List date(s) this work was published or aired.
Jan-11
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
The article summarizes the accomplishments of the University of South Carolina in its use of tax money and grant funding to battle the state’s persistent healthcare problems such as stroke, respiratory, and cardiac issues.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
I used documents provided by the university and press releases from the NIH. No FOA requests were used.
Explain types of human sources used.
I interviewed the deans of the USC School of Medicine and School of Public Health, as well as the executive director of the SC Public Health Institute.
Results:
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Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
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Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
Look for positive uses of public money and highlight those instances in which taxpayers get a good and significant return on their dollars.