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Covering aging among the American Indian/Alaska Native population
The graying of America is inescapable. The U.S. Census Bureau projects people over 65 will outnumber those under 18 for the first…
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New resources and story ideas for covering ticks
Ticks are emerging earlier from winter hibernation and staying active longer because of climate and deforestation, according to public health…
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Registration open for Rural Health Workshop 2022
What does it take to keep a rural hospital open in the state with the highest rural hospital closure rate…
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U.S. baby formula shortage spotlights maternal, infant health disparities
As the U.S. baby formula shortage stretches into summer, it continues to underscore that income level, employment type and geography…
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What the FDA and a major report say about safety of abortion pills
With the U.S. Supreme Court reversing the landmark Roe v. Wade case on June 24, 2022 journalists can expect an…
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Reframing the conversation on palliative care
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped sharpened the focus on palliative and end-of-life care. However, it is critical not to confuse or conflate…
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3 tips for covering Medicare’s payment decision on the Aduhelm Alzheimer’s drug
If you are going to cover the debate about the Medicare decision to limit payment for Biogen’s Aduhelm drug for…
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FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf to speak at Health Journalism ’22 in Austin
FDA Commissioner Robert Califf, M.D., M.A.C.C., will talk about the agency’s main priorities on Friday, April 29, at the Association…
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Reporting on Native American/Alaska Native health: Data resources, who to follow and more
Epidemiologists, physicians, sociologists and health equity experts are increasingly shedding light on the relationship between quality of health and educational…
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Tips for reporting on substance use disorder in older adults
Some one million adults aged 65 and older currently live with a substance use disorder (SUD), according to the Substance…