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:20200308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20201101T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20210314T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20211107T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20220313T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20221106T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210203T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154919Z CREATED:20231103T183432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154919Z UID:26810-1612314000-1612314000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Live Q&A: Coronavirus Update With Anthony Fauci DESCRIPTION:  \nLIVESTREAM: 3:50 P.M. ET\, FEBRUARY 3\, 2021 \nJournal of American Medical Association \nNational Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Anthony S. Fauci\, M.D.\, returns to JAMA’s Q&A series to discuss shifts in the U.S. pandemic response under the Biden administration\, emerging genetic variants and implications for vaccine efficacy and prospects for new vaccine approvals and more. Click here at 3:50 pm for free Q & A. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HStAQYRreIc&feature=youtu.be URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/live-qa-coronavirus-update-with-anthony-fauci/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210204T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154919Z CREATED:20231103T183425Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154919Z UID:26808-1612400400-1612400400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Why Our Vaccine Deployment is Shy of Target and How We're Adapting DESCRIPTION:  \nFebruary 4\, 2021 | 12:00 – 1:00 p.m. EST \nPlease join the Alliance for Health Policy\,Thursday\, February 4 at 12 p.m. EST\, for an online briefing discussing state vaccine supply. \nThe journey to a post-COVID era is a difficult one. Although two promising vaccines are currently authorized for emergency use and more than 4.2 million people received the first of two required doses as of January 3\, 2021\, the United States fell short of its goal to inoculate 20 million front-line workers and seniors in December 2020. To add to the vaccine administration challenge\, a more infectious mutation of COVID-19\, named B.1.1.7\, has been identified among positive cases in at least thirty-three countries around the world and at least eight states in the U.S. According to the CDC\, there is no evidence to date to suggest that B.1.1.7 causes more severe illness or a higher risk of death than COVID-19. As the world remains uncertain about how the coronavirus pandemic will evolve\, states and local entities have been working tirelessly to mitigate the spread of the virus\, inoculate as many residents as quickly and safely as possible\, and contend with this new virus mutation. \nThis briefing will explore their efforts. Attendees will learn the challenges and opportunities states face in safe and timely vaccine deployment and supply management\, plans states are executing to ensure equitable vaccine distribution\, and plans states are executing to ensure equitable vaccine distribution along the way.  \nREGISTER NOW URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/why-our-vaccine-deployment-is-shy-of-target-and-how-were-adapting/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210205T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154918Z CREATED:20231103T183432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154918Z UID:26809-1612486800-1612486800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Reporting on COVID-19 Vaccines at the Intersection of Science and Politics DESCRIPTION:12:00pm – 2:35 p.m. ET \nJournalists play a vital role in communicating to the public about COVID-19 vaccines\, and currently under challenging circumstances. The science surrounding COVID-19 is rapidly changing\, vaccines have been developed at “warp speed” using a new approach\, and misinformation is on the rise. Moreover\, current and historical injustices and inequities\, as well as heightened political polarization\, affect what information is consumed\, trusted\, and acted upon. This webinar offers an opportunity for members of the media to learn about the stories and challenges to anticipate related to COVID-19 vaccines\, and to learn how to apply the latest insights from the social sciences and seasoned science journalists to their craft. \nRegister here \nMore information URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/reporting-on-covid-19-vaccines-at-the-intersection-of-science-and-politics/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210215T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154917Z CREATED:20231103T183433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154917Z UID:26811-1613350800-1613350800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Get help with your 2021 reporting project DESCRIPTION:Deadline to apply: Feb. 15 at noon ET \nHave you and your editors started planning a major project for 2021? We can help assist your effort through the AHCJ Reporting Fellowships on Health Care Performance\, which is supported by The Commonwealth Fund. \nThis calendar-year program allows journalists to pursue a significant reporting project related to the U.S. health care system. It can be local\, regional or national in scope\, or a mix. \nThis year’s review committee is particularly interested in projects focused on health equity. This might include racial disparities within a community\, gaps in public health inclusion\, unstable housing\, insurance access\, food insecurity\, violence as a health issue\, how health care institutions or systems are applying a racial equity lens to their policies and practices or otherwise addressing inequities or disparities\, or other examinations of systemic problems that became so apparent over the past year. \nFellows pursue the projects with the support of their newsrooms or arranged outlets\, which commit to publish or air the work.  \nLearn more and apply for the fellowship. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/get-help-with-your-2021-reporting-project/ CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150401Z CREATED:20231103T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150401Z UID:26815-1613523600-1613523600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Emerging COVID-19 Challenges: Long-COVID and Viral Variants DESCRIPTION:Hosted by SciLine\, with an opportunity for Q&A \nWednesday\, Feb. 17\, at 1:00 PM EST \nA year into the global COVID-19 pandemic\, physicians and researchers are battling two newly frustrating phenomena: the spread of novel coronavirus variants with potential to undermine patients’ immune-system defenses\, and a mysterious long-lasting medical syndrome in survivors\, for which there remains no definitive treatment. SciLine’s next media briefing will delve into the latest research on these biomedical challenges\, and provide reporters with opportunities for Q&A. Dr. Hana Akselrod\, assistant professor of medicine at George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences\, Dr. Christian Sandrock\, professor of pulmonary and critical medicine at UC Davis School of Medicine will offer their expertise to reporters. SciLine Director Rick Weiss will moderate the briefing. \nRegister here: https://www.sciline.org/media-briefings-blog/emerging-covid-challenges?utm_source=Optin-Research&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=emergingCOVID URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/emerging-covid-19-challenges-long-covid-and-viral-variants/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210217T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210303T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154916Z CREATED:20231025T162245Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154916Z UID:24394-1613523600-1614733200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Diving into COVID-19 data DESCRIPTION: \nThe COVID-19 Data Dispatch and the National Association of Science Writers is hosting a workshop series that will explore the major challenges facing journalists and communicators who use data to cover the COVID-19 pandemic. Gain insight into the field and learn how to use these data in your own stories. \n We’ll cover three topics: \n\n\nAnalyzing COVID-19 data sources\, on February 17 (1-2 PM ET) with Drew Armstrong and Arielle Levin Becker \n\n\nEngaging with COVID-19 data providers\, on February 24 (2-3:15 PM ET) with Liz Essley Whyte\, Tom Meagher\, and Erica Hensley \n\n\nCommunicating COVID-19 data\, on March 3 (4:30-5:45 PM ET) with Christie Aschwanden\, Ann Choi\, and Will Welch \n\n\nFree sign up here: https://mailchi.mp/coviddatadispatch/diving-into-covid-19-data URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/diving-into-covid-19-data/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154915Z CREATED:20231103T183433Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154915Z UID:26812-1613955600-1613955600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Nurses on the Frontline: Strengthening America’s Health Care Workforce DESCRIPTION:The COVID-19 pandemic led to an unprecedented demand for nurses to provide hospital and other forms of care. The burden has been devastating for nurses\, who comprise America’s largest health care workforce. As a result\, nurses are leaving the workforce due to burnout\, a lack of child care\, contracting COVID-19 themselves\, or other health concerns\, accelerating an already existing nursing shortage in the United States. As nurses continue to provide most of the nation’s care\, it is critical to explore strategies to support them\, raise their voices as trusted messengers in media and other forums\, and strengthen the nursing workforce. \nSpeakers will discuss: \n\n\nHow critical issues in nursing were brought to light by the pandemic\, including staffing shortages\, burnout\, and the essential roles of nurses \n\n\nThe trusted role of nurses\, and how to elevate their voices to address vaccine hesitancy and educate journalists about their value as resources \n\n\nA health plan foundation’s efforts to build a diverse pipeline of the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders \n\n\nRegister for this event. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nurses-on-the-frontline-strengthening-americaaes-health-care-workforce/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150400Z CREATED:20231103T183442Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150400Z UID:26818-1613955600-1613955600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Nurses on the frontline: Strenthening America’s Workforce DESCRIPTION:Feb. 22\, 2-3 PM ET \nPresented by The NIHCM Foundation and Journalist’s Resource \nThe burden of COVID-19 has been devastating for nurses. The pandemic has highlighted the critical need for nurses and how a lack of support for them impacts patient care\, vaccine access and hesitancy\, existing workforce shortages\, and the ability of the health care system to function. Panelists include: Mary Ann Fuchs\, DNP\, RN\, NEA-BC\, FAAN\, Vice President of Patient Care and System Chief Nurse Executive\, Duke University Health System\, Rev. Dr. Lorina Marshall-Blake\, MGA\, FAAN\, Diana Mason\, PhD\, RN\, FAAN\,Senior Policy Service Professor\, Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement\, George Washington University School of Nursing\, President\, Independence Blue Cross Foundation. Speakers will discuss: \n\n\nHow critical issues in nursing were brought to light by the pandemic\, including staffing shortages\, burnout\, and the essential roles of nurses \n\n\nThe trusted role of nurses\, and how to elevate their voices to address vaccine hesitancy and educate journalists about their value as resources \n\n\nA health plan foundation’s efforts to build a diverse pipeline of the next generation of nurses and nurse leaders \n\n\nRegister here: https://nihcm.org/events/nurses-on-the-frontline-strengthening-americas-health-care-workforce URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/nurses-on-the-frontline-strenthening-americaaes-workforce/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210222T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T154913Z CREATED:20231025T162246Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T154913Z UID:24395-1613955600-1614128400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine DESCRIPTION:In support of the National Strategy for the COVID-19 Response and Pandemic Preparedness\, CDC is holding a virtual National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine on Feb. 22-24. The forum is for practitioners focused on vaccine implementation and people and groups that can champion vaccine uptake in communities. Our Acting Assistant Secretary for Health\, RADM Felicia Collins will provide opening remarks at 11 a.m. ET on Wednesday\, Feb. 24. You can view recordings as well. \nYou can register for free here: National Forum on COVID-19 Vaccine | CDC URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/national-forum-on-covid-19-vaccine/ CATEGORIES:Event END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150359Z CREATED:20231103T183441Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150359Z UID:26816-1614042000-1614042000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Understanding vaccine hesitancy DESCRIPTION:February 23\, 2021\, 8 a.m. ET \nA new webinar series hosted by the Duke Global Health Institute will explore the history and drivers of vaccine hesitancy and discuss strategies to overcome vaccine concerns\, including lessons learned from past disease eradication efforts. \nSign up on Zoom URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/understanding-vaccine-hesitancy/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210223T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155113Z CREATED:20231103T183506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155113Z UID:26820-1614042000-1614042000@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Progress on the Pandemic: A year of tackling COVID-19 DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, February 23\, 2021 9-10a PST\nHosted by Fred Hutch\n \nFred Hutch is at the center of a nonstop scientific sprint to understand and stop the coronavirus. Our monthly “Science Says” researcher roundtable features scientists who are leading vaccine trials\, guiding public health policy\, tracking genetic changes to the virus\, and studying new treatments for COVID-19.  Speakers include: Dr. Thomas Lynch\, President & Director/Raisbeck Endowed Chair\, Dr. Michele Andrasik\, Senior Staff Scientist\, Dr. Trevor Bedford\, Associate Professor\, Dr. Larry Corey\, Professor\, and Dr. Josh Schiffer\, Associate Professor\n \nRSVP by Monday Feb. 22 to receive an email with Zoom link: Send an email to media@fredhutch.org URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/progress-on-the-pandemic-a-year-of-tackling-covid-19/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210224T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155112Z CREATED:20231103T183506Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155112Z UID:26821-1614128400-1614128400@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The State of the COVID-19 Pandemic and U.S. Strategy in 2021 DESCRIPTION:Feb. 24\, from 5 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. ET\n \nThe National Academy of Medicine and the American Public Health Association (APHA) will host the 17th COVID-19 Conversations webinar on the current state of the pandemic in the U.S. and new and continuing federal-level initiatives to curb and control the virus. Speakers include: Rochelle Walensky\, director\, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, Marcella Nunez-Smith\, chair\, COVID-19 Health Equity Task Force and Andy Slavitt\, White House Senior Advisor on COVID-19 Response.\n \nRegister here: https://apha.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_of6ze2LNToKhP0uPy5xoUw URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-state-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-and-u-s-strategy-in-2021/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210225T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155111Z CREATED:20231103T183434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155111Z UID:26813-1614214800-1614214800@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Science v. COVID-19: Promising COVID-19 Treatments Explained DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 25\, 2021\n1 p.m. – 2 p.m. ET\n \nHosted by ResearchAmerica:\n \nCOVID-19 treatments exemplify the significance of the public-private sector R&D continuum. While these treatments have not generally received the same level of attention as vaccines\, they are critical to our response to the pandemic. This panel discussion will explore the range of treatments available; how\, when\, and in what settings they are administered; and ways to ensure these treatments reach patients in need.\n \nPanelists:\n \n• Rajesh T. Gandhi\, MD\, FIDSA\, professor of medicine\, Harvard Medical School; director of HIV clinical services and education\, Massachusetts General Hospital; Chair\, HIV medicine association; member\, guideline panel\, treatment and management of patients with COVID-19\, Infectious Diseases Society of America\n \n• L. Madara\, MD\, CEO and EVP\, American Medical Association\n \n• Denise Brooks-Williams\, senior vice president and CEO north market\, Henry Ford Health System\n \n• Michael Ybarra\, MD\, vice president and chief of medical affairs\, PhRMA\n \nClick here to register URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/science-v-covid-19-promising-covid-19-treatments-explained/ CATEGORIES:None END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210226T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T150358Z CREATED:20231103T183440Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T150358Z UID:26814-1614301200-1614301200@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:Covering airborne transmission and COVID-19: What to know DESCRIPTION: \nResources\n\nRecorded webcast (For a better experience\, choose the Adobe Connect app instead of your browser to view the webcast.)\n\n \n\nFeb. 26\, 2021\, 12:30-1:30 p.m. ET\nAt the very beginning of the pandemic\, there was lots of uncertainty about the primary transmission route of COVID-19. Increasingly\, the evidence is showing the virus spreads through the air. \nWhy did it take scientists so long to determine this? What do we know now about airborne transmission of SARS-CoV-2 and is it possible to create indoor environments so that schools and businesses can be open safely? How should journalists cover this aspect of the story as President Biden is pushing to reopen schools for in-person learning in March and many state governors are allowing businesses to increase the number of people permitted indoors at the same time? \nHear from two experts on this topic: one an expert on how infectious diseases spread in the air\, and the other an infectious disease epidemiologist and hospital preventionist. \n\n\nJoseph Allen\, D.Sc.\, M.P.H.\, associate professor\, Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health \n\n\nSaskia Popescu\, Ph.D.\, assistant professor\, infectious disease preventionist\, George Mason University Schar School of Policy and Government \n\n\nModerator: Bara Vaida\, AHCJ topic leader/infectious diseases \n\n\nDr. Joseph G. Allen began his career conducting forensic health investigations of sick buildings in several hundred buildings across a diverse range of industries\, including healthcare\, biotechnology\, education\, commercial office real estate and manufacturing. At Harvard\, Dr. Allen directs the Healthy Buildings program\, where he created “The 9 Foundations of a Healthy Building.” He is also the faculty advisor to the Harvard Healthier Building Materials Academy. He works with Fortune 100 companies on implementing Healthy Building strategies in their global portfolios and presents internationally on the topic of Healthy Buildings. \nPopescu is an experienced infectious disease epidemiologist and infection preventionist with a strong background in enhancing healthcare biopreparedness\, infectious disease threats\, pandemic preparedness/response\, project management\, translation of complex issues into frontline applications\, and disease surveillance. She is an assistant professor within the biodefense graduate program at George Mason University\, serving as a consultant with the World Health Organization and helping to lead the Netflix infection prevention efforts for return to production work. She is also an affiliate of the Georgetown University Center for Global Health Science and Security. \n\nJoseph Allen \n\n\nSaskia Popescu \n\n\nBara Vaida URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/covering-airborne-transmission-and-covid-19-what-to-know/ CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR