BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.15.11//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Association of Health Care Journalists X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://healthjournalism.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Association of Health Care Journalists REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/New_York BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190919T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174651Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155141Z UID:26585-1568854800-1568854800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CMS Overall Hospital Quality Star Ratings Listening Session DESCRIPTION:CMS is planning more public outreach to shape potential changes to the Overall Star Ratings methodology. This includes a public listening session on the Star Ratings for a range of stakeholders in Baltimore on September 19\, 2019\, that will include a call-in option. CMS will also work closely with a technical expert panel (TEP) on the ratings methodology. Nominations for the TEP are due August 19\, 2019. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cms-overall-hospital-quality-star-ratings-listening-session/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190918T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154150Z UID:26597-1568768400-1568768400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Exclusive Screening of "To Err is Human": A Patient Safety Documentary DESCRIPTION:To celebrate the first World Patient Safety Day\, the Canadian Patient Safety Institute – in partnership with Patients for Patient Safety Canada\, Health Standards Organization (HSO) and CAE Healthcare – is hosting an exclusive screening of To Err is Human on Sept. 17 in Ottawa. Through interviews with leaders in health care\, footage of real-world efforts leading to safer care\, and one family’s compelling journey from victimhood to empowerment\, the film provides a unique look at the health care system’s ongoing fight against preventable harm. \n\nRegister here\n\nAfter the film\, senior Canadian health care leaders will discuss important health care issues facing Canadians today. The discussion will continue at an informal reception in the lobby. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/exclusive-screening-of-to-err-is-human-a-patient-safety-documentary/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174850Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154151Z UID:26598-1568682000-1568682000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Patient Safety Day DESCRIPTION:On the first-ever World Patient Safety Day\, the World Health Organization will launch a global campaign to create awareness of patient safety and urge people to show their commitment to making health care safer. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-patient-safety-day/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174849Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154151Z UID:26595-1568682000-1568682000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cyberdefense and bioterrorism DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense will convene a public meeting to inform its continuing assessment of the biological threat\, specific vulnerabilities\, and overwhelming consequences.  \n“Cyberbio Convergence: Characterizing the Multiplicative Threat” will feature academic\, industry\, and law enforcement experts sharing their perspectives and recommending solutions with regard to cyberbiodefense. Among the featured speakers will be U.S. Representative Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA)\, a member of the House Armed Services Committee and House Foreign Affairs Committee. \nTo attend in person or to watch online\, media please RSVP to Steve Aaron: steve@SRACommunications.com or (717) 554-8614  \n10 a.m.-3:15 p.m. EST \nHudson Institute1201 Pennsylvania Ave. NW\, Suite 400Washington\, D.C. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cyberdefense-and-bioterrorism/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155142Z UID:26587-1568682000-1568682000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Patient Safety Movement Foundation Midyear Planning Meeting DESCRIPTION:This full-day working meeting will bring together one hundred global stakeholders across healthcare for an intimate examination and discussion about how we can continue planning for ZERO preventable deaths in hospitals. This meeting allows an opportunity for participants to provide their experiences and expertise as we propel our mission of ZERO forward. \nSept. 17\, 2019 \nLocation: UC Irvine\, Beckman Center of the National Academies of Sciences & Engineering \nAgenda: \n\n\n\n\n9:30-10:00 AM \n\n\nRegistration & Continental Breakfast | Atrium \n\n\n\n\n10:00-10:15 AM \n\n\nWelcome | Auditorium Special Video Message | TBA Joe Kiani\, Founder and Chairman\, Patient Safety Movement Foundation; Founder\, Chairman & CEO\, Masimo David B. Mayer\, MD\, CEO\, Patient Safety Movement Foundation; Executive Director\, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety \n\n\n\n\n10:20-10:50 AM \n\n\nVirtual Discussion | Auditorium TBA \n\n\n\n\n10:50-11:10 AM \n\n\nCo-Convener Keynote | Auditorium William C. Wilson\, Chief Medical Officer\, UCI Health \n\n\n\n\n11:10-11:25 AM   \n\n\nBreak \n\n\n\n\n11:25 AM-12:10 PM \n\n\nFramework for Effective Board Governance of Health System Quality | Auditorium Beth Daley Ullem \n\n\n\n\n12:10–12:40 PM \n\n\nA Tragedy in Utah Leads to Change | Auditorium Yvonne Gardner\, Patient Advocate Kim Bennion\, Intermountain Healthcare \n\n\n\n\n12:40-1:40 PM \n\n\nLunch | Dining Room \n\n\n\n\n1:40-2:35 PM  \n\n\nWhat’s getting in the way of patient safety? | Auditorium David B. Mayer\, MD\, CEO\, Patient Safety Movement Foundation; Executive Director\, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Martin J. Hatlie\, JD\, Co-Director\, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety \n\n\n\n\n 2:35-3:30 PM \n\n\nThe Feasibility of a “March” for Patient Safety David B. Mayer\, MD\, CEO\, Patient Safety Movement Foundation; Executive Director\, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Martin J. Hatlie\, JD\, Co-Director\, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety Vonda Vaden Bates\, CEO\, 10th Dot; Patient Advocate \n\n\n\n\n3:30-3:40 PM \n\n\nBreak | Foyer \n\n\n\n\n3:40-5:00 PM \n\n\nBreakout Sessions* | Breakout Rooms \n\nAPSS #3: Medication Safety – Opioid Safety | Ron Jordan & Talia Puzantian\nAPSS #6: Hand-off Communications | Dr. Steve Barker\nAPSS #9: Early Detection and Treatment of Sepsis | Co-Chairs: Chuck Murphy\, Tony Galbo\nAPSS #11 14: Obstetric Falls – a new subAPSS | Facilitators: Dr. David Lagrew\, Jill Arnold and Karen Curtiss\nAPSS #12: Embolic Events | Co-Chairs: Brandyn Lau\, Michael Becker\, Vonda Vaden Bates\nAPSS #15: Nasogastric Tube (NGT) Placement and Verification | facilitator TBD\nAPSS #16: Person and Family Engagement | Co-Chairs: Marty Hatlie & Vonda Vaden Bates\nAPSS #17: Patient Safety Curriculum | facilitator TBD\nAPSS #18: Post-operative Delirium in Older Adults | Chair: Professor David A. Scott\nSpecial Interest Group: Metrics Integrity | Chair: Robin Betts\n\n*Topics are still being confirmed. \n\n\n\n\n5:10-5:30 PM \n\n\nReport Out from Breakout Session Leaders | Auditorium \n\n\n\n\n5:30-5:45 PM \n\n\nClosing Remarks | Auditorium Joe Kiani\, Founder and Chairman\, Patient Safety Movement Foundation; Founder\, Chairman & CEO\, Masimo Dave Mayer\, CEO\, Patient Safety Movement Foundation; Executive Director\, MedStar Institute for Quality and Safety \n\n\n\n\n5:45-7:00 PM \n\n\nEvening Network Reception | Lawn \n\n\n\n\n  \nFor more info and speaker bios: https://patientsafetymovement.org/events/summit/midyear-planning-meeting/ URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-safety-movement-foundation-midyear-planning-meeting/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190914T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190917T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162155Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155143Z UID:24344-1568422800-1568682000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:15th Annual Mobile Health Clinics Conference DESCRIPTION:This national gathering brings together mobile health professionals and allied partners. This year’s meeting will feature speakers including Grantmakers in Health President and CEO Faith Mitchell and Sandy Skelaney\, who serves as program director for Florida International University’s Initiative for Gender Violence Prevention. \n  \nFor More Information URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/15th-annual-mobile-health-clinics-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190913T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174751Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154152Z UID:26594-1568336400-1568336400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Congressional briefing: What's next on social determinants of health? DESCRIPTION:It has become increasingly clear that efforts to improve quality\, lower costs\, and enhance patient satisfaction cannot succeed without addressing socioeconomic status and nonmedical drivers of health-often called “social determinants of health”. However\, the financing and oversight of holistic community initiatives is complicated\, as they often involve a spectrum of municipal services\, private entities\, and all levels of government. This briefing will explore the economic\, budgetary\, and infrastructure issues that arise when creating outcome-oriented investments for social determinants. \nFriday\, Sept. 13\, noon-2 p.m. \nLunch available at 11:30 am. \nLocation: Dirksen Senate Office Building\, Room G-50 \nRegister here. \nKeynote Speaker: Karen DeSalvo\, M.D.\,MPH\, Co-Convener\, National Alliance to Impact the Social Determinants of Health (NASDOH); Professor of Medicine and Population Health\, University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School \nPanelists \n\n\nAna Novais\, M.A.\, Deputy Director\, Rhode Island Department of Health \n\n\nLen Nichols\, Ph.D.\, Director of the Center for Health Policy Research and Ethics\, George Mason University \n\n\nSamuel Ross\, M.D.\, Chief Community Health Officer\, Bon Secours Mercy Health \n\n\nKathy Stack\, Chief Executive Officer\, KB Stack Consulting \n\n\nWilliam York\, Executive Vice President\, 2-1-1 San Diego \n\n\nSarah J. Dash\, MPH\, President and CEO\, Alliance for Health Policy (moderator) URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/congressional-briefing-whats-next-on-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174750Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154153Z UID:26593-1568163600-1568163600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Fostering Healthy Mental\, Emotional\, and Behavioral Development in Children and Youth – New Report DESCRIPTION:Rates of depression\, suicide\, and self-harm among young people have been increasing: in 2015\, suicide was the No. 2 cause of death among 15- to 24-year-olds\, and between 2005 and 2014\, the proportion of adolescents experiencing a major depressive episode increased from 8.7 percent to 11.3 percent. Mental\, emotional\, and behavioral (MEB) health disorders not only impose suffering on individuals and their families\, they are also costly to society\, contributing to rates of school dropout\, incarceration\, and homelessness. \n A new report from the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine examines actions local\, state\, and federal leaders can take to improve MEB health in youth and children in various settings. \nMembers of the committee will present the report’s findings and recommendations and answer questions during a webinar starting at 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday\, Sept. 11. \n Participants: \n\n\nThomas F. Boat (chair)\, professor of pediatrics\, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center \n\n\nKelly Kelleher\, ADS professor of innovation\, Nationwide Children’s Hospital\, Columbus\, Ohio \n\n\nRicardo F. Muñoz\, distinguished professor of clinical psychology\, Palo Alto University \n\n\nAdvance copies will be available to reporters only starting at noon EDT on Tuesday\, Sept. 10. \n The report is embargoed and not for public release before 1 p.m. EDT Wednesday\, Sept. 11. \n Reporters who wish to obtain copies should contact the Office of News and Public Information at tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. \n Follow us: Twitter @theNASEM Instagram @thenasem Facebook @NationalAcademies Office of News and Public Information URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fostering-healthy-mental-emotional-and-behavioral-development-in-children-and-youth-ae-new-report/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190911T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174653Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155144Z UID:26588-1568163600-1568163600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Immigrant Health Under Trump's New Rule DESCRIPTION:Sept. 11 from 10-11 a.m. PT / 1-2 p.m. ET\nThe University of Southern California’s Center for Health Journalism is hosting a free webinar that will help reporters understand how the public charge rule is shaping the health of immigrant families\, and provide key data points\, resources and story ideas. The panel includes Tom Wong\, Ph.D.\, founding director of the U.S. Immigration Policy Center at UC San Diego; Altaf Saadi\, M.D.\, a neurologist and fellow at the National Clinician Scholars Program at UCLA\, and Elizabeth Aguilera\, a multimedia journalist who covers health care and immigration for CalMatters. \nTo register click here: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/7071320318759163906 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/immigrant-health-under-trumps-new-rule/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155144Z UID:26580-1568077200-1568077200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Submit ideas for Health Journalism 2020 DESCRIPTION:AHCJ’s annual conference will feature three-and-a-half days of workshops\, panels\, roundtables and field trips covering the latest topics in medical science\, health policy\, public health\, medical education\, consumer health and the business of health care. Sessions focus on the special needs of reporters\, editors and producers as they attempt to cover these topics for their audiences. \nAHCJ is gathering ideas for conference workshops and panels. Please submit suggestions here before Sept. 10. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/submit-ideas-for-health-journalism-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155145Z UID:26577-1568077200-1568077200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:FDA Patient Engagement Advisory Committee DESCRIPTION:This will me a public meeting of the Patient Engagement Advisory Committee on medical device cybersecurity. \nThe general function of the Committee is to provide advice to the Commissioner\, or designee\, on complex issues relating to medical devices\, the regulation of devices\, and their use by patients.   \n“Cybersecurity in Medical Devices:  Communication That Empowers Patients”\nMedical devices are increasingly connected to the internet\, hospital networks\, and other medical devices to provide features that improve healthcare and increase the ability of healthcare providers to treat patients.  These same features may also increase cybersecurity risks.  Preserving the benefit of these devices requires continuous vigilance as well as timely and effective communication to medical device users about evolving cybersecurity risks.  The recommendations provided by the committee will address which factors should be considered by FDA and industry when communicating cybersecurity risks to patients and to the public\, including but not limited to the content\, phrasing\, the methods used to disseminate the message and the timing of that communication.  The recommendations will also address concerns patients have about changes to their devices to reduce cybersecurity risks as well as the role of other stakeholders such as healthcare providers in communicating cybersecurity risks to patients. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fda-patient-engagement-advisory-committee/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190910T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174526Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155146Z UID:26578-1568077200-1568077200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Suicide Prevention and Awareness DESCRIPTION:This video is now available on YouTube. \nScience Talks is an educational webinar series for journalists presented by Wiley in partnership with the World Federation of Science Journalists (WFSJ) and the Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ). These complimentary\, one-hour sessions are hosted by Wiley to provide journalists with on-going training in science topics of particular global importance. \nThe next webinar\, Science Talks with The Association for Child and Adolescent Mental Health: Suicide Prevention and Awareness\, will take place on Tuesday\, Sept. 10\, 2019\, World Suicide Prevention Day\, at 11 am ET. \nMedia interested in learning more about Suicide Prevention and Awareness to inform their reporting should attend. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of: \n\n\nThe prevalence and significance of suicidal and self-harm behaviour in young people. \n\n\nKey risk factors for suicide and self-harm behaviour. \n\n\nDiverse evidence-based and evidence-informed suicide preventive interventions. \n\n\nHow journalists can best report on suicide/self-harm to strengthen suicide prevention.  \n\n\nThe one-hour webinar will include time for questions and answers. \nHOW TO REGISTER\nScience Talks webinars are complimentary to journalists: \nRegister for Science Talks here! \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session the webinars will be recorded for later viewing on demand. \n\n\nAbout the Speakers \nJoan Asarnow is a Professor of Psychiatry and Biobehavioral Sciences at UCLA and Director of a SAMHSA-funded Center for Trauma-Informed Suicide\, Self-Harm\, and Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention (ASAP Center). At UCLA\, Dr. Asarnow directs the UCLA Youth Stress and Mood Program\, a depression and suicide prevention program with clinical\, educational\, and research components. Dr. Asarnow has led efforts to develop and disseminate evidence-based treatments for youth suicide and suicide attempt prevention and depression. She received the 2017 Research Award from the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention for her work developing and evaluating treatment and service delivery strategies for youths suffering with suicidal and self-harm behaviors. Two programs developed by Dr. Asarnow were listed in the National Registry for Evidence-Based Programs (SAMHSA): 1) the Family Intervention for Suicide Prevention\, a crisis treatment for youths after a suicidal/self-harm episode; and 2) Depression Treatment Quality Improvement\, an evidence-based depression treatment program that has been integrated within primary care\, mental health\, and other settings. Dr. Asarnow has received grants from the National Institute of Mental Health\, Centers for Disease Control\, Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality\, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)\, American Foundation for Suicide Prevention\, and other organizations. She currently serves on the Scientific Council of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention and the Scientific Advisory Board of the Klingenstein Third Generation Foundation. \nDr. Dennis Ougrin\, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist\, South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Dr. Ougrin graduated from a medical school in Ukraine in 1998 and came to England to undertake his post-graduate training. He completed his higher training in child and adolescent psychiatry at Guy’s and Maudsley and is currently a consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist leading Supported Discharge Service at South London and Maudsley NHS Foundation Trust. Dr. Ougrin is also a clinical senior lecturer at the Institute of Psychiatry\, Psychology and Neuroscience. He leads a programme of information exchange between the UK and Ukraine. His main professional interests include prevention of Borderline Personality Disorder and effective interventions for self-harm. He is the author of Therapeutic Assessment\, a novel model of assessment for young people with self-harm. He is the chief investigator of a randomised controlled trial of Supported Discharge Service versus Treatment as Usual in adolescents admitted for in-patient care and a principal investigator of a randomised controlled trial comparing intensive mental health intervention versus usual social care in Looked After Children. He also works on developing a modular psychotherapeutic intervention for self-harm and on understanding the pathophysiology of self-harm in young people. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/suicide-prevention-and-awareness/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190906T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174749Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154154Z UID:26591-1567731600-1567731600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Telebriefing: Update on Pulmonary Disease Associated with E-cigarettes DESCRIPTION:Friday\, Sept. 6\, at noon ET \nThe Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)\, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA)\, and state partners will give updates on the investigation into cases of pulmonary disease among people who use e-cigarettes\, and discuss initial findings published Friday. \n\n\nIleana Arias\, PhD\, acting deputy director\, Non-Infectious Diseases\, CDC \n\n\nDana Meaney-Delman\, MD\, MPH\, incident manager\, CDC 2019 Lung Injury Response \n\n\nDaniel Fox\, MD\, Pulmonary & Critical Care Medicine\, WakeMed Health & Hospitals (NC) \n\n\nJonathan Meiman\, MD\, chief medical officer\, Wisconsin Department of Health Services \n\n\nJennifer Layden\, MD\, PhD\, chief medical officer and state epidemiologist\, Illinois Department of Public Health \n\n\nMitch Zeller\, JD\, director\, Center for Tobacco Products\, FDA \n\n\nBrian King\, PhD\, MPH\, deputy director\, Research Translation\, Office on Smoking and Health\, CDC \n\n\nDial-In  \nMedia: 888-795-0855 \nNon-Media: 888-972-6892 \nINTERNATIONAL: 1-517-308-9298           \nPASSCODE: CDC Media \nImportant Instructions\nIf you would like to ask a question during the call\, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. You may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending. \nA transcript and audio will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site. \nContact: CDC Media Relations\, (404) 639-3286    URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-telebriefing-update-on-pulmonary-disease-associated-with-e-cigarettes/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190830T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162208Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155147Z UID:24352-1567040400-1567126800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Assessing Illness and Death Counts Following Large-Scale Disasters DESCRIPTION:9:30 AM to 5:30 PM EST\, both days \n A National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine will examine the current systems and capabilities for collecting and reporting death-count data during and after a large-scale disaster\, particularly hurricanes\, earthquakes\, and non-infectious disease-related events. The workshop is part of the information-gathering process for a National Academies consensus study\, Best Practices in Assessing Mortality and Significant Morbidity Following Large-Scale Disasters. Public health experts will present case studies from Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico. Officers from Florida’s Department of Public Health will also discuss the state’s system for assessing post-disaster illness and death. In addition\, speakers from academia and state\, county\, and tribal health departments will explore why accurate data collection is important for preparing for the next large-scale disaster. \n Details: In person: National Academy of Sciences building 2101 Constitution Ave N.W.\, Room 120 Washington\, D.C. Agenda | Webcast (slides and video of the event will be available about a week after the meeting) \n Reporters who wish to attend in person should register in advance: 202-334-2138 news@nas.edu \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/assessing-illness-and-death-counts-following-large-scale-disasters/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174634Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155147Z UID:26583-1567040400-1567040400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:It Costs What?! The Role of Media in Exposing Crazy Healthcare Prices DESCRIPTION:The Altarum Healthcare Value Hub will host this one-hour webinar with Jenny Deam\, a health care reporter for the Houston Chronicle\, and Dan Weissmann\, host of An Arm and a Leg Podcast. Deam and Weismann will discuss why consumers want policymakers to address issues related to the affordability of health care.”¯ \nTo register for this event\, visit the Healthcare Value Hub. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/it-costs-what-the-role-of-media-in-exposing-crazy-healthcare-prices/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190827T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190829T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162207Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155148Z UID:24351-1566867600-1567040400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Connected Health Summit: Independent Living and Wellness DESCRIPTION:Connected Health Summit anticipates increasing demand for both clinical and consumer health and wellness solutions aimed at improving the quality of life for people living and seeking support at home. The expansion of connected medical devices and telehealth services into the home\, as well as the increasing movement of connected consumer devices into health and wellness\, is growing new markets for independent living solutions that serve the elderly\, patients with chronic conditions\, rural households\, and caretakers. \nPress passes are available for “traditional media\, including local\, national\, and industry journalists.” URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/connected-health-summit-independent-living-and-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190823T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162151Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154155Z UID:24337-1566349200-1566522000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:State Health Policy Conference DESCRIPTION:The National Academy for State Health Policy \n  \nThis annual conference of state health policymakers will focus upon topics including innovations to expand access to oral health\, behavioral health integration and approaches to addressing opioid abuse. \nFor more information see this link. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/state-health-policy-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190822T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155149Z UID:24347-1566349200-1566435600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ONC's Third Interoperability Forum DESCRIPTION:Brings together stakeholders in government and the private sector to discuss recent advancements in HIT interoperability. Includes demos and keynotes. Two plenary sessions are available to watch remotely via Webinar. \n  \nRegistration is free and online URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oncs-third-interoperability-forum/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190821T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174652Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155150Z UID:26586-1566349200-1566349200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:SciLine Media Briefing: The Role of the Gut Microbiome DESCRIPTION:Growing interest in probiotics\, research advances in fecal transplantation\, and rising infection rates from bacteria such as C. difficile have brought the gut microbiome to the fore of public discussions and personal decisions about nutrition and health. Trillions of bacteria\, fungi\, and other microorganisms inhabit our bodies—together influencing vital processes such as digestion and offering potential new avenues to treat a range of persistent health problems. SciLine’s next media briefing will describe the role of gut bacteria in the body\, the gut microbiome’s relationship to obesity and other common diseases\, and the state of science in fecal microbiota transplantation as a treatment for C. difficile infections. This web-based briefing can be viewed on your computer or phone\, so you can watch and ask questions from anywhere. \nThe briefing is open only to members of the media\, who must register in advance. There will be an opportunity for Q&A. Speakers include the following: \n\n\nDr. Jeffrey Gordon\, Washington University School of Medicine \n\n\nDr. Lita Proctor\, National Institutes of Health \n\n\nDr. Anna Seekatz\, Clemson University \n\n\nSciLine director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing \n\n\nMedia contact: SciLine: sciline@aaas.org  \nWHEN/WHERE:Date: Aug 21\, 2019 at 2:00 PM ETLocation: Online \nHow to Attend:Register at the SciLine website here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/sciline-media-briefing-the-role-of-the-gut-microbiome/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190820T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174633Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155150Z UID:26579-1566262800-1566262800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webcast: Contracts and legal issues for journalists DESCRIPTION:How to participate\n \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation\nAHCJ Freelance Center\n\n\nAug. 20\, noon ET\nLegal issues can trip up journalists — whether they’re in a contract dispute with their book publisher or magazine editor\, or one of their sources is threatening a lawsuit. This webinar will focus on legal and contract issues that affect journalists\, whether they are on staff or freelance\, and what steps they can take to protect themselves. Among the questions to be discussed: \nContracts\n\n\nBefore signing on the dotted line\, what language should you look out for in contract? \n\n\nWhat do these words mean: assignment\, license\, warranty\, work for hire? \n\n\nShould you ever sign a work for hire contract? \n\n\nHow will I be paid? \n\n\nWill I get a kill fee? \n\n\nHow important is it to retain the copyright? \n\n\nNegotiating\n\n\nIf I don’t like a contract\, how do I negotiate for a better one? \n\n\nWhat are some things that would make you refuse to sign a contract? \n\n\nRights\n\n\nHow much power do you have when publications ask for all rights — including movie and TV rights\, which might be worth something down the road? \n\n\nWhat are my rights under Tasini vs. The New York Times? \n\n\nOr rights in all undiscovered media? \n\n\nProtecting yourself and indemnity clauses: \n\n\nHow can I make sure that I’m protected if a story lands us in legal hot water? \n\n\nThe dreaded indemnity clauses — what they are and what you can do to protect yourself. \n\n\nWhat does warranty mean in a contract — and how can I protect myself against spurious lawsuits? \n\n\nWhat are my rights under Sullivan vs. The New York Times? \n\n\nLiability insurance\n\n\nShould I buy insurance? \n\n\nIf so\, what kind and where can I purchase a reasonably priced policy? \n\n\nSpeakers:\n\n\nJonathan Kirsch\, adjunct professor\, New York University’s Professional Publishing Program; an attorney specializing in intellectual property and publishing law \n\n\nModerator: Linda Marsa\, independent journalist and a contributing editor at Discover \n\n\nAttorney Jonathan Kirsch is the book editor of The Jewish Journal\, a book reviewer for the Los Angeles Times\, and a guest commentator for NPR affiliates KCRW-FM and KPCC-FM. He has authored thirteen books\, including two on publishing law. A member of the National Book Critics Circle\, he served as chair of the non-fiction judging panel for the National Book Awards and three terms as President of PEN USA. Kirsch is general counsel for the Independent Book Publishers Association and legal counsel on a pro bono basis for the Center for Media Literacy\, and California Lawyers for the Arts. \nLinda Marsa is a contributing editor at Discover and a former Los Angeles Times reporter who covers medicine\, health\, science and the environment. Her work has been anthologized in “Best American Science Writing” and has appeared in Newsweek\, U.S. News & World Report\, Nautilus\, Men’s Journal\, Playboy\, Parade\, High Country Times\, Pacific Standard and Aeon\, among others. She has authored two books\, most recently: Fevered: Why a Hotter Planet Will Harm Our Health and How We Can Save Ourselves.  \n\nLinda Marsa \n\n\nJonathan Kirsch URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-contracts-and-legal-issues-for-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155152Z UID:24349-1564534800-1564621200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Women Leaders in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Modern Healthcare’s annual Women Leaders in Healthcare conference is tailored to the female executive looking to further her professional and personal development and connect with more than 300 fellow healthcare executives. \nModern Healthcare’s biennial dinner and awards presentation honors the top 25 women leaders in the industry. These women executives are affecting policy and changing care delivery for patients across the nation. Come network and celebrate with the industry’s leading women! \n\n\nConference highlights include: \n\n\nThe leadership gender gap and how disparities affect business \n\n\nThe path to secure your seat on a corporate board \n\n\nStrategies to find both personal and professional success and satisfaction \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/women-leaders-in-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155152Z UID:26571-1564016400-1564016400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering natural disasters and infectious diseases DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation (421KB .pdf)\nSpeaker’s presentation (4.9MB .pdf)\nAHCJ core topic: Infectious diseases\n\n\nJuly 25\, noon ET\nA natural disaster\, such as a hurricane\, flood\, fire or earthquake\, can cause catastrophic damage to health care infrastructure\, leaving people vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks and other challenges. How can health reporters prepare for covering a natural disaster in their community and then how can they best report on the event as it is happening\, as well as what to look out for regarding the health impacts in the aftermath? In particular\, what do natural disasters mean for children? What infectious diseases might they be at risk of contracting? Learn answers to these questions during this webcast for members. \n\n\nIrwin Redlener\, M.D.\, director\, National Center for Disaster Preparedness \n\n\nUmair A. Shah\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, executive director\, Harris County (Texas) Public Health \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, AHCJ topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\nIrwin Redlener is a recognized national leader in disaster preparedness and the public health ramifications of terrorism and large-scale catastrophic events. He and his team have developed major programs to enhance public health and health systems readiness with respect to disasters. Redlener also has more than three decades of experience providing health care to medically underserved children in rural and urban communities throughout the U.S. As founder and president of the Children’s Health Fund\, he is a renowned advocate for access to health care for all children. In 1993 & 1994\, Redlener served as a special consultant to the National Health Reform Task Force for the Clinton White House. \nSince 2013\, Umair A. Shah\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, has served as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health (HCPH) – the nationally accredited county public health agency for the nation’s third largest county with 4.7 million people. Shah earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo Health Science Center and completed an internal medicine residency\, primary care/general medicine fellowship\, and master’s degree in public health (management) at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He started his formal public health journey as chief medical officer at Galveston County’s Health District before joining HCPH to oversee its clinic al health system and infectious disease portfolio. He previously served as president of NACCHO (and its Texas affiliate) representing the nation’s nearly 3\,000 local health departments. Over his career\, Shah has been a clinician\, an innovator\, an educator\, and a leader in health. \n\nBara Vaida \n\n\nIrwin Redlener \n\n\nUmair A. Shah URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-natural-disasters-and-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155153Z UID:24348-1563066000-1563411600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association International Conference DESCRIPTION:This large international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science brings the world’s leading researchers\, investigators\, clinicians and the care research community to share discoveries targeting prevention\, treatment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Reorters can request press credentials here\, or you can get information through their virtual press room. \nContact their public relations department : 312.335.4078 \nEmail: aaicmedia@alz.org \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-association-international-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155154Z UID:26574-1562806800-1562806800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:When & Where Inaccurate or Delayed Diagnoses Happen DESCRIPTION:Inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are the most catastrophic and costly of medical errors and will affect most of us in our lifetime. The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) will release new research quantifying the magnitude of the issue and pinpoint the specific disease categories in which inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are most likely to occur. The research will be released online in the peer-reviewed journal\, Diagnosis. \nThe findings suggest potential areas of focus for future research and interventions at a time when the federal government is taking inaccurate and delayed diagnosis seriously. In fact\, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has made the reduction of diagnostic errors one of its three strategic priorities. \nExperts will offer insights on what can be done to reduce the impact and highlight Congress’ role in reducing the physical and financial toll that inaccurate and delayed diagnoses take on Americans. \nWHO (in alphabetical order):\n\n\nHelen Burstin\, MD\, MPH – Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer\, Council of Medical Specialty Societies \n\n\nDiana Cejas\, MD\, MPH – Patient sharing personal experience\, Durham\, NC \n\n\nPaul Epner\, MBA\, MEd – Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder\, SIDM \n\n\nThomas Heymann\, MBA – President and Executive Director\, Sepsis Alliance \n\n\nDavid Newman-Toker\, MD\, PhD – President\, SIDM; Professor of Neurology and Director of Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence \n\n\nWHEN:\nThursday\, July 11\, 2019 Noon–1:00 p.m. ET Lunch available starting at 11:30 a.m.   \nWHERE:\nCapitol Hill\, Cannon House Office Building\, Room 122 (Directions available here.) \nRSVP:\nReserve a seat by contacting Melissa McGue at MMcGue@MessagePartnersPR.com\, 202-868-4814. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/when-where-inaccurate-or-delayed-diagnoses-happen/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155155Z UID:24334-1562634000-1562806800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 NACCHO Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The theme\, “Improving the Nation’s Health through Public and Private Partnerships\,” will highlight the importance of cross-sector partnerships to improve health outcomes in communities throughout the country. \nTo keep up with the latest information on NACCHO Annual 2019\, check out Twitter or the hashtag #NA19. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-naccho-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155155Z UID:26575-1562634000-1562634000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Texas vs. United States DESCRIPTION:Oral arguments before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans in the Texas v. United States case on whether the ACA is constitutional. \nHearing at 1 p.m. \nRead more: Oral arguments and legal drama in the Texas v. United States ACA case \n(NOTE: The plaintiffs have requested a postponement until after July 23.). URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/texas-vs-united-states/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231025T162125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155156Z UID:24311-1561942800-1562288400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:11th World Conference of Science Journalists DESCRIPTION:WCSJ2019 will be independent and critical. Because science has never been so powerful\, many forces strive to deform it to serve their agendas: corporations\, politicians\, ideologues. Journalists need to remain constantly skeptical and watchful\, and the conference will help them with tips and insights. WCSJ2019 is open and innovative. New ideas and new practices are constantly emerging\, and the conference will strive to harness the best and bring them to Lausanne. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail contact here: supporters@wcsj2019.eu \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to supporters@wcsj2019.eu. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/11th-world-conference-of-science-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190625T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043705 CREATED:20231103T174451Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155157Z UID:26570-1561424400-1561424400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medical school officials say value-based care is not a fad DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nPresentation\nAHCJ core topic: Insurance\nValue Institute for Health and Care\n\n \n\nRecorded June 25\, 2019\nSome critics of the movement toward value-based care have challenged the idea that the health care system is actually delivering more value as it shifts away from a payment system based on volume. Professors from the University of Texas Dell Medical School say that contrary to the concerns among some critics of this movement away from paying for volume\, value-based care is not a fad. \nIn fact\, students at the school are learning to deliver care in value-based settings. They will define value-based care and explain how medical students are learning to deliver care under this new method of payment. \n\n\nElizabeth Teisberg\, Ph.D.\, executive director\, Value Institute for Health and Care; professor\, Department of Medical Education\, University of Texas Dell Medical School \n\n\nScott Wallace\, J.D.\, M.B.A.\, managing director\, Value Institute for Health and Care; associate professor\, Department of Medical Education\, University of Texas Dell Medical School \n\n\nModerator: Joseph Burns\, AHCJ topic leader/insurance \n\n\nElizabeth Teisberg\, Ph.D.\, serves the Dell Medical School and McCombs School of Business as executive director of the Value Institute for Health and Care and is the Cullen Trust for Higher Education Distinguished University Chair in Value-Based Care. As the co-creator of the concept of value-based health care delivery\, Teisberg is best known for writing “Redefining Health Care: Creating Value-Based Competition on Results\,” which she co-authored with Michael E. Porter. \nScott Wallace is the co-founder and managing director of the Value Institute for Health and Care at Dell Medical School\, where he works with students\, employers\, health care leaders and other stakeholders to transform health care delivery in the United States and around the world. Before joining The University of Texas at Austin\, Wallace helped to create Dartmouth College’s Master in Health Care Delivery Science program\, an innovative course for mid-career executives and clinicians. He is also a professor in the Department of Medical Education. \n\nElizabeth Teisberg \n\n\nScott Wallace \n\n\nJoseph Burns URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medical-school-officials-say-value-based-care-is-not-a-fad/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043706 CREATED:20231103T174453Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155158Z UID:26573-1560906000-1560906000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media Briefing: Vector Borne Diseases in the United States DESCRIPTION:In the United States\, reported cases of human diseases caused by infected ticks\, mosquitoes\, and fleas tripled from 2004 to 2016. This increase is fueled by many factors\, including climate-change-related increases in rainfall\, temperature\, and extreme weather events that have enhanced the abundance of disease-spreading vectors. Other shifts — in human land use and activity patterns — have also increased contact between people and infected organisms. The result is a growing U.S. public-health challenge. SciLine’s next media briefing will cover the status of vector-borne disease in the United States\, projected future trends\, associated health risks\, and emerging research on methods for prevention and control. This on-the-record briefing will be web-based and accessible via telephone or computer\, so you can attend and ask questions from wherever you are. \nWHEN: Wednesday\, June 19\, 2019\, at 2:00 PM ET \nWHO: \n\n\nDr. Lyric Bartholomay\, University of Wisconsin-Madison \n\n\nDr. Ben Beard\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nDr. Maria Elena Bottazzi\, Baylor College of Medicine \n\n\nSciLine director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \n\n\nHOW: You must register here to attend. \nNOTE: This briefing is open only to members of the media. \nBased at the nonprofit American Association for the Advancement of Science\, SciLine offers journalists access to trustworthy\, articulate experts and provides other tools to help make methodically derived scientific evidence easily available to reporters. For more information visit www.sciline.org. \nQuestions? Contact us at sciline@aaas.org. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-briefing-vector-borne-diseases-in-the-united-states/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190619T010000 DTSTAMP:20260409T043706 CREATED:20231103T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155158Z UID:26572-1560906000-1560906000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Webinar Briefing: Ebola in the Democratic Republic of Congo DESCRIPTION:1 p.m. ET \nThe CDC’s Emergency Partners Information Connection and CDC’s National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases will hold a special webinar. to discuss the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). This outbreak is the largest to occur in DRC and is now the second largest Ebola outbreak in the history of the disease. Only the 2014–2016 outbreak in West Africa was larger. The outbreak is occurring in a highly insecure environment\, which complicates public health response activities and increases the risk of disease spread. The webinar will discuss the current situation and how organizations sending US-based workers to areas with Ebola can ensure the health and safety of their workers before\, during\, and after deployment. Presenters include: Mary Choi\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, Medical Epidemiologist\, CDC’s Viral Special Pathogens Branch\, Shah Roohi\, R.N.\, M.P.H. Senior Advisor for Preparedness and Response\, Division of Global Migration and Quarantine and Trevor Shoemaker\, M.P.H. Senior Epidemiologist\, CDC’s Viral Special Pathogens Branch . \nFor Media to attend\, call:  US: 1 646 876 9923  or 1 669 900 6833 or email epic@cdc.gov URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-webinar-briefing-ebola-in-the-democratic-republic-of-congo/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR