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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:20131031T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131103T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160249Z
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160249Z
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SUMMARY:American Dental Association’s 2013 Annual Session
DESCRIPTION:This year’s annual session\, which will be held at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center\, will include an opening address by former President Bill Clinton. At a free dental clinic\, held in conjunction with the event on Sunday\, Nov 3\, dentists hope to treat 1\,000 local residents without access to care. \nFor more information go to www.ada.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-dental-associationaes-2013-annual-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131031T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131103T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160248Z
CREATED:20231025T161355Z
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SUMMARY:National Association of Home Care and Hospice annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:Attendees of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice’s annual meeting will hear about 2013 as a key year to focus on the particular needs of home care and hospice providers. With the future of Medicare at stake\, NAHC members will strategize and share stories with key stakeholders about the impact  only hospice and home care providers can make. Contact: Barbara Wooley\, PR & Marketing\, NAHC\, bdw@nahc.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-association-of-home-care-and-hospice-annual-meeting/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131101T010000
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SUMMARY:Hospice / Palliative Care Month
DESCRIPTION:This observance focuses on raising awareness about care for the 1.5 million patients each year who receive care from hospices in the United States. \nThe National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (703-837-1500; nhpco_info@nhpco.org) has a number of resources related to the observance.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hospice-palliative-care-month/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131102T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131106T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160247Z
CREATED:20231025T161339Z
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SUMMARY:American Public Health Association 141st Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:APHA’s meeting addresses current and emerging health science\, policy\, and practice issues in an effort to prevent disease and promote health. \nMore than 13\,000 national and international physicians\, administrators\, nurses\, educators\, researchers\, epidemiologists and related health specialists attend the meeting. \nSessions cover topics that include publich health ethics\, medical expenditures\, chronic disease prevention\, gun violence prevention\, unintended pregnancy\, jail and prison health\, rural health\, vision care\, food and nutrition\, alcohol policy\, global health\, prescription drug overdoses\, cancer screening and much more. See the full program. \nMedia access\nCredentialed working journalists will be provided complimentary press registration. See this page for details.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-public-health-association-141st-annual-meeting/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131106T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131106T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160246Z
CREATED:20231103T153608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160246Z
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SUMMARY:November’s “Drink to your health” gathering
DESCRIPTION:Health journalists in New York get together to chat about science\, health care and journalism. \nWednesday\, Nov. 6\, 20137 p.m. ET \nWhite Horse Tavern567 Hudson StreetNew York\, NY 10014-2460 \nContact Mollie Bloudoff-Indelicato with questions or to RSVP.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/novemberaes-aeoedrink-to-your-healthae%c2%9d-gathering/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131108T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131108T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160245Z
CREATED:20231103T153455Z
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SUMMARY:NCQA’s Eighth Annual Policy Conference
DESCRIPTION:Nov. 8\, 2013Capital HiltonWashington\, D.C. \nAt this conference\, the nation’s top health care leaders will discuss next steps in health reform. Journalists can attend the conference in person or via live streaming online. \nhttp://www.ncqa.org/EducationEvents/SeminarsandWebinars/LiveSeminarsWebinars/8thAnnualNationalPolicyConference.aspx
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ncqaaes-eighth-annual-policy-conference/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131108T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160245Z
CREATED:20231025T161404Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160245Z
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SUMMARY:Aging and Society Conference
DESCRIPTION:This is an international forum to enhance knowledge and continue discussion for anyone engaged in the knowledge community of researchers\, academics\, caregivers\, and practitioners. \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nEnvironmental factions and aging\, including extreme weather \n\n\nDefining and protecting the wellbeing of older adults \n\n\nEthnic disparities \n\n\nEmployment and retirement of older adults \n\n\nHospice in prisons \n\n\nElderly violence \n\n\nNutrition and physical activity \n\n\nCognition \n\n\nAge-friendly design \n\n\nPublic policy\, ethics and legal issues \n\n\nFamily \n\n\nContact: Common Ground Publishing\, 217-328-0405
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/aging-and-society-conference/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131108T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131109T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160244Z
CREATED:20231025T161409Z
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SUMMARY:American Nurses Association 2013 Staffing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that optimal staffing reduces mortality rates\, adverse patient outcomes (falls\, infections\, etc.)\, length of stay\, and rates of readmissions and medical errors. A 2013 Health Affairs study found that hospitals with high nurse staffing had lower odds of readmission penalties than hospitals with lower staffing. Lowering hospital readmissions is a key component of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). \nThis conference aims to empower nurses to improve patient care by developing innovative solutions to the complex challenge of determining and delivering appropriate nurse staffing. \nSpeakers and topics include: \n\n\nKaren A. Daley\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\,  president of ANA \n\n\nBarbara A. Blakeney\, MS\, RN\, FNAP\, past president of ANA and the current innovations specialist at the Center for Innovation in Care Delivery in the Institute for Patient Care at Massachusetts General Hospital in BostonTOPIC: Building Leading Practices through Leadership and Innovation \n\n\nSean Clarke\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\, director of the McGill Nursing CollaborativeTOPIC: Organizational Climate: Impact on Nurse Staffing and Patient Outcomes \n\n\nJennifer Mensik\, PhD\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FACHE\,  ANA board member and author of “The Nurse Manager’s Guide to Innovative Staffing”TOPIC: Care Delivery Models: How and Why They Impact Care Delivery \n\n\nJack Needleman\, PhD\, FAAN\, professor of health services\, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health; associate director\, UCLA Patient Safety InstituteTOPIC:  Making the Business Case for Staffing \n\n\nWashington Hilton1919 Connecticut Ave.\, NWWashington\, D.C. \nMEDIA ACCESS: Reporters interested in attending or covering the conference should contact Jemarion Jones at Jemarion.Jones@ana.org or 301-628-5198.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/american-nurses-association-2013-staffing-conference/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131112T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131112T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154507Z
CREATED:20231103T154124Z
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SUMMARY:Media briefing: Critical Issues in U.S. Health Care
DESCRIPTION:A JAMA Theme Issue Media Briefing \nThe National Press ClubWashington\, D.C.10 a.m.–12:15 p.m.Tuesday\, Nov. 12  \nProgram: \n9:30 – 9:45 a.m. Welcome and Opening RemarksModerator: Howard Bauchner\, M.D.\, Editor in Chief\, JAMA   \n9:45 – 10:15 a.m.The Anatomy of Health Care in the United StatesHamilton Moses III\, M.D.\, Alerion Institute\, North Garden\, Va.\, and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine\, Baltimore \n10:15 – 10:45 a.m.Going to the Moon in Health Care – Medicine’s Big Hairy Audacious GoalEzekiel J. Emanuel\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, Perelman School of Medicine and the Wharton School\, University of Pennsylvania\, Philadelphia  \n10:45 – 11:15 a.m.Critical Issues in U.S. Health Care – Health Care on the EdgeJoshua Sharfstein\, M.D.\, Department of Health and Mental Hygiene\, Baltimore  \n11:15 a.m. – 11:45 p.m.Reliable and Sustainable Comprehensive Care for Frail Elderly PeopleJoanne Lynn\, M.D.\, M.A.\, M.S.\, Center for Elder Care and Advanced Illness\, Altarum Institute\, Washington\, D.C.  \n11:45 a.m. – noonClosing Comments \nTo Register: Email mediarelations@jama-archives.org or call 312-464-JAMA.  \nWebcast: To view the briefing live via a webcast\, go to: http://www.visualwebcaster.com/JAMABriefing \nTwitter: Follow #CritIssuesinHealthcare \nTeleconference: For the teleconference\, call 800-277-3988 or 1-706-902-0489.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/media-briefing-critical-issues-in-u-s-health-care/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154507Z
CREATED:20231103T154124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154507Z
UID:25896-1384390800-1384390800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Covering the ACA: Researching Consumer Stories\, Finding New Ideas & Securing Real World Examples
DESCRIPTION:Presented by the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Media Fellowships Program\, the Foundation invites you to attend an interactive webinar: “Covering The Affordable Care Act (ACA): Researching Consumer Stories\, Finding New Ideas & Securing Real World Examples.” Exclusively for journalists\, this webinar will take place on Thursday\, November 14 from 12:30 p.m. ET to 1:30 p.m. ET. \nFeaturing Kaiser Health News (KHN) Staff Writer Sarah Varney\, and KHN’s “Insuring Your Health” columnist Michelle Andrews\, this webinar will discuss approaches to covering this complex story by incorporating individual examples; provide tips and techniques for digging into the details of the law (with expert help) to describe how its provisions play out in real life; and suggest new angles and under-reported story ideas. Additionally\, they will identify upcoming policy deadlines and timelines\, and explore how to weave these into your stories over the next several months. After a brief presentation\, both presenters will answer questions. \nJournalists may register online by clicking here. Shortly after registering\, each participant will receive a confirmation email that contains information about how to join the webinar. If you are unable to attend the webinar\, but would like to receive future updates on the series\, please email your name and media affiliation to acawebinars@kff.org. You can also use this email address to provide feedback and ideas for the series. \nThis webinar is the fourth in the “Covering Health Reform: Webinars for Journalists” series that seeks to address key aspects of the ACA\, its implications for consumers\, and strategies for connecting the dots for different audiences. Video and transcripts are available for the first three webinars at kff.org. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-the-aca-researching-consumer-stories-finding-new-ideas-securing-real-world-examples/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131116T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160243Z
CREATED:20231025T161335Z
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SUMMARY:Clinical Trials Conference on Alzheimer’s Disease
DESCRIPTION:The 6th annual CtaD conference will relate experiences from international teams covering every stage of clinical trials in Alzheimer’s Disease. From animal models to human trials\, CtaD 2013 provides an opportunity to learn about the latest results on new therapies in development\, advances in fundamental research\, biomarker validation\, PET imaging and cognitive assessments. \nKeynotes and symposia will also cover internet screening of cognition to recruit for clinical trials\, designing drug trials taking into account neuropsychiatric symptoms of AD\, Down syndrome and AD as well as ethical issues and methodological considerations. \nA press page will offer news releases.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/clinical-trials-conference-on-alzheimeraes-disease/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131114T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131116T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160242Z
CREATED:20231025T161345Z
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UID:23948-1384390800-1384563600@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Reporting Sex Trafficking: Local Problem with Global Dimensions
DESCRIPTION:The UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, in partnership with the Robert R. McCormick Foundation and The Poynter Institute for Media Studies\, is proud to announce a new McCormick Specialized Reporting Institute\, “Reporting Sex Trafficking: Local Problem with Global Dimensions.” \n\n\nThis free workshop is designed for professional journalists from all fields of the media to learn more about this increasingly important problem and to provide the tools and approaches necessary to recognize\, understand and report sex trafficking in their communities.  It will educate reporters to cover issues of sex trafficking responsibly and accurately in an effort to raise this international issue in the public’s awareness. \n\n\nWhen: Thursday\, Nov. 14 to Saturday\, Nov. 16.  \n\n\nWhere: UNC School of Journalism and Mass Communication\, Chapel Hill\, N.C. \n\n\nCost: Successful applicants will have their travel and accommodation costs paid for.  \n\n\nFor further information about the workshop\, including details on workshop instructors\, schedule\, and how to apply\, please visit: http://reportingtrafficking.jomc.unc.edu/ \n\n\nContacts: Prof. Barbara Friedman (bfriedman@unc.edu\, 919-843-2099)/Prof. Anne Johnston (amjohnst@email.unc.edu/919-962-4286)
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-sex-trafficking-local-problem-with-global-dimensions/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131118T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160241Z
CREATED:20231025T161355Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160241Z
UID:23959-1384736400-1384822800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:IOM workshop: Impact of the ACA on U.S. preparedness resources and programs
DESCRIPTION:With many elements of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) going into effect in 2014\, and the establishment of many new rules and regulations\, there have been and will continue to be significant changes to the U.S. health system. However\, it is not clear what impact these changes will have on medical and public health preparedness programs around the country.  As funding for these programs continues to decline\, leveraging changes in health care delivery and structure to enhance and increase individual and community preparedness becomes even more important. \nThis workshop will examine how the changes to the health system as a result of the ACA may impact the medical and public health preparedness programs across the nation\, and how the ACA provisions may be leveraged to strengthen the resilience of the medical and public health preparedness systems.  Beginning with discussions on changing financing and delivery\, and moving to more detailed conversations on roles and potential within threat identification and information technology infrastructure\, participants will examine current and future opportunities for protecting the nation’s health in disasters through new relationships and more integrated care.  \nSee the draft agenda. \nMeeting objectives: \n\n\nExplore opportunities to leverage benefits of health care reform and develop action steps that the preparedness community can take to mitigate identified challenges. \n\n\nDiscuss challenges and benefits of the Affordable Care Act to disaster preparedness and response efforts around the country. \n\n\nConsider how changes to payment and reimbursement models will present opportunities and challenges to strengthen disaster preparedness and response capacities. \n\n\nExplore potential impacts changing health care delivery infrastructure may have on disaster preparedness and response. \n\n\nConsider how impacts on the health system workforce may impact resilience\, emergency preparedness\, response\, mitigation\, and recovery. \n\n\nExplore how changes to data collected through health information technology may be used to strengthen community resilience. \n\n\nEvaluate needs and opportunities in data collection\, surveillance\, and communication for robust threat identification and public health response. \n\n\nPreregistration is strongly encouraged due to security procedures required to access NAS/IOM facilities. \nNational Academy of Sciences Building (Lecture Room)2101 Constitution Avenue\, NWWashington\, DC 20418
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-workshop-impact-of-the-aca-on-u-s-preparedness-resources-and-programs/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131118T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131120T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160241Z
CREATED:20231025T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160241Z
UID:23969-1384736400-1384909200@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:AHIP Operations and Technology Forum
DESCRIPTION:During the AHIP Operations and Technology Forum health plan executives will outline the operational and technical challenges health plans in the health insurance marketplaces. The forum is sponsored by the Association of Health Insurance Plans. Speakers will outline strategies health plans are using to market plans on the exchanges and the methods used increase consumer engagement. Among the feature speakers will be Steven Brill\, author of the cover story for Time magazine in March\, “Bitter Pill: Why Medical Bills Are Killing Us\,” and Judith Hibbard\, a senior researcher and professor emerita at the University of Oregon\, who has worked on the Patient Activation Measure (PAM)\, which health plans use to characterize how engaged patients are in their care.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahip-operations-and-technology-forum/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154506Z
CREATED:20231103T154124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154506Z
UID:25898-1384822800-1384822800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Data release: Dementia Special Care Units in Residential Care Communities
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for Health Statistics will release data on Dementia Special Care Units in Residential Care Communities from the 2010 National Survey of Residential Care Facilities. \nTo access embargoed and password protected materials\, reporters should contact the CDC/NCHS Press Room at 301-458-4800 or register with the NCHS Media List. \nAll materials are embargoed until 12:01 a.m. on the date of release.  For more information or to request an interview please contact the NCHS press office at 301-458-4800 or paoquery@cdc.gov.  \nSee a list of upcoming NCHS reports. 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/data-release-dementia-special-care-units-in-residential-care-communities/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131119T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131124T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160240Z
CREATED:20231025T161410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160240Z
UID:23967-1384822800-1385254800@healthjournalism.org
SUMMARY:Gerontological Society of America Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GSA’s Annual Scientific Meeting brings together more than 4\,000 of the brightest minds in the field of aging to participate in more than 400 scientific sessions including symposia\, paper\, and poster presentations. \nGSA’s scientific program is one of the most respected and competitive of its kind. The meeting theme\, “Optimal Aging Through Research\,” embodies GSA’s interdisciplinary core values. \nMEDIA ACCESS: To register as press\, visit this site or contact Todd Kluss (tkluss@geron.org or 202-587-2839). \nTopics on the agenda include: \n\n\nMobility in older adults \n\n\nCaregiving to people with dementia \n\n\nHealth disparities \n\n\nNational Health and Aging Trends Study \n\n\nPalliative and end-of-life care \n\n\nAge-friendly communities \n\n\nLessons learned from African American and white caregivers in the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Disease Registry \n\n\nA primer on the Wisconsin Longitudinal Study: Over 50 years of social data combined with genetic data \n\n\nWhat factors contribute to optimal aging? \n\n\nMental health\, cognition\, dementia\, misuse of alcohol and drugs \n\n\nRural aging and diversity \n\n\nGeriatric nursing care \n\n\nInnovation in nursing home oral hygiene care \n\n\nLong-term care and care transitions \n\n\nSocioeconomic differences in health-related outcomes  \n\n\nOptimizing exercise for neuroplasticity in Parkinson’s disease \n\nChallenges of homelessness\, inadequate and unstable housing in later life
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/gerontological-society-of-america-annual-meeting-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131120T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160239Z
CREATED:20231025T161411Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160239Z
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SUMMARY:Consumer Experience Forum
DESCRIPTION:Health plan executives will outline strategies plans use as they adopt retail sales and marketing strategies. In this conference is sponsored by America’s Health Insurance Plans\, health plan administrators will outline consumer engagement strategies. Among the featured speakers will be Anne Filipic\, president of Enroll America\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization seeking to enroll the uninsured in health insurance plans.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/consumer-experience-forum/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160238Z
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SUMMARY:IOM workshop: Implications of Health Literacy for Public Health
DESCRIPTION:This Institute of Medicine Roundtable on Health Literacy workshop will feature the presentation of a commissioned paper on health literacy activities underway in public health organizations. Other presentations will examine the implications of health literacy for the mission and essential services of public health.  \nAgenda: 8:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. \n\n\n\nPanel: Health Literacy and Public HealthThis presentation will highlight areas where there is beneficial overlap between health literacy and public health\, and explore the implications of health literacy for effective public health interventions. Reframing Health Literacy as a Public Health Issue Presentation of Commissioned Paper   \n\n\nPanel: Current Health Department Efforts in Health LiteracyLouisiana | Nebraska | Arkansas   \n\n\nPanel: Health Literacy Facilitates Public Health Activity Applying Health Literacy Principles to Public Health Efforts in Preparedness and Nutrition; Chronic Disease; Prevention; School Health; Oral Health   \n\n\nPanel: Supporting Public Health Implementation and Research Departments of Public Health: Workforce Development Academia: Professional Training and Certification Evaluation Research and Implementation Studies (emphasize partnerships)  \n\n\n\nWebcast will be available and the workshop will be at:Beckman Center100 Academy DriveIrvine\, CA 92617 \nRegister here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iom-workshop-implications-of-health-literacy-for-public-health/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160237Z
CREATED:20231103T153607Z
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SUMMARY:Chicago chapter: Fresh Stories Ahead for the Affordable Care Act
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!  \nJoin the Chicago chapter of AHCJ on Thursday\, Nov. 21\, for a panel discussion on “Fresh Stories Ahead for the Affordable Care Act.”  \nDoes your story list need a kick in the pants? The technical problems of HealthCare.gov have overshadowed other health reform stories since the rollout of the federal marketplace website on Oct. 1. Journalists now need to look ahead for trends and develop new story ideas. Our panel discussion will dig into three big changes that haven’t received much public attention yet: pediatric dental coverage\, substance abuse treatment coverage and a new type of nonprofit health insurers called CO-OPs.  \nPanelists: \nDr. John R. Rutkausas\, D.D.S.\, is chief executive officer of the Chicago-based American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry\, the nation’s foremost authority on pediatric oral health. AAPD is engaged with many public policy-related projects aimed at educating policy makers\, as well as AAPD members\, on improving access to qualified oral healthcare providers nationwide. \nC. Scott Litch\, is chief operating officer and general counsel for the Chicago-based American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry. Litch has three primary duties with the AAPD:  coordinating internal operations and planning; directing the AAPD’s government relations and public policy agenda; and\, managing legal issues affecting the AAPD and pediatric dentistry.       \nDan Lustig\, vice president clinical services\, Haymarket Center in Chicago\, has more than 20 years of experience in the field of addictions. In 2005\, he completed a research study examining the Factors Related to Changes in African American Women Participating in Substance Abuse Treatment. He currently sits on numerous committees evaluating methamphetamine and its clinical interventions statewide. \nJason Montrie is vice president of channel and network development for Land of Lincoln Health\, the first and only health insurance CO-OP in Illinois. He has more than a decade of experience in insurance sales and health network development. Prior to joining Land of Lincoln Health\, Jason was a senior sales executive at Humana Insurance and an assistant vice president at Euclid Insurance Company. \nModerator: Carla K. Johnson\, Associated Press Medical Writer\, and board member of the Association of Health Care Journalists. \nTime: refreshments at 6 p.m.; program at 6:30 p.m. \nLocation: Columbia College Journalism DepartmentRoom 219\, 33 East Congress\, corner of Wabash and Congress\, under the L tracks
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/chicago-chapter-fresh-stories-ahead-for-the-affordable-care-act/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131121T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160236Z
CREATED:20231103T153609Z
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SUMMARY:National Rural Health Day
DESCRIPTION:For the third consecutive year\, the National Organization of State Offices of Rural Health (NOSORH) and all 50 State Offices of Rural Health (SORHs) will join forces with other local\, state\, and national rural health care providers and stakeholders to celebrate National Rural Health Day. \nAmerica’s rural communities face unique health care concerns: a lack of health care providers; accessibility issues\, particularly in terms of transportation and technology; and affordability issues as the result of larger percentages of un-/underinsured citizens and greater out-of-pocket health costs. Meanwhile\, rural hospitals and health systems face declining reimbursement rates and disproportionate funding levels that make it challenging to meet the physical\, social and economic needs of their communities. \nNOSORH launched National Rural Health Day in 2011 to increase awareness of these issues and highlight the efforts of SORHs and others in addressing those issues \nNational Rural Health Day events are being planned nationwide by SORHs and others on Nov 21. As in year’s past\, NOSORH will host a series of free webinars on National Rural Health Day.  Scheduled topics\, times\, and speakers include: \n\n\nAgriSafe: Protecting the People Who Feed America (Noon EST) – Natalie Roy\, Executive Director and Carolyn Sheridan\, Clinical Director\, AgriSafe Network (Registration) \n\n\nRural 101: The Basics of Rural Health (1 p.m. EST) – Kristine Sande\, Program Director\, Rural Assistance Center (Registration) \n\n\nPopulation Based Health and Health Promotion in Rural (2:00 p.m. EST) – Lynda Bergsma\, Program Director\, Arizona Center of Rural Health; Caroline Ford\, Former Director\, Nevada State Office of Rural Health (Registration) \n\n\nThe Affordable Care Act in Rural America (3 p.m. EST) – Tom Morris\, Associate Administrator\, Deepti Loharikar\, Public Health Analyst\, and Aaron Fischbach\, Public Health Analyst\, Federal Office of Rural Health Policy (Registration) \n\n\nResources for Recruitment\, Networking\, and Telehealth (4 p.m. EST) – Mike Shimmens\, Executive Director\, National Rural Recruitment and Retention Network; Rebecca Davis\, Executive Director\, National Cooperative of Health Networks Association; Kathy Hsu Wibberly\, Director\, Mid-Atlantic Telehealth Resource Center (Registration) \n\n\nNOSORH is also planning to host a National Rural Health Day Press Conference/Celebration at the National Press Club in Washington\, D.C. at 10 a.m. EST on Nov. 21; details will be forthcoming.  To learn more about National Rural Health Day\, visit ; to learn more about NOSORH\, visit . \nContacts:   Bill Hessert at 814.360.1964\, billh@nosorh.org; Teryl Eisinger at 586.850.5257\, teryle@nosorh.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-rural-health-day/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131122T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131123T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160235Z
CREATED:20231025T161337Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160235Z
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SUMMARY:IAGG-GARN International Conference on Nursing Homes
DESCRIPTION:Despite the increase of both the aging population and the number of institutionalized older people\, clinical research on nursing homes is still scarce. The improvement of the quality of care in nursing homes will rely on the evidence from research performed in these settings\, their feasibility in real life and the successful dissemination of clinical evidences. The International Conference on Nursing Homes offers an opportunity to learn and share ideas\, and promote knowledge among researchers.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/iagg-garn-international-conference-on-nursing-homes/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131129T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20131204T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T160235Z
CREATED:20231025T161413Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T160235Z
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SUMMARY:Greater New York Dental Meeting 2013
DESCRIPTION:One of the world’s largest dental congresses\, this annual event charges no registration fee and offers scientific presentations\, seminars for dentists and auxiliaries\, hands-on workshops\, technical exhibits and an a trade show with hundreds of exhibitors. \nFor more information email info@gnydm.com or see the program and meeting guide.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/greater-new-york-dental-meeting-2013/
CATEGORIES:Event
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