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Infectious diseases
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Hefty issue of HealthBeat headed for mailboxes
The latest issue of HealthBeat is expected to be delivered to members of the Association of Health Care Journalists any…
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As death rates rise, nursing and LTC facilities face critical testing, PPE challenges
Six months after the first nursing home residents died of the novel coronavirus, many nursing homes and long-term care facilities…
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Fauci says school reopening ‘may not be prudent’ in some areas
Communities and school leaders need to exercise common sense as they weigh options for reopening schools this fall, said Anthony…
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Press release reporting is irresponsible — especially in a pandemic
I received a text from a friend this week with a link to an article about a new drug for…
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Community transmission rate key to K-12 school reopening
As school leaders and parents grapple with questions about school reopening this fall, a key measure to consider is the…
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Superbug threat increased by COVID-19
A little-reported side effect of surging COVID-19 cases is the likelihood that there will be an increasing number of people…
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Two more medical organizations recognize AHCJ membership as credential
Photo: Luis Quintero via Pexels The Association of Health Care Journalists has secured two recent successes in its ongoing effort…
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NEA president to join webcast on re-opening schools
Lily Eskelsen García, president of the National Education Association, will join AHCJ’s webcast, “Reporting on school reopenings in the time…
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AHCJ webcast to explore how schools might safely reopen this fall
America’s 13,000 school systems have been under tremendous pressure to reopen in-person classes this fall but are struggling with how…
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Food insecurity a growing issue for seniors, compounded by pandemic
While people in parts of the U.S. slowly return to work and leisure activities, food insecurity remains a serious issue…
