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“One Health” Discussion at Health Journalism 2012 Program - Saturday, April 21, 2012 – Atlanta, Georgia (USA)   Humans, animals, ecosystems: Covering the “One Health” movement • *Lisa Conti, D.V.M., M.P.H., director, One Health Solutions• Susan Sanchez, Ph.D., professor, Department of Infectious Diseases, College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Georgia• Gonzalo M. Vazquez-Prokopec, Ph.D., research associate, Department of Environmental Studies, Emory University• Moderator: Kathleen M. Raven, independent journalist, Athens, Ga.   *Dr. Conti is a member of the One Health Initiative Autonomous pro bono Team: Laura H. Kahn, MD, MPH, MPP ▪ Bruce Kaplan, DVM ▪ Thomas P. Monath, MD ▪ Jack Woodall, PhD ▪ Lisa A. Conti, DVM, MPH   Health Journalism 2012 – the 14th annual conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists http://www.healthjournalism.org/calendar-details.php?id=634 – is set for April 19-22 at the Sheraton Atlanta Hotel. Join more than 500 other journalists as they take part in skill-building workshops, sit in on panel discussions and visit area research sites. The conference, produced by the association’s Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, features world-class speakers, important news briefings and helpful sessions all aimed at aiding reporters, editors and news producers in better covering the latest health issues. Freelancers will have an opportunity to pitch story ideas to assignment editors. Winners of the latest Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism will be celebrated. An exhibit hall will feature foundations, universities, research institutions and other organizations with useful reporter resources. And all attendees will have numerous opportunities to network with their peers – at sessions, meals and receptions, all of which are included in the registration fee. Twitter: Watch #ahcj12 for updates about the conference. Registration: Professional journalists: $170 (plus $60 if you need to join AHCJ)Students: $130(See registration page for other categories.)Pre-registration is now closed but you can register on site. Conference site: Sheraton Atlanta Hotel165 Courtland St. NEAtlanta, GA 30303