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:20091004T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091006T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154536Z CREATED:20231025T150426Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154536Z UID:23715-1254618000-1254790800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Journal of Nursing Conference DESCRIPTION:The American Journal of Nursing's 2009 conference\, Advancing Excellence in Nursing Practice\, will address topics like delivering safe\, cost-effective care\, relevant new state and federal regulations\, and ethical\, legal and interpersonal conflicts in the workplace. For more information or to register\, visit the conference website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-journal-of-nursing-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091007T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091010T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154519Z CREATED:20231025T150424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154519Z UID:23711-1254877200-1255136400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2009 Cardiometabolic Health Congress DESCRIPTION:The 2009 Cardiometabolic Health Congress will address the latest advances in the treatment of diabetes and related issues\, as well as assess the current state of global cardiometabolic health. For more information or to register\, visit the conference Web site. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2009-cardiometabolic-health-congress/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091013T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091013T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163055Z CREATED:20231030T213025Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163055Z UID:25378-1255395600-1255395600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:JAMA briefing for upcoming surgical care theme issue DESCRIPTION:The Journal of the American Medical Association will hold a media briefing to discuss its upcoming surgical care issue\, which will include comparative research on prostatectomies\, breast cancer treatments and and aortic aneurysm treatments\, as well as the relation between a physician's overwork/lack of sleep and complications in medical procedures. \nVist JAMA's events site for more information or to register\, a phone-in option will be available for reporters unable to attend in person. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/jama-briefing-for-upcoming-surgical-care-theme-issue/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091014T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091014T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163055Z CREATED:20231030T213029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163055Z UID:25382-1255482000-1255482000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Most recent estimated pregnancy rates for the U.S. DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics is tentatively scheduled to release the most recent U.S. pregnancy rate estimates. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters must contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media Listserv. To register click here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-most-recent-estimated-pregnancy-rates-for-the-u-s/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091014T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163054Z CREATED:20231025T160848Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163054Z UID:23728-1255482000-1255654800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Meeting of State Health Officials DESCRIPTION:The National Meeting of State Health Officials will include speeches by a number of top federal officials\, as well as discussion of "Health reform\, Novel H1N1 and pandemic preparedness\, food safety\, wellness\, health equity and prevention." \nFor more information\, visit the conference Web site. According to the release\, "Press are invited to attend the general sessions\, however\, you must identify yourself with press credentials at the registration desk and obtain a badge to gain access. If you would like to register ahead of time\, please send an email with your name\, news outlet\, and contact information to ASTHOCommunications@astho.org. Your badge will be waiting for pick-up at the registration desk." URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-meeting-of-state-health-officials/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091015T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163053Z CREATED:20231030T213024Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163053Z UID:25376-1255568400-1255568400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:FOI and Public Records Workshop: Smart Tips for Journalists DESCRIPTION:In these times of shrinking budgets and staff\, reporters are more challenged than ever to get the information – especially public information – they need for thorough stories. What changes – if any – have occurred under the Obama Administration that make it easier to have requests for documents honored in a timely manner?  Speakers at this San Francisco Bay Area chapter event will provide background\, examples\, and smart strategies on these topics:   \n\n\nHow FOI has changed (if it has) from the Bush to Obama administrations\, examples of recent lawsuits\, and how to navigate FOI hurdles. \n\n\n\n\nHow the California Public Records Act has changed in the last year\, examples of what precipitated legal action\, how to make requests\, and what to if you get no response or have difficulty getting records. \n\n\n\n\nWhat a reporter can do to translate hundreds of thousands of records into a digestible and comprehensive database. \n\n\nThe panel \nMarcia Hoffman is a staff attorney for the Electronic Frontier Foundation. She works on government transparency\, civil liberties\, and intellectual property issues and co-established EFF's FOIA Litigation for Accountable Government (FLAG) Project. Documents made public though her work have been reported by the New York Times\, Washington Post\, National Public Radio\, Fox News\, and CNN\, among others. \nMichael Risher is a staff attorney at the American Civil Liberties Union of Northern California\, where he handles a wide range of cases involving freedom of expression\, open government\, criminal justice\, and other civil liberties issues.  \nPhilip Reese is a reporter on the projects and investigations team of the Sacramento Bee. He specializes in data analysis and has been with The Bee for five years. After reviewing hundreds of thousands of records\, Reese figured out a way to develop a comprehensible database on emergency room visits to hospitals. \nThe panel will be moderated by health care reporter Laurie Udesky\, whose articles and multimedia pieces on health and public policy have appeared in The Lancet\, Salon.com\, and on Consumer Health Interactive\, among other news outlets. She has won national and regional awards for her work. \nWhen:Thursday\, Oct. 15\, 6-8 p.m. \nWhere:San Francisco Chronicle newspaper offices100  Fifth StreetSan FranciscoAccessible via BART (Powell St. station) and car (parking garages nearby) \n Admission: $5 for SPJ and AHCJ members; $7 for nonmembers \nPlease RSVP to Bay.Area.AHCJ@gmail.com so we know how much seating to set up. Light refreshments will be served. \nWe have a November event in the works – stay tuned for details soon. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/foi-and-public-records-workshop-smart-tips-for-journalists/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091015T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091015T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163053Z CREATED:20231030T213026Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163053Z UID:25380-1255568400-1255568400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:IOM data release: Smoking bans' effects on heart disease risks DESCRIPTION:The Institute of Medicine is expected to release what it says will be a "comprehensive evaluation of studies exploring the impacts of smoking bans in the United States and abroad and the relationship between secondhand smoke and heart disease." \nFrom the release:  \nThe release will take place from 11 a.m. to noon Eastern in Room 201 of the National Academies Keck Center\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Those who cannot attend may participate by conference call. \nAdvance copies of the report will be available to reporters only beginning at 9 a.m. Wednesday\, Oct. 14.  The report is embargoed until 11 a.m. EDT on Oct. 15.  Reporters: To receive a copy of the report and to register to attend the briefing or to receive the call-in information\, contact the Office of News and Public Information\, tel. 202-334-2138\, or e-mail news@nas.edu. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-data-release-smoking-bans-effects-on-heart-disease-risks/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091016T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163052Z CREATED:20231030T213010Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163052Z UID:25370-1255654800-1255654800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting health stories from any beat DESCRIPTION:This panel\, presented at the California Chicano News Media Association's Journalism Opportunities Conference\, will help reporters who don't normally cover health learn how to cover the health angles on their beats. \nThe panel\, 10 a.m. to noon at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel in downtown Los Angeles (506 S. Grand Ave.)\, will feature experienced journalists who cover general assignment\, business and politics and have proven adept at covering health issues on those beats. \nSpeakers: \n\nDeborah Crowe\, Los Angeles Business Journal\nRandy Dotinga\, independent journalist and frequent contributor to VoiceOfSanDiego.com \nJennifer Muir\, The Orange County Register\n\n Moderator: Pia Christensen\, managing editor/online services\, Association of Health Care Journalists \nLearn more about AHCJ!\nChristensen will have a table at the conference and is looking forward to answering questions about AHCJ and health journalism. Be sure to stop by and say Hello! URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-health-stories-from-any-beat/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091016T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091017T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163051Z CREATED:20231025T150259Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163051Z UID:23643-1255654800-1255741200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Aging in the 21st Century DESCRIPTION:Over the next 20 years\, the 65-plus population is projected to grow four to six times as fast as the population as a whole. Learn what the hot-button issues in our aging society will be and what you need to be reporting on now. Come explore these issues and more so you can start telling these stories now. \nEven journalists who don't regularly report on health and aging will benefit from this workshop. The panels will be relevant to a number of other beats\, including business\, local government and politics\, social services and crime.  \n \n \n \nThe workshop was at the University of Miami School of Communication. University of Miami\, School of Communication Communication International Building (CIB) Shoma Hall – 3053 5100 Brunson Drive Coral Gables\, FL 33146 \n\nHosted by: University of Miami Center on Aging \n\n\n\nSponsors include:\n\n\n\n The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation \n\n\n The Commonwealth Fund \n\n\n\n\n Montefiore Medical Center \n\n\n Mayo Clinic in Florida \n\n\n\n\n Health Foundation of South Florida \n\n\n University of Miami School of Communication \n\n\n\n\n New America Media \n\n\n\n\nA journalism workshop by the Association of Health Care Journalists and the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism \n \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-in-the-21st-century/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091017T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091020T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154518Z CREATED:20231025T150424Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154518Z UID:23712-1255741200-1256000400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:American Academy of Pediatrics: 2009 National Conference & Exhibition DESCRIPTION:The American Academy of Pediatrics' 2009 National Conference & Exhibition will cover information technology\, adoption\, breastfeeding\, foster care and myriad other pediatric issues. For more information or to register\, visit the conference Web site. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-academy-of-pediatrics-2009-national-conference-exhibition/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091017T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091021T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163050Z CREATED:20231025T160847Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163050Z UID:23726-1255741200-1256086800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Neuroscience 2009 (Conference) DESCRIPTION:The Society for Neuroscience's 2009 conference will address "spinal cord regeneration and recovery\, " possible methods of repairing retinal damage\, the link between exercise and brain function and other notable neuroscientific topics.  \nVisit the conference Web site for more information or go to the media registration page to register. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/neuroscience-2009-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091021T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163050Z CREATED:20231030T213029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163050Z UID:25383-1256086800-1256086800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Data release: Expanded health data from the new birth certificate DESCRIPTION: URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-expanded-health-data-from-the-new-birth-certificate/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091021T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091022T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163049Z CREATED:20231025T150352Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163049Z UID:23698-1256086800-1256173200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices DESCRIPTION:The CDC's Adivisory Committee on Immunization Practices meets regularly to discuss vaccines and immunizations. \n For more information or to register for the meeting\, visit the committee's website. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/cdc-advisory-committee-on-immunization-practices/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091026T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091028T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163048Z CREATED:20231025T160900Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163048Z UID:23730-1256518800-1256691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress DESCRIPTION:The World Medical Tourism and Global Health Congress will explore a constellation of issues related to medical tourism\, including partnerships with overseas hospitals\, regional tourism breakdowns\, legal issues\, insurance issues and patient safety. \nFor more information\, visit the conference Web site. To register or apply for media credentials\, go here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-medical-tourism-and-global-health-congress-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091028T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091028T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163048Z CREATED:20231030T213014Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163048Z UID:25375-1256691600-1256691600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Comparative effectiveness research and personalized medicine (Conference) DESCRIPTION:"Comparative effectiveness research and personalized medicine\," a one-day conference hosted by the National Pharmaceutical Council and the Personalized Medicine Coalition\, will look into the science\, policy and business of both subjects. \nTo register or for more information\, visit the conference Web site. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/comparative-effectiveness-research-and-personalized-medicine-conference/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091029T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091029T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163047Z CREATED:20231030T213028Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163047Z UID:25381-1256778000-1256778000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:NIH webcast: Gaps (and Gasps!) in Medical-Ethical Reasoning DESCRIPTION:Loyola University Chicago bioethics and law professor Heidi Malm will address the "value-laden or 'moral' judgments" faced by health care professionals in a live 2:30 p.m. webcast. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nih-webcast-gaps-and-gasps-in-medical-ethical-reasoning/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20091030T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20091030T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T163046Z CREATED:20231030T213029Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T163046Z UID:25384-1256864400-1256864400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:7th Annual Missouri Health Policy Summit DESCRIPTION:The University of Missouri Center for Health Policy\, medical school and Office of Continuing Medical Education are bringing former Senate Mmajority/Minority Leader Tom Daschle and former surgeon general Dr. Richard Carmona\, as well as community health and disparities expert Darcy Freedmanm\, among others\, to discuss the politics and policy of health care reform and public health in Missouri. \nFor more information or to register\, visit the summit Web page. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/7th-annual-missouri-health-policy-summit/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR