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‘Offensive’ news about opioids in Appalachia prompts launch of website aimed at improving addiction coverage
Do you cover drug addiction in your community? If so, you should be aware of how, among other things, word…
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Influence of abortion disinformation and misinformation on health trends of women of color
Since the repeal of Roe v. Wade, thousands of clinicians and advocates who support abortion access have been playing defense…
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Tip sheet: Harnessing ChatGPT for good journalistic use
Although ChatGPT and other AI chatbots can return incorrect information, they can still be a good tool for journalists is…
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Teleneurology improves access to specialty care for rural residents
You might not think of neurology as a specialty that lends itself well to telehealth appointments, but the Veterans Health…
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Clinicians: New federal guidance on anxiety screenings don’t do enough to curb youth and young adult suicide
The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force has received credit for bringing awareness to the possible links between anxiety and other…
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How to report on the COVID-19 uptick when the public says ‘meh’
COVID-19 cases have begun rising again as the new school year looms. Here are some fresh angles for covering the…
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Tip sheet: Questions to ask at medical conferences when time is short
Here are some of the best questions you should ask presenting researchers, outside experts and attendees at medical research conferences.
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Tip sheet: Reporting on the health sector’s big impact on greenhouse gas emissions
Even before the extreme weather of this summer, health care systems had become increasingly aware that climate change endangers human…
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Tip sheet: Covering the ongoing problem of lead contamination
Lead contamination is ever-present across the U.S. Here’s how to report on it.
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Tip sheet: Nonprofit hospitals are gaming the system at patients’ expense
So far this year, hardly a week goes by without an article or report on egregious actions by nonprofit hospitals.…
