talks webinars are recorded for on-demand viewing. \nEarth Day takes place on April 22\, 2020 to raise awareness on climate change\, drive positive outcomes for sustainability of our planet\, and encourage ongoing support for environmental protection. \nHOW TO REGISTER \nWiley Science Talks webinars are complimentary to AHCJ members.”¯Register for the webinar today!”¯”¯  \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session\, the webinars will be recorded for later viewing on the AHCJ website and on Wiley’s Science Talks YouTube channel.”¯”¯ \nOne of your AHCJ membership benefits is access to health science evidence on Wiley Online Library\, including the Cochrane Library. Contact tina@healthjournalism.com to get your access code.  \n”¯  \nWiley Science Talks – An Educational Webinar Series for Journalists”¯  \nWiley Science 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 sessions are hosted by”¯Wiley”¯to provide journalists with on-going training in science topics of particular global importance. \nAbout the Speakers \nGabriel Filippelli is a Professor of Earth Sciences and Director of the Center for Urban Health at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI). He writes and teaches on a range of topics\, including climate change\, human health\, and science policy. Professor Filippelli is Editor in Chief of GeoHealth\, an Open Access AGU journal publishing high-quality original research articles and commentaries across the intersections of the Earth and Environmental Sciences and Health Sciences. \nSusan Anenberg is an Associate Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health and of Global Health. She serves as the Director of the MPH concentration in Global Environmental Health. Dr. Anenberg studies the health implications of air pollution and climate change\, from local to global scales. \nAbout AGU \nAGU (www.agu.org) is an international association of more than 60\,000 advocates and experts in Earth and space science. Through our initiatives\, such as mentoring\, professional development and awards\, AGU members uphold and foster an inclusive and diverse scientific community. AGU also hosts numerous conferences\, including the largest international Earth and space science meeting as well as serving as the leading publisher of the highest quality journals. Fundamental to our mission since our founding in 1919 is to live our values\, which we do through our net zero energy building in Washington\, D.C. and making the scientific discoveries and research accessible and engaging to all to help protect society and prepare global citizens for the challenges and opportunities ahead. \nAbout the GeoHealth journal GeoHealth is a transdisciplinary\, Gold Open Access AGU journal publishing high-quality original research articles and commentaries across the intersections of the Earth and environmental sciences and health sciences.  \nAbout Wiley”¯”¯  \nWiley drives the world forward with research and education. Through publishing\, platforms and services\, we help students\, researchers\, universities\, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years\, we have delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The Company’s website can be accessed at”¯www.wiley.com  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/geohealth-the-impact-of-climate-change-on-health-and-society/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200514T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153626Z UID:26703-1589418000-1589418000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Inform\, soothe\, terrify? The ethical obligation of news during a pandemic DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 14\, 2020 at 2 p.m. Eastern\nTo counter news fatigue\, journalists must make their work specific\, practical and solutions-oriented. That means newsrooms must rethink every aspect of every COVID-19 story\, from topic selection to framing to tone to headline. There are more limits than ever on your limited resources. \nIn this short session\, we’ll offer a framework for thinking about your editorial promise to your audience. For many newsrooms\, this is an opportunity to reframe how your audience thinks of your work and ultimately of your value to them. Join Kelly McBride\, Poynter’s senior vice president and the chair of the Craig Newmark Center for Ethics and Leadership\, as she connects journalism ethics to editorial promise\, helping both frontline journalists and newsroom leaders identify the most important work to tackle. You will leave the session knowing how to: \n\n\nIdentify your core mission as a journalism organization and \n\n\nApply your organization’s values to your content strategy as you cover the coming months of both the pandemic and the economic crisis \n\n\nCommunicate your foundational ethical beliefs to your audience \n\n\n Click here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/inform-soothe-terrify-the-ethical-obligation-of-news-during-a-pandemic/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153628Z UID:26710-1589331600-1589331600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering Coronavirus: Can We Pass the Test? DESCRIPTION:May 13\, 1 p.m. ET \nThe Center for health Journalism at University of Southern California\, Annenberg hosts this webinar on testing for COVID-19.  \nDr. Michael Osterholm of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy and Apoorva Mandavilli  of the New York Times will discuss why testing has been described as essential for easing restrictions and reopening the country. But experts widely agree that the U.S. has nowhere near the number of test kits and lab capacity we need. Meanwhile\, huge questions remain about the reliability of antibody tests that have flooded the market with no FDA oversight. In this webinar\, we’ll hear from a leading infectious disease expert and top reporter on whether or not we can test our way out of this crisis — and what that means for near-term efforts to reopen states and jumpstart the economy. For more information and to sign up for the webinar\, go here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-coronavirus-can-we-pass-the-test/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181150Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153627Z UID:26711-1589331600-1589331600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Lessons from Home and Abroad: Implementing a Contact Tracing Strategy DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13th | Noon-1 p.m. ET\nAs a number of states begin to lift stay-at-home orders\, questions remain around strategies to curb the continued spread of COVID-19. Public health officials are ramping up efforts to monitor and contain new cases through contact tracing\, a disease control method used to identify and notify individuals who have been exposed to the virus. The strategy is a key component of other nations’ efforts to safely ease social distancing measures. During this webinar\, panelists will discuss cases studies from abroad and best practices as policymakers look to implement a contact tracing strategy in the United States. \nPanelists:• Rudolf Blankart\, Dr. rer. pol.\, Professor of Regulatory Affairs\, Center of Competence for Public Management (KPM)\, University of Bern • Anand Parekh\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Chief Medical Officer\, Bipartisan Policy Center • KJ Seung\, M.D.\, Assistant Professor of Medicine\, Brigham and Women’s Hospital; Project Leader & Observational Study Principal Investigator\, Partners in Health • Reed Tuckson\, M.D.\, F.A.C.P.\, Managing Director\, Tuckson Health Connections; Board Chair\, Alliance for Health Policy (moderator)  \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/lessons-from-home-and-abroad-implementing-a-contact-tracing-strategy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181149Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153629Z UID:26709-1589331600-1589331600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Toward the 'New Normal' — Protecting Public Health as America Reopens DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, May 13\, 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. EDT\nModerated by former FDA commissioner Scott Gottlieb\, this seventh webinar in the National Academy of Medicine and American Public Health Association’s COVID-19 Conversations series will explore how public health\, economic\, and workforce priorities can be balanced to ensure a safe reopening of the country. It will cover what data is still needed\, a nationwide testing strategy\, considerations for educators and employers\, and how to ensure the public has reliable\, actionable\, and understandable data to guide their personal decision-making. \nReporters who wish to attend these webinars should register in advance via the links above; contact the Office of News and Public Information with questions: 202-334-2138 news@nas.edu URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/toward-the-new-normal-ae-protecting-public-health-as-america-reopens/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200513T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153630Z UID:26701-1589331600-1589331600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:How to cover health disparities and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\n \nAHCJ Core Topic: Coronaviruses/COVID-19\nAHCJ Core Topic: Infectious diseases\nAHCJ Core Topic: Social determinants and disparities\nCOVID-19 is hitting some patients with obesity particularly hard\nAre people of color hit harder by COVID-19 in your state or city?\nGovernments Providing COVID-19 Data Broken Down by Race and Ethnicity\, assembled by Matthew Kauffman\, matthew@solutionsjournalism.org\nThe color of coronavirus: COVID-19 deaths by race and ethnicity in the U.S. \nA terrible price: The deadly racial disparities of COVID-19 in America\nCOVID-19 poses unique challenges for people with disabilities\nDepartment of Labor’s Office of Disability Employment Policy\nStigma and obesity: This is happening right now\nState Medical Examiners and Coroners Organizations\n\n \n\nMay 13\, 2 p.m. ET\nLong-standing racial disparities and gaps in access to health care services are having an impact on communities across the country in different ways during the COVID-19 outbreak. \nData has begun to emerge that the virus is having a disproportionate affect\, in terms of illness and death\, on vulnerable populations and minority communities. How can and should reporters be shining a light on this aspect of the outbreak? \nObesity physician and scientist Fatima Cody Stanford\, M.D.\, and two investigative journalists\, Matthew Kauffman and Dawn Fallik\, will offer you tips and ideas on how to use data and how to write about this topic. \n \n\n\nDawn Fallik\, professor and investigative journalist\, University of Delaware \n\n\nMatthew Kauffman\, investigative reporter\, Solutions Journalism Network \n\n\nFatima Cody Stanford\, MD\, MPH\, MPA\, FAAP\, FACP\, FAHA\, FTOS\, Obesity Medicine\, Health Policy\, Health Disparities\, Health Broadcast and Print Media\, Harvard Medical School/Massachusetts General Hospital \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, AHCJ core topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\n\nFatima Cody Stanford is an obesity medicine physician scientist and media professional who specializes in the care of adults\, adolescents\, and children with overweight and obesity. After completing her fellowship in obesity medicine & nutrition at MGH and HMS and a Zuckerman fellowship as a mid-career Master of Public Administration student at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government in 2015\, she joined the faculty where she provides clinical care\, supervises trainees\, administers a clinic\, and conducts research on obesity\, health policy\, and health disparities to enhance our knowledge and quality of patient care. \nMatthew Kauffman is an investigative journalist and a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist. He is part of the Solutions Journalism Network\, an independent\, nonprofit organization that advocates an approach of solutions journalism\, an evidence-based mode of reporting on the responses to social problems. As manager of SJN’s Positive Deviance Data Project\, he oversaw the development of a database to illustrate the racial impact of COVID-19 on communities. Kauffman also teaches data journalism at Central Connecticut State University. Prior to SJN\, he was a reporter for several decades at The Hartford Courant. There he specialized in computer-assisted reporting and edited his blog\, The Scoop\, which covered investigative and data-driven journalism. \nDawn Fallik teaches beginning and advanced reporting classes at the University of Delaware’s department of English and is an investigative reporter. Previously\, she was a medical reporter for The Philadelphia Inquirer\, co-director of the National Institute of Computer-Assisted Reporting and an Associated Press reporter in Baltimore\, Philadelphia and Omaha. She freelances on medical issues for publications such as Science News\, where she recently wrote about the social determinants of health and COVID-19. \n\nDawn Fallik \n\n\nMatthew Kauffman \n\n\nFatima Cody Stanford \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-to-cover-health-disparities-and-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200511T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153631Z UID:26708-1589158800-1589158800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Food Insecurity & Growing Concerns During COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:May 11\, 2020 | 2-3 p.m. ET\nPrior to COVID-19\, it was estimated that 1 in 9 Americans were food insecure and lacked consistent access to enough food and nutritious options\, including 11 million children. Food insecurity\, while tied to poverty\, is also impacted by other confounding social determinants of health\, including access to transportation\, housing and social isolation. As Americans practice social distancing and quarantine\, many are faced with new challenges accessing and affording food.  \nThis webinar will bring together experts to provide insights on the longstanding issues surrounding food insecurity in the United States and how these issues have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. Speakers will discuss:  \n\n\nThe evolution of food insecurity in the US and how it impacts many vulnerable communities \n\n\nHow a national hunger relief organization is responding to the crisis and building partnerships to help communities secure the resources they need \n\n\nA health plan’s commitment to addressing food insecurity and how they are responding to the needs of their community \n\n\nRegister here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/food-insecurity-growing-concerns-during-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153633Z UID:26705-1588899600-1588899600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Nursing Home Care and COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8th\, noon-12:45 p.m. ET\nAlliance for Health Policy \nResidents of nursing homes have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19. The nature of this coronavirus—which is particularly harmful to older adults and people with multiple chronic conditions—has left residents vulnerable. Additionally\, the pandemic has exacerbated existing challenges in our fragmented long-term care system. \nPanelists Richard Feifer\, M.D.\, MPH\, FACHE\, President\, Genesis Physician Services; Chief Medical Officer\, Genesis HealthCare\, Terry Fulmer\, Ph.D.\, R.N.\, FAAN\, President\, The John A. Hartford Foundation\, Vincent Mor\, Ph.D.\, Florence Pirce Grant University Professor\, Brown University will discuss policy options to support high quality care for nursing home residents during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rachel Nuzum\, MPH\, Vice President\, Federal and State Health Policy\, from The Commonwealth Fund will moderate. \nClick here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nursing-home-carea-and-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200508T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153632Z UID:26706-1588899600-1588899600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Coronavirus: Perspectives and Principles to Reopen the United States  DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8 at 10:30 a.m. ET\nHosted by Association of American Medical Colleges \nDavid J. Skorton\, MD\, president and CEO of the Association of American Medical Colleges\, will host a briefing to answer questions and provide the latest news and perspectives from the front lines related to patient care\, medical research\, and how medical schools and teaching hospitals are responding to the coronavirus pandemic and are preparing for reopening the country. AAMC experts who will speak include: Ross McKinney\, Jr. MD\, chief scientific officer; Janis Orlowski\, MD\, MACP\, chief health care officer; Alison Whelan\, MD\, chief medical education officer; John Prescott\, MD\, chief academic officer; and others.  \nClick here to register: URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/coronavirusa-perspectivesa-anda-principlesa-toa-reopena-thea-united-statesa/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200507T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153634Z UID:26683-1588813200-1588813200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:How COVID-19 will impact rising insurance premiums DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nPowerPoint presentation\nCoronaviruses and COVID-19 resources\nCoronavirus experts: A Twitter list\nAHCJ Core Topic: Infectious diseases\nAHCJ Core Topic: Insurance\nSabrina Corlette\, J.D.Sabrina.Corlette@georgetown.edu @SabrinaCorlette202-687-3003\n\n \n\nThursday\, May 7\, noon ET\nIn May\, health insurers will submit health insurance premium rate requests for 2021 to state insurance commissioners. Sabrina Corlette\, a research professor at the Center for Health Insurance Reform at Georgetown\, will outline some of the questions journalists should ask given that rates are expected to be extraordinarily high due to the costs of covering patients during the coronavirus pandemic. In a report last month\, the marketplace Covered California estimated that premiums next year would rise in the individual and employer markets by 40 percent or more solely because of COVID-19 costs. Also\, state health insurance departments should report on how many residents are enrolled in short-term\, limited duration plans and other non-ACA-compliant insurance plans that expose policyholders to staggering costs if they get sick with the virus or any other condition requiring treatment. \n\n\nSabrina Corlette\, research professor\, Center for Health Insurance Reform at Georgetown University \n\n\nModerator: Joseph Burns\, AHCJ core topic leader/insurance \n\n\nSabrina Corlette\, J.D.\, is a research professor\, founder\, and co-director of the Center on Health Insurance Reforms (CHIR) at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy. At CHIR she directs research on health reform issues\, with a focus on state and federal regulation of private health insurance. Previously\, Corlette was Director of Health Policy Programs at the National Partnership for Women & Families. \n\nSabrina Corlette \n\n\nJoseph Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-covid-19-will-impact-rising-insurance-premiums/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T181049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153635Z UID:26704-1588726800-1588726800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering Coronavirus: What the Data Tells Us DESCRIPTION:May 6\, 2020\, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. PT / 1-2 p.m. ET\nHow can journalists continue to report on COVID-19 in novel ways that inform communities\, while steering clear of sensationalism? In this webinar\, Kaiser Health News data editor Liz Lucas will look broadly at the COVID-19 data landscape and walk journalists through data sources on case counts\, deaths\, and demographics; on nursing homes\, which have been particularly hard hit. She focus specifically on data sources that can aid informed\, in-depth reporting on the overall trend of the pandemic\, the infrastructure needed to survive it\, and the people most vulnerable to it.  She’ll also talk about what data exists nationally\, and what data journalists should pursue locally. \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-coronavirus-what-the-data-tells-us/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200506T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180950Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153636Z UID:26702-1588726800-1588726800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:How I Survived COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:We are all covering the pandemic\, but what happens when journalists themselves get infected? Three journalists from around the world will share their perspectives on getting the disease and on how they recovered.  \nWe’ll talk about the risks for journalists on the front lines\, and the dangers for journalists who minimize those risks. Lola Gómez of the Austin American-Statesman in the United States\, Howie Severino of the GMA Network in the Philippines and Pete Kiehart\, a freelancer in France\, will talk about how they think they contracted the virus\, what the illness was like\, and their advice for other journalists covering the pandemic. \n\n\nLola Gómez of the Austin American-Statesman in the United States \n\n\nHowie Severino of the GMA Network in the Philippines \n\n\nPete Kiehart\, a freelancer in France \n\n\nmoderated by Patrick Butler\, ICFJ Vice President of Content and Community \n\n\nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-i-survived-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180851Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153637Z UID:26699-1588640400-1588640400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Censorship: Getting past reporting roadblocks in the time of COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:How public is public information? How can reporters and editors deal with public information officers\, and others\, who put barriers between the audience and primary sources? Join Paul Fletcher\, publisher of Virginia Lawyers Weekly\, Frank LoMonte\, director of the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information\, and veteran Washington reporter Kathryn Foxhall for a practical discussion about this vital\, worsening problem. \nMore information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/censorship-getting-past-reporting-roadblocks-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200504T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153638Z UID:26698-1588554000-1588554000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID-19: Health Disparities and Vulnerable Populations DESCRIPTION:Monday\, May 4\, 3 pm ET \nSciLine (a part of the AAAS) is hosting a briefing to follow up on emerging data that indicate that the coronavirus pandemic is disproportionately affecting certain vulnerable populations in communities across the United States. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover what scientists know about COVID-19-related health disparities and risks among racial and ethnic minority groups\, rural communities\, and incarcerated populations. Speakers include:  \n\n\nDr. Brie Williams\, University of California\, San Francisco School of Medicine \n\n\nDr. Carrie Henning-Smith\, University of Minnesota School of Public Health \n\n\nDr. Sharrelle Barber\, Drexel University Dornsife School of Public Health \n\n\nSciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \n\n\nClick here to register for this online briefing. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-19-health-disparities-and-vulnerable-populations/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T175549Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153638Z UID:26630-1588467600-1588467600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Opioid epidemic and the rise of infectious diseases DESCRIPTION:This panel discussion at 10:40 a.m.\, led by infectious diseases core topic leader Bara Vaida will be on the agenda for Health Journalism 2020. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/opioid-epidemic-and-the-rise-of-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180949Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153639Z UID:26700-1588294800-1588294800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Looking More Closely At Evidence For COVID-19 Coverage DESCRIPTION:It’s difficult to evaluate new evidence in the middle of the crisis\, including the COVID-19 pandemic. SJN hears from journalists that they need more guidance on how to evaluate the latest numbers\, research and statistics on COVID-19’s spread. \nJoin a conversation with investigative reporter Matt Kauffman from SJN’s Positive Deviance data project\, and Cheryl Phillips\, director of Big Local News at Stanford. \nMichelle Faust Raghavan\, SJN’s west coast region manager and former health reporter\, will lead the discussion. \nWe’ll look at a new database created by Kauffman to track disparities in how COVID-19 impacts communities. We’ll also look at ways journalists can use this database for solutions journalism and\, woven into that\, why it will be hard to get data now about the value of responses. But also what data sources to watch as time goes on. \nBring your questions\, challenges and story ideas to this advanced discussion about evaluating evidence. \nMore information. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/looking-more-closely-at-evidence-for-covid-19-coverage/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200501T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153640Z UID:26696-1588294800-1588294800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Science of Happiness\, Health & Wellbeing during COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Even before COVID-19\, one in five US adults reported feeling lonely or socially isolated. This pandemic\, marked by increased calls for social and physical distancing\, has put a spotlight on the impact of loneliness on an individual’s happiness\, health and well-being and has led to increased calls for strategies to mitigate its effects. \nThis webinar will bring together experts to provide insights on the science of well-being and how we can strengthen our own happiness during this time of physical distancing and uncertainty.  \nSpeakers will address: \n\n\nThe known health impacts of social isolation and loneliness\, including increased risk of premature death\, and immediate and long-term strategies to diminish its effects \n\n\nThe important role of social connection in achieving happiness and research-backed strategies for strengthening social connections \n\n\nHow a health plan is addressing loneliness and mental well-being for its members and communities during COVID-19 \n\n\nMay 1\, 2020\, 2-3 PM ET \nFeaturing:\nDon Berwick Institute for Healthcare Improvement; Former CMS Administrator \nEmiliana Simon-Thomas Greater Good Science Center\, UC Berkeley \nKelli Tice Wells Florida Blue \nA draft agenda is available on our website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-science-of-happiness-health-wellbeing-during-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200503T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231025T162156Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155114Z UID:24346-1588208400-1588467600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Journalism 2020 postponed DESCRIPTION:Conference home\n \nRegistration\n \nHotel\n \nCOVID-19 (Coronavirus)\n\n\n\n\nDue to safety concerns and travel limitations related to the COVID 19 pandemic\, the annual conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists was canceled. Health Journalism 2020 was scheduled for April 30-May 3. \nHealth Journalism 2021 will be in Austin\, June 24-27\, at the Hilton. \nRegistrations for Health Journalism 2020 will be honored for Health Journalism 2021. \n \n \nPhoto: Rob Stalnaker via Flickr \n\nSponsorship team\n \nHosts\nUniversity of Texas Dell Medical School \nMeadows Mental Health Policy Institute \nSt. David’s Foundation \nArnold Ventures \n \nEndowing sponsors\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation \nGordon and Betty Moore Foundation \n\nSponsors\nThe Commonwealth Fund \nEpiscopal Health Foundation \nThe Kresge Foundation \nOffice on Women’s Health \nPatient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute \nThe Pew Charitable Trusts \nMayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research \nJohn A. Hartford Foundation \nBurroughs Wellcome Fund \nNew York State Health Foundation \nHealth Care Foundation of Western & Central New York \nCalifornia Health Care Foundation \nMissouri Foundation for Health \nColorado Health Foundation \nRhode Island Foundation \nThe JAMA Network \nMillbank Memorial Fund \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-journalism-2020-postponed/ CATEGORIES:Annual Conference END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153641Z UID:26697-1588208400-1588208400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The State of COVID-19 Response & Recovery: A Conversation with Dr. Tom Frieden DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 30\, 3-3:30 PM ET \nDr. Tom Frieden\, President and CEO of Resolve to Save Lives\, an initiative of Vital Strategies\, and former CDC Director and NYC Health Commissioner will discuss: Where are we now on flattening “the curve”? How well is our care system operating during the crisis? How can public health lead as we look to restart the economy safely? What can the U.S. learn from the rest of the world? Alison Kodjak\, U.S. Investigations Editor\, Associated Press will moderate this discussion. \nRSVP here for the Zoom link: https://aspeninst.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_hC1S09iSR_6po-8Ss-JV8w URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-state-of-covid-19-response-recoverya-a-conversation-with-dr-tom-frieden/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153642Z UID:26693-1588208400-1588208400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Responsible coverage of coronavirus preprint research DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\nJohn Inglis presentation\nIvan Oransky presentation\nCovering Health postings about preprints\nCoronaviruses and COVID-19 resources\nCoronavirus experts: A Twitter list\nAHCJ Core Topic: Coronaviruses/COVID-19\nAHCJ Core Topic: Infectious diseases\nAHCJ Core Topic: Medical studies\n\n \n\nApril 30\, 2 p.m. ET\nIt’s virtually impossible to report on the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic and not have come across preprints. These scientific studies and research papers are published on preprint servers\, primarily bioRxiv and medRxiv\, before the papers have been peer-reviewed and published in a medical journal. Preprint servers do have a basic level of review before papers are hosted\, but the idea is that the scientific community at large can see the research and ask questions or point out limitations that give authors a chance to consider that feedback on the way to peer-reviewed publication. AHCJ’s panel of experts will discuss what preprints are\, why they exist\, how they fit into the scientific research ecosystem\, and how to cover them responsibly for the general public\, particularly during the pandemic. \n\n\nJohn Inglis\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press \n\n\nIvan Oransky\, M.D.\, president of AHCJ\, co-founder of Retraction Watch\, vice president of editorial at Medscape\, and Distinguished Writer in Residence at New York University’s Carter Journalism Institute \n\n\nAngela Rasmussen\, Ph.D.\, associate research scientist in virology\, Columbia University School of Public Health \n\n\nModerator: Tara Haelle\, AHCJ core topic leader/medical studies \n\n\n\nIvan Oransky\, M.D.\, earned his bachelor’s degree at Harvard University\, where he was executive editor of The Harvard Crimson\, and he received his medical degree at the New York University of School of Medicine\, where he holds an appointment as clinical assistant professor of medicine. In 2015\, he was awarded the John P. McGovern Award for excellence in biomedical communication from the American Medical Writers Association\, and in 2017\, he received an honorary doctorate of civil laws from The University of the South (Sewanee). Oransky was vice president and global editorial director of MedPage Today\, executive editor of Reuters Health\, managing editor\, online\, of Scientific American and deputy editor of The Scientist. \nAngela Rasmussen\, Ph.D.\, is a virologist studying host responses to infection by combining classical virology with modern systems biology approaches. Her research objectives are to identify host response signatures predictive of infection severity or disease outcome and host pathways to target drug development or repurposing. She is particularly interested in viruses that are highly pathogenic\, newly emergent or likely to emerge because of climate change\, land development\, or ecological disruption. \nJohn Inglis\, Ph.D.\, graduated from Edinburgh University Medical School with a doctorate in immunology and soon afterwards joined the editorial staff of the weekly medical journal The Lancet. Three years later\, he founded the monthly review journal\, Immunology Today (now Trends in Immunology) and edited it for seven years while launching and managing other journals. In 1987\, Ingles came to the United States to found Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press. Ingles also co-founded and manages bioRxiv\, a service of the Laboratory launched in 2013 that is the largest source of preprints of research papers in the life sciences\, and medRxiv\, a preprint server for health sciences that was launched in June 2019. \n\nJohn Inglis \n\n\nIvan Oransky \n\n\nAngela Rasmussen \n\n\nTara Haelle URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/responsible-coverage-of-coronavirus-preprint-research/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153643Z UID:26679-1588122000-1588122000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Environmental/Economic Implications of COVID DESCRIPTION:NYU Wagner and the NYU Urban Initiative present a series of virtual “WAGTalks” addressing a variety of socio-political and historical perspectives related to the current COVID crisis. These discussions will feature faculty and scholars from across NYU speaking on critical aspects of the pandemic\, followed by Q&A. \nCovid-19 is climate at warp speed. Climate scientists have been warning about runaway exponential growth and unprecedented economic impacts for decades. With Covid-19\, they are playing out in a matter of days and weeks. Gernot Wagner\, clinical associate professor at New York University’s Department of Environmental Studies and associated clinical professor at the NYU Wagner\,  will lead a discussion looking at lessons from climate applied to Covid-19\, and vice versa. \nApril 29\, 2 p.m. ET \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/environmental-economic-implications-of-covid/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153644Z UID:26695-1588035600-1588035600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Pursuing Disparities Data on COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 28 12-1:30 PM ET \nWebinar \nThe National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine is hosting this webinar provide an overview of the currently available data on racial\, ethnic\, gender\, geographic\, and income disparities. They will also outline the limitations of the data – methodological\, organizational\, and political – and what data is needed to provide insight into how the virus is impacting communities of color and other at-risk populations. Three speakers include  Lawrence Brown\, director\, county health rankings and roadmaps\, and visiting associate professor\, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health\, Rebekah Gee\, CEO\, Louisiana State University Healthcare Services and  Stephen B. Thomas\, director\, Maryland Center for Health Equity\, and professor of health policy and management\, University of Maryland School of Public Health. \nReporters who wish to attend should register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/pursuing-disparities-data-on-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153645Z UID:26694-1588035600-1588035600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Coronavirus Pandemic: Health Inequities and Vulnerable Communities DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, April 28\, 202012 pm ET\, Facebook Live \nThe COVID-19 pandemic has hit underserved populations and communities of color particularly hard\, exacerbating longstanding health disparities in the U.S. In this Facebook Live Q&A\, Dr. Mary Bassett\, Director of the FXB Center for Health and Human Rights at Harvard University and Former Commissioner of Health for New York City\, will unpack COVID-19 and health inequities based on geography\, income\, race and occupation. In addition\, she will discuss an urgent need for data. Email your questions for Dr. Bassett to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu or post them to Facebook @ForumHSPH or @pritheworld. \nSee link here: https://theforum.sph.harvard.edu/series/covid-19/ \nA replay will be available on YouTube after the event here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmRw3WVY-55laiFAU7eOKUOkcEso-R7tQ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-coronavirus-pandemic-health-inequities-and-vulnerable-communities/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180450Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153646Z UID:26678-1588035600-1588035600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Incarceration and COVID DESCRIPTION:NYU Wagner and the NYU Urban Initiative present a series of virtual “WAGTalks” addressing a variety of socio-political and historical perspectives related to the current COVID crisis. These discussions will feature faculty and scholars from across NYU speaking on critical aspects of the pandemic\, followed by Q&A. \nSince the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic\, many have expressed concern about the welfare of prison and jail inmates. Yet real-time data on inmates is virtually nonexistent. Professor of Politics Anna Harvey\, Director of NYU’s Public Safety Lab\, will discuss her lab’s work to provide daily data on county jail populations during the pandemic. \nApril 28\, 1 p.m. ET \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/incarceration-and-covid/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180550Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153647Z UID:26682-1587949200-1587949200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Understanding health evidence — A COVID-19 case study DESCRIPTION:Recorded: Wiley Science Talks with Cochrane\nMonday\, April 27\, 11 a.m. ET (4 p.m. BST) \n \nA health crisis like the coronavirus pandemic generates volumes of information that is ever-changing. Journalists must interpret medical data to determine what is reliable and investigate countless sources to uncover trustworthy experts. Cochrane Reviews are a dependable source of high-quality health evidence that journalist can trust to inform their news articles. In this webinar Cochrane Library Editors will share their expertise to help reporters:     \n\n\nUnderstand the Cochrane systematic review methodology and apply it to critical health questions \n\n\nRecognize the importance of using the right data \n\n\nLearn how to spot bad research studies or reviews \n\n\nIdentify reliable research experts and data sources \n\n\nAppreciate that communicating science results is hard and how to avoid incorrect interpretations \n\n\nRegistration information\nJournalists may register for this complimentary Science Talks webinar here. \nThe hour-long webinar will include time for questions and answers.”¯”¯  \nIf you are not able to attend the live webinar\, it will be recorded for on demand viewing. Visit WFSJ\, your journalist association website or Wiley’s Science Talks YouTube channel to see all webinars.”¯  \nAbout the Program \nWiley Science Talks provides ongoing education for journalists through free webinars on topics of global importance. Held in partnership with the”¯World Federation of Science Journalists”¯(WFSJ) and the”¯Association of Health Care Journalists”¯(AHCJ) each session connects journalists with research experts who explain complex science topics. Science Talks are recorded and includes access to relevant research and trusted resources to support evidence-based journalism. \nAbout the Speakers\nKarla Soares-Weiser\, Editor in Chief\, Cochrane Library Karla Soares-Weiser is a trained psychiatrist\, holds a master’s degree in epidemiology and a Ph.D. in evidence-based healthcare from the University of São Paulo. She has been working in evidence-based health care since 1997 and is an author of over 60 systematic reviews\, including 33 Cochrane Reviews. She has held numerous positions in Cochrane Groups\, including as a Visiting Fellow at the Ibero-American and UK Cochrane Centres\, where she provided training in systematic review production. Karla became the first female Editor in Chief of the Cochrane Library in 2019 saying\, “I am committed to working with the Cochrane community to improve health care decision making by consistently publishing timely\, high priority\, high-quality reviews that strengthen diversity\, deliver an excellent author experience and exceed the needs of our end-users.” \nToby Lasserson\, Deputy Editor in Chief\, Cochrane Library Toby Lasserson works closely with the Editor in Chief to deliver the objectives and targets of the Cochrane’s Editorial and Methods Department. Toby supports the Editor in Chief by leading Cochrane’s global review production operations and helps to implement our goal of offering high-quality\, relevant\, up-to-date systematic reviews and other synthesized research evidence that informs health decision-making around the world. Toby also supports the strategic and editorial development of the Cochrane Library according to user needs\, and ensures the Library remains a premier international source of healthcare evidence. Toby works closely with and supports the Cochrane Review Group Networks. \nAbout Cochrane\nCochrane is a global independent network of researchers\, professionals\, patients\, carers and people interested in health. Cochrane produces reviews which study all of the best available evidence generated through research and make it easier to inform decisions about health. These are called systematic reviews. Cochrane is a not-for profit organization with collaborators from more than 130 countries working together to produce credible\, accessible health information that is free from commercial sponsorship and other conflicts of interest. Our work is recognized as representing an international gold standard for high quality\, trusted information. \nFind out more at www.cochrane.org.  Follow us on twitter @cochranecollab \nAbout Wiley”¯”¯ \nWiley drives the world forward with research and education. Through publishing\, platforms and services\, we help students\, researchers\, universities\, and corporations to achieve their goals in an ever-changing world. For more than 200 years\, we have delivered consistent performance to all of our stakeholders. The Company’s website can be accessed at”¯www.wiley.com  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/understanding-health-evidence-ae-a-covid-19-case-study/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200427T010000 DTSTAMP:20260405T180644 CREATED:20231103T180350Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T153648Z UID:26673-1587949200-1587949200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:COVID-19: Health\, Science and Business Writers on Covering the Pandemic DESCRIPTION:Join Freedom Forum fellow Jill Geisler as she debriefs leaders of journalism organizations whose members focus on health\, science and the economic impact of COVID-19. \nApril 27 at 1 p.m. ET \nRegister here.\nThis webinar will be available on the Power Shift Project site after the event. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covid-19-health-science-and-business-writers-on-covering-the-pandemic/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR