2009 CALENDAR OF THEMATIC WIRES

In addition to our daily and bi-weekly wires, Newswise thematic wires offer focused opportunities to contribute news to our 4,500+ reporter subscribers. Based on reporter feedback, these wires focus on seasonal issues and breaking news trends. Additional topics are chosen to coincide with news-based editorial calendars. We invite you to participate by submitting releases that highlight your experts, feature, or research-related news for appropriate wire topics. Read what Newswise journalist subscribers are saying about Thematic Wires.

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January	May	September
February	June	October
March	July	November
April	August	December

WIRE THEME	SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Inauguration Wire Possible Topics: Political analysis, transistion to power, Obama's cabinet, presidential legacies and past inaugurations ...and more	January 7
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	January 14
Matters of the Heart Wire Possible Topics: Love, relationships, sexual health, Valentine's Day, heart health ...and more	January 21
Evolution Debate Wire Awareness Event: Bicentenary of his birth on February 12, 1809, Origin of the Species published in 1859 Possible Topics: Darwin, natural selection, "survival of the fittest," opposing views, ...and more	January 28
Diabetes: Awareness Prevention and Treatment Wire Health Campaign: Diabetes Alert Day is March 25, World Kidney Day is March 12. More details... View last year's Diabetes wire	February 11
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more View previous Environment wire	February 18
Spring Wire Possible Topics: Allergies, tax season, Spring Break, gardening, landscaping ...and more View last year's Spring wire	February 25
Public Health, Infectious Disease, and Immunizations Wire Health Campaign: Public Health Week is April 7-13, Infant Immunization Week is April 19-26 Possible Topics: healthcare policy, men's/women's health, childhood immunization issues ...and more	March 4
New Media Wire Possible Topics: the changing media landscape, new media trends, institutional new media initiatives, new media commentary and experts, privacy concerns, blogs and bloggers ...and more	March 11
Earth Day, Environmental Education Wire Awareness Event: Earth Day is April 22. Possible Topics: Protecting our planet, environmental research, endangered species, government policy ...and more	March 18
Cancer Research Wire Possible Topics: Drug/device approvals, clinical trials, consumer awareness ...and more View last year's Cancer wire	April 1
Asthma, Allergies and Clean Air Wire Health Campaign: May is Allergy/Asthma Awareness Month, May is Breathe Easy Month Possible Topics: Improving indoor air quality, asthma and allergy treatments, new research ...and more	April 15
Summer Wire Awareness Event: May is National Physical Fitness and Sports Month Possible Topics: Sun safety, fireworks safety, travel/family vacation, rising gas prices, energy conservation ...and more View last year's Summer wire	May 7
Clinical Oncology Wire in conjunction with the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, May 29 - June 2. Possible Topics: Research results, advancements in personalized care, drug/device approvals, clinical trials, consumer awareness ...and more	May 14
Homeowners Wire Awareness Event: June is National Homeowners Month, June is Home Safety Month Possible Topics: Mortgage woes, refinancing, buying/ selling, home improvement options, energy conservation ...and more	May 21
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	May 28
Social Media wire Possible topics: the changing media landscape, new media trends, institutional new media initiatives, new media commentary and experts, privacy concerns, blogs and bloggers, ...and more	June 4
Immunization and Infectious Disease Wire Health Campaign: August is National Immunization Month More details...	June 11
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	June 18
New Economy Wire Possible Topics: the recession, stock and commodity prices, economic growth, unemployment, interest rates, international trade ...and more	June 25
Healthcare Wire Possible Topics: public policy, healthcare reform, insurance coverage & costs, healthcare disparities, patient rights, drug approvals & the FDA, patient privacy ...and more	July 9
Climate Change Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	July 16
Back to School Wire Possible Topics: Quality of education, "No child left behind," bullying, hazing, loan options, helicopter parents ...and more View last year's Back to School wire	July 23
Aging: Health, Family impact and Finances Wire Health Campaign: September is Health Aging Month, Grandparents Day (13), World Alzheimer's Day (21) Possible Topics: chronic disease, sleep disorders, retirement savings, long-term care, end of life issues ...and more View last year's Aging wire	August 13
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	August 20
Healthy Eating Habits Wire Health Campaign: September is Fruit & Veggie Month September is Whole Grain Month Possible Topics: dieting vs. eating healthy, good, bad and better foods, whole grains, vitamin supplements ...and more	August 27
Breast Cancer Awareness: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Prevention Wire Health Campaign: October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Possible Topics: testing and screening options, surgery and therapy, risk factors, new research and treatment methods ...and more View last year's Breast Cancer wire	September 3
Pain Wire Possible Topics: pain research, treatment options, living with pain, alternative therapy ...and more	September 10
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	September 17
Mental Health Wire Health Campaign: October is Mental Health Awareness Month Possible Topics: stress reduction and management, childhood mental illness, PTSD and the troops, treatment ...and more	September 24
Diabetes: Awareness Prevention and Treatment Wire Health Campaign: November is National Diabetes Month Possible Topics: obesity, treatment options, complications, testing and screening ...and more	October 1
Children's Health Wire Annual meeting: AAP National Conference & Exhibition Oct. 17-20 Possible Topics: Pediatrics, wellness, research, healthcare, child development, immunization ...and more	October 8
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	October 15
Winter/Holiday Wire Possible Topics: Flu season, travel, winter sports, holidays, families ...and more View last year's Winter wire	October 22
HIV/AIDS Awareness Wire Diagnosis, Prevention, Treatment More details...	November 12
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	November 19
Civil Liberties & Social Justice Wire Possible Topics: MLK, Jr. issues and social/civil inequalities, State of the Union/Public Policy, Health Care inequities ...and more View last year's Civil Liberties wire	December 10
Environment: Sustainability, Technology, Climate Change, and Health Wire Possible Topics: Green living, global warming, alternative energy ...and more	December 17

2009 CALENDAR OF THEMATIC WIRES

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