BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Association of Health Care Journalists - ECPv6.17.2//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:20030406T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20031026T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20040404T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20041031T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20050403T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20051030T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20060402T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20061029T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20070311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20071104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20080309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20081102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20090308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20091101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20100314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20101107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20110313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20111106T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20120311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20121104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20040716T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140717T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163514Z CREATED:20231025T161620Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163514Z UID:24011-1089939600-1405558800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Private Healthcare Exchanges Conference DESCRIPTION:The Private Healthcare Exchanges conference July 16-17 in Chicago will focus on how the Affordable Care Act is changing the way insurers sell health insurance. Instead of marketing almost exclusively to employers\, the ACA has forced insurers to focus on enrolling consumers. The conference is sponsored by Employee Benefit News. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/private-healthcare-exchanges-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080903T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080903T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160700Z CREATED:20231025T150033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160700Z UID:23522-1220403600-1220403600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Release of data on depression in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics plans to release data about depression in the United States. \n"Depression in the United States Household Population\, 2005-2006" is the seventh in a series of Data Briefs focuses on this common but debilitating illness\, using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). The report looks at the percentage of people who had depression over any two-week period\, by age\, gender\, and race/ethnicity. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/release-of-data-on-depression-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080903T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080903T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160701Z CREATED:20231025T150033Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160701Z UID:23523-1220403600-1220403600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release on children's use of mental health services DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics plans to release data about children using mental health services in the United States. \n"Use of Mental Health Services in the Past 12 Months by U.S. Children 4-17 Years of Age: 2005-2006" This web-based report presents data on the types of mental health services received by school-aged children in the U.S.\, and how many children in the U.S. use these services. The report uses data from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS). URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-on-childrens-use-of-mental-health-services/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080904T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080904T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160659Z CREATED:20231025T150034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160659Z UID:23524-1220490000-1220490000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Release: 2008 Amendments to National Academies' Guidelines for Human Embryonic Stem Cell Research DESCRIPTION:This report\, from the National Research Council and Institute of Medicine\, revises and updates previous guidelines on how to conduct research using human stem cells most responsibly. The Academies originally produced the guidelines to offer a common set of ethical standards for a field that\, due to an absence of comprehensive federal funding\, was lacking national standards for research. Following the initial release of the guidelines in 2005\, a standing advisory committee was established to monitor and review scientific advances and determine any need for revisions. \nReporters can obtain copies by contacting the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information; 202-334-2138 or news@nas.edu. Advance copies will be available to reporters starting at 3 p.m. EDT on Thursday\, Sept. 4. THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 11 A.M. EDT ON FRIDAY\, SEPT. 5. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/release-2008-amendments-to-national-academies-guidelines-for-human-embryonic-stem-cell-research/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080907T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080910T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160658Z CREATED:20231025T145954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160658Z UID:23503-1220749200-1221008400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHRQ 2008 Conference: Promoting Quality-Partnering for Change DESCRIPTION:The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality is holding its 2008 conference featuring the latest information from the Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) and will focus on policy. \nThe conference is free\, but registration is required. You can register here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahrq-2008-conference-promoting-quality-partnering-for-change/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080909T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080909T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160658Z CREATED:20231025T145942Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160658Z UID:23489-1220922000-1220922000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Managing Food Safety Practices from Farm to Table DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Medicine's Food Forum will explore ways to manage food safety practices from the supply chain to the marketplace. In response to recent trends in outbreaks the workshop will explore ways to develop systematic\, risk-based strategies for prevention of microbial contamination in foods\, particularly produce\, thermally processed foods\, and meats. The workshop will serve as a forum for experts on various disciplines to discuss approaches\, technologies\, and institutional strategies to mange food safety risks in a global market. \nThe workshop will cover three primary topic areas: \n\nRecent Outbreaks in Various Food Products: Lessons Learned\nStrategic Approaches to Outbreak Control\nFuture Solutions: Where Do We Go From Here? URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/managing-food-safety-practices-from-farm-to-table/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080909T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080912T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160657Z CREATED:20231025T150014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160657Z UID:23514-1220922000-1221181200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress DESCRIPTION:The first medical tourism convention in the U.S. will connect U.S. employers and insurance companies with international hospitals. \nThe World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress will pre-arrange meetings and connect top international hospitals\, medical tourism companies and other professionals with self funded health plans and insurance companies and assist in the development of new relationships and valuable new contracts. \nThere will be no charge for the Press/Media to attend the event. The Press/Media will be provided with a private room with internet access during the conference for both workspace and for interviews. \nTo Apply for Media/Press registration or to schedule interviews send an email to: media@medicaltourismcongress.com URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-medical-tourism-and-global-health-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080910T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080910T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160656Z CREATED:20231025T150034Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160656Z UID:23525-1221008400-1221008400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Stroke Care: Present and Future Therapy DESCRIPTION:Brett Kissela\, M.D.\, associate professor of neurology\, College of Medicine University of Cincinnati\, will discuss stroke care in this Grand Rounds lecture. You will be able to view the event online when the event is live – Noon to 1 p.m. Eastern time. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/stroke-care-present-and-future-therapy/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080911T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080911T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160656Z CREATED:20231025T145951Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160656Z UID:23500-1221094800-1221094800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Delivering Vital Health Information to the Public DESCRIPTION:This session will be presented at the Futures Forum at the Centennial/Dedication at the Missouri School of Journalism. \nTechnology is providing consumers with unprecedented access to health-related information. Disseminating the information that comes from both medical practitioners and the media is made more difficult both in understanding and trust. In this session health reporters and public health information officers will lead a discussion about the complicated roles of journalists and sources in this new environment and what the future may hold. While this relationship can be both friendly and antagonistic\, the ultimate goal is to present citizens with timely\, helpful health information that everyone can understand. \nSpeakers will include: \n\nHarold Burson\, founder of Burson-Marsteller\nJohn T. Burklow\, associate director for communications and public liaison\, National Institutes of Health\nSusan Dentzer\, editor in chief of Health Affairs\nGlen Nowak\, chief of media relations at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\nMike Stobbe\, health reporter at The Associated Press \n\nSponsored by the Association of Health Care Journalistsand the Smith/Patterson Science Journalism Lecture Series. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/delivering-vital-health-information-to-the-public/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080916T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080916T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160654Z CREATED:20231025T150038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160654Z UID:23527-1221526800-1221526800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Decision 2008: The Future of Our Nation's Health Care System DESCRIPTION:Top advisors will share the presidential candidates' plans for health care. \nDaniel Kessler\, Senior Fellow\, Hoover Institution; Professor\, Stanford University Graduate School of Business; Health Policy Surrogate\, 2008 John McCain Presidential Campaign \nE. Richard Brown\, Director\, UCLA Center for Health Policy Research; Professor\, UCLA School of Public Health; Health Policy Advisor\, 2008 Barack Obama Presidential Campaign \nDoug Sovern\, Reporter\, KCBS All News 740-AM – Moderator \nLocation: Club OfficeTime: 5:30 p.m. wine and cheese reception\, 6 p.m. programCost: FREE \nVisit the event Web site for more information. \n Audio of this session is available. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/decision-2008-the-future-of-our-nations-health-care-system/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080916T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080916T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163245Z CREATED:20231025T150049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163245Z UID:23536-1221526800-1221526800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:London health journalists meet DESCRIPTION:Mary Chris Jaklevic\, secretary of AHCJ's board of directors\, hosted an informal gathering of health journalists at The Bull (100 Upper Street) at 6 p.m. on Sept. 16\, 2008. The meeting was a step toward formalizing a London chapter of AHCJ. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/london-health-journalists-meet/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080918T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080918T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163244Z CREATED:20231025T150049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163244Z UID:23538-1221699600-1221699600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:William Brody: How to Fix Health Care in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:Johns Hopkins University president William Brody presents insights into our health-care woes and how we can fix them. \nU.S. News & World Report has rated the hospital at Johns Hopkins University best in the country for 17 consecutive years\, and Brody\, its president\, is a physician himself. He was part of the team that pioneered human heart transplants and he has received multiple NIH medical research awards. Brody will offer insights into our current health-care problems – and potential solutions. \n Time: 5:30 p.m. wine and cheese reception\, 6 p.m. programCost: $12 Commonwealth Club members\, $18 non-members\, $7 students (with valid ID) \nLocation: The Commonwealth Club595 Market St.\, 2nd Floor San Francisco\, CA 94105 (Google Maps) Phone: (415) 597-6700 Fax: (415) 597-6729 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/william-brody-how-to-fix-health-care-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080918T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080921T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163244Z CREATED:20231025T145945Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163244Z UID:23492-1221699600-1221958800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2008 United States Conference on AIDS DESCRIPTION:The National Minority AIDS Council\, sponsors of this conference\, says that more than 3\,000 workers representing all fronts of the HIV/AIDS epidemic — from case managers and physicians\, to public health workers and advocates\, PLWHAs to policymakers — come together to build national support networks\, exchange the latest information and learn cutting-edge tools to address the challenges of HIV/AIDS. \nMany conference sessions will look at HIV and AIDS in minority populations\, including people who are incarcerated\, homeless or at risk. \nThe agenda is online and there is information on media coverage of the conference. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2008-united-states-conference-on-aids/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080923T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080923T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163243Z CREATED:20231025T150050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163243Z UID:23540-1222131600-1222131600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Universal Health Insurance Provided by Government: Explaining Historically Why America Has Resisted DESCRIPTION:National Library of Medicine\, History of Medicine Division Seminar \n"Universal Health Insurance Provided by Government: Explaining Historically Why America Has Resisted This Concept." \nStanley Reiser\, MD\, PhD\, George Washington University \nSince the founding of the United States\, political and social values and events have exerted a telling influence on the structure of its health system and the division of responsibility for providing the resources to access its care. Lack of understanding the nature and significance of these developments has been a continuing source of the failure of proposals to enlarge the entitlement of Americans to health care\, introduced in the 20th century and up to now. This presentation considers this history and the lessons it carries for us today. \nDate: Tuesday\, September 23\, 2008 \nTime: 2-3:30 p.m. \nLocation: Lister Hill Auditorium\, Bldg 38A\, NLM\, Bethesda\, Md. \nSign language interpretation is provided. Individuals with disabilities who need reasonable accommodation to participate may contact StephenGreenberg at (301-435-4995)\, e-mail greenbes@mail.nih.gov\, or the Federal Relay (1-800-877-8339). \nDue to current security measures at NIH\, off-campus visitors are advised to consult the NLM Visitors and Security website: \nhttp://www.nlm.nih.gov/about/visitor.html URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/universal-health-insurance-provided-by-government-explaining-historically-why-america-has-resisted/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080924T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080924T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163242Z CREATED:20231025T150038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163242Z UID:23528-1222218000-1222218000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: National Health Interview Survey DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics has announced the tentative release of two reports on Sept. 24. Both are related to the the 1986-2000 National Health Interview Survey. \n\n\n"Mortality Experience of the 1986-2000 National Health Interview Survey Linked Mortality Files Participants." This report presents the results of a comparison of the mortality experience of the 1986-2000 NHIS cohorts (between the NHIS interview and December 31\, 2002) with that of the U.S. population\, and thus provides information on how well mortality was ascertained in the NHIS Linked Mortality Files. \n\n\n"Early Release of Selected Findings from the January-March 2008 National Health Interview Survey." This Internet-only release provides estimates of selected health measures from January 1997 through March 2008 NHIS. The indicators include obesity\, physical activity\, smoking\, alcohol use\, self-assessed health status\, influenza vaccination\, pneumococcal vaccination\, usual place to go for medical care\, unmet need for health care\, HIV testing\, personal care needs\, serious psychological distress\, diagnosed diabetes\, asthma episodes\, and lack of insurance coverage. Based on data from household interviews with a sample of the nation's civilian\, noninstitutionalized population. \n\n\nIn order to access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must first register with the NCHS Media Listserv. Click here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-national-health-interview-survey/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080924T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080924T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163241Z CREATED:20231025T150039Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163241Z UID:23530-1222218000-1222218000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Viral Forecasting DESCRIPTION:Nathan Wolfe\, UCLA Professor of Epidemiology and NIH Pioneer Award Winner will speak at this session of the NIH Director's 2008-2009 Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series. Lectures are viewable live on the Web. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/viral-forecasting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080928T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081001T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163241Z CREATED:20231025T150012Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163241Z UID:23513-1222563600-1222822800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2008 ESRI Health GIS Conference DESCRIPTION:Geographic information system developer ESRI will hold a conference focused on health. Sessions include "Integrating Success into HIV Surveillance: Issues and Challenges" and "Health Preparedness and Response Disaster Response." \nChristopher Murray\, MD\, DPhil\, Institute Director of the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at the University of Washington will give the keynote address. A physician and health economist\, he is a former executive director of the Evidence and Information for Policy Cluster at the World Health Organization. \nFor more information contact Chrissy Tveten at ctveten@esri.com or 909-793-2853\, ext. 1-3743. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2008-esri-health-gis-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20080930T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20080930T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163240Z CREATED:20231025T150050Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163240Z UID:23539-1222736400-1222736400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Mortality Experience of the 1986-2000 NHIS Linked Mortality Files Participants DESCRIPTION:This report (tentatively scheduled for Sept. 30) from the National Center for Health Statistics presents the results of a comparison of the mortality experience of the 1986-2000 NHIS cohorts (between the NHIS interview and December 31\, 2002) with that of the U.S. population\, and thus provides information on how well mortality was ascertained in the NHIS Linked Mortality Files. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must first register with the NCHS Media Listserv. Click here to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-mortality-experience-of-the-1986-2000-nhis-linked-mortality-files-participants/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR