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 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:20190409T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190409T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174407Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161149Z UID:26561-1554771600-1554771600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Examining How the VA Evaluates TBI for Veterans’ Compensation - New Report April 10 DESCRIPTION:Between 2000 and 2018\, more than 380\,000 military personnel were diagnosed with traumatic brain injury (TBI)\, which has been an increasing cause of injury and disability in the military since the Iraq and Afghanistan wars began. \nVeterans with service-related TBI can seek monthly monetary benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) through a six-step process that assigns compensation based on the severity of their disability. A new report from the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine provides recommendations to the VA to improve the quality of its disability determination process for TBI. The report\, “Evaluation of the Disability Determination Process for Traumatic Brain Injury in Veterans\,” assesses the credentials and training that health care providers need to diagnose TBI; the adequacy of the VA’s diagnostic tools and protocols; and the transparency of the adjudication process. \nAdvance copies of the report will be available to reporters only starting at noon EDT on Tuesday\, April 9. \nThe report is embargoed and not for public release before 11 a.m. EDT on Wednesday\, April 10. \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. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/examining-how-the-va-evaluates-tbi-for-veteransae-compensation-new-report-april-10/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190405T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174406Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161150Z UID:26559-1554426000-1554426000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Vaping and health DESCRIPTION:The FDA recently reported that more than 20 percent of high-school-aged children used e-cigarettes\, or “vaped”\, in 2018 – a nearly 80% increase from the previous year – and recent studies estimate that more than 10 million U.S. adults regularly vape. As the popularity of e-cigarettes soars\, the lack of regulatory standards\, dearth of science\, and aggressive industry-led marketing campaigns have raised concerns about the potential health risks of vaping and questions about whether it is a safer alternative to traditional smoking. \nSciLine’s next media briefing will cover what scientists know about the health effects of e-cigarettes\, their efficacy as a smoking-cessation aide\, and emerging research on the links between vaping and addiction. This briefing will be web-based and accessible via telephone or computer\, so you can attend and ask questions from wherever you are. \nThe panelists: \n\n\nDr. Suchitra Krishnan-Sarin\, Yale School of Medicine \n\n\nDr. Nancy Rigotti\, Massachusetts General Hospital\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nDr. Jessica Barrington-Trimis\, Keck School of Medicine at University of Southern California \n\n\nRead the panelist biographies. \nRegister for the briefing\, Apr 5\, 2 p.m. ET. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaping-and-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190406T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231025T162125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161150Z UID:24312-1554253200-1554512400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Sex Ed Conference DESCRIPTION:Largest conference in the United States that is exclusively devoted to sexuality education. Participants attend from across the nation and many other parts of the world to network and learn best practices in sexuality education\, addressing a spectrum of topics\, audiences\, and ages. \nMedia contacts: E-mail: register@sexedconference.com \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to register@sexedconference.com. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-sex-ed-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190329T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190403T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231025T162137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161151Z UID:24321-1553821200-1554253200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Association for Cancer Research Annual Meeting 2019 DESCRIPTION:The AACR Annual Meeting program covers the latest discoveries across the spectrum of cancer research — from population science and prevention; to cancer biology\, translational\, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy — and highlights the work of the best minds in research and medicine from institutions all over the world. The preliminary program is available here.  \nMedia contact: \nJulia Gunther at julia.gunther@aacr.org \nor Rick Buck at rick.buck@aacr.org \nWHEN/WHERE: \nDate: 3/29/19 – 4/3/19 \nLocation: Georgia World Congress Center \nHow to Attend: \nPress should contact Julia Gunther at julia.gunther@aacr.org. \nFind more information about the event here. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-association-for-cancer-research-annual-meeting-2019/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190328T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161152Z UID:26558-1553734800-1553734800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Patient stories: End of Life to Transplant to Community Empowerment DESCRIPTION:A wealth of knowledge is hidden inside every health story. Our work is to empower patients to become leaders\, promoting health in their communities. Learn the process of how we work with a single patient\, and through technology\, turn their story into a movement to improve community health. \nDr. Martin Cadeiras is a heart failure and heart transplant cardiologist\, offering care for patients with advanced and rare heart diseases. He has a special interest in the emerging field of precision medicine and the use of technology to improve health care access and delivery. \nJoining the conversation with Dr. Cadeiras are Diego Silva\, a computer scientist and postdoctoral researcher in the Division of Cardiology\, Department of Internal Medicine\, and Miriam Morena\, a community leader who will share stories of her health experiences to raise awareness about organ donation and transplantation. \nWHEN | THURSDAY\, MARCH 28\, 2019 | 6 – 8 p.m. \nWHERE | OLD SOUL @ FORTY ACRES | 3434 Broadway\, Sacramento\, CA 95817 \nOpen to all. Free admission and light refreshments. \nFor questions contact: Fatima T. Malik\, CEnR Specialist | (916) 703-9138 | ftmalik@ucdavis.edu URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/patient-stories-end-of-life-to-transplant-to-community-empowerment/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190326T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161152Z UID:26557-1553562000-1553562000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:D.C. Chapter happy hour with Stephanie Armour DESCRIPTION:Please join the DC chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists for a journalists happy hour and discussion about investigative reporting with The Wall Street Journal’s Stephanie Armour.  \nView details and register here. \nWhen: Tues\, March 26\, 5:45 p.m. (The discussion will start at 6:15 p.m. and wrap up around 7 p.m.). \n Food/Drinks: Snacks\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served\, and are paid for by the Association of Health Care Journalists. If you would rather bring your own brown bag you’re welcome to do that. \nWhere: FierceHealthcare at 1900 L St NW (closest metros are Farragut North and Farragut West) \n Please direct event questions to Tina Reed\, AHCJ DC co-chair\, at treed@questex.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/d-c-chapter-happy-hour-with-stephanie-armour/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190319T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161153Z UID:26550-1552957200-1552957200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Trends in Sustainable Agriculture DESCRIPTION:Science Talks with the International Commission on Irrigation and Drainage: Trends in Sustainable Agriculture for Science Reporters \nMedia interested in learning more about Sustainable Agriculture to inform their reporting should attend. Participants will walk away with a deeper understanding of:  \n\n\nHow sustainable agriculture practices work to protect our environment and improve soil fertility \n\n\nWhich countries or regions have more success with sustainable agriculture initiatives  \n\n\nHow researchers\, journalists and the public can influence governmental policy related to sustainable agriculture \n\n\nThe latest research findings that mitigate the impact of agriculture production on our environment  \n\n\nWhich sources of information are most reliable for journalists reporting on sustainable agriculture \n\n\nRegister for this webinar here. \nNOTE: Science Talks webinars are recorded for on-demand viewing. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/trends-in-sustainable-agriculture/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190314T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190315T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231025T162147Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161154Z UID:24331-1552525200-1552611600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Research Training Workshop DESCRIPTION:Are you a medical writer or journalist who wants to better understand health research? \n\nResearch aimed at improving treatments and prevention can be complex and new research showing promising results can generate inflated claims and unrealistic hopes.  The media plays a key role in cutting through the hype and translating the complexities\, ensuring that news about important research reaches and is understood by those who would most benefit. \nIn order for the media to fill this role most effectively\, researchers and medical writers/journalists need to communicate clearly with each other.  Unfortunately\, this doesn’t always happen: Not all researchers are adept at communicating their research findings to the media\, nor do all medical writers and journalists have the knowledge of research design\, statistics\, and related issues to fully understand what new studies can and can’t conclude\, or whether a new treatment has benefits that outweigh the risks. \nThanks to an award from the Patient Centered Outcome Research Institute® (PCORI®)\, the National Center for Health Research is hosting a Health Research Training Workshop to help bridge that gap.  The National Center for Health Research is a non-profit\, independent think tank focused on effective and affordable health care\, and does not accept funding from companies making products that are the subject of our analyses.  PCORI® is an independent\, nonprofit organization authorized by Congress in 2010.  Its mission is to fund research that will provide patients\, their caregivers\, and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. The term “patient-centered” refers to results that matter most to patients\, such as living longer\, spending less time in the hospital\, and having a better quality of life. \nThe Health Research Training Workshop will bring together medical writers\, journalists\, medical experts\, and groundbreaking researchers to help them communicate more clearly with each other\, and enable writers to communicate with their audiences. \n\n\nYou will learn about new research on which prevention strategies and treatments are most effective for improving patients’ health. \n\n\nYou will learn how to evaluate the quality of new studies and how to reconcile conflicting results and conclusions. \n\n\nYou will learn the pros and cons of clinical trials\, pragmatic trials\, real world evidence\, and other types of medical research. \n\n\nYou will network with medical experts\, researchers\, journalists\, and writers who want to improve communication between researchers and journalists/writers. \n\n\nWorkshop faculty include award-winning journalists and nationally-respected researchers. \n\n\nThe workshop is free and breakfast\, lunch\, and Happy Hour are included. \n\n\nScholarships are available for travel expenses and hotels for those living at least 50 miles away. \n\n\nWorkshop training certificates will be provided upon completion. \n\n\nIf you are a medical writer or journalist who wants to improve your understanding of new research comparing the effectiveness of various treatments and prevention strategies\, and to network with other journalists\, as well as researchers from major medical schools\, please complete this form by February 8th to apply. \n1301 K Street\, NWWashington\, DC 20005 \nThursday\, March 14\, 2019 1pm-6pm and Friday\, March 15\, 2019 9am-5pm \n\nThe National Center for Health Research is an independent\, nonprofit think tank focused on medical and public health issues\, and does not accept funding from pharmaceutical or medical device companies.  This workshop is funded by a Patient Centered Outcomes Research Institute® (PCORI®) Eugene Washington PCORI Engagement Award (8598-NCHR). URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-research-training-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190306T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174356Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161155Z UID:26554-1551834000-1551834000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:U.S. Congressional Valley Fever Task Force briefing DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, March 6 at 2 p.m. EST at H-204\, U.S. Capitol building \nRep. Kevin McCarthy\, Co-Chair of the Congressional Valley Fever Task Force\, will hold a roundtable with lawmakers\, Valley Fever researchers\, patient advocates\, doctors\, and scientists from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Press is invited to attend. To attend in person\, send an email to: brittany.martinez@mail.house.gov \nFor those who cannot attend in person\, there will be livestreaming of the event available. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/u-s-congressional-valley-fever-task-force-briefing/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161156Z UID:26552-1551747600-1551747600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Bloodstream Infections In Hospitals - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Update DESCRIPTION:Tuesday March 5\, 2019\, 12:00 PM EST. \nCall in for Media only: 888-795-0855. Passcode: CDC Media \nCDC Principal Deputy Director Anne Schuchat will review the latest findings on bloodstream infections contracted in U.S. health facilities and what more can be done to prevent them. This study\, embargoed until 1 p.m.\, March 5\, finds that nearly 20\,000 people die annually from bloodstream infections contracted at U.S. health facilities. \nCDC Media contact information: \nmedia@cdc.gov\n(404) 639-3286 (9:00 am – 6:00 pm)(770) 488-7100 (After Hours) \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bloodstream-infections-in-hospitals-centers-for-disease-control-and-prevention-update/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161156Z UID:26548-1551747600-1551747600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Hospital Price Transparency Conference DESCRIPTION:Learn the results of the first national hospital price transparency study in the U.S.\, hear from speakers\, participate in breakout sessions regarding value-based payment options\, and engage in health plan and employer panel discussions. \nThis one-day event focuses on the results of the first national hospital price transparency study in the U.S. which publicly notes commercial inpatient and outpatient hospital prices by hospital name. This study\, conducted by RAND Corporation\, reports commercial hospital prices paid as a percent of what Medicare paid for the same services\, thus making these relative prices comparable across the country. \nView agenda and speakers. \nRegistration is free and includes breakfast\, lunch\, and break time refreshments. \nThe National Hospital Price Transparency conference is sponsored by the Employers’ Forum of Indiana with a generous grant from the National Institute for Health Care Reform. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-hospital-price-transparency-conference/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190305T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174310Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161157Z UID:26547-1551747600-1551747600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health Affairs briefing: Consumers and Health DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, March 5\, 2019 \n9 am – 12:30 pm ET \nNational Press Club – Washington\, DC \nFollow live tweets from the briefing @Health_Affairs\, and join the conversation with #hcconsumer. This briefing will be webcast. \nThe March 2019 issue of Health Affairs contains an expansive look at consumers’ perceptions of and perspectives on their role in the health care system.  Areas examined include:  \n•            Patient engagement in choosing plans\, providers\, and treatment \n•            Payment and benefit models that encourage and support consumer participation \n•            Consumer roles in research\, organization\, and governance of the health care system \nJoin our March 5 briefing at the National Press Club in Washington\, DC when authors will present their work and participate in a robust discussion of consumerism with the audience. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-affairs-briefing-consumers-and-health/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190304T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190304T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174320Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161158Z UID:26551-1551661200-1551661200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Webcast: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done? DESCRIPTION:Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done? Presented jointly with PRI’s The World & WGBH \nMaternal mortality dropped by almost half over the last 25 years around the world. However\, in startling contrast\, deaths related to pregnancy and childbirth doubled in the United States between 2000 and 2014\, putting the nation second-to-last in maternal mortality among countries in the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development. Further\, pernicious racial disparities mean that black women in the United States face a deeply distressing three- to four-times higher risk of pregnancy-related deaths. What factors are driving these increases and disparities? What changes will narrow the survival gap between white and black women? How can health care systems more effectively prevent complications and poor outcomes? And how can mothers themselves and their communities be agents for change for a more equitable and safe delivery of the next generation? \n Live webcast on Monday\, March 4\, 2019 Noon-1pm ET An on-demand video will be posted after the event. \n\n\nWays to Watch \n\n\nForumHSPH.org \n\n\nhttps://www.facebook.com/Forumhsph \n\n\nHarvard Chan YouTube \n\n\nPeople can send questions to the panelists ahead of time and also engage on Twitter.  \nSend our panelists questions in advance to theforum@hsph.harvard.edu.  \n We’ll be conducting a live chat on The Forum’s Deaths from Pregnancy and Childbirth: Why Are More U.S. Mothers Dying and What Can Be Done?website \n Tweet us @ForumHSPH #USmaternalmortality \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/webcast-why-are-more-u-s-mothers-dying-and-what-can-be-done/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190221T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161159Z UID:26543-1550710800-1550710800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Cleveland: Take advantage of professional development opportunities DESCRIPTION:As many media companies continue to struggle financially\, opportunities for professional development for journalists have in many cases dried up. The Association of Health Care Journalists\, however\, continues to offer top-notch training and development programs even in this challenging environment. \nThe Cleveland Chapter of AHCJ would like to invite you to an event to learn how you can take advantage of these learning opportunities\, which include fellowships\, webinars and training sessions. Travel\, hotel and training are completely free for those who apply and are chosen to participate in one of many fellowship programs. \nOne example of the many fellowship programs offered by AHCJ includes a national program for journalists at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Up to 10 fellows are chosen each year to spend a week studying public health issues at two CDC campuses in the Atlanta area. \nJoin us for light refreshments at 6 p.m. Thursday\, Feb. 21\, to learn how to take advantage of these free professional development opportunities. \nWhere: ideastream PBS/NPR — Board Room\, 1375 Euclid Ave. Cleveland\, Ohio \nTime: 6-7 p.m. \nWe hope to see you on Feb. 21. \nPlease RSVP to one of the three co-chairs of the Cleveland Chapter: \n\n\nGinger Christ – gchrist@plaind.com \n\n\nMarlene Harris-Taylor – Marlene.harris-taylor@ideastream.org \n\n\nJulie Washington – JWashington@plaind.com \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cleveland-take-advantage-of-professional-development-opportunities/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190219T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174319Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161159Z UID:26549-1550538000-1550538000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What Journalists Should Know About the Environmental Impact of Microplastics DESCRIPTION:Wiley – in partnership with World Federation for Science Journalists (WFSJ) & Association of Heath Care Journalists (AHCJ) – presents Science Talks with Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC): What Journalists Should Know About the Environmental Impact of Microplastics. With thanks to speakers Dr. Susanne Brander and Dr. John W. Davis. \nAdditional resources: \nVirtual Issue\, ‘Microplastics in the Environment.’  \nThe SETAC Science Brief\, “Plastics Pollution: A Breakdown”  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-journalists-should-know-about-the-environmental-impact-of-microplastics/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155237Z UID:26546-1549933200-1549933200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health reporting and communication gaps DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nThe Cure to Fake News| Full Frontal on TBS\nPresentation\n@AdamBerinsky\nberinsky@mit.edu\nAHCJ core topic: Health reform\n\n\nRecorded Feb. 12\nWhat we report on health care – and what our audience sees\, reads\, or hears aren’t always one and the same. MIT political scientist Adam Berinsky is an expert on public opinion – and what goes wrong. Recently he’s been doing a lot of fascinating research on health policy and health news and has some provocative things to tell reporters about who we trust – versus who the public sees as a trusted communicator. His insights are particularly valuable as we try to debunk myths about vaccines\, “death panels” and “blame it on Obamacare.” \n\n\nAdam Berinsky\, Mitsui Professor of Political Science\, MIT \n\n\nModerator: Joanne Kenen\, AHCJ core topic leader/health reform \n\n\nAdam Berinsky is the Mitsui Professor of Political Science at MIT and serves as the director of the MIT Political Experiments Research Lab (PERL). He is also a Faculty Affiliate at the Institute for Data\, Systems\, and Society (IDSS). Berinsky received his PhD from the University of Michigan in 2000. He is the author of “In Time of War: Understanding American Public Opinion from World War II to Iraq” (University of Chicago Press\, 2009). He is also the author of “Silent Voices: Public Opinion and Political Participation in America” (Princeton University Press\, 2004) and has published articles in many journals. He is the co-editor of the Chicago Studies in American Politics book series at the University of Chicago Press. He is the recipient of multiple grants from the National Science Foundation and was a fellow at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. \n\nAdam Berinsky \n\n\nJoanne Kenen URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-reporting-and-communication-gaps/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190212T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174309Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T161200Z UID:26545-1549933200-1549933200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Medi-Cal Explained: An Overview of Program Basics DESCRIPTION:Medi-Cal is the foundation of California’s health care safety net and a major component of the state’s budget. It covers nearly half of California’s children and residents with disabilities\, one in five California workers\, and more than a million California seniors. \nCalifornia has a new governor\, as well as new representatives in the State Senate and State Assembly. Together\, these leaders are tasked with providing oversight of the Medi-Cal program and for making policy decisions about its direction. Among the issues they’ll need to address are ensuring the program is strong and sustainable for the millions of Californians who rely on it for coverage\, continuing to focus on the future of care integration and delivery system transformation pilots that are currently financed through the state’s Section 1115 waiver\, which expires in 2020\, and making sure the state is getting the best value from its managed care program. \nUnderstanding the policy and programmatic issues facing Medi-Cal requires knowledge of the basics of the program. In this briefing\, the first in a series sponsored by CHCF\, experts will provide an overview of Medi-Cal\, including the people it serves and the services it provides\, as well as the organization\, oversight\, and financing of the program. Jennifer Kent\, director of the Department of Health Care Services\, will also offer thoughts about its future. \nSpeakers \n\n\nJacey Cooper\, Senior Advisor\, Health Care Programs\, California Department of Health Care Services \n\n\nAssmaa Elayyat\, Senior Policy Analyst\, County Welfare Directors Association \n\n\nScott Graves\, Director of Research\, California Budget and Policy Center \n\n\nLindy Harrington\, Deputy Director\, Health Care Financing\, California Department of Health Care Services \n\n\nDeborah Kelch\, Executive Director\, Insure the Uninsured Project \n\n\nJennifer Kent\, Director\, California Department of Health Care Services \n\n\nChris Perrone\, Director\, Improving Access\, CHCF \n\n\nKristof Stremikis\, Director\, Market Analysis and Insight\, CHCF \n\n\nMargaret Tatar\, Principal\, Health Management Associates \n\n\nTuesday\, Feb. 12\n10 a.m. -2p.m.\nSacramento Masonic Temple\, 1123 J Street\, Sacramento\n\nThere will be a webcast and\, on Feb. 9\, the California Health Care Foundation will publish a series of documents (called Medi-Cal Explained). \n\nGet more information and register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/medi-cal-explained-an-overview-of-program-basics/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190207T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155239Z UID:26541-1549501200-1549501200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Artificial intelligence in health care DESCRIPTION:Please join the D.C. chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists for an on-the-record briefing about artificial intelligence in health care.  \nView details and register here.  \nWhen: Thursday\, Feb. 7\, 6 p.m. \n Food/Drinks: Pizza\, alcoholic\, and non-alcoholic beverages will be served\, and are paid for by the Association of Health Care Journalists. If you would rather bring your own brown bag you’re welcome to do that. There’s a West Wing Cafe just up the street\, at 24th and M\, and multiple grab and go places right off the Dupont Circle Metro. \n Where: 2300 N St NW (the corner of N and 24th) \nNOTE: Aspen has moved since the last time we held an event at their Dupont Circle offices. Make sure you use the address above. Closest Metros are Foggy Bottom and Dupont Circle. Each speaker will present for 10 minutes\, and reporters will have about 30 minutes to ask questions afterward. \nSpeaker lineup: \nDr. Sameer Antani Antani is the acting chief of the Lister Hill National Center for Biomedical Communications Engineering Branch at the National Institutes of Health’s National Library of Medicine. He is a versatile lead researcher advancing the role of computational sciences and automated decision making in biomedical research\, education\, and clinical care. His research interests include topics in medical imaging and informatics\, machine learning\, data science\, artificial intelligence\, and global health. \nMatt Bell Bell is the chief operating officer for MedImmune\, the research and development arm of global drug giant AstraZeneca PLC. Bell leads a group that provides strategy and operations support to projects\, sites and scientists at MedImmune and AstraZeneca. \nDr. Douglas Fridsma Fridsma is the president and chief executive officer at the American Medical Informatics Association. He leads and collaborates with over 5\,600 informatics professionals from more than 65 countries to discover the insights that are accelerating the transformation of healthcare. By collaborating with all facets of the healthcare industry\, Dr. Fridsma is working to increase investment in informatics\, so we can realize society’s collective vision to improve the lives of people\, who seek support at their most vulnerable moments. \nDr. Marius Linguraru Linguraru is principal investigator at the Sheikh Zayed Institute for Pediatric Surgical Innovation at Children’s National Health System. Linguraru leads the medical image analysis efforts for quantitative imaging\, computer-aided diagnosis\, image-based interventions\, and multi-organ modeling of anatomy and physiology in children. These efforts will enhance traditional medical imaging modalities and create modern clinical tools for radiology\, oncology and minimally invasive interventions. \nPlease direct event questions to Tina Reed\, AHCJ DC co-chair\, at treed@questex.com.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/artificial-intelligence-in-health-care/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190205T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174308Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155239Z UID:26544-1549328400-1549328400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Defending Against Bioterrorism DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 5\, 2019 10 a.m.-3:45 p.m. \nMembers and former members of Congress and Trump administration official discuss federal biodefense efforts. Participants will share their experiences regarding the current threat environment\, research and development programs\, the Defense Department’s biodefense policies\, and implementation of the National Biodefense Strategy. \nSpeakers include: \n\n\nRep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) – Chairman\, House Subcommittee on Intelligence\, Emerging Threats and Capabilities; Committee on Armed Services \n\n\nDerek Maurer\, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Countering Weapons of Mass Destruction\, Department of Defense. \n\n\nAttendees can watch a live stream of the meeting or attend in person at: 1777 F Street\, NW\, Washington DC 20006. Register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/defending-against-bioterrorism/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190129T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155240Z UID:26538-1548723600-1548723600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Perfecting the 15-minute background check – for all sources DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nPresentation\nLinkedIn for Journalists\nHospital finances\nTwitter advanced search\nKentucky Center for Investigative Reporting\nLexis/Nexis discount\nNational sex offender database\nNPPES NPI Registry: Directory of active National Provider Identifier records. Health care providers acquire their unique 10-digit NPIs to identify themselves in a standard way throughout their industry.\nkhoward@kycir.org\ntara@healthjournalism.org\n\n\nJan. 29\, 1 p.m. ET\nHow can you be sure your expert source doesn’t have a shady past? What if your lead anecdote has a history of insurance fraud? We’ll walk through some websites and strategies you can use to create a routine and spot potential red flags before you get burned\, whether you’re interviewing a patient with a medical story\, an outside expert researchers or anyone else. \n\n\nKate Howard\, managing editor\, Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting \n\n\nModerator: Tara Haelle \n\n\nKate Howard joined KyCIR in 2016 as a reporter and became managing editor in July 2018. Howard’s work has been the recipient of a national Investigative Reporters and Editors award and numerous state and regional awards. She worked as a news reporter for nearly five years at The Tennessean\, covering crime\, courts and transportation. She also spent more than three years at the Florida Times-Union covering higher education\, health and crime issues\, and more than two years writing about higher education at the Omaha World-Herald. Howard is originally from Rhode Island and graduated from Salve Regina University in Newport\, R.I. \n\nKate Howard \n\n\nTara Haelle URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/perfecting-the-15-minute-background-check-ae-for-all-sources/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190125T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174234Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155241Z UID:26542-1548378000-1548378000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Too Much Medicine: Addressing Inappropriate Care DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Jan. 25\, 1-2:30 p.m. ET \nPhysicians estimate that more than 20 percent of medical care is unnecessary\, and it can cause serious patient harm. Surgical procedures can increase the risk of complications and overprescribing can lead to drug addiction\, as demonstrated by the opioid crisis. Inappropriate care also comes at a considerable cost: a staggering $265 billion per year. \nInitiatives like Choosing Wisely and Practicing Wisely seek to curb unnecessary medical treatments and spending. In this webinar\, speakers will discuss: \n•            Research exposing the prevalence of inappropriate care\, like excessive screenings and lab tests \n•            Strategies to improve patient\, provider\, and payer understanding of what is appropriate care \n•            A successful model for partnering with physicians to implement Practicing Wisely’s Appropriate Use Measures \n•            The importance of considering appropriate use in quality & value-based payment programs \nSpeakers: \n\n\nMarty Makary\, Johns Hopkins Medicine \n\n\nMichael Drescher\, BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee \n\n\nTy Gluckman\, Providence Heart and Vascular Institute \n\n\nLucy Liu\, Practicing Wisely and Oliver Wyman \n\n\nRegister Now \nA draft agenda is available on our website. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/too-much-medicine-addressing-inappropriate-care/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190124T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155241Z UID:26537-1548291600-1548291600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What reporters should know about drug recalls\, the FDA and drug manufacturing risks DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nGibson’s presentation\nMedication management and adherence in older adults\nC-SPAN’s China Rx\nAHCJ core topic on aging\nRosemary Gibson\nFDA Inspection Classification Database Search\nFDA data dashboard\nRosemary Gibsongibsonr@thehastingscenter.org @Rosemary100\n\n \n\nRecorded Jan. 24\, 2019\nMillions of Americans are taking prescription drugs made in China and don’t know it – and pharmaceutical companies are not eager to tell them. The pressure to lower costs has led some drug companies to look overseas where manufacturing standards are less strict and quality control can be iffy. This poses particular risks to older adults\, who often take a half-dozen or more medications daily and who may be especially vulnerable to devastating side effects from tainted products. \n\n\nRosemary Gibson\, author\, “China Rx: Exposing the risks of America’s dependence on China for medicine;” senior adviser\, The Hastings Center; Section Editor\, Less is More in JAMA Internal Medicine. \n\n\nModerator: Liz Seegert \n\n\nRosemary Gibson writes and lectures about health care\, health care reform\, Medicare\, and patient safety. She is a senior advisor at The Hastings Center\, and section editor for Less is More in JAMA Internal Medicine. Previously\, she led national health care quality and safety initiatives at the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. In 2014\, Gibson received the highest honor from American Medical Writers Association for outstanding contributions to reporting on critical health issues in the public interest. \n\nRosemary Gibson \n\n\nLiz Seegert URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-reporters-should-know-about-drug-recalls-the-fda-and-drug-manufacturing-risks/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174232Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155242Z UID:26539-1548118800-1548118800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science Talks: Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance DESCRIPTION:Science Talks – An Educational Webinar Series from Wiley for Journalists \nJan. 22\, 11 a.m. ET \nThe Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) is pleased to provide ongoing training and support for new and seasoned health reporters. As part of our partnership with Wiley we offer members access to an educational series of webinars called Science Talks that are brought to you by The Wiley Network. \nThe next webinar\, Science Talks with the Society for Applied Microbiology will take place on Tuesday\, Jan. 22\, at 11 am ET. In this session\, Understanding Antimicrobial Resistance\, media will learn: \n\n\nA brief history of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and how it occurs.  \n\n\nWhat are the leading causes of microbes/bacteria becoming resistant to drug treatments? \n\n\nWhat threat does antimicrobial resistance pose to humans? \n\n\nHow are scientists fighting back against antimicrobial resistance? \n\n\nAMR expert sources to use in news stories \n\n\nTreatment options available now and in the future \n\n\nThe webinar will include time for questions and answers. \nHOW TO REGISTER \nScience Talks webinars are complimentary to AHCJ members. Register for Science Talks today! \nIf you are not able to attend the live one-hour session the webinars will be recorded for later viewing on the AHCJ website. \n\n\nAbout the speakers \nDr. Lucy Harper is chief executive of the Society for Applied Microbiology. After completing a B.Sc. in medical biochemistry at Birmingham University\, Harper worked in hospital laboratories and university departments across the West Midlands. In 2003 she completed a doctorate\, “Renal Dopamine and Salt-Sensitive Hypertension\,” and continued her research career\, completing several postdoc projects. During this time\, Harper also taught molecular biology practical classes to final year B.Sc. students and spent her spare time writing articles. Through this experience she decided that her passion for science came from talking about it rather than doing it. She was offered the honorary editorship of Microbiologist magazine and when her postdoc contract ended\, she took the position of communications officer for Med-Vet-Net\, the EU FP6 project on zoonotic disease. Harper began working as communications officer for SfAM in June 2006. Since then\, she has developed SfAMs Communications remit and in June 2009 she was promoted to communications manager. In 2010 Harper was awarded an M.B.A. with distinction\, which she completed part-time at Aston University. After a period of maternity leave\, Harper returned to the Society as deputy CEO\, and was then appointed as chief executive in November 2014. \nDr. Mark Fielder is president of the Society for Applied Microbiology. Fielder began his career at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath where he became a trainee Biomedical Scientist. He completed a microbiology degree at Kings College\, London\, and followed that with a doctorate in microbiology and immunology\, working on bacterial causes of rheumatoid arthritis and ankylosing spondylitis. Following this he won the Tadion Rideal prize for outstanding post-graduate work in molecular science. Fielder then moved on to St. George’s Hospital medical school to work with Professor David Lewis and Professor George Griffin on the use of Cholera toxin and the heat labile toxins of E. coli as adjuvants for mucosal vaccines. Following this\, he became a lecturer at Kingston University which is where he is currently based and in 2011 became professor of medical microbiology. \nAbout The Wiley Network \nWiley believes the most successful individuals never stop learning. The Wiley Network draws on trusted Wiley authors\, partners\, and subject matter experts as well as professional leaders to share their knowledge and experiences to support learning and professional growth. Explore contributions from industry thought-leaders—from those with years of experience to those just starting out. Take advantage of white papers\, infographics\, interviews\, opinion pieces\, industry updates\, videos\, and more to help you stay ahead of the changing world. Customize your experience on The Wiley Network site by selecting your favorite subjects and interests. \nAbout Wiley \nWiley is a global leader in research and education. Our online scientific\, technical\, medical\, and scholarly journals\, and our digital learning\, assessment\, certification and student-lifecycle services and solutions help universities\, academic societies\, businesses\, governments and individuals to achieve their academic and professional goals. For more than 200 years\, we have delivered consistent performance to our stakeholders. The Company’s website can be accessed at www.wiley.com. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-talks-understanding-antimicrobial-resistance/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190122T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174218Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155243Z UID:26536-1548118800-1548118800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Climate change and its impact on infectious diseases DESCRIPTION:How to participate\n \nClick here\, choose the “Enter as a Guest” option\, type in your name and click on the “Enter Room” option. \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nAHCJ core topic: Infectious diseases\nPresentation\n\nCenter for Climate\, Health\, and the Global Environment\n\nLiz Purchia\, communications director\,\nLizpurchia@hsph.harvard.edu\n\n2018 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change Brief for the United States of America\n\n\nJan. 22\, noon ET\nClimate change has many impacts on public health including the transmission of infectious diseases. Changes in temperature and rainfall mean that mosquitos and ticks that transmit disease become more plentiful and affect more regions of the U.S. and the rest of the world. More destructive storms destroy public health infrastructure and expose more people to water-borne diseases. Changes in humidity increase the risk of illnesses being spread through bodily fluids. \nLearn more about these impacts from two environmental health experts and story ideas to illuminate how climate change is changing the spread of disease in animals and people. \n\n\nAaron Bernstein\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, pediatric hospitalist\, and co-director\, Boston Children’s Hospital and the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\nGina McCarthy\, director\, Center for Climate\, Health and Global Environment\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health; former EPA administrator \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, core topic leader\, infectious diseases\, AHCJ \n\n\nGina McCarthy is Professor of the Practice of Public Health in the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Director of the Center for Climate\, Health\, and the Global Environment (C-CHANGE). In this capacity\, she leads the development of the School’s strategy in climate science\, health\, and sustainability; strengthens the climate science and health curriculum. Previously\, she served under President Barack Obama as the 13th Administrator of the EPA from 2013–2017. Before that\, she was Assistant Administrator for the EPA Office of Air and Radiation\, Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection\, Deputy Secretary of the Massachusetts Office of Commonwealth Development\, and Undersecretary of Policy for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs. She holds a Master of Science in Environmental Health Engineering and Planning and Policy from Tufts University and a Bachelor of Arts in Social Anthropology from University of Massachusetts at Boston. \nAaron Bernstein is a pediatric hospitalist at Boston Children’s Hospital and co-director of the Center for Climate\, Health\, and the Global Environment at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. In his work at the Center\, Bernstein examines the human health effects of global environmental changes\, such as climate change and the loss of biodiversity\, with the aim of promoting a deeper understanding of these subjects among students\, educators\, policy makers\, and the public. After receiving his bachelor’s degree in Human Biology from Stanford University\, he received graduate degrees in medicine (MD) and public health (MPH)\, from the University of Chicago and Harvard University\, respectively. At Harvard\, he is the course director for Human Health and Global Environmental Change. He serves on the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health Executive Committee\, the Board of Scientific Counselors to the CDC’s National Center for Environmental Health and Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry\, and the Board of Directors of the U.S. Green Building Council. \n\nAaron Bernstein \n\n\nGina McCarthy \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/climate-change-and-its-impact-on-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190114T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174233Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155244Z UID:26540-1547427600-1547427600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Final deadline: Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism DESCRIPTION:Entries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. The final deadline is 1 p.m. ET on Jan. 14. \nLearn more and enter here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/final-deadline-awards-for-excellence-in-health-care-journalism/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181216T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155245Z UID:26530-1544922000-1544922000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Integrating Dental and General Health Through Health Literacy Practices DESCRIPTION:This workshop\, convened by NASEM’s Roundtable on Health Literacy\,  will explore research related to the integration of oral and general health through health literacy practices that increase awareness in both patients and providers. The program will include the presentation of the commissioned paper “Integrating Oral Health\, Primary Care\, and Health Literacy: Considerations for Health Professional Practice\, Education\, and Policy.” \n9 a.m.-5 p.m. \nKeck Center of the National Academies of Sciences\, Engineering\, and Medicine500 5th Street NWRoom 100Washington\, DC 20001 \nClick here for registration information or to view the webcast.  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/integrating-dental-and-general-health-through-health-literacy-practices/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174217Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155246Z UID:26535-1544749200-1544749200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ awards early-bird deadline DESCRIPTION:Since 2004\, the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism have recognized the best health reporting in print\, broadcast and online media. \nEntries can include a wide range of health coverage including public health\, consumer health\, medical research\, the business of health care and health ethics. The contest was created by journalists for journalists and is not influenced or funded by commercial or special-interest groups. \nNew this year! We have added a “student” category. \nDeadlines\nEarly-bird: Dec. 14\, 1 p.m. ET \nFinal: Jan. 14\, 1 p.m. ET \nLearn how to submit your entries. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-awards-early-bird-deadline/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181214T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T172536Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154158Z UID:26404-1544749200-1544749200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health plans and homelessness DESCRIPTION:  \n1 p.m. EST \nThe Alliance of Community Health Plans hosts a webinar on tackling homelessness\, with specific emphasis on the work of  community-based\, nonprofit health plans. Speakers include representatives from CareOregon\, UPMC Health Plan\, HealthPartners Medical Group. The  moderator is Barbara DiPietro from the National Health Care for the Homeless Council \nVACHP’s online meeting center (WebEx)\, password “HEALTH.” Click here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-plans-and-homelessness/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181212T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174137Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155247Z UID:26529-1544576400-1544576400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Senior health forum DESCRIPTION:In a country of great wealth—in a nation with great health institutions and a great tradition of health innovation—there nonetheless are great disparities in the health of our citizens and in access to health resources. To address this perplexing question\, and to search for solutions\, the Post-Gazette has assembled a distinguished panel of experts. The result is sure to be a productive and provocative evening. \nGet more information and register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/senior-health-forum/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20181211T010000 DTSTAMP:20260505T142144 CREATED:20231103T174128Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155247Z UID:26523-1544490000-1544490000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:D.C. chapter: Annual holiday party DESCRIPTION:Please join us on Tuesday\, Dec. 11\, at the USA Today offices in D.C.  \nWe are thrilled to say that our D.C. membership has truly grown over the past year – and so that means we need your help. We are purchasing as much food and beverages as our limited budget will allow\, but in order to make this a really stand-out event we’ll need the help of a few of you. We hope you will consider signing up to help\, whether that means bringing a beverage\, a food item\, helping with setup or cleanup\, or bringing speakers for background music.  \nPlease email Kimberly Leonard at KLeonard@washingtonexaminer.com if you need to have someone added to the RSVP list. We also are extending invitations to members of the administration as well. You must RSVP to get past security. \nWe look forward to seeing you! URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/d-c-chapter-annual-holiday-party/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR