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Conference
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Health journalists gathered for training, networking in Silicon Valley #ahcj15
Nearly 700 people attended Health Journalism 2015, the annual conference of the Association of Health Care Journalists. The gathering, in…
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From #ahcj15 back to the beat: Covering disparities in health
At a conference, it all seems easy. So many ideas, so many enthusiastic colleagues, so many potential stories. With nearly…
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E-cigarette panel lit up a debate at #AHCJ15
The Health Journalism 2015 panel on e-cigarette use, or vaping, was anything but dull. Des Moines Register health reporter Tony…
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Panelists urge journalists to report on how vaccines save lives #ahcj15
As a measles outbreak late last year spread from Disneyland to seven U.S. states affecting at least 147 people, one…
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Reporters get the inside story on reader-supported journalism #ahcj15
In traditional publishing, freelancers know there’s lot of waiting. Pitch an idea and wait. Report, write, and submit your article.…
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Family caregivers face increasing stress, health issues #ahcj15
Family caregivers of older adults are increasingly experiencing stress-related effects of caring for loved ones and may be putting their…
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Journalists get guidance on navigating HIPAA rules #ahcj15
The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act was enacted nearly 20 years ago to make reporters gnash their teeth. Not quite,…
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Despite progress fighting HIV, most vulnerable still at risk #ahcj15
HIV prevention and treatment have undergone a revolution since the disease first appeared, but there are still barriers to reaching…
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Freelancers get 8 tips on selling related stories to multiple markets #ahcj15
At the Health Journalism 2015 session, “Freelance: Re-slant and resell ideas to multiple markets,” panelists offered eight tips for turning…
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6 tips to find success writing for trade publications #ahcj15
Top editors offered great advice for journalists interested in freelancing for health trade publications during a panel at Health Journalism…