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: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:20081001T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081001T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163239Z CREATED:20231025T150044Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163239Z UID:23531-1222822800-1222822800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy DESCRIPTION:Ana Maria Cuervo\, of Albert Einstein College of Medicine will discuss "Chaperone-Mediated Autophagy: Tales from an Old 'Pricky' Broom" at this session of the NIH Director's 2008-2009 Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series. Lectures are viewable live on the Web. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/chaperone-mediated-autophagy/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081001T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081001T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163239Z CREATED:20231025T150051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163239Z UID:23541-1222822800-1222822800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Media telephone briefing on AHRQ project on reducing health care-associated infections DESCRIPTION:The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality will conduct a telephone media briefing providing an update on the status of the Agency's new and current research in the area of health care-associated infections. \nWho: \n\nCarolyn M. Clancy\, M.D.\, director of AHRQ\nPeter J. Pronovost\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, professor at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine in Baltimore\nJohn R. Combes\, M.D.\, president and chief operating officer\, Center for Healthcare Governance of the American Hospital Association\, and interim president\, Health Research and Educational Trust\nSam R. Watson\, MSA\, MT (ASCP)\, executive director\, Keystone Center for Patient Safety & Quality\, Michigan Health & Hospital Association\n\nWhen: \n\nWednesday\, Oct. 1\, 2008\, 1:30 pm\, EDT \n\nDial-in Info: \n\nOn the day of the event\, call 800-857-6558; Passcode: "AHRQ" \n\nGet background on AHRQ's work on health care-associated infections. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-telephone-briefing-on-ahrq-project-on-reducing-health-care-associated-infections/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081001T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081001T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163238Z CREATED:20231025T150052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163238Z UID:23542-1222822800-1222822800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Stars in Nutrition & Cancer – A Family Based Approach to Breast Cancer Prevention DESCRIPTION:Meeting Objectives: \n\n\nTo understand familial aspects of breast cancer; \n\n\nTo understand the contribution of high risk alleles and low penetrant genes; \n\n\nTo emphasize primary prevention strategies for familial breast cancer; and \n\n\nTo explore interventions for breast cancer prevention\, including lifestyle and nutritional approaches.Meeting Time3:00 pm- 5:00 pm3:00 Opening Remarks by Dr. John Niederhuber\, Director\, NCI3:15 Lecture and Discussion \n\n\nSpeaker:Olufunmilayo Olopade\, MDWalter L. Palmer Distinguished Service Professor in Medicine and Human GeneticsDirector\, Hematology/Oncology Fellowship ProgramDirector\, Center for Clinical Cancer GeneticsThe University of ChicagoChicago\, Illinois \nMeeting LocationLipsett AmphitheaterBuilding 10NIH Main CampusBethesda\, MD \nMore information: http://prevention.cancer.gov/newsandevents/events/20081001 URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/stars-in-nutrition-cancer-ae-a-family-based-approach-to-breast-cancer-prevention/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081002T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081002T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163237Z CREATED:20231025T150049Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163237Z UID:23537-1222909200-1222909200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering the health care beat DESCRIPTION:A Connecticut Press Club event … \nMedical\, pharmaceutical\, and surgical breakthroughs\, global health issues\, food safety\, malpractice lawsuits\, medical ethics\, non-profits\, and rising insurance costs – these are all part of the growing health care beat. \nLearn how a national magazine editor selects pertinent topics\, finds experts\, and delivers the story to readers of America's oldest continuously published general interest magazine. \nWith guest speaker Janet Carlson\, Health & Beauty Editor\, Town & Country; and author of "Quick\, Before the Music Stops: How Ballroom Dancing Saved My Life" \n6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Norwalk Inn & Conference Center\, 99 East Avenue\, Norwalk\, CT (I-95 to Exit 16)Cash bar and networking – 6:00 to 6:30 • Dinner and program – 6:30 to 8:30 \nAdmission $35.00 for CPC/FCC Members / $40.00 for non-members. For reservations call (203) 968-8600 or visit www.ctpressclub.com. Seating is limited\, so early reservations are recommended. PayPal preferred. Cancellations accepted up to 48 hours in advance. Admission price is for dinner and program. No-shows will be billed. \nThe Connecticut Press Club is a 501 (c) non-profit organization and chapter of the National Federation of Press Women. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-the-health-care-beat/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081002T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081002T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163236Z CREATED:20231025T150052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163236Z UID:23543-1222909200-1222909200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Over-the-Counter Cough and Cold Medications for Pediatric Use DESCRIPTION:On October 2\, 2008\, FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research will convene a public meeting to obtain public comment about over-the-counter cough and cold medications for pediatric use as it proceeds with the rulemaking for these ingredients. \nTIME: 8:00 a.m. \nLOCATION: Sheraton Washington North Hotel\, 4095 Powder Mill Road\, Beltsville\, MD. \nCONTACT: Faith Dugan\, FDA\, 301-796-3446. \nClick here for more information URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/over-the-counter-cough-and-cold-medications-for-pediatric-use/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081008T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081008T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163235Z CREATED:20231025T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163235Z UID:23550-1223427600-1223427600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Ask the Experts: The Obama Health Reform Proposal DESCRIPTION:Sen. Obama has proposed a plan that builds on the existing employer-based system\, while expanding public programs\, putting in place new insurance regulations and providing new coverage options. \n Speakers for this session: \n\nLarry Levitt\, vice president\, Kaiser Family Foundation; Editor-in-Chief\, kaisernetwork.org\, Moderator\nDavid Cutler\, adviser\, Sen. Barack Obama (D-Ill.); professor of applied economics\, Harvard University\n\nDetails of the proposal and the rationale behind them will be discussed and questions from viewers (e-mail ask@kaisernetwork.org) will be answered by the candidate's adviser. \nSen. McCain's plan would replace the existing tax preference for employer-based coverage with a refundable tax credit for the purchase of private insurance\, and allow people to buy health insurance across state lines. View an Ask the Experts with McCain campaign adviser Jay Khosla. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ask-the-experts-the-obama-health-reform-proposal/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081009T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081009T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163235Z CREATED:20231025T150055Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163235Z UID:23549-1223514000-1223514000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Change We Need: Can Either Presidential Candidate Reform Health Care? DESCRIPTION:Health Politics with Mark Halperin\, Chris Lehane and Adam Mendelsohn \nIn the face of a faltering economy\, where will health care rank among the next president's top priorities? \n Just weeks before the election and two nights after a presidential debate\, political experts and commentators will give the inside scoop on how much health reform to expect in the new administration. Join us for this Center Scene Public Program and the return of panelists Mark Halperin\, Chris Lehane and Adam Mendelsohn from last year's "Putting Health Reform through the Spin Cycle" to see what has changed in 2008. \nThursday\, Oct. 9 at 5:30 p.m.The California Endowment's Center for Healthy Communities1000 N. Alameda St.Los Angeles\, CA 90012 \nClick here to RSVP \nCenter Scene is a wide-ranging series of public programs organized by the Center for Healthy Communities to raise awareness about the vital issues that affect the health of California's communities. The nonpartisan community forums promote civic participation and provide an opportunity for the exchange of diverse ideas and perspectives. Within the Center Scene series are groups of programs that focus on particularly timely issues\, such as health reform in the 2008 election\, which is discussed in the Health Politics '08 series. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-change-we-need-can-either-presidential-candidate-reform-health-care/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081013T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081013T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163234Z CREATED:20231025T150054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163234Z UID:23547-1223859600-1223859600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Is Biology Destiny? The Interaction of Biological\, Behavioral and Social Determinants of Health DESCRIPTION:Is biology destiny? Is it our genes or the environment? What factors influence our health and how do these various factors interact? The Institute of Medicine will host a daylong public symposium during its 38th annual meeting to discuss the biological\, behavioral\, and social determinants of health. \nThe symposium is Oct. 13 from 9:20 a.m. to 5 p.m. EDT in the auditorium of the National Academy of Sciences building\, 2100 C St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Those who cannot attend may listen to a live audio webcast of the symposium at http://national-academies.org. A full agenda is available online. \nIn addition\, the IOM will announce its newly elected members and foreign associates at the meeting. Election results will be available at 11 a.m. EDT at http://national-academies.org. Reporters can register to receive an embargoed list of new members in advance. The 2008 winners of the Gustav O. Lienhard Award and the Rhoda and Bernard Sarnat International Prize in Mental Health will be announced as well \nREPORTERS: To register for the meeting or receive the embargoed news release announcing new members\, contact the National Academies' Office of News and Public Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu. THE NEW MEMBERS NEWS RELEASE IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 11 A.M. EDT ON OCT. 13. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/is-biology-destiny-the-interaction-of-biological-behavioral-and-social-determinants-of-health/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081014T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081014T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163233Z CREATED:20231025T150023Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163233Z UID:23517-1223946000-1223946000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Health care reporting workshop DESCRIPTION:This hands-on workshop will hone your skills and help you overcome the hurdles of reporting and writing quality health care stories despite biased sources and commercial pressures in the health/medical industry. We'll look at recent examples in our local media and learn tips and strategies. Our instructors will show that it doesn't take an extra thousand words of type or 10 minutes of air to get the accurate and balanced story you and your editors want – and your readers deserve. \nWhether you're journalism student just learning the ropes\, in your first job as a health reporter\, or a seasoned pro\, this event is for you. \nIn addition to our members and local health journalists\, The Bay Area AHCJ chapter cordially invites all local journalism students who are pursuing careers in science\, medical\, or health reporting. \nGet more information … URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-care-reporting-workshop/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081015T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163233Z CREATED:20231025T150052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163233Z UID:23544-1224032400-1224032400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Recent trends in infant mortality in the U.S. DESCRIPTION:This report (tentatively scheduled for Oc.t 15) presents recent trends in infant mortality in the U.S.\, along with disparities along race/ethnic lines as well as international comparisons. Data come from the National Vital Statistics System. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must first register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-recent-trends-in-infant-mortality-in-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163232Z CREATED:20231025T150038Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163232Z UID:23529-1224032400-1224118800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Concientious Consumer: Connecting Personal\, Social\, and Environmental Wellness DESCRIPTION:The American consumer's focus on personal health is merging with a growing interest in global health. As people shift to products that are "green" and good for their bodies\, community and the Earth – something some analysts call "conscientious consumerism" – consumers must sort through claims that products are good for them\, responsibly produced and eco-friendly. \nCompanies have much to learn from those in other sectors as they all pursue the same customer. This conference will integrate perspectives\, best practices and lessons learned from a range of businesses. \nThis conference is sponsored by The Center for Consumer Research\, Haub School of Business\, Saint Joseph's University. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/concientious-consumer-connecting-personal-social-and-environmental-wellness/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163231Z CREATED:20231025T150059Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163231Z UID:23553-1224118800-1224118800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Ask the Experts: The McCain Health Reform Proposal DESCRIPTION:Sen. McCain's plan would replace the existing tax preference for employer-based coverage with a refundable tax credit for the purchase of private insurance\, and allow people to buy health insurance across state lines. \nSpeakers for this session: \n\n\nLarry Levitt\, Vice President\, Kaiser Family Foundation; Editor-in-Chief\, kaisernetwork.org\, Moderator \n\n\nJay Khosla\, Health Policy Adviser\, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) \n\n\nDetails of the proposal and the rationale behind them will be discussed and questions from viewers (e-mail ask@kaisernetwork.org) will be answered by the candidate's adviser. \nSen. Obama has proposed a plan that builds on the existing employer-based system\, while expanding public programs\, putting in place new insurance regulations and providing new coverage options. \n  \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ask-the-experts-the-mccain-health-reform-proposal/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081017T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081018T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163230Z CREATED:20231025T145904Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163230Z UID:23452-1224205200-1224291600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Urban Health Journalism Workshop DESCRIPTION:How where we live affects our health\n\nSpeaker presentations and tip sheets\nSpeaker resources from the workshop. \nUrban Workshop keynote puts focus on mental health \n\nCome get the tools to better investigate\, understand and relate the health of your city. Sessions this year will focus on how urban life affects our health and the health of our readers\, viewers and listeners. They will explore the impact of violence on neighborhood health\, how the built environment affects public health\, trends in urban aging\, the real story on emergency rooms\, gauging the financial health of city hospitals and more. \n Keynote Speaker: Steve Lopez \nThe Los Angeles Times columnist talked about how a series of columns on a homeless\, mentally ill musician he passed on the streets each day became a moving book\, "The Soloist." The book is being published in eight countries and a Dreamworks movie based on the book is scheduled to be released early next year. See a trailer for The Soloist! \nCongratulations to James Mulder of The (Syracuse) Post-Standard. By filling out the evaluation of the Urban Health Journalism Workshop\, Mulder won the drawing for free registration to Health Journalism 2009 in Seattle! \n \n\nPresented by AHCJ and its Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism \nHost: Graduate School of Journalism at City University of New York \nLead Sponsor: Montefiore Medical Center \nSupporting Organizations: \n• New York State Health Foundation • The Commonwealth Fund • The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation • The New York Times • Center for Home Care Policy and Research\, VNSNY URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/urban-health-journalism-workshop-2/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081019T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081021T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163229Z CREATED:20231025T150011Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163229Z UID:23512-1224378000-1224550800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Consumer Driven Health Care Summit DESCRIPTION:The National Consumer Driven Health Care Summit will focus on the role of consumers in transforming health care. Conference tracks include policy and research on consumerism topics; consumer portals\, tools and internet strategies; retail markets including individual health plans and convenient care; wellness incentive programs; account based plans (HSAS\, HRAS\, FSAS and HDHPS) and other key topics. \nFind the agenda here and registration here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-consumer-driven-health-care-summit/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163229Z CREATED:20231025T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163229Z UID:23532-1224637200-1224637200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Genetics and the Shapes of Dogs DESCRIPTION:Elaine Ostrander\, chief of NHGRI's Cancer Genetics Branch will discuss "Genetics and the Shapes of Dogs" at this session of the NIH Director's 2008-2009 Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series. Lectures are viewable live on the Web. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/genetics-and-the-shapes-of-dogs/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163228Z CREATED:20231025T150052Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163228Z UID:23545-1224637200-1224637200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Food allergy among U.S. children DESCRIPTION:This report describes demographic differences and recent trends in food allergy in U.S. children. Information on co-existing conditions\, such as asthma\, and trends in hospitalizations are also reported. Data come from the National Health Interview Survey and the National Hospital Discharge Survey. The report\, "Food Allergy Among U.S. Children: Trends in Prevalence and Hospitalizations\," is embargoed until 8 a.m. EST on Oct. 22. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must first register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-food-allergy-among-u-s-children/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163227Z CREATED:20231025T150054Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163227Z UID:23546-1224637200-1224637200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Anthropometric reference data for children and adults DESCRIPTION:This report (tentatively scheduled for Oct 22) presents average national height\, weight and BMI reference data for all ages of the U.S. population in 2003-2006\, adding to results previously published between 1960 and 2002. Data come from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES). \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must first register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-anthropometric-reference-data-for-children-and-adults/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163226Z CREATED:20231025T150058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163226Z UID:23551-1224637200-1224637200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Atlanta chapter meeting: Emory Associate Dean Dr. Arthur Kellermann DESCRIPTION:Dr. Arthur Kellermann\, the associate dean for health policy at Emory University's School of Medicine\, will be the featured speaker at this meeting of AHCJ's recently formed Atlanta chapter. Kellermann is one of the nation's leading experts on emergency medicine\, ambulatory health policy and injury prevention. He'll speak informally about health issues affecting Georgians such as Grady Hospital\, trauma care and health services for the uninsured.  \nGet more information about the chapter and attending this event. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/atlanta-chapter-meeting-emory-associate-dean-dr-arthur-kellermann/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081022T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081024T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163225Z CREATED:20231025T150022Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163225Z UID:23516-1224637200-1224810000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence National Conference DESCRIPTION:This year's theme is "Managing in Times of Change." the conference will feature stand-up comic Mark Lundholm\, who will conduct a two-hour session on "Humor in Recovery." \nIt will also feature the affiliate round robin\, a "Spotlight on Kansas City\," where Jean Roth Jacobs\, CEO of the Affiliate will showcase its many programs\, presentations by recipients of the 2008 Prevention & Education Awards. \nTo register online\, go to http://securehost.siteonestudio.com/ncadd/coar.asp. For more information on the conference and other ways to register go to http://www.ncadd.org/index.html. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-national-council-on-alcoholism-and-drug-dependence-national-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081024T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081024T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163225Z CREATED:20231025T150058Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163225Z UID:23552-1224810000-1224810000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Atoms to Ecosystems: Effects of Contaminants on Humans and the Environment DESCRIPTION:Because of their societal impact\, arsenic and mercury have been highlighted in a number of recent newspaper and magazine articles about the mass arsenic poisoning of humans in Bangladesh and other parts of southeast Asia\, and the potential dangers of consuming fish containing methylmercury from San Francisco Bay and drinking water from reservoirs in the Bay Area. \nThis one-day workshop will provide science journalists with background knowledge to better understand nano-to-macro scale processes that govern the fate and effect of important environmental contaminants. \nWhen:Friday\, October 24\, 2008\, 8:30 am – 5:30 pm \nWhere:Hartley Conference Center\, Mitchell BldgStanford University\, Stanford\, CA\, 94305 \nCost:Free. This workshop is funded by an NSF grant through the Stanford EMSI. $160 hotel stipend available for out of town participants. \nTo Apply and for more information go to: emsi.stanford.edu/journalist.html \nBreakfast and lunch included. \nQuestions:Contact Jennifer Saltzman \n  \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/atoms-to-ecosystems-effects-of-contaminants-on-humans-and-the-environment/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081025T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081029T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160802Z CREATED:20231025T150015Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160802Z UID:23515-1224896400-1225242000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Public Health Association 136th Annual Meeting DESCRIPTION:APHA's meeting program addresses current and emerging health science\, policy\, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. \nThe San Diego Convention Center will house the Public Health Expo\, Registration\, the Opening General Session\, Poster Sessions as well as hundreds of scientific sessions\, social hours and business meetings. \n Themed "Public Health Without Borders\," the meeting will explore transnational public health\, and will provide a forum to a address a diversity of topics including: \n\nimmigrant and refugee health; water and land rights; \n\ncoordinating disease surveillance and epidemiologic response activities across the borders; \n\nand the international transmission of socio-cultural behaviors with adverse health implications.\n\nPress and Media inquiries should be directed to: bithiah.lafontant@apha.org or (202) 777-2509. \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-public-health-association-136th-annual-meeting/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081027T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081028T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160801Z CREATED:20231025T150010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160801Z UID:23511-1225069200-1225155600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2008 Connected Health Symposium DESCRIPTION:The theme for the Center for Connected Health's 2008 Symposium will be "Who Provides\, Who Decides\, Who Pays: Consumers\, Clinicians and Business Models in the Connected Era." The event will focus on information technology and economics in health care as they are seen from all perspectives. \nThe event will be at the Conference Center at Harvard Medical School\, 77 Avenue Louis Pasteur\, Boston\, MA 02115. \nFind the agenda here and registration information here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2008-connected-health-symposium/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081029T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160800Z CREATED:20231025T150045Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160800Z UID:23533-1225242000-1225242000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Molecular Basis of Eukaryotic Transcription DESCRIPTION:Roger Kornberg of Stanford University Medical School and 2006 Nobel Prize winner will discuss "The Molecular Basis of Eukaryotic Transcription" at this session of the NIH Director's 2008-2009 Wednesday Afternoon Lecture Series. Lectures are viewable live on the Web. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-molecular-basis-of-eukaryotic-transcription/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20081031T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20081031T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T160759Z CREATED:20231025T145954Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160759Z UID:23502-1225414800-1225414800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Missouri Health Policy Summit DESCRIPTION:The Center for Health Policy at the University of Missouri is hosting its 6th Annual Missouri Health Policy Summit. \nThe event will focus on childhood obesity and health literacy. Speakers will include Morgan Spurlock\, director and star of the film "Fast-food Nation;" Andrew Pleasant\, Ph.D.\, co-author of "Advancing Health Literacy: A Framework for Understanding and Action;" T.R. Reid\, NPR correspondent\, The Washington Post's Rocky Mountain Bureau Chief and Health Policy Fellow of the Kaiser Family Foundation. \nPlease see the event Web site for registration information and costs. \nAHCJ is a sponsor of this event. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/missouri-health-policy-summit/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR