NYU Cancer Institute Presents: The Inside Scoop: Making Health News Work for You – March 8th
February 16, 2006
Contact for Journalists Only:
Jennifer Choi
Assistant Director, Media Relations
NYU Medical Center Public Affairs
212-404-3555
E-mail: Jennifer.Choi@nyumc.org
NEW YORK, NY, February 16, 2006 – The NYU Cancer Institute will present a discussion about the vital role of the media in disseminating health information to the public on March 8, 2006, Wednesday from 6 PM – 7:30 PM at 550 First Avenue in Farkas Auditorium.
The distinguished panel of speakers will discuss how stories are developed on both the local and national levels; how consumers can best assess the information they are reading, and guidelines to support accurate reporting. Our panelists will present a real example of how a health story came to life, outlining the diligent efforts of members of the media to convey such cutting-edge information to the public. This event is sure to be informative, enlightening, and enjoyable for all.
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Health News on a National Level: How the Information Gets to You |
Elizabeth Kaledin, Correspondent |
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Stories Close to Home: Bringing Local Health News to the Public |
Graciela Rogerio, Producer |
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Reading Beyond the Headlines: Developing a Critical Eye for Print News |
Paul Shin, MA, MS, Staff Writer |
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Accuracy in Reporting: What Are the Legal Guidelines? |
Stephanie S. Abrutyn, JD, Senior Counsel |
Refreshments will be served at 5:30 PM.
Reservations required. Please call (212) 263-2266 or email NYUCIcommunityprograms@med.nyu.edu
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