{"id":4549,"date":"2018-09-06T16:41:43","date_gmt":"2018-09-06T16:41:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/?p=4549"},"modified":"2018-09-11T16:50:02","modified_gmt":"2018-09-11T16:50:02","slug":"essentials-for-your-health-and-safety-during-ona18","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/2018\/09\/06\/essentials-for-your-health-and-safety-during-ona18\/","title":{"rendered":"Essentials for your health and safety during ONA18"},"content":{"rendered":"
We hope you have an incredible conference experience without incident \u2014 but things happen! Here are a number of important resources to help you handle any obstacles that come up while you\u2019re at ONA18.<\/p>\n
We want to remind everyone that ONA has a Code of Conduct<\/a> for our events. We\u2019re committed to providing a positive environment that is welcoming to all people, and we created the Code of Conduct to clearly state our expectations for staff, supporters, volunteers, speakers and attendees.<\/p>\n Please be sure to review the Code of Conduct before we get together in Austin. While there, be mindful of your surroundings and of your fellow participants. Alert ONA staff if you notice what you assess to be a dangerous situation, someone in distress or violations of this Code of Conduct. You can also email Head of Programs and Events, Trevor Knoblich, trevor@journalists.org<\/a> or Director of Programs, Jennifer Mizgata, jennifer@journalists.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Please wear your badge and keep it visible throughout the conference. Check your email on Wednesday morning for the bar code you’ll scan to pick up your badge at the registration desk.<\/p>\n Registration Desk hours:<\/p>\n If you need help with anything \u2014 whether it\u2019s finding a specific room or getting first aid \u2014 find a volunteer wearing a bright orange \u201cVolunteer\u201d T-shirt. You can also visit the Registration and Help Desk across from the JW Grand Ballroom on the fourth floor or tweet with the hashtag #ONA18Help.<\/p>\n Mario Alejandro is the Director of Loss Prevention at the JW Marriott Austin. You can reach him at (512) 474-4777 Ext. 4546.<\/p>\n Hotel security personnel are certified in first aid and CPR.<\/p>\n If you find yourself in need of medical or mental health care, these are some of the nearest facilities to the JW Marriott Austin.<\/p>\n CVS Pharmacy<\/a> (5-minute walk from the hotel). Peoples RX <\/a>(14-minute drive from the hotel). Integral Care Psychiatric Emergency Services<\/a> (12-minute drive from the hotel) First Choice Emergency Room Care Center<\/a> (10-minute drive from the hotel) Austin Emergency Center<\/a> (11-minute drive from the hotel) Seton Medical Center Austin<\/a> (8-12 minute drive from the hotel) \u201cHave a recharge strategy\u201d is Irving Washington\u2019s most important advice to introverts<\/a> for navigating the conference, and it definitely applies to the rest of us, too. While our schedule is packed with learning and networking opportunities, we encourage you to take breaks, whether to rest, reflect on conversations from the sessions or experience something new.<\/p>\n Here are a few places you can count on if you need to power up your devices powered to stay connected:<\/p>\n We hope you have an incredible conference experience without incident \u2014 but things happen! Here are a number of important resources to help you handle any obstacles that come up while you\u2019re at ONA18. Code of conduct We want to remind everyone that ONA has a Code of Conduct for our events. We\u2019re committed to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1779,"featured_media":4551,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"start_time":0,"end_time":0,"moderators":[],"hashtag":[],"soundcloud":[],"scribble":[],"viafoura":[],"youtube":[],"vimeo":[],"facebook":[],"trint":[],"slideshare":[],"livestream":[],"resources":[],"video_embed":[],"first_name":"","last_name":"","title":"","organization":"","website":"","twitter":"","_sponsor_url":"","_sponsor_tagline":"","_sponsor_level":"","spay_email":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_is_tweetstorm":false},"categories":[3,1],"tags":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/ona18.journalists.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/16\/2018\/09\/ONA17_Thursday-6392-web.jpg","jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"\nReporting a problem<\/h4>\n
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Your badge<\/h2>\n
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Conference help<\/h2>\n
Help from the hotel<\/h2>\n
Health and emergencies<\/h2>\n
In case of emergency:<\/h4>\n
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Pharmacies<\/h4>\n
\nAddress:<\/b> 500 Congress Ave. Austin TX. 78701
\nPhone:<\/b> 512-474-2380.
\nHours: <\/b>Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-3 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nAddress:<\/b> 3801 South Lamar, Austin TX. 78704
\nPhone:<\/b> 512\u2013444-8866.
\nHours: <\/b>Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-10 p.m., Saturday 9 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.<\/p>\nUrgent Care<\/h4>\n
\n24-hour crisis hotline:<\/b> 512-472-HELP (4357).
\nNon-crisis hotline:<\/b> 512-472-HELP (4357) – Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
\nWalk in Clinic: <\/b>Richard E. Hopkins Behavioral Health Building
\nAddress: <\/b>1165 Airport Blvd., Second Floor, Austin, TX 78701
\nHours: <\/b>Monday \u2013 Friday, 8am to 10pm, Saturday, Sunday and Holidays, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.<\/p>\n
\nAddress: <\/b>2020 E. Riverside Dr.
\nPhone:<\/b> (737) 717-4100.
\nHours: <\/b>Open 24 hours, 7 days a week<\/p>\n
\nAddress:<\/b> 4015 South Lamar Blvd.
\nPhone:<\/b> (512) 774-5780.
\nHours: <\/b>Open 24 hours, 7 days a week<\/p>\nHospital and Emergency Room<\/h4>\n
\nAddress: <\/b>1201 W 38th St, Austin, TX 78705
\nMain Phone:<\/b> 512-324-7000.
\nEmergency Department:<\/b> 512 324-7010
\nFor mini-emergencies, you can schedule an appointment.<\/a><\/p>\nRecharge<\/h2>\n
Your mind and body<\/h4>\n
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Your devices<\/h4>\n
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