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:20180311T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20181104T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20190310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20191103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190701T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190705T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155156Z CREATED:20231025T162125Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155156Z UID:24311-1561942800-1562288400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:11th World Conference of Science Journalists DESCRIPTION:WCSJ2019 will be independent and critical. Because science has never been so powerful\, many forces strive to deform it to serve their agendas: corporations\, politicians\, ideologues. Journalists need to remain constantly skeptical and watchful\, and the conference will help them with tips and insights. WCSJ2019 is open and innovative. New ideas and new practices are constantly emerging\, and the conference will strive to harness the best and bring them to Lausanne. The preliminary program is available here. \nMedia contacts: \nEmail contact here: supporters@wcsj2019.eu \n  \nHow to Attend: \nPress may register by sending an email to supporters@wcsj2019.eu. \nFind more information about the event here. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/11th-world-conference-of-science-journalists/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155155Z CREATED:20231103T174525Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155155Z UID:26575-1562634000-1562634000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Texas vs. United States DESCRIPTION:Oral arguments before the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans in the Texas v. United States case on whether the ACA is constitutional. \nHearing at 1 p.m. \nRead more: Oral arguments and legal drama in the Texas v. United States ACA case \n(NOTE: The plaintiffs have requested a postponement until after July 23.). URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/texas-vs-united-states/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190709T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155155Z CREATED:20231025T162148Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155155Z UID:24334-1562634000-1562806800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:2019 NACCHO Annual Conference DESCRIPTION:The theme\, “Improving the Nation’s Health through Public and Private Partnerships\,” will highlight the importance of cross-sector partnerships to improve health outcomes in communities throughout the country. \nTo keep up with the latest information on NACCHO Annual 2019\, check out Twitter or the hashtag #NA19. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/2019-naccho-annual-conference/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190711T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155154Z CREATED:20231103T174524Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155154Z UID:26574-1562806800-1562806800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:When & Where Inaccurate or Delayed Diagnoses Happen DESCRIPTION:Inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are the most catastrophic and costly of medical errors and will affect most of us in our lifetime. The Society to Improve Diagnosis in Medicine (SIDM) will release new research quantifying the magnitude of the issue and pinpoint the specific disease categories in which inaccurate or delayed diagnoses are most likely to occur. The research will be released online in the peer-reviewed journal\, Diagnosis. \nThe findings suggest potential areas of focus for future research and interventions at a time when the federal government is taking inaccurate and delayed diagnosis seriously. In fact\, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) has made the reduction of diagnostic errors one of its three strategic priorities. \nExperts will offer insights on what can be done to reduce the impact and highlight Congress’ role in reducing the physical and financial toll that inaccurate and delayed diagnoses take on Americans. \nWHO (in alphabetical order):\n\n\nHelen Burstin\, MD\, MPH – Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer\, Council of Medical Specialty Societies \n\n\nDiana Cejas\, MD\, MPH – Patient sharing personal experience\, Durham\, NC \n\n\nPaul Epner\, MBA\, MEd – Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder\, SIDM \n\n\nThomas Heymann\, MBA – President and Executive Director\, Sepsis Alliance \n\n\nDavid Newman-Toker\, MD\, PhD – President\, SIDM; Professor of Neurology and Director of Johns Hopkins Armstrong Institute Center for Diagnostic Excellence \n\n\nWHEN:\nThursday\, July 11\, 2019 Noon–1:00 p.m. ET Lunch available starting at 11:30 a.m.   \nWHERE:\nCapitol Hill\, Cannon House Office Building\, Room 122 (Directions available here.) \nRSVP:\nReserve a seat by contacting Melissa McGue at MMcGue@MessagePartnersPR.com\, 202-868-4814. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/when-where-inaccurate-or-delayed-diagnoses-happen/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190714T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190718T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155153Z CREATED:20231025T162157Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155153Z UID:24348-1563066000-1563411600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Alzheimer's Association International Conference DESCRIPTION:This large international meeting dedicated to advancing dementia science brings the world’s leading researchers\, investigators\, clinicians and the care research community to share discoveries targeting prevention\, treatment and diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. Reorters can request press credentials here\, or you can get information through their virtual press room. \nContact their public relations department : 312.335.4078 \nEmail: aaicmedia@alz.org \n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/alzheimers-association-international-conference-2/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190725T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155152Z CREATED:20231103T174452Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155152Z UID:26571-1564016400-1564016400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering natural disasters and infectious diseases DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast\nSpeaker’s presentation (421KB .pdf)\nSpeaker’s presentation (4.9MB .pdf)\nAHCJ core topic: Infectious diseases\n\n\nJuly 25\, noon ET\nA natural disaster\, such as a hurricane\, flood\, fire or earthquake\, can cause catastrophic damage to health care infrastructure\, leaving people vulnerable to infectious disease outbreaks and other challenges. How can health reporters prepare for covering a natural disaster in their community and then how can they best report on the event as it is happening\, as well as what to look out for regarding the health impacts in the aftermath? In particular\, what do natural disasters mean for children? What infectious diseases might they be at risk of contracting? Learn answers to these questions during this webcast for members. \n\n\nIrwin Redlener\, M.D.\, director\, National Center for Disaster Preparedness \n\n\nUmair A. Shah\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, executive director\, Harris County (Texas) Public Health \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, AHCJ topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\nIrwin Redlener is a recognized national leader in disaster preparedness and the public health ramifications of terrorism and large-scale catastrophic events. He and his team have developed major programs to enhance public health and health systems readiness with respect to disasters. Redlener also has more than three decades of experience providing health care to medically underserved children in rural and urban communities throughout the U.S. As founder and president of the Children’s Health Fund\, he is a renowned advocate for access to health care for all children. In 1993 & 1994\, Redlener served as a special consultant to the National Health Reform Task Force for the Clinton White House. \nSince 2013\, Umair A. Shah\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, has served as executive director and local health authority for Harris County Public Health (HCPH) – the nationally accredited county public health agency for the nation’s third largest county with 4.7 million people. Shah earned his medical degree from the University of Toledo Health Science Center and completed an internal medicine residency\, primary care/general medicine fellowship\, and master’s degree in public health (management) at the University of Texas Health Science Center. He started his formal public health journey as chief medical officer at Galveston County’s Health District before joining HCPH to oversee its clinic al health system and infectious disease portfolio. He previously served as president of NACCHO (and its Texas affiliate) representing the nation’s nearly 3\,000 local health departments. Over his career\, Shah has been a clinician\, an innovator\, an educator\, and a leader in health. \n\nBara Vaida \n\n\nIrwin Redlener \n\n\nUmair A. Shah URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-natural-disasters-and-infectious-diseases/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20190731T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20190801T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155152Z CREATED:20231025T162158Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155152Z UID:24349-1564534800-1564621200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Women Leaders in Healthcare DESCRIPTION:Modern Healthcare’s annual Women Leaders in Healthcare conference is tailored to the female executive looking to further her professional and personal development and connect with more than 300 fellow healthcare executives. \nModern Healthcare’s biennial dinner and awards presentation honors the top 25 women leaders in the industry. These women executives are affecting policy and changing care delivery for patients across the nation. Come network and celebrate with the industry’s leading women! \n\n\nConference highlights include: \n\n\nThe leadership gender gap and how disparities affect business \n\n\nThe path to secure your seat on a corporate board \n\n\nStrategies to find both personal and professional success and satisfaction \n\n\n  URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/women-leaders-in-healthcare/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR