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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000
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SUMMARY:Active Aging Week
DESCRIPTION:Active Aging week celebrates aging and the benefits of active living at any age\, Showcases the capabilities of older adults as fully participating members of society. More info: Colin Milner\, CEO\, International Council on Active Aging\, colinmilner@icaa.cc
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/active-aging-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191001T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191031T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155139Z
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SUMMARY:Health Literacy Month
DESCRIPTION:Health Literacy Month is a time for organizations and individuals to promote the importance of understandable health information. This annual\, worldwide\, awareness-raising event has been going strong ever since Helen Osborne founded it in 1999. \nMaterials include the Health Literacy Handbook and a pod cast.  \nPew Charitable Trust is releasing nearly 100 facts about the state of Americans’ health as part of Health Literacy Month. We’re covering issues like exercise\, nutrition\, screen time\, mental health\, and cancer\, with the goal of making health information easier to access. Data is from the Pew Research Center and from the CDC\, and we’re promoting a short quiz. You can find the quiz\, the facts\, and the background behind the data at livingfacts.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/health-literacy-month-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191002T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191006T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155138Z
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SUMMARY:IDWeek
DESCRIPTION:This scientific meeting represents one of the largest annual gatherings of infectious disease specialists and researchers who will meet to discuss prevention\, diagnosis\, treatment\, and epidemiology of infectious diseases including HIV. This is a combined annual meeting with the Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)\, the Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America\, the HIV Medicine Association\, and the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society. \nFor media to attend\, the IDSA requests reporters obtain a letter from an editor indicating they have been hired to write a story based on information obtained at the conference. For more information\, contact Kevin Kilbride: KKilbride@pcipr.com or idsa@pcipr.com. \n  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/idweek/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155137Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships
DESCRIPTION:The AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships is a six-month program allowing veteran U.S.-based health care journalists to pursue a story or project comparing a facet of the U.S. health care system to that of another country. For 2020\, the focus will be on developed European countries in comparison with the United States’ health care system. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 7\, 2019. More information is available here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-international-health-study-fellowships/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191007T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154144Z
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SUMMARY:Prevention and Control of STI's in the U.S
DESCRIPTION:The National Academies of Sciences’ Committee on Prevention and Control of Sexually Transmitted Infections in the United States will hold a workshop to examine sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention and control efforts in the U.S. The day long workshop is part of the information-gathering process for a consensus study (slated for 2020 release). \nThis meeting is open to the public and free to attend\, at the NAS\, 500 Fifth St.\, N.W. Washington\, D.C.. The meeting will also be webcast live. \nTo register\, click here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/prevention-and-control-of-stis-in-the-us-meeting-3-tickets-70778084155 \nContact: Stephanie Miceli\, SMiceli@nas.edu\, Office: 202-334-3346 · Cell: 617-943-9510
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/prevention-and-control-of-stis-in-the-u-s/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154143Z
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SUMMARY:D.C. Chapter: Happy hour
DESCRIPTION:Join us on Thursday\, Oct. 10\, at 5:30 p.m. for our fall happy hour\, organized alongside the Alliance for Health Policy and the Society of Health Policy Young Professionals. This event will provide an opportunity to cultivate valuable sources for your reporting\, and will allow you to mingle with other health journalists. \nWe’ll be meeting at Mission in Navy Yard at 1221 Van St SE. \nRSVP here. \nThe first 13 reporters from AHCJ to arrive at the event will get a free drink ticket for wine or beer\, paid for by your beloved DC chapter! Other drinks can be purchased individually at the bar. \nThe food provided will be paid for by the Alliance for Health Policy and the Health Society. You also have the opportunity to purchase your own food. \nQuestions? Email AHCJ co-chair Tina Reed at treed@questex.com. \nWe look forward to seeing you there! Spread the word! \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/d-c-chapter-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191010T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191013T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155137Z
CREATED:20231025T162212Z
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SUMMARY:Diagnostic Error in Medicine 12th Annual International Conference
DESCRIPTION:Join featured speakers including Shantanu Agrawal\, Michael Howell\, and Danielle Ofri for thought-provoking and motivating presentations on improving diagnostic quality and safety.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diagnostic-error-in-medicine-12th-annual-international-conference/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154142Z
CREATED:20231103T174951Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing with Don Berwick\, CDC & More
DESCRIPTION:This briefing in Washington\, DC will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share their insights on how to build healthier communities by addressing social determinants of health and the opioid crisis. Topics of discussion will include: \n\n\nUpdates on the CDC’s efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths and recent changes to prescribing guidelines \n\n\nStrategies tackling the root causes of health inequities that are contributing to declining life expectancy and deaths of despair \n\n\nLocal programs designed to address food insecurity\, increase resources in rural areas and give all children a healthy start. \n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\nDonald M. Berwick\, Former CMS Administrator (President Barack Obama) \n\n\nCurtis Barnett\, President and CEO\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n\n\nGrant Baldwin\, Division Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nCraig Samitt\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n\nNancy Chockley\, Founding President & CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\nOct. 11\, 2019Noon – 2 p.m. Lunch Provided at 11:45 a.m. \nDirksen Senate Office Building Room G-50 C and First Streets NE Entrance Washington\, DC 20002 \nRegister here.\nThis event is hosted by NIHCM Foundation\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming U.S. health care through evidence and collaboration.  \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-with-don-berwick-cdc-more/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191011T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154141Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing: From the Opioid Crisis to Social Determinants
DESCRIPTION:This briefing will feature forward-thinking leaders whose expertise spans the public and private sectors to share their insights on how to build healthier communities by addressing social determinants of health and the opioid crisis. \nSpeakers:\n\n\nDonald M. Berwick\, Former CMS Administrator (President Barack Obama) \n\n\nCurtis Barnett\, President and CEO\, Arkansas Blue Cross and Blue Shield \n\n\nGrant Baldwin\, Division Director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention \n\n\nCraig Samitt\, President and CEO\, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota \n\n\nNancy Chockley\, Founding President & CEO\, NIHCM Foundation \n\n\n  \nTopics of discussion will include:\n• Updates on the CDC’s efforts to reduce opioid overdose deaths and recent changes to prescribing guidelines \n• Strategies tackling the root causes of health inequities that are contributing to declining life expectancy and deaths of despair \n• Local programs designed to address food insecurity\, increase resources in rural areas and give all children a healthy start \nWHEN:\nFriday\, Oct. 11 Noon – 1:45 p.m. Lunch Provided at 11:45 a.m. \nWHERE:\nDirksen Senate Office Building Room G-50 C and First Streets NE Entrance Washington\, DC 20002 \nREGISTER\nThis event is hosted by NIHCM Foundation\, a nonprofit\, nonpartisan organization dedicated to transforming U.S. health care through evidence and collaboration. See more at www.nihcm.org.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-from-the-opioid-crisis-to-social-determinants/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154140Z
CREATED:20231103T175049Z
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SUMMARY:World Arthritis Day
DESCRIPTION:World Arthritis Day joins together people with rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases from around the world to raise awareness and reduce the impact of arthritis. It’s coordinated in the U.S by the Arthritis Foundation. \nConatct: Claire Villines\,  404.872.7100 cvillines@arthritis.org | @ArthritisFdn @ArthritisFoundation 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/world-arthritis-day-2/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191012T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155136Z
CREATED:20231025T162209Z
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SUMMARY:Bone and Joint Health National Action Week
DESCRIPTION:Musculoskeletal conditions affect more than half of all Americans. Bone and Joint Health National Action Week focuses on focused on disorders including arthritis\, back pain\, trauma\, pediatric conditions\, and osteoporosis. \nContact:  Toby King\,  Executive Director\, US Bone and Joint Initiative\, Tobyking@usbji.org 847-430-5053
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/bone-and-joint-health-national-action-week-2/
CATEGORIES:Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154139Z
CREATED:20231103T175050Z
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SUMMARY:Vaccination and Preventing the Flu
DESCRIPTION:12:30-2 p.m.National Press Club\, 529 14th Street\, 13th Floor \nDr. Robert Redfield\, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will speak at a National Press Club luncheon on the importance of getting vaccinated in preparation for the winter flu season. He will also talk about the changing the hearts and mind of Americans hesitant to vaccinate their children\, who have challenges accessing the vaccine. Redfield will take questions from audience members and reporters after his speech. Questions from reporters may also be sent in advance to president@press.org. \nFor Media inquiries: Lindsay Underwood\, 202-662-7561\, lunderwood@press.org
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/vaccination-and-preventing-the-flu/
CATEGORIES:None
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191016T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191018T005959
DTSTAMP:20260109T183620Z
CREATED:20231025T162151Z
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SUMMARY:Journalism Workshop on Aging & Health
DESCRIPTION:With 10\,000 baby boomers reaching retirement age every day\, are you tapping into this trend as a rich source of health stories? Join us at USC for the latest efforts to address senior health issues\, scores of story ideas and the resources to get them done. \n\n\n\n\n Oct. 16: Afternoon workshop on USC campus with reception \n\n\n\n Oct. 17: All-day workshop at the hotel \n\n\n\nFollow along on Twitter with #ahcjaging\n\n\n\n\nLocation\n\n\n\nUSC Hotel3540 S. Figueroa StreetLos Angeles\, CA 90007 \n\n\n\nProgram\n\n\n\n\nWednesday\, Oct. 16\n\n\nNoonRegistration opensAuditorium foyer1 p.m.WelcomeAndrus Auditorium  1:10-2:25 p.m.New approaches to caring for an aging population– Jarett Hughes\, program director\, Colorado Strategic Action Planning Group on Aging– Paul Irving\, chairman\, Milken Institute Center for the Future of Aging\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Linda Marsa\, contributing editor\, Discover– Moderator: Liz Seegert\, AHCJ core topic leader/aging; independent journalistAndrus Auditorium  2:35-3:35 p.m.Field trip to USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology labs 3:45-5 p.m.Data to find stories about aging and healthEileen Crimmins\, Ph.D.\, director\, USC/UCLA Center on Biodemography and Population Health; professor of gerontology\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Ninez A. Ponce\, Ph.D.\, M.P.P.\, director\, University of California at Los Angeles Center for Health Policy Research– Moderator: Phillip Reese\, assistant professor of journalism\, Sacramento State UniversityAndrus Auditorium 5-6 p.m.ReceptionCourtyard of Andrus Gerontology Center\, USC campus \n\n\n\n\n\n\nThursday\, Oct. 17\n7 a.m.Registration opensGrand Ballroom foyer7-8:15 a.m.Breakfast buffet Grand Ballroom Center8:30-10 a.m.Overcoming barriers to palliative care access– Anthony L. Back\, M.D.\, co-director\, University of Washington Center for Excellence in Palliative Care– Susan Enguidanos\, Ph.D.\, M.P.H.\, professor of gerontology and social work\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Jessica Zitter\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, critical and palliative care specialist; author [The Never-Ending Mistreatment of Black Patients]– Moderator: JoAnn Mar\, radio producer/journalist\, KALW-San FranciscoChampion Room The science of aging: The underlying mechanisms that control our biological clocks– Bérénice Benayoun\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Pinchas Cohen\, M.D.\, dean\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Gordon Lithgow\, Ph.D.\, vice president for academic affairs\, Buck Institute for Research on Aging– Moderator: Linda Marsa\, contributing editor\, DiscoverVictory Room 10:15-11:45 a.m.Understanding mental health in older people– Patrick Arbore\, Ed.D.\, director and founder\, Center for Elderly Suicide Prevention & Grief Related Services\, Institute on Aging– Carla Perissinotto\, M.D.\, M.H.S.\, associate chief for geriatric clinical programs\, University of California\, San Francisco– Lon Schneider\, M.D.\, professor of psychiatry and the behavioral sciences\, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine– Moderator: Richard Kipling\, executive director/senior editor\, Center for Health Reporting\, University of Southern California Schaeffer Center for Health Policy and EconomicsChampion Room Designing for an age-friendly future– Cathy Boyer-Shesol\, project manager\, Kansas City Communities for All Ages– Kathryn Lawler\, executive director\, Atlanta Regional Collaborative for Health Improvement– Jon Pynoos\, Ph.D.\, professor of gerontology\, policy and planning; director\, Fall Prevention Center of Excellence\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Moderator: Mary Shedden\, news director\, WUSF Public MediaVictory Room 11:45 a.m.- 1:15 p.m.Luncheon: The health of older adults – a population growing in numbers and diversity– Featured speaker:Laura Trejo\, M.S.G.\, M.P.A.\, general manager\, Los Angeles Department of AgingGrand Ballroom Center 1:25-2:50 p.m.The two faces of dementia coverage: new techniques\, new technology– Jan Dougherty\, R.N.\, M.S.\, F.A.A.N.\, special projects consultant\, Banner Alzheimer’s Institute– Arthur W. Toga\, director\, Stevens Neuroimaging and Informatics Institute\, University of Southern California Keck School of Medicine– Alicia Villegas\, L.C.S.W.\, early stage services director\, Alzheimer’s Los Angeles– Moderator: Stephanie Innes\, health reporter\, The Arizona RepublicChampion Room Trends in building a workforce in elder care– Zia Agha\, M.D.\, chief medical officer and executive vice president\, West Health Institute– Edward Schneider\, M.D.\, professor of gerontology\, medicine and biology; emeritus dean\, University of Southern California Andrus Gerontology Center– Amy M. York\, executive director\, Eldercare Workforce Alliance– Moderator: Paul Sisson\, health care reporter\, The San Diego Union-TribuneVictory Room 2:50-3 p.m. p.m.Break 3-4:25 p.m.Investigating and exposing elder abuse– Eric M. Carlson\, directing attorney\, Justice in AgingLaura Mosqueda\, M.D.\, dean\, Keck School of Medicine\, University of Southern California– Kathleen Wilber\, Ph.D.\, professor of gerontology\, health services administration\, University of Southern California Leonard Davis School of Gerontology– Moderator: Cheryl Clark\, senior health care reporter\, MedPage TodayVictory Room \n\n\n\n\n\nSponsorship Team\n\n\n\nHost\n\n\n\nUSC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology \n\n\n\nSponsors\n\n\n\n\nThe John A. Hartford Foundation\n\n\n\nThe Leona M. and Harry B. Helmsley Charitable Trust\n\n\n\nRobert Wood Johnson Foundation\n\n\n\nThe Commonwealth Fund
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/journalism-workshop-on-aging-health/
CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191020T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191022T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155135Z
CREATED:20231025T162155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155135Z
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SUMMARY:Fourth Annual Summit on the Social Determinants of Health
DESCRIPTION:The National Summit on the Social Determinants of Health The Root Cause Coalition is hosting the Fourth Annual Summit on the Social Determinants of Health. \nLast year’s summit featured more than 600 attendees from 42 different states\, representing a wide variety of professions; all of whom are engaged and committed to learning and sharing real world interventions to address social determinants of health and health inequities.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/fourth-annual-summit-on-the-social-determinants-of-health/
CATEGORIES:Event
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191021T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155134Z
CREATED:20231103T174633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z
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SUMMARY:Deadline to apply: AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance
DESCRIPTION: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. It can be local or national in scope\, or a little of both — say an aspect of the Affordable Care Act playing out in your community or subject specialty\, or the impact of particular evidence-based treatments on health outcomes\, or an analysis of a health care organization’s performance\, using public data sets. Fellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or freelance outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work. \nThe application deadline is noon CT on Oct. 21\, 2019. More information is available here. \n 
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/deadline-to-apply-ahcj-reporting-fellowships-on-health-care-performance-2/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191023T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154137Z
CREATED:20231103T174951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z
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SUMMARY:Addressing Health Disparities in the LGBTQ  Community
DESCRIPTION:LGBTQ  individuals face health disparities linked to stigma and discrimination. These disparities are exacerbated when people are unable to access care or are uncomfortable asking providers for the treatment they need. Rates of mental health disorders\, substance use disorders\, and suicide are higher among LGBTQ populations\, but culturally competent health care can make a difference. \nWith the right tools and training\, providers and community partners can build more inclusive environments for LGBTQ  individuals inside and outside the doctor’s office.  \nThis webinar will explore: \n\n\nThe demographics and health care needs of the LGBTQ  population \n\n\nBarriers to high quality health care for LGBTQ  people and proposed solutions \n\n\nA toolkit designed to train medical school students and current providers on clinical skills for inclusive care \n\n\nNew national survey data on LGBT teen mental health and the role of crisis responders in supplementing the health care system \n\n\nFeaturing\n\n\nAlex Keuroghlian\, National LGBT Health Education Center \n\n\nJennifer Potter\, Harvard Medical School \n\n\nSusan Sawning\, University of Louisville School of Medicine \n\n\nChris Bright\, The Trevor Project \n\n\n  \n  \nA draft agenda is available. Register here.
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/addressing-health-disparities-in-the-lgbtq-community/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191024T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T154137Z
CREATED:20231103T175150Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154137Z
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SUMMARY:Capitol Hill Briefing on Antimicrobial Resistance and the CDC AMR Challenge
DESCRIPTION:Oct. 24\, noon to 1 pm EST\, Washington DC\nThe Infectious Diseases Society of America will moderate a briefing on advances to tackle antimicrobial resistance (AMR). The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention will also release results of AMR Challenge – an effort to reduce antimicrobial resistance. Panelists will highlight why antibiotic resistance is a major health threat and how research and partnerships are leading the charge to curb this public health crisis. \nPanelists include:  \nMichael Craig\, Senior Advisor\, Antibiotic Resistance Coordination and Strategy Unit\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) \nRobin Patel\, MD\, Professor of Medicine and Professor of Microbiology\, the Elizabeth P. and Robert E. Allen Professor of Individualized Medicine\, Chair of the Division of Clinical Microbiology\, and Director of the Infectious Diseases Research Laboratory\, Mayo Clinic; President\, American Society for Microbiology\, Susan Van Meter\, Executive Director\, AdvaMedDx\, Kalvin Yu\, MD\, Medical Director\, Medical Informatics\, BD AMR \nAddress: 485 Russell Senate Office Building\,  \nMedia can call: Robert Shalett\, Research!America\, Director of Communications\, rshalett@researchamerica.org or 571-482-2737
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/capitol-hill-briefing-on-antimicrobial-resistance-and-the-cdc-amr-challenge/
CATEGORIES:None
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20191030T010000
DTSTAMP:20231109T155134Z
CREATED:20231103T174525Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155134Z
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SUMMARY:Hearing on the Conscience rule
DESCRIPTION:Hearing in San Francisco in the Northern District of California on the Trump administration’s “Conscience rule” – which critics calls the “denial of medical care” rule. The court has barred implementation of the rule until Nov. 22. The Oct 30 hearing is at  8 am (local time)
URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/hearing-on-the-conscience-rule/
CATEGORIES:None
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