Category
Health equity
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Largest survey of trans people shows satisfaction with choices despite sharp disparities
The largest poll of trans people ever conducted in the U.S. found that those who transitioned are much more satisfied…
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Biden Administration proposal addresses maternal mortality, underserved communities
The plan includes new approaches to maternal health, such as extending postpartum Medicaid coverage and implementing new hospital standards.
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New book sheds light on legacy of physician, racism in medicine
During her book talk at HJ24, Dr. Uché A Blackstock reflected on her mother’s career in medicine as a first-generation…
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Story ideas for covering the worsening pediatrician shortages
Many families are facing the incredible task of finding a pediatrician, a problem that’s likely to worsen.
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HIV treatments stem transmission, but stigma, barriers to access persist
Following a screening of “Ending HIV in America” at HJ24, panelists discussed why it’s still difficult to make treatments widely…
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How journalism can shed light on medicine’s hidden racial bias
By Anil Oza, Freelance Health Journalism Scholarship Recipient The racial bias hiding in plain sight A Friday panel at HJ24…
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Covering America’s life expectancy crisis
Although the U.S. spends more on health care than any other high-income country, it has the lowest life expectancy at…
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Redesigning a mental health system for children in New Jersey
By Zhen Wang, Wisconsin Health Fellow Children’s mental health: Building systems that work Panelists discussed a new care model for…
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How journalists, medical institutions can ‘avoid’ stigma around substance use disorder
At HJ24, journalist Katia Riddle explored how stigma around substance use disorder is ingrained in the medical and journalism communities.
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Health care challenges for migrants and refugees in the U.S.
Many migrants face barriers to health care due to language differences, lack of legal status, and fear of deportation.