The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention director Robert Redfield, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar, Adm. Brett Giroir, HHS Assistant Secretary for Health, Dr. Anne Schuchat, Principal Deputy Director, CDC, Dr. Nancy Messonnier, Director, CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, will discuss the latest measles case counts in the United States — and the importance of on-time vaccination and being vaccinated to protect against measles before international travel — as part of National Infant Immunization Week.
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AHCJ’s annual conference will feature three and a half days of workshops, panels, roundtables and field trips covering the latest topics in medical science, health policy, public health, medical education, consumer health and the business of health care. Sessions focus on the special needs of reporters, editors and producers as they attempt to cover these topics for their audiences. The conference will include a salute to the latest winners of the annual Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism. The awards luncheon, as well as receptions and breakfasts are included in the registration fee. NEW THIS YEAR: We are excited to offer this year’s conference attendees an opportunity to have a professional head shot taken for their personal or business use for just a $10 sitting fee. On April 2, 4:30-7 p.m. in the Russell Senate Caucus Room – there will be an excellent opportunity to meet the leaders of 44 health and science organizations. STEM of the Hill kicks-off their 24th annual Congressional outreach. Free and open to the public. |
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3 events,Cataract is the leading cause of blindness in the world. There are close to 22.3 million Americans age 40 and older with cataracts. More than half of all Americans will have cataracts by age 80. Anchored by a Congressional health education program, Men’s Health Month is celebrated across the country with screenings, health fairs, media appearances, and other health education and outreach activities. Worldwide, 50 million people are living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias. The Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness in June. |
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