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Why Native health care should be on your radar
Native American health care sits at the intersection of federal responsibility, chronic underfunding, and widening health disparities.
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Gestational diabetes is on the rise, another indicator of inequities in health care
A new study found that the rates of gestational diabetes among pregnant people in the U.S. have increased 36% from…
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Health equity stories to follow in 2026
As we head into 2026, here are AHCJ Health Equity Beat Leader Lara Salahi’s predictions for topics poised to dominate…
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A new data tool for tracking trans news coverage
The Trans News Initiative aims to give reporters a clear view of the gaps and trends shaping public understanding of…
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Death, crime and care: What research says about harm reduction centers
Clear, evidence-based reporting is important to counter myths, explain legal uncertainty and show what harm reduction centers actually do.
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Balancing humanity and policy when telling stories of the uninsured
Kim Krisberg of Public Health Watch talks about the challenges she faces and the strategies she uses to build trust…
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SNAP benefits on the brink: Why health journalists should look beyond the cliff
Reporters can strengthen their coverage of expiring SNAP benefits by spotlighting solutions that are already in motion in cities and…
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Covering the government shutdown’s impact on health agencies and policy
The federal government shutdown is adding serious strain to health agencies, policies and programs on which millions of people depend.
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Reporting on closing the research to health care delivery gap
Covering the U.S. health care system’s shortfalls, as well as programs that are enhancing health delivery, can help build awareness, transparency…
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Inside an unregulated industry: How one reporter covered a surrogacy tragedy
Emi Nietfeld’s reporting on surrogacy for Wired offers lessons in responsibly framing both risk and regulation in stories that touch…