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Lung cancer screening guidelines may lead to more disparities
Lung cancer is by far the leading cause of cancer death among both men and women. It accounts for almost…
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New York City declares racism a public health crisis
New York City made national news when its Board of Health declared racism a public health issue last month. According…
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New tip sheet: The impact of climate change on health equity
I have reported extensively on the COVID-19 pandemic with many of my stories highlighting health care disparities. I quickly noticed…
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A national focus on health equity: important updates for reporters
Social determinants are well-known factors in individual health outcomes, but the coronavirus pandemic appears to have created urgency in the…
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Researcher and advocate for reproductive health equity tells her own story
When Jallicia Jolly gave birth to her first child, Rose, in February, she experienced some of the disparities in care…
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Matthew Ong delves into the many factors that contribute to inequities in cancer care
Matthew Ong is associate editor and an investigative reporter at The Cancer Letter, where his award-winning stories on the politics…
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Understand the political determinants of health when covering health equity
Natural disasters, wars, and pandemics amplify the health burden among people who are poor or marginalized. They also reveal the…
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Health Disparities 2021 Report documents health inequities by state
Disparities by race, ethnicity, gender, socioeconomic status and geographical regions persist in the U.S., despite significant public health advancements, medical…
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How Liora Engel-Smith covered efforts to address the resident shortage in Western N.C.
Rural health care facilities must employ enough professionals to meet the needs of their communities. But maintaining the health care…
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Rural Health Journalism Workshop great source for story ideas
After more than 15 years as a general interest writer, I decided to concentrate my reporting on health, with a…