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NABJ CONFERENCE ON HEALTH CARE DISPARITIES
January 30-31, 2009
Morehouse College School of Medicine
Atlanta, Georgia
Sponsored by:
WHO IS THIS FOR?
This seminar will give journalists an insight into what is causing and perpetuating the health care disparities that contribute to the higher mortality rates in the communities of color. If you are a general assignment reporter, business or money reporter, or a government and policy journalist, join us to learn more about how to uncover the big health and medical stories.
REGISTER ONLINE
www.MyNABJ.org
REGISTRATION RATES
Before January 16, 2009
Members: $59
Non-Members: $99
After January 16, 2009
Members: $99
Non-Members: $179
Keynote: The Tragedy of Health Care Disparities
If you cover health issues, you know that African Americans have one of the highest mortality rates amongst people of color. Many causes or diseases are preventable and systemic. Get insights into what is causing and perpetuating these disparities. How can reporters dig deeper into the disparities an make the public become more concerned?
Covering the Health Story Behind Katrina
Hear from reporters who have been covering some of the untold health stories that continue to surface in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina. It has been said that the health stories in New Orleans are a microcosm of the health issues that face vulnerable populations all over the country – but on steroids. Also learn about the challenges of covering a story that has seen a certain amount of public and editorial fatigue.
Hello, You Need to Hear This…Health Reporting for Consumers
Newspapers, websites and magazines are flooded with stories on immerging health issues and tips on prevention, but they seem to missing people of color. How can reporters cover health issues to get the audiences attention and action? We will address the role of prevention in health and wellness coverage. Journalists will discuss the stories they covered that evoked the most reaction and tell why.
Understanding and Covering Health Care Policy
For most people, policy is never important until it keeps them from getting something they need. Journalists must understand and be able to report about the development and implementation of health care policy and its impact on the communities of color. Hear from experts who will share insights in covering and deciphering health care policy, trends and policies that are on the horizon. Learn more about a new legislation that will impact the health and well-being of citizens. What effect will the new presidential administration have on the health care policy?
The Real Story Behind the HIV-AIDS, 25 Years Later
It’s been 25 years since HIV/AIDS became a part of the national reality. People of color are disproportionately affected by the disease. Journalists on the forefront of reporting and dialoguing about HIV/AIDS and its impact in communities of color, will talk about the challenges 25 years later.
Mental Health Out of the Closet
For years, people of color have kept their mental health issues in the closet. Depression, Bipolar disease, Schizophrenia and Post Traumatic Stress disorders have all been linked to substance abuse, incarceration rates, domestic violence and unemployment rates in communities of color. These panelists will discuss coverage of this issues and emerging trends.
What about the Children?
Our Black, Hispanic and First Nation children are at great risk for obesity, high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke. How do we cover children’s health issues and the policies that reinforce those issues?
Covering Aging and Health
Today, a baby boomer turns 50 every 7.6 seconds. By mid-century, old people will outnumber young people for the first time in history. How does this impact people of color and their ability to navigate the health care system?
Clinical Trials
Reporters and medical experts will discuss moving beyond the Tuskegee Experiment to solid and fair journalistic coverage of clinical trials and their role in underserved populations. What are the challenges and opportunities in writing about clinical trials? How do journalists give fair and balanced coverage of clinical trials and the participation of people of color?
Tools of the Trade
What tools and resources do health reporters need to cover health issues in the electronic age? Three top health care journalists discuss the tools they use to stay on top of health and medical stories. They will share how to get story ideas, build new and unconventional sources, understand and scrutinize new studies and find real people to illustrate the stories. |
