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Small screens, big stories: NBC and PBS pros share advice for taking mobile videos that enhance articles
panel of veteran broadcast journalists at HJ26 urged reporters to be more intentional about visuals, sound and framing when producing…
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Reporting on Medicare can offer clarity on complicated questions
Expert panelists at HJ26 referred to Medicare as complicated, complex and difficult. They recommended stories reporters could write to offer…
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‘We’re in bold times’: Resurgence of eugenics-coded health policies, products in US
Experts at HJ26 said journalists have a responsibility to identify and push back on policies and actions that contribute to…
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Public health experts call for renewed attention on HIV/AIDS epidemic
About 4,500 people still die from HIV/AIDS every year in the US. And while highly effective treatments exist, access to…
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Panelists argue for longform storytelling in a 24-hour news cycle
In an era when audiences can scroll past a story in seconds, a panel of public health leaders, journalists and…
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Reporting on MAHA and distrust responsibly
Reporting on the rift between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and mainstream public health experts requires a delicate…
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Panel offers guidance for covering wellness trends responsibly
A panel at HJ26 highlighted the growing influence of the wellness industry and the challenges it presents for journalists.
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Tuberculosis on the rise in US: Local story angles to consider
Tuberculosis cases are increasing in the U.S., particularly since the pandemic. Journalists should cover TB as both a global and…
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Native American health: Viewing care through an Indigenous lens
At HJ26, panelists discussed how physicians, researchers and journalists can better provide and write about Native American health care.
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What to know about hospitals’ reduction of gender-affirming care for youth
The number of hospitals offering gender-affirming care to youth has declined in the wake of federal scrutiny.
