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:20170312T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20171105T060000 END:STANDARD 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 END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155251Z UID:26531-1543885200-1543885200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Telehealth DESCRIPTION:The December issue of Health Affairs is centered on telehealth—an area of substantial investment and innovation. Studies document the broad reach of telehealth\, but also highlight significant areas of unrealized potential. \nMany of the month’s articles will be discussed at a Dec. 4 briefing at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, beginning at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time. Register here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-telehealth-2/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181204T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174136Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155252Z UID:26528-1543885200-1543885200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Telehealth DESCRIPTION:The December 2018 issue of Health Affairs is dedicated to Telehealth\, a broad range of technologies used to connect clinicians to each other and to their patients. Distinguished authors examine the broad reach of telehealth and also highlight significant areas of unrealized potential. \nThe forum will be at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C.\, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. \nTwitter: Follow Live Tweets from the briefing @Health_Affairs\, and join in the conversation with #telehealth \nThe program will feature the following presenters: \n\n\nDaren Anderson\, Director\, Weitzman Institute\, Community Health Center\, Inc.\, on “Reduced Cost Of Specialty Care Using Electronic Consultations For Medicaid Patients \n\n\nDenise Anthony\, Professor of Health Management and Policy and of Sociology\, Department of Health Management and Policy\, University of Michigan School of Public Health\, on “Who Isn’t Using Patient Portals And Why? Evidence And Implications From A National Sample Of U.S. Adults” \n\n\nDavid Flannery\, Director of Telegenetics\, Genomic Medicine Institute\, Cleveland Clinic\, on “Building A Regulatory And Payment Framework Flexible Enough To Withstand Technological Progress” \n\n\nCarol Kane\, Director\, Division of Economic and Health Policy Research\, American Medical Association\, on “The Use Of Telemedicine By Physicians: Still The Exception Rather Than The Rule” \n\n\nDorota Kopycka-Kedzierawski\, Associate Professor\, Eastman Institute for Oral Health\, Division of Community Dentistry and Oral Disease Prevention\, University of Rochester\, on “Advancement of Teledentistry at the University of Rochester’s Eastman Institute for Oral Health” \n\n\nMitchell Krebs\, Director\, Rural Healthcare Program\, The Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust \n\n\nChing-Ching Claire Lin\, Health Economist\, Office of Planning\, Analysis\, and Evaluation\, Health Resources and Services Administration\, “Telehealth in Health Centers: Key Adoption Factors\, Barriers\, and Opportunities” \n\n\nLory Maddox\, Clinical Manager\, Connect Care Pro\, Intermountain Healthcare\, on “The Effect Of A Newborn Telehealth Program On Transfers Avoided: A Multiple-Baseline Study” \n\n\nKeisuke Nakagawa\, Post-Doctoral Scholar\, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences\, University of California Davis\, on “Retail Outlets Using Telehealth Pose Significant Policy Questions for Health Care” \n\n\nJeongyoung Park\, Assistant Professor\, School of Nursing and the Health Workforce Research Center\, George Washington University\, on “Are State Telehealth Policies Associated With The Use of Telehealth Services Among Underserved Populations?” \n\n\nRenee Pekmezaris\, Vice President\, Community Health and Health Services Research\, Northwell Health\, on “Home Telemonitoring In Heart Failure: A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis” \n\n\nMarty Player\, Associate Professor\, College of Medicine\, Medical University of South Carolina\, on “Electronic Visits For Common Acute Conditions: Evaluation Of A Recently Established Program” \n\n\nKristin Ray\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Pediatrics\, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine\, on “Quality of Care for Acute Respiratory Infections During Direct-To-Consumer Telemedicine Visits For Adults” \n\n\nDana Sax\, Emergency Physician\, Kaiser Permanente Oakland Medical Center\, on “Tele-Triage Outcomes For Patients With Chest Pain: Comparing Physicians And Registered Nurses” \n\n\nSachin Shah\, Assistant Professor of Medicine\, University of California San Francisco\, on “Virtual Visits Partially Replaced In-person Visits In An ACO-based Medical Specialty Practice” \n\n\nErin Shigekawa\, Consultant\, JSI (John Snow\, Inc.)\, University of California Berkeley on “The Current State Of Telehealth Evidence: A Rapid Review” \n\n\nLori Uscher-Pines\, Senior Policy Researcher\, RAND Corporation\, on “How is Telemedicine Being Used in Opioid and Other Substance Use Disorder Treatment?” \n\n\nJiani Yu\, PhD Candidate\, Division of Health Policy and Management\, University of Minnesota\, on “Population-Level Estimates of Telemedicine Service Provision Using An All Payer Claims Database” \n\n\nDonglan Zhang\, Assistant Professor\, Department of Health Policy and Management\, University of Georgia\, on “Expansion of Telestroke Services Improves Quality of Care Provided In Super Rural Areas” URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-telehealth/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181202T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181208T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162142Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155252Z UID:24329-1543712400-1544230800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Influenza Vaccination Week DESCRIPTION: A national awareness week focused on highlighting the importance of influenza vaccination. \nCDC established National Influenza Vaccination Week (NIVW) in 2005 to highlight the importance of continuing flu vaccination through the holiday season and beyond. \n\n\nPeople at high risk of serious flu complications include young children\, pregnant women\, people with certain chronic health conditions like asthma\, diabetes\, heart disease or lung disease\, and people 65 years and older. \n\n\nFor people at high risk\, getting the flu can be more serious than for other people. Flu is more likely to lead to serious flu complications that can result in hospitalization or even death. \n\n\nAnyone who gets flu can pass it to someone at high risk of severe illness\, including children younger than 6 months who are too young to get a flu vaccine. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-influenza-vaccination-week-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181201T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155253Z UID:26534-1543626000-1543626000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World AIDS Day DESCRIPTION:World AIDS Day takes place on the 1st December each year. It’s an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV\, to show support for people living with HIV\, and to commemorate those who have died from an AIDS-related illness. Founded in 1988\, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. \nOver 101\,000 people are living with HIV in the UK. Globally\, there are an estimated 36.7 million people who have the virus. Despite the virus only being identified in 1984\, more than 35 million people have died of HIV or AIDS\, making it one of the most destructive pandemics in history. \nToday\, scientific advances have been made in HIV treatment\, there are laws to protect people living with HIV and we understand so much more about the condition. Despite this\, each year in the UK around 5\,000 people are diagnosed with HIV\, people do not know the facts about how to protect themselves and others\, and stigma and discrimination remain a reality for many people living with the condition. \nWorld AIDS Day is important because it reminds the public and government that HIV has not gone away – there is still a vital need to raise money\, increase awareness\, fight prejudice and improve education. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-aids-day-4/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155254Z UID:24328-1543453200-1543539600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bloomberg American Health Summit DESCRIPTION:The inaugural two-day Summit\, occurring just weeks after the midterm elections\, will bring together innovators from across the country who are creatively working to tackle some of the nation’s most pressing public health challenges. \nThe 2018 Summit theme is “From Local Action to National Impact: Overcoming Challenges and Improving Health\,” and will look ahead to the creative solutions necessary to address these challenges in a nonpartisan fashion. Speakers include: \n\n\nMichael R. Bloomberg\, founder of Bloomberg Philanthropies and WHO Global Ambassador for Noncommunicable Diseases; \n\n\nJoshua M. Sharfstein\, MD\, director of the Bloomberg American Health Initiative; \n\n\nPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf;  \n\n\nLeana Wen\, MD\, President of Planned Parenthood;  \n\n\nGina McCarthy\, Professor of the Practice of Public Health at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and former EPA Administrator;   \n\n\nMarion Nestle\, Paulette Goddard Professor and Professor Emerita\, Nutrition and Food Studies\, New York University\, and author;  \n\n\nMichael Botticelli; executive director of the Grayken Center for Addiction at the Boston Medical Center and former Director of National Drug Control Policy \n\n\n— and more to be confirmed. \nThe Summit is organized by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative\, created in 2016 with a $300 million gift to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. The Initiative works to apply public health tools and strategies to five critical challenges facing American communities — Addiction and Overdose; Environmental Challenges; Risks to Adolescent Health; Violence; and Obesity and the Food System. \nAdditional details are included below: \n\n\nBloomberg American Health Summit\, hosted by the Bloomberg American Health Initiative\, a program of the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health. \n\n\nNov. 29-30\, 2018\, at the Fairmont Hotel in Washington\, D.C. \n\n\nTo RSVP or for questions about the Summit\, please contact Dori Henry at 410-614-2564\, or dhenry21@jhu.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bloomberg-american-health-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155255Z UID:26532-1543453200-1543453200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CMS Administrator Verma addresses the American Legislative Exchange Council DESCRIPTION:Nov. 29\, 12:15 p.m.Grand Hyatt Hotel \nCMS Administrator Seema Verma will address the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) on state flexibility\, insurance affordability and new state waivers. \nTo attend in person\, send name\, title\, outlet\, email and phone number to atarnawski@alec.org. \nIt will be broadcast on Facebook Live: https://www.facebook.com/alec.states/ \nCMS will hold a background call after the speech on the waivers. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cms-administrator-verma-addresses-thea-american-legislative-exchange-council/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155256Z UID:26514-1543453200-1543453200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medicaid Expansion and ACA Enrollment for 2019 DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSara Collins’ presentation\n\nEnrollment Snapshot: Week 4\nCMS Administrator Discusses Initiatives to Strengthen Health Insurance Markets\nWith elections behind us\, what to expect for the health reform landscape\nTrump administration has put its stamp on this year’s open enrollment\nBetter health seen for many ACA markets\nAHCJ core topic on health reform\nThe Commonwealth Fund\n\n \nCoverage of Arkansas work requirement\n\n\nMedicaid advocate criticizes Arkansas Works’ email-only reporting for work requirements \n\n\nSome working poor may still lose Medicaid under Arkansas’s new work requirements\, study finds \n\n\nARChoices rule blocked: DHS action on home-care program was ‘calculated disobedience’ of court order\, judge says \n\n\nFirst\, get a job: Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirements begin \n\n\nScrubbed from the system: Why Medicaid enrollment has dropped by almost 60\,000 people in 18 months \n\n\nWork requirement bars over 4\,000 from receiving Medicaid coverage \n\n\nAssisted living facilities warn 21.7 percent rate cut will force closures \n\n\nWhen Arkansas Works doesn’t: Red tape and a confusing website cut off health insurance for thousands of working people \n\n\nIs Arkansas’s work requirement rule working? \n\n\nPush pause on Arkansas’s Medicaid work requirement\, federal oversight panel says \n\n\nArkansas’s health insurance rates remain low\, compared to neighbors \n\n\n\nNov. 29\, 2 p.m. ET\nWe will take a look at the Medicaid expansion landscape for 2019\, after the midterm elections\, changes in state government and ballot initiatives. What has to happen next? And what will it take for the holdout states to finally change. We also will review what’s known about ACA enrollment by the end of November. \n\n\nModerator: Joanne Kenen\, AHCJ core topic leader on health reform \n\n\nSara R. Collins\, Ph.D.\, vice president\, health care coverage & access\, The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\nSara R. Collins\, Ph.D.\, (@SaraCollins_) an economist\, joined The Commonwealth Fund in 2002 and has led its national program on health insurance since 2005. She has led several national surveys on health insurance\, authored numerous reports on health insurance coverage and policy\, and has testified before Congress. Earlier\, she was associate director/senior research associate at the New York Academy of Medicine\, Division of Health and Science Policy. She also was an editor at U.S. News and World Report. She holds an A.B. in economics from Washington University and a Ph.D. in economics from George Washington University. \n\nSara Collins \n\n\nJoanne Kenen URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medicaid-expansion-and-aca-enrollment-for-2019/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181128T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155257Z UID:26521-1543366800-1543366800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:A Century After the 1918 Flu Pandemic: Why Are We Still Concerned Today? DESCRIPTION:The National Academy of Medicine will host a forum discussion on global preparedness if there should be another 1918-type influenza pandemic. The flu pandemic in 1918 is estimated to have killed around 50 million people globally. Speakers include Dr. Anthony Fauci\, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\, Journalist Laurie Garrett\, David Fidler\, a professor of law at Indiana University at Bloomington\, Jackie Katz\, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s influenza division and Yoshihiro Kawaoka\, professor of virology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. To learn more about attending the event in person or to watch online\, click here. \nNov. 28\, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the National Academy of Science Building\, 2101 Constitution Ave\, Washington\, D.C. 20418 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/a-century-after-the-1918-flu-pandemic-why-are-we-still-concerned-today/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155258Z UID:26525-1543280400-1543280400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting on the future of health care DESCRIPTION:The 2018 midterm elections yielded a divided Congress. Democrats gained a majority in the House of Representatives and Republicans maintained control of the Senate. While health policy was a leading issue for candidates and voters in the 2018 midterm election cycle\, the prospect of health policy reforms remain uncertain. During this briefing\, Doug Holtz-Eakin\, president of the American Action Forum\, and Chris Jennings\, founder and president of Jennings Policy Strategies\, will evaluate the implications of the midterm election results for health care in 2019 and beyond. \nSpeakers: \n\n\nDoug Holtz-Eakin\, Ph.D.\, president\, American Action Forum \n\n\nChris Jennings\, founder and president\, Jennings Policy Strategies \n\n\n*please note this panel may change due to the addition of speakers* \nNov. 27\, 9-10:15 a.m.(Refreshments and breakfast served at 8:30 a.m.) \nAPCO WorldwidePlease use the entrance at 12th & E St.1299 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NWWashington\, D.C. \nTHIS EVENT IS ONLY FOR CREDENTIALED MEMBERS OF THE PRESS. \nThis briefing is on the record.You will need to check in with security to enter the building. Please bring your press credentials. \nRegistration will speed your access to the building\, please register by 4 p.m. ET on Nov. 26 to ensure availability of event materials. \nClick here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-the-future-of-health-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181127T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174043Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155258Z UID:26513-1543280400-1543280400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Oral Health and Noncommunicable Diseases DESCRIPTION:Webinar: How to Collaborate and Find Common Ground for Better Health Outcomes  \nWebinar \nNov. 27\, 10-11:30 a.m. (Central European Time); 4-5:30 a.m. Eastern Standard Time \nCo-hosted by FDI World Dental Federation and the NCD Alliance\, the program will offer a look at international efforts to address oral disease by reducing risk factors such as tobacco and sugary drink consumption. Webinar will be recorded archived.  \nFor more information or to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/oral-health-and-noncommunicable-diseases/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181116T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174057Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155259Z UID:26518-1542330000-1542330000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Reform from the Midterms to 2020 DESCRIPTION:What role did health care play in the 2018 midterm elections\, and what does that mean for the 2020 presidential election? Two Health Affairs papers will discuss key elements of potential health reform policies that may be a part of Democratic and Republican candidates’ proposals in the 2020 election. \nOn Friday\, November 16\, please join a Health Affairs forum supported by the Commonwealth Fund and the Century Foundation at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. \nThe program will feature the following presenters: \n\n\nSherry Glied\, Dean\, Robert F. Wagner Graduate School of Public Service\, New York University\, on “Choices Among Medicare-Like Plans for the 2020 Health Reform Debate” \n\n\nLanhee Chen\, Director of Domestic Policy Studies\, Public Policy Program\, Stanford University\, on “Getting Ready for Health Reform 2020: Improving Upon the State Innovation Approach” \n\n\nJeanne Lambrew\, Senior Fellow\, The Century Foundation \n\n\nDavid Blumenthal\, M.D.\, President\, The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\nMeena Seshamani\, Assistant Professor\, Georgetown University School of Medicine \n\n\nRodney L. Whitlock\, Vice President\, Health Policy\, ML Strategies \n\n\nAdaeze Enekwechi\, Vice President\, McDermott Consulting \n\n\nThe event will take place from 9:30 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.\, E.T. \nRegister here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-reform-from-the-midterms-to-2020/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181118T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162130Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155300Z UID:24320-1542157200-1542502800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:GSA 2018 Annual Scientific Meeting DESCRIPTION:The latest trends and development from gerontology industry leaders. This year’s theme is “The Purposes of Longer Lives.” \nContact: Todd Kluss\, Associate Director of Communications; Phone: 202-587-2839  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gsa-2018-annual-scientific-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155301Z UID:26519-1542157200-1542157200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:23rd Annual Wall Street Comes to Washington Health Policy Round Table DESCRIPTION:9 a.m.–noon \nHealthy policy experts and financial analysts discuss post-election trends in national health policy\, and health spending. The  moderator is Brookings’ Paul Ginsburg. \nTo watch the live webcast\, register here. \nTo attend the event at the Top of the Hill Conference Center – One Constitution Ave. NE\, Washington\, D.C.\, register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/23rd-annual-wall-street-comes-to-washington-health-policy-round-table/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155302Z UID:26520-1542157200-1542157200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:U.S. National Biodefense Plan briefing DESCRIPTION:Tim Morrison\, J.D.\, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Weapons of Mass Destruction and Biodefense\, at the White House National Security Council\, will talk about the National Biodefense Strategy\, at an event hosted by The Blue Ribbon Study Panel on Biodefense. Other speakers include: Anne Schuchat\, deputy director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Lawrence Kerr\, Director\, Pandemics and Emerging Threats Office\, Office of Global Affairs\, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.  \nHudson Institute1201 Pennsylvania Avenue\, NW\, Suite 400Washington DC 20004 \nThe briefing will be webcast for those who cannot attend in person. To attend\, or to get webcast address\, contact Steve Aaron\, SRA Communications\, 717-554-8614 steve@SRACommunications.com \nNov. 14\, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-national-biodefense-plan-briefing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155302Z UID:26522-1542070800-1542070800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Telebriefing: Update on Acute Flaccid Myelitis (AFM) in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nEmbargoed Until 1:00 p.m. ET\, Tuesday\, November 13\, 2018 \nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will provide an update on acute flaccid myelitis (AFM) in the United States. AFM is a rare\, but serious condition that affects the nervous system and causes the muscles and reflexes in the body to become weak. \nNancy Messonnier\, MD (CAPT\, USPHS\, RET) – Director\, National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases\, CDC \nWhen \nNoon ET\, Nov. 13 \nDial-In   \nMedia: 888-795-0855 \nNon-Media: 800-369-1605 \nINTERNATIONAL: 1-630-395-0161 \nPASSCODE: CDC Media \nImportant Instructions If you would like to ask a question during the call\, press *1 on your touchtone phone. Press *2 to withdraw your question. \nYou may queue up at any time. You will hear a tone to indicate your question is pending. \nTRANSCRIPT A transcript will be available following the briefing at CDC’s web site: www.cdc.gov/media. \nContact: CDC Media Relations\, (404) 639-3286 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-telebriefing-update-on-acute-flaccid-myelitis-afm-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181113T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155303Z UID:26517-1542070800-1542070800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Clinical Practice Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Acute Pain DESCRIPTION:A committee of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine that is developing a framework to evaluate the evidence base for existing clinical practice guidelines for prescribing opioids for acute pain indications will hold a public session on Nov. 13. The study also will identify surgical procedures and health conditions for which new guidelines should be developed and prioritize a research agenda to address the evidence gaps. \nThe focus of the meeting is for the committee to clarify the scope of the study with its sponsor – the U.S. Food and Drug Administration — and initiate the process of gathering information relevant to the study. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nScott Gottlieb\, commissioner\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nChristina Mikosz\, medical officer\, Opioid Overdose Health Systems Team\, Division of Unintentional Injury Prevention\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nJudy Staffa\, associate director for public health initiatives\, Office of Surveillance and Epidemiology\, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nDouglas Throckmorton\, deputy director for regulatory programs\, Center for Drug Evaluation and Research\, U.S. Food and Drug Administration \n\n\nDETAILS: \nThe public session will be held Tuesday\, Nov. 13\, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the National Academies’ Keck Center\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C.  Reporters who wish to attend the meeting should register in advance with the Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or email news@nas.edu. Those who cannot attend in person may register to attend via Zoom.  The agenda is available online. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/clinical-practice-guidelines-for-prescribing-opioids-for-acute-pain/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162140Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155304Z UID:24326-1541811600-1542157200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:APHA 2018 DESCRIPTION:APHA’s 2018 Annual Meeting & Expo will convene thousands of public health experts in San Diego in just a few short weeks. With thousands of presentations to choose from\, attendees will have their pick of public health topics to discuss and learn about at this year’s meeting. \nEquity. This year’s meeting theme is Creating the Healthiest Nation: Health Equity Now\, and dozens of sessions will allow attendees to explore every aspect of this important public health priority. Consider adding these health equity sessions to your schedule: \n\n\nHealth on the High Street: Building Healthy\, Equitable and Resilient Communities \n\n\nHealth Equity and its Transformative Place in Social Change \n\n\nHow Can We Realize the ACA’s Health Equity Vision in the Era of Trump? Progress\, Pitfalls and the Road Ahead \n\n\nAll in All: Achieving Universal Coverage \n\n\nStructured Racism and Privilege: A Root Cause of Health Inequities \n\n\nTransforming Local Communities to Achieve Health Equity \n\n\nDebunking the Myth: Immigrants as a Public Health Threat \n\n\nClimate change and health. As climate change continues to impact public health\, APHA is building on the momentum of last year’s meeting and hosting sessions about health impacts from lung disease to mental health\, weather events and more at this year’s meeting. \n\n\nEnvironmental Justice Town Hall (Pre-registration required) \n\n\nHealth Impacts of Extreme Events and a Changing Climate \n\n\nDisaster Response and Climate Change \n\n\nAir Quality and Health Equity \n\n\nHealth Effects of Air Pollution: An Epidemiologic Perspective \n\n\nAdaptation in Action: Success Stories in Climate and Health \n\n\nWomen and maternal health. In the last few years\, media investigations and new data have shone a spotlight on maternal health and its shortcomings. The #MeToo movement created a renewed focus this year on women’s experiences with trauma\, sexual violence and mental health\, and political threats to reproductive rights continue to make headlines. Public health is working to address this and many other women’s health challenges throughout the meeting. Consider adding these maternal and women’s health sessions to your schedule: \n\n\nDying Too Soon: A Look at Women’s Health \n\n\nSocial Determinants of Women’s Health \n\n\nIntimate Partner Violence\, Sexual Assault and Harassment: A Comprehensive Perspective of the #MeToo Movement \n\n\nImproving Pregnancy and Postpartum Outcomes: Advancing Women’s Health and Wellness \n\n\n2019 and Beyond: Opportunities and Challenges for Women’s Health \n\n\nAddressing the Maternal Health Disparity Gap through Advocacy and Community Engagement: A Human Rights and Reproductive Justice Approach \n\n\nViolence Against Women and Girls: Preventing Sexual Assault and Harassment \n\n\nOpioids. The opioid crisis continues to intensify\, with opioid overdoses taking such a large toll that they’ve been marked as a contributor to declining life expectancy. With a new bill recently passed by Congress to fund a response to the epidemic and continuing media attention\, catch these sessions to stay up to date on this public health challenge. \n\n\nEpidemiology of Opioid Use: Part 1 \n\n\nEpidemiology of Opioid Use: Part 2 \n\n\nThe Opioid Crisis Today: A Public Health Epidemic Part I \n\n\nThe Opioid Crisis Today: A Public Health Epidemic Part II \n\n\nThe Emerging Federal Response to the Opioid Crisis: What Organizations and Communities Can Do to Make an Impact \n\n\nInnovative Policy Approaches to the Opioid Epidemic \n\n\nMapping Mortality: Critical Issues in Opioid Overdose Surveillance \n\n\nGun violence. APHA is at the forefront of addressing gun violence as a public health threat. Congress relaxed restrictions on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention research into gun violence this year\, and while funding is yet to be seen\, new opportunities for public health to address gun violence are already here. \n\n\nPreventing Gun Violence: What Programs and Policies Work? \n\n\nKeep Us Safe: Focusing our Gun Violence Prevention Efforts \n\n\nPreventing Gun Violence: Understanding State and Federal Issues\, Communication and the Importance of Putting a Face on the Data \n\n\nMass Shootings\, Homicides and Other Firearm Injury Prevention \n\n\nWhat We Have and What We Need: Laws to Address Firearm Violence and Injury \n\n\nRegister now for APHA’s 2018 Annual Meeting and Expo. APHA’s Annual Meeting is the largest annual gathering of public health professionals. Thousands of people attend\, and thousands of new scientific papers are presented each year on every public health topic. Learn more and register to attend. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/apha-2018/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181110T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162124Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155305Z UID:24310-1541725200-1541811600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:32nd International Conference on Vaccines and Immunization R&D\, B2B DESCRIPTION:This will be one of the best annual Vaccines Conference with 300 Plus Attendees\, to provide a forum where key vaccine stakeholders including academic researchers\, public health clinicians\, veterinarians\, vaccine policy makers\, and manufacturers can exchange ideas and collaborate. There will be opportunities for those chosen to present at the meeting to publish a manuscript based on their presentation in the Journal of Vaccines & Vaccination or its sister publication\, Immunome Research. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail: americanvaccines@immunologyconferences.org \nPhone: 1-888-843-8169 \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to americanvaccines@immunologyconferences.org. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/32nd-international-conference-on-vaccines-and-immunization-rd-b2b/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181109T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155306Z UID:26516-1541725200-1541725200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Health And Economic Concerns Of Rural Americans DESCRIPTION: \nPresented jointly with the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and NPR \nLive webcast will be on Friday\, November 9\, 2018\, Noon-1pm ET \nAn on-demand video will be posted after the event. \nWays to Watch \n\n\nForumHSPH.org \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Forumhsph \n\n\nHarvard Chan YouTube \n\n\nWhat do rural Americans say are the biggest problems in their local communities? A new poll finds that drug/opioid abuse and economic concerns are the top challenges. When it comes to drug addiction and abuse\, a majority of rural Americans say opioid addiction is a serious problem in their community. On economic issues\, rural Americans largely hold negative views of their local economy\, but nearly one-third have seen economic progress in recent years. What may help? A majority of rural Americans believe outside help will be necessary to solve major community problems in the future\, and many believe government will play an important role. \nConvened shortly before National Rural Health Day and after the nation’s midterm elections\, a panel of experts will explore the public health and policy implications of these findings within the broader context of life in rural America. Read the poll\, conducted by NPR\, the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health\, here. \nEXPERT PARTICIPANTS \n\n\nKatrina Badger\, Program Officer\, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation \n\n\nRobert Blendon\, Professor of Health Policy and Political Analysis\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Harvard Kennedy School \n\n\nTed Strickland\, Former Governor of Ohio \n\n\nDavid Terrell\, Executive Director of the Indiana Communities Institute\, Ball State University\, and of the RUPRI Center for State Policy \n\n\nMODERATOR: Joe Neel\, Deputy Senior Supervising Editor and a Correspondent on the Science Desk\, NPR \n\n\nSpread the word: \nSend our panelists questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu.  \nWe’ll be conducting a live chat on The Forum’s The Health and Economic Concerns of Rural Americans website. \nTweet us @ForumHSPH #ruralAmerica \nMedia contact: Todd Datz\, tdatz@hsph.harvard.edu\, 617-432-8077 \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-health-and-economic-concerns-of-rural-americans/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181108T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155307Z UID:26515-1541638800-1541638800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Impact of election on health and medical research DESCRIPTION:Research!America\, an advocacy group that works to increase biomedical research funding in the federal budget\, is hosting a post-election forum on the impact of the election on science and medical research. Speakers include:  Former Rep. Mike Castle\, Research!America Board Chair\, Former Rep. John Edward Porter\, Research!America \, Former Rep. Bart Gordon\, U.S. Representative\, Sudip Parikh\, Ph.D.\, Research!America Board Member\, and Senior Vice President & Managing Director\, DIA Americas. Parikh is a former Senior Advisor at the Senate Appropriations Committee \n WHEN: Nov. 8\, 10-11:30 a.m.\, at the  American Association for the Advancement of Science Auditorium\, 1200 New York Ave\, NW\, Washington\, DC 20005. \nIf interested in attending\, email abriseno@researchamerica.org  or (571) 482-2737 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/impact-of-election-on-health-and-medical-research/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181103T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155308Z UID:24309-1541120400-1541206800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Northern New England Society of Addiction Medicine 2018 Annual Conference & Meeting DESCRIPTION:Advancing knowledge and involvement in addiction medicine. \nMedia contacts: \nPhone: (207) 622-7743 E-mail: dpoulin@mainmed.com \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to dpoulin@mainmed.com. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/northern-new-england-society-of-addiction-medicine-2018-annual-conference-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181215T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162139Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155309Z UID:24325-1541034000-1544835600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:ACA open enrollment DESCRIPTION:The 2019 Open Enrollment Period runs from Thursday\, November 1\, 2018\, to Saturday\, December 15\, 2018. \nConsumers must act by December 15. If they don’t\, they can’t get 2019 coverage unless they qualify for a Special Enrollment Period. Plans sold during Open Enrollment start January 1\, 2019. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aca-open-enrollment/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155310Z UID:24319-1541034000-1543539600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Hospice and Palliative Care Month DESCRIPTION:Supported by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO); designed to raise awareness of and educate the public and health care providers about these care options. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-hospice-and-palliative-care-month-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181130T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155309Z UID:24318-1541034000-1543539600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Family Caregivers Month DESCRIPTION:Supported by the Caregiver Action Network\, a recognizes and honors family caregivers across the country. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-family-caregivers-month-3/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181101T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174005Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155311Z UID:26510-1541034000-1541034000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Rising STD rates: What journalists need to know DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nAHCJ core topic on infectious diseases\n\n \n\nRecorded Nov. 1\nAfter years of decline\, the number of sexually transmitted disease diagnoses in the U.S. is on the rise. The CDC found in 2017\, there were nearly 2.3 million confirmed cases of chlamydia\, gonorrhea and syphilis\, up more than 9 percent from 2016. Public health officials say the U.S. now has the highest STD rates in the industrialized world. Our panelists will discuss why this is happening and what journalists need to know. They also will suggest some story ideas to explore and resources for reporters. \n\n\nDavid Harvey\, executive director\, National Coalition of STD Directors \n\n\nPeter Leone\, M.D.\, professor of medicine\, School of Medicine; adjunct professor of epidemiology\, Gillings School of Global Public Health\, University of North Carolina \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida \n\n\nDavid Harvey joined NCSD as executive director in October 2016. Previously he was founding executive director of AIDS Alliance for Children\, Youth & Families\, a national public health association; and president and CEO of Proliteracy\, an international adult education organization. Harvey has held positions as project director and policy analyst for the National Disability Rights Network and the University of Medicine & Dentistry of NJ’s – National Pediatric & Family HIV Resource Center. He is past executive director of LIFT-DC\, an anti-poverty direct service organization in Washington. \nPeter Leone\, M.D.\, is professor of medicine in the Division of Infectious Diseases at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine and adjunct associate professor of epidemiology at the Gillings School of Global Public Health in Chapel Hill\, N.C. He serves as medical director of the North Carolina HIV/STD Prevention and Control Branch. Leone earned his medical degree from Northeastern Ohio University College of Medicine in Rootstown\, and completed his residency in internal medicine at Akron City Hospital in Ohio and fellowship in infectious diseases at Wake Forest University Bowman Gray School of Medicine in North Carolina. His primary work focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of patients with various sexually transmitted diseases. Leone has authored or coauthored several peer-reviewed articles that have been published in journals such as The New England Journal of Medicine\, Clinical Infectious Diseases\, Sexually Transmitted Diseases\, and AIDS Education and Prevention. \n\nDavid Harvey \n\n\nPeter Leone \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/rising-std-rates-what-journalists-need-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181102T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162141Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155312Z UID:24327-1540947600-1541120400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2018 Annual Meeting of the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) DESCRIPTION:This year’s event\, “From Evidence to Impact: Putting What Works into Action\,” will spotlight results from dozens of PCORI-funded patient-centered outcomes research studies and explore opportunities to use this evidence in ways that patients and other healthcare stakeholders find most useful. Plenary and breakout sessions will be available via webcast and will focus on such topics as: \n\n\nHow evidence can better answer practical health care questions \n\n\nMaking health care more efficient\, effective\, and patient-centered \n\n\nHow to improve health care decision making \n\n\nAddressing the opioid epidemic and improving pain management \n\n\nHow telehealth and community health workers affect care delivery and outcomes \n\n\nThe impact of engagement on research \n\n\nHow to improve care for people with advanced illness and serious mental illness \n\n\nThe preliminary agenda is available here. \nMedia contact: \nMary McNamara E-mail: mmcnamara@pcori.org \nLocation: Washington Marriott Wardman Park \, 2660 Woodley Road\, NW\, Washington\, D.C. 20008. There is no fee for attending. \nLivestreaming also available \nHow to Attend: \nAttendees\, including press\, may register online. \nFind more information about the event here. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2018-annual-meeting-of-the-patient-centered-outcomes-research-institute-pcori/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T174006Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155313Z UID:26511-1540947600-1540947600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance is a yearlong program allowing journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local or national in scope\, or a little of both — say an aspect of the Affordable Care Act playing out in your community or subject specialty\, or the impact of particular evidence-based treatments on health outcomes\, or an analysis of a health care organization’s performance\, using public data sets. Fellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or freelance outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work.  \nGuidance is provided by AHCJ fellowship leaders through customized seminars on health care systems\, conference calls and email consultations. The fellowship covers the cost of attending the seminars and AHCJ conferences\, and a $4\,000 project allowance is available to defray the cost of field reporting\, health data analysis and other project-related research. In addition\, each fellow will receive a $2\,500 fellowship award upon the successful completion of the project. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 31. Apply now! URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-reporting-fellowships-on-health-care-performance/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181028T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181031T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162138Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155313Z UID:24323-1540688400-1540947600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Leading Age Expo DESCRIPTION:  \nThe annual meeting is the largest gathering of goods and services related to the non profit aging sector in the U.S. Contact: Lisa Sanders\, Leading Age  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/leading-age-expo/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181025T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181026T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231025T162123Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155314Z UID:24308-1540429200-1540515600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence\, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018 DESCRIPTION:The Mayo Clinic Opioid Conference: Evidence\, Clinical Considerations and Best Practice 2018 aims to highlight the shift in guidelines and public concern regarding the use of opioids in medical practice and provides the most up-to-date information regarding the appropriate indication for opioids in clinical practice. Topics cover the basics of opioids\, evidence-based guidelines for opioids\, medication monitoring\, tapering and legal considerations. In addition\, the course covers a broad range of issues\, including opioid addiction and difficult patient conversations and guidelines to standardize the practice of opioid prescribing. This course includes lectures by experts in the field of pain medicine and opioid management and question-and-answer sessions. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nPhone: 507-284-5005 \nEmail: newsbureau@mayo.edu. \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to newsbureau@mayo.edu. \nFind more information about the event here.         URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/mayo-clinic-opioid-conference-evidence-clinical-considerations-and-best-practice-2018/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181023T010000 DTSTAMP:20260503T222529 CREATED:20231103T173903Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155315Z UID:26500-1540256400-1540256400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:On the Beat: Local Journalism\, Truth\, and Democracy DESCRIPTION:Tickets are available for the upcoming Virginia Humanities program titled\, “On the Beat: Local Journalism\, Truth\, and Democracy\,” which will take place in Fitzpatrick Hall at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke\, Va.\, at 7 p.m. on the evening of Oct. 23. \nRegional journalists Monica Hesse (The Washington Post) and Beth Macy (The Roanoke Times) will join Pulitzer Prize recipient Eric Eyre (Charleston Gazette-Mail) in a discussion of important issues impacting communities nationwide—including the opioids crisis and the effects of economic decline on rural communities—and the vital role of local journalism to an informed citizenry. Community questions will follow the panel discussion\, moderated by Dr. Reginald Shareef (Radford University). Book sales and signings will follow. \n\n\nWhat: “On the Beat: Local Journalism\, Truth\, and Democracy\,” a panel discussion open to the public \n\n\nWhen: October 23\, 2018\, from 7:00-8:30 PM \n\n\nWhere: Fitzpatrick Hall at the Jefferson Center\, 541 Luck Avenue SW\, Roanoke \n\n\nCost: Admission is $5 and includes a $5 book voucher for Book No Further (Roanoke-based bookseller); Tickets are available online\, or at the door\, depending on availability. Seating is limited. \n\n\nMore details: VaBookCenter.org \n\n\nAbout the Speakers \n\n\nMonica Hesse is the national bestselling author of the true crime love story American Fire and the Edgar Awardwinning young adult historical mystery novel Girl in the Blue Coat. She is a feature writer for The Washington Post\, and she was winner of the Society for Feature Journalism’s Narrative Storytelling award and a finalist for a Livingston Award and a James Beard Award. “Hesse has managed to wring tension and excitement out of a story with a known ending. She also superbly conveys the folkways of the Eastern Shore and the disruptive\, confusing effect the fires had on its community.”—The New York Times \n\n\nBeth Macy\, author of Dopesick: Dealers\, Doctors\, and the Drug Company that Addicted America\, is from Roanoke\, Virginia\, where her reporting for The Roanoke Times has won more than a dozen awards\, including a Nieman Fellowship for Journalism at Harvard. “[Dopesick is] a harrowing\, deeply compassionate dispatch from the heart of a national emergency… a masterwork of narrative journalism\, interlacing stories of communities in crisis with dark histories of corporate greed and regulatory indifference.”—New York Times Book Review \n\n\nEric Eyre received the 2017 Pulitzer Prize for Investigative Reporting\, recognizing his work as a statehouse reporter for the Charleston Gazette-Mail. He also received the Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) Medal\, Fred M. Hechinger Grand Prize in Education Reporting from the Education Writers Association\, National Headliners Award\, Society of American Business Editors and Writers award\, Gerald Loeb Award for business writing\, and an Association of Health Care Journalists award. He also was the recipient of a Kaiser Family Foundation fellowship. \n\n\nHosted by Virginia Humanities\, the Virginia Center for the Book\, and With Good Reason radio\, this program is part of the “Democracy and the Informed Citizen” initiative\, administered by the Federation of State Humanities Councils. The initiative seeks to deepen the public’s knowledge and appreciation of the vital connections between democracy\, the humanities\, journalism\, and an informed citizenry. We thank The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for their generous support of this initiative and the Pulitzer Prizes for their partnership. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/on-the-beat-local-journalism-truth-and-democracy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR