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:20130310T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20131103T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20140309T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20141102T060000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0400 TZNAME:EDT DTSTART:20150308T070000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0400 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:EST DTSTART:20151101T060000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141106T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141106T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T155919Z CREATED:20231103T155434Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T155919Z UID:26015-1415235600-1415235600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:The Rising Tide Of Diabetes In Kids: New Findings For Prevention And Treatment DESCRIPTION:Nov. 6\, 6:45-8 p.m.\nRefreshments Served! \nLos Angeles Times Community Room202 W. First Street\, Los Angeles 90012(Corner of First and Spring Streets downtown; parking in L.A. Times structure one block south at 213 S. Spring)  \nRSVP: Wendy WolfsonThe onsite contact on the evening of the event ONLY is Chad Terhune (213-237-7989) \nA third of children are overweight or obese. Now one out of five new cases of childhood diabetes is type 2 diabetes\, formerly known as adult onset diabetes. But diabetes doesn’t affect kids and adults the same way. You will hear insights of what are the special issues faced by kids with diabetes and obesity and learn about what community outreach and prevention studies can work. \nEllen Iverson\, M.P.H.\, is an investigator in the Division of Adolescent Medicine at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and at The Saban Research Institute. For the past 25 years\, Ms. Iverson has designed and conducted mixed method research focusing on individual\, familial\, social and structural issues that have an impact on health outcomes and healthcare utilization. Her three primary areas of interest are adolescent and young adult health\, community-based approaches to dealing with obesity and diabetes and applying mixed methods research in clinical settings. Iverson is also an Assistant Professor of Research in the Department of Pediatrics at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. \nSteven Mittelman\, M.D.\, Ph.D.\, a pediatric endocrinologist\, is director of the Diabetes and Obesity program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles and has recently launched the EMPOWER (Energy Management for Personalized Weight Reduction) clinic for overweight or obese children and teens. As an investigator at The Saban Research Institute\, Mittelman’s lab studies the link between childhood obesity and cancer. Mittelman is also an Associate Professor of Pediatrics and Physiology & Biophysics in the Center for Endocrinology\, Diabetes & Metabolism at the Keck School of Medicine of USC. \n\nSteven Mittelman \n\n\nEllen Iverson URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/the-rising-tide-of-diabetes-in-kids-new-findings-for-prevention-and-treatment/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162543Z CREATED:20231103T155405Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162543Z UID:26011-1415667600-1415667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:AHCJ Chicago Chapter: The Business of Freelancing DESCRIPTION:Whether you on staff at a publication or are currently an independent journalist\, it pays to know more about business. The AHCJ Chicago chapter is holding a class Nov. 11 event about freelancing. We welcome everyone: staff writers and independents. It’s your chance to test the waters and ask questions if you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to freelance. Come for the camaraderie and networking. Share tips with others covering the health beat. \nSuccessful freelance writers are more than just good writers – they are good business people. They know the mechanics of running a business from managing finances to maintaining work-life balance. Join us for a panel discussion in which two experienced health freelancers and an accountant will share tips on successfully managing a freelance business: \n\n\nJenni Prokopy\, independent writer\, social media strategist\, motivational speaker\, and consultant \n\n\nCindy Kuzma\, freelance health and fitness writer\, and running coach \n\n\nDebbie Conaster\, CPA and financial advisor at Computer Accounting \n\n\nBridget Kuehn\, freelance writer and strategist (moderator) \n\n\nData & time: 6 p.m. refreshments followed by 6:45 p.m. program\, Tuesday\, Nov. 11 \nLocation:Columbia College Journalism Department\, Room 21933 E. Congress\, corner of Wabash and Congress\, under the L tracks \nThanks to Columbia College for the venue and Bridget Kuehn for organizing. \nRSVP to Carla K. Johnson\, AHCJ board member and Chicago chapter representative. URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/ahcj-chicago-chapter-the-business-of-freelancing/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Workshops | Summits END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20141111T010000 DTSTAMP:20231109T162542Z CREATED:20231103T155436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20231109T162542Z UID:26018-1415667600-1415667600@healthjournalism.org SUMMARY:What reporters need to know about covering Ebola DESCRIPTION:Watch the recording of this webcast\nResources\n\n\nCDC’s guidance for health care workers and settings \n\n\nEmory Healthcare Ebola Preparedness Protocols \n\n\nCovering Health: Ebola \n\n\nEmory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response \n\n\nMedline Plus: Ebola \n\n\nNational Insitute of Allergy and Infectious Disease: Ebola/Marburg Research \n\n\nCenter for Infectious Disease Research and Policy \n\n\n \n\nMedia audiences far away from west Africa are seeing more and more Ebola-related stories in their own states or communities. What do reporters need to know? \nAHCJ members will get some help sorting out the answers to that question in a webcast on Tuesday\, Nov. 11\, noon Eastern time. \n \nPose your questions to Alexander P. Isakov\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, executive director of Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response. Emory has treated four Ebola patients. Mike Stobbe\, medical writer for The Associated Press\, will pose your questions to our guest. \nYou’ll hear insights into the facts of Ebola that reporters should know\, leaving with better understanding of the topic\, story ideas and reliable resources. \nAlexander P. Isakov\, M.D.\, M.P.H.\, is the executive director of Emory University’s Office of Critical Event Preparedness and Response and an associate professor of emergency medicine. He has led the development of the new CEPAR office and its various initiatives to improve Emory’s capacity for emergency management. His professional experience includes service as an officer in the United States Navy\, consulting for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention\, deploying with the National Disaster Medical System\, and providing leadership in emergency medical services and disaster response throughout the Atlanta metropolitan area. Isakov practices clinically in the emergency departments of Atlanta’s Grady Memorial Hospital and Emory University Hospital. \nMike Stobbe\, Dr. P.H.\, is a medical writer for The Associated Press. He has been a health reporter for the past 23 years\, and has won several awards for his work. Previously\, he covered health care and medicine at The Charlotte Observer\, the Tampa Tribune\, the Florida Times-Union and The Flint Journal in Michigan. He has a doctorate in public health from the University of North Carolina\, a master’s degree in public health from the University of Michigan and a master’s degree in journalism from Northwestern University. \n\nAlexander P. Isakov \n\n\nMike Stobbe URL:https://healthjournalism.org/event/what-reporters-need-to-know-about-covering-ebola/ LOCATION:Georgia CATEGORIES:Webinar END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR