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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20040716T010000
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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/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101102T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101102T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160750Z
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SUMMARY:How Scientific Journals and Societies Use Embargoes to Manipulate the Flow of Scientific Information
DESCRIPTION:Ivan Oransky\, M.D.\, an AHCJ board member and executive editor of  Reuters Health\, will visit the University of Wisconsin-Madison as biomedical writer in residence.   \nWhile on campus\, Oransky will meet with students\, visit classes and  give a public talk entitled "This Talk Is Not Embargoed: How Scientific  Journals and Societies Use Embargoes to Manipulate the Flow of  Scientific Information." \nThe talk is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Nov. 2 at Memorial Union. Check "Today in the Union" for a room listing. \nOransky will present grand rounds Friday\, Nov. 5 at the university's School of  Medicine and Public Health. \nThat talk\, "Health News Coverage: Just How Bad It Is\, Why It Matters\,  And What Doctors Can Do About It" is set for 8 a.m. in the auditorium of  the William S. Middleton Veterans Administration Hospital. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/how-scientific-journals-and-societies-use-embargoes-to-manipulate-the-flow-of-scientific-information/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101102T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101102T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160749Z
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SUMMARY:JAMA media briefing on its aging issue
DESCRIPTION:The Journal of the American Medical Association will hold a briefing to introducing its aging theme issue. The research to be presented will include work on disabilities\, falls and chronic conditions in aging populations. \nDetails from the release:  \nWHEN:       Tuesday\, November 2\, 201010 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. \nWHERE:     The National Press ClubZenger Room529 14th St. NWWashington\, D.C. \nA continental breakfast will be available beginning at 9:30 a.m. \nTo Register to Attend: Go to the Events tab at www.jamamedia.org\, call 312-464-JAMA or email: mediarelations@jama-archives.org. \nTeleconference Call: For those unable to attend the briefing\, a teleconference call will be available. To sign-up for the teleconference call\, email: mediarelations@jama-archives.org. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/jama-media-briefing-on-its-aging-issue/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101102T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101106T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160748Z
CREATED:20231025T160946Z
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SUMMARY:American Society of Human Genetics Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Scientists and clinicians in the human genetics field will present their latest research findings at the 60th Annual Meeting of the American Society of Human Genetics.  \nFrom the society's announcement: \nWith more than 260 platform and plenary presentations\, 2\,828 posters\, 24 invited sessions and special symposia\, as well as press briefing events that will be webcast to the media\, the ASHG 2010 Annual Meeting will provide journalists with significant information about cutting-edge developments in human genetics and genomics research. In addition\, nearly 250 U.S. and international exhibitors will offer an unprecedented opportunity to view the latest advances in genetics-related products and services derived\, in part\, from work presented at previous ASHG meetings.  \n ASHG will be hosting press briefing events onsite and will webcast the briefing sessions to allow credentialed members of the media who are unable to attend to view the events. \n If you cannot attend the meeting\, but wish to receive embargoed press releases from ASHG and/or register to view online webcasts of the press briefing events\, please e-mail your request to Kristen Long at klong@ashg.org and  include your press affiliation and contact information.  The press briefing events and scientific sessions at the ASHG 2010 meeting will feature presentations on a range of topics\, including:  \n\n1000 Genomes Project\nBiotechnology\nCancer Genetics\nClinical/Translational Research\nEthical\, Legal\, Social & Policy Issues\nEpigenetics/Genomics\nEvolution & Population Genetics\nFamily Health History\nGene Therapy/Genetic Disease Treatment\nGenetic Testing\nGenetic Variation of Common & Rare Diseases\nGenome Architecture (CNV      & Structural Variation)\nGenome-wide Association Studies (GWAS)\nNeurogenetics/Psychiatric Genetics\nPharmacogenetics (Drug      Response & Dosage)\nPersonalized      Medicine\nPublic Health Genomics      & Education Initiatives\nStem Cell Research      \n\n Please see the ASHG 2010 meeting Web site for the full schedule of scientific sessions and events. The 2010 meeting site also contains an abstract search database that will allow you to search by keyword\, topic\, author/presenter name\, etc. for scientific research abstracts related to specific areas of interest in human genetics that will be presented at this year's meeting. \nPRESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION & GUIDELINES:\n The ASHG 2010 Annual Meeting is open to print\, online and broadcast news media\, as well as health\, medical and science reporters\, and freelance writers on a verifiable assignment from an established news source. Complimentary meeting registration will be available to members of the media who provide appropriate press credentials and identification. The Society offers reporters many resources onsite at the meeting\, including news releases\, press conferences\, media interviews with top experts in the field\, and a press room with free Internet access and complimentary refreshments. \n Press attendees are strongly encouraged to pre-register online for the 2010 meeting in advance; however\, we will continue to offer onsite press registration in the ASHG Press Office as well (located in Room 102B\, on the ground level of the Walter E. Washington Convention Center).* To pre-register to attend the ASHG 2010 meeting\, please complete the online press registration application form at: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/pages/press_register.shtml/. \n For more information about ASHG's press guidelines\, policies\, and online press registration for the 2010 Annual Meeting\, as well as details about this year's press briefing sessions\, webcasts\, speakers and experts available for interview\, and other special media events and opportunities at the meeting\, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/pages/press.shtml/. For general information on the 60th Annual Meeting\, please visit: http://www.ashg.org/2010meeting/.  \n Please direct all media inquiries to: Kristen Long\, ASHG Communications Manager\, via e-mail at klong@ashg.org\, or by phone at 301-634-7346 (o) or at 240-281-2386 (c). For all onsite media inquiries during the week of the ASHG 2010 meeting\, please call 240-281-2386.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-society-of-human-genetics-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101104T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101104T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160747Z
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SUMMARY:Meet the growing FDA media / public affairs staff
DESCRIPTION:Join the Association of Health Care Journalists to mingle with top  officials from the Food and Drug Administration's public affairs and  press office. Learn more about finding story ideas and where to go for  answers to questions and important details. All health care  journalists/science writers welcome. \n  When:  Thursday\, Nov. 4\, 6:00-7:30 P.M. \n  Where:   Kaiser Family Foundation\, Barbara Jordan Conference Center\, 1330 G.  St.\, NW\, Washington D.C. (half block west of Metro Center). \n  Who:   \n\nBeth Martino\, FDA associate commissioner for external affairs\nMeghan Scott\, deputy associate commissioner for EA                \nHeidi Rebello\, deputy director\, Office of Public Affairs                Plus key press officers!\n\nRSVP:  Joyce Frieden (joyce@frieden.org ) \nAll will adjourn afterwards to the nearby Laughing Man Tavern (half price drinks & eats til 8). \nMore about the Washington\, D.C.\, chapter …
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/meet-the-growing-fda-media-public-affairs-staff/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101106T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101110T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160746Z
CREATED:20231025T160928Z
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SUMMARY:American Public Health Association Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The theme of this year's American Public Health Association's 138th Annual Meeting   & Exposition is "Social Justice: A Public Health Imperative"  \nCredentialed  working journalists will be provided complimentary press registration  to cover the meeting. \n To register for press credentials\, read the APHA press  credentials policy.  You can download the press registration form and fax it to 202-777-2532\,  Attn: Patricia Warin\, or send the following  information in the body of an e-mail to patricia.warin@apha.org: \n• First Name• Last Name • Outlet/Organization• Title• Email  • Address• City   • State  • ZIP Code   • Phone   • Fax     \nMeeting highlights: \n\n\nAPHA Summit on Health Reform – Join Public Health  practicioners\, administrators and clinicians at this groundbreaking  daylong summit designed to prepare and equip public health officials and  agencies on the implementation of the important provisions of the new  health law.  \n\n\nOpening  General Session – Dr. Cornel West and Dr.  Bill Jenkins will share their insights on race\, class and  social justice and its effect on public health in America. \n\n\n\n\nClosing General Session – The passage and signing of  the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and the Health Care and  Education Reconciliation Act of 2010 were historic moments. The closing  session will focus on the new laws and their implications for the  current health system at the local\, state and federal level. \n\n\nScientific Sessions – The Annual Meeting consists of more than 1\,000  scientific sessions\, roundtables\, poster sessions\, institutes and panel  discussions at which more than 4\,000 scientific papers will be presented.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-public-health-association-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101109T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101109T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160746Z
CREATED:20231030T213141Z
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SUMMARY:New York Metro chapter event: Investigating health care
DESCRIPTION:Learn  techniques and tools for getting the inside story on pharmaceuticals\,  medical devices\, hospitals\, and for keeping up with regulatory and legal  activity from award-winning\, veteran investigative reporters.   Confirmed speakers: Duff Wilson\, The New York Times Charles Ornstein\, AHCJ president\, ProPublica \nThere will be time for an interactive discussion among audience  members and the panelists. Feel free to send questions or topics you  would like to see covered.   \nWhen: Tuesday\, Nov. 9\, 2010; 6:15 – 8 p.m. Where: The Associated Press at  450 West 33rd Street (between 9th and 10th avenues)   \nRSVP required: newyorkahcj@gmail.com \n **Attendees must have a government-issued ID to present to the reception desk in the lobby**  \nSpecial thanks to Stephanie Nano and our hosts at the Associated Press. \nLearn more  about the New York City chapter of AHCJ.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/new-york-metro-chapter-event-investigating-health-care/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101112T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101112T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160745Z
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SUMMARY:What Does the Election Mean for Health Reform?
DESCRIPTION:Ten days after the midterm elections\, the Alliance for Health Reform will take a look at how  things shook out\, and how they'll affect health care reform.  \nWHEN: Friday\, Nov. 12\, 12:15 to 1:30 p.m. Eastern TimeThis briefing will be carried live on C-SPAN. \nTO DIAL IN: 877-852-6580 toll free. Event ID is 2370764 \nTO SUBMIT QUESTIONS BEFORE OR DURING THE BRIEFING: Send an email to questions@allhealth.org \nIf you would like to attend in person\, the briefing will take place in the Holeman Lounge of the National Press Club in Washington\, DC (529 14th Street\, NW). To register\, please call 202/789-2300. \nNote: Reporters wanting contact information for experts to interview before or after Nov. 12 can contact Bill Erwin at the Alliance: BillErwin@allhealth.org  or 202/789-2300. Or sign up for the Alliance's Find-an-Expert Service for reporters: www.allhealth.org/reporter_enroll.asp.  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-does-the-election-mean-for-health-reform/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101117T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101119T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154513Z
CREATED:20231025T160937Z
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SUMMARY:World Mental Health Conference
DESCRIPTION:Cco-sponsored by World Health Organization and Pan American Health  Organization\, the World Mental Health Conference will focus on reducing  mental health disparities worldwide and improving mental health care. \nReporters and bloggers are welcome. For more information or to  register\, visit the conference website.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-mental-health-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101117T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101119T010000
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SUMMARY:World Conference on the Promotion of Mental Health/Prevention of Mental and Behavioral Disorders
DESCRIPTION:The conference\, co-sponsored by the World Health Organization and the Pan American Health Organization\, will bring together researchers\, public health practitioners\, activists\, educators\, law enforcement personnel and others to share findings\, ideas\, and innovative approaches in mental health. \nThere will be a space at the conference specifically for journalists and bloggers. For more information\, contact Liliya Melnyk.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-conference-on-the-promotion-of-mental-health-prevention-of-mental-and-behavioral-disorders/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101121T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101122T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160744Z
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SUMMARY:Infectious Diseases in Children Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Pediatricians and pediatric nurses will learn  about immunization  recommendations for HPV\, influenza\, pneumococcal and other key  vaccinations in the pediatric practice. Other discussions will include  strategies for improving vaccination rates\, guidelines for the  prevention and management of outpatient infections and more.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/infectious-diseases-in-children-symposium/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20101129T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20101129T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160743Z
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SUMMARY:IOM Report: Preparing for the Future of HIV/AIDS in Africa: A Shared Responsibility
DESCRIPTION:This Institute of Medicine report looks at the future of HIV/AIDs in  Africa\, both in terms of the future spread and character of the disease  and in terms of prevention and treatment.  \nDetails from the release:  \n\nThe report will be released at a public briefing  beginning at 11 a.m. EST Monday\, Nov. 29\, in Conference Room B of the 20  F Street Conference Center\, 20 F St.\, N.W.\, Washington\, D.C. Those who  cannot attend may watch a live video webcast and submit questions via an  e-mail form at www.iom.edu/longtermaids.On hand to discuss the  report will be committee co-chairs David Serwadda\, professor and former  dean of the School of Public Health at Makerere University\, Kampala\,  Uganda; and Thomas C. Quinn\, associate director for international  research at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases\,  National Institutes of Health\, Bethesda\, Md.REPORTERS:Advance  copies of the report will be available to reporters only upon request.  THE REPORT IS EMBARGOED AND NOT FOR PUBLIC RELEASE BEFORE 11 A.M. EST  MONDAY\, NOV. 29. To register for the briefing or obtain a copy of the  report\, contact the National Academies' Office of News and Public  Information; tel. 202-334-2138 or e-mail news@nas.edu.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-report-preparing-for-the-future-of-hiv-aids-in-africa-a-shared-responsibility/
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