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1 event,The committee on Applying Neurobiological and Socio-behavioral Sciences from Prenatal through Early Childhood Development: A Health Equity Approach will host a short workshop featuring speaker presentations and discussions that address components of the committee’s statement of task. |
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Join AHCJ’s New York City chapter on Oct. 2 for this panel discussion. |
4 events,The Infectious Diseases Society of America, the nonprofit that represents infectious disease physicians, scientists and other health care providers, will host its annual conference – ID Week – at the Moscone Convention Center. The conference will focus on the last research, news and topics connected to infectious diseases. Among its keynote discussions will be about studying the microbiome and space and the use of viruses to kill superbugs. The Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science’s annual conference features the latest in population health science from diverse disciplines and promotes exchanges about population health issues between scientists and stakeholders from policy and practice fields. This year’s conference is hosted by the National Academies Roundtable on Population Health Improvement.
Three members of the Cincinnati Enquirer staff will discuss how they reported, edited, and produced the Pulitzer Prize-winning “Seven Days of Heroin” special report. Note: This webcast is for AHCJ members, so you will need to have your login and password to participate. If you don’t have that, please visit this page and enter your email address to have an access key sent to you. The Roundtable on Population Health Improvement and the Interdisciplinary Association for Population Health Science (IAPHS) will hold a half-day joint symposium. |
4 events,Everyday we hear about the impact that rising healthcare costs have on the nation, communities, and individuals. For example, a recent survey indicated that 44 percent of Americans didn’t see a physician last year when they were sick or injured due to high healthcare costs. NRHI’s first National Affordability Summit explored the question of why healthcare costs so much and what we can do about it. This event will dig deeper – exploring how three key issues − health, price, & waste − influence the affordability of healthcare. We will highlight regional success stories from those who are working to impact affordability in their markets. MEDIA ADVISORY/INTERVIEW OPPORTUNITY This event will gather stakeholders from across the country to address how three key issues − health, price… |
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1 event,The Roundtable on the Promotion of Health Equity will host a one-day workshop on the Role of Drug Control Policies on Individual and Community Health for People of Color. The goals of the workshop are to better understand how drug control policies and laws affect people and communities of color; to examine the effects of race and ethnicity on drug policies in the criminal justice process and to explore promising models and best practices for new ways to handle drug convictions in the criminal justice system. |
1 event,Early childhood advocacy group Zero to Three holds its annual conference in Denver. Sessions will address a range of issues from family-focused treatment in the opioid crisis and maternal mental health care to mindfulness and trauma care. Panels will also tackle Medicaid, the 2020 U.S. Census, primary care screening for ACEs and social determinants of health, racial equity in education, and more. |
1 event,GLMA, previously known as the Gay & Lesbian Medical Association, holds its 36th annual conference on LGBT health. The group bills the annual event as the “world’s largest scientific gathering devoted to LGBTQ health.” |
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1 event,Marijuana for Medical Professionals 2018 offers certified Continuing Medical Education for physicians, nurses, and clinicians. |
5 events,This summit has the ambition to bring together a multi-disciplinary group of scientists from all over the globe to present and share most recent advances in major areas of toxicology and applied pharmacology. It might be a good time for reporters to think about doing a story on what’s changed, what’s the same and how rates/coverage may differ due to various CMS budget changes. In response to the dramatic rise in prescription drug spending in recent years and the need to advance discussions around coordinated solutions, National Academy of Medicine President Victor J. Dzau will host a forum called Affordable Medicines: Access, Innovation, and the Public Interest. The forum will feature a special address by Alex M. Azar II, secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and a discussion with the nation’s top health and government leaders. As Californians prepare for new leadership to address challenges both new and old, this is the perfect time to survey California’s health policy landscape and examine topics including: purchasing for value and quality, addressing social determinants and integrating care, and the pros and cons of consolidation. |
4 events,Researchers and the public will present and discuss the state of the science regarding sleep and the health of women; the limitations to implement what is already known; and the opportunities to translate scientific findings into practice and routine care. The discussion panels will engage public stakeholders to identify actionable new directions and areas in which research is needed. |
3 events,World-renowned speakers, the most recent techniques, developments, and the newest updates in women’s health, breast cancer, gynaecological issues, pregnancy, Woman Psychology, women disorders are hallmarks of this conference. |
6 events,The year’s program will include a dental office design competition, an interactive digital dentistry “playground,” special gatherings for new dentists and women in dentistry and scores of continuing education courses.
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6 events,Session topics include new research and clinical practice issues related to contraception, abortion, STIs, sexuality, and how to translate the best evidence into clinical practice. |
4 events,Embargoed abstracts to be presented at the American Neurological Association’s 143rd Annual Meeting Oct. 21-23 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta are now available to journalists upon request. |
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3 events,Regional journalists Monica Hesse (The Washington Post) and Beth Macy (The Roanoke Times) will join Pulitzer Prize recipient Eric Eyre (Charleston Gazette-Mail) in a discussion of important issues impacting communities nationwide—including the opioids crisis and the effects of economic decline on rural communities—and the vital role of local journalism to an informed citizenry. Community questions will follow the panel discussion, moderated by Dr. Reginald Shareef (Radford University). |
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2 events,Topics cover the basics of opioids, evidence-based guidelines for opioids, medication monitoring, tapering and legal considerations. In addition, the course covers a broad range of issues, including opioid addiction and difficult patient conversations and guidelines to standardize the practice of opioid prescribing. |
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2 events,The annual meeting is the largest gathering of goods and services related to the non profit aging sector in the U.S. |
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4 events,This year’s event, “From Evidence to Impact: Putting What Works into Action,” will spotlight results from dozens of PCORI-funded patient-centered outcomes research studies and explore opportunities to use this evidence in ways that patients and other healthcare stakeholders find most useful. The AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance is a yearlong program allowing journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. Guidance is provided by AHCJ fellowship leaders through customized seminars on health care systems, conference calls and email consultations. |
6 events,Supported by the Caregiver Action Network, a recognizes and honors family caregivers across the country. Supported by National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO); designed to raise awareness of and educate the public and health care providers about these care options. The 2019 Open Enrollment Period runs from Thursday, November 1, 2018, to Saturday, December 15, 2018.
After years of decline, the number of sexually transmitted disease diagnoses in the U.S. is on the rise. Our panelists will discuss why this is happening and what journalists need to know. They will suggest some story ideas to explore and resources for reporters. Note: This webcast is for AHCJ members, so you will need to have your login and password to participate. If you don’t have that, please visit this page and enter your email address to have an access key sent to you. |
6 events,Advancing knowledge and involvement in addiction medicine. |
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