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Health journalism
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AHCJ board members speak at World Conference of Science Journalists #WCSJ2019
Ivan Oransky, M.D., president of AHCJ’s board of directors, and Maryn McKenna, an AHCJ board member, were among the speakers…
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D.C. journalists gather for annual summer reception
Members of the Washington, D.C., chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists gathered over food and beverages on June…
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CDC says it wants better working relationships with reporters, provides contact information
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has provided AHCJ with the email addresses and phone numbers of three key…
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In FOIA decision, Supreme Court rules that food stamp data is confidential
In a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on Monday, justices ruled that data on the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP),…
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AHCJ members return incumbents to board of directors
Six incumbents were returned to the Association of Health Care Journalism’s board of directors for a term starting July 1,…
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Covering health care – as a cancer patient
Alexandra Glorioso, a Florida health reporter for Politico, joined AHCJ for a webcast about what being diagnosed with stage 2…
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Webcast to feature author of book on rampant fraud in the generic drug industry
Investigative journalist Katherine Eban will discuss her new book documenting rampant fraud in the generic drug industry during an AHCJ…
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A reporter went public when denied an interview. Here’s what happened next …
David Abel had had enough. The Boston Globe’s environmental writer was used to being denied interviews with state scientists and…
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Health Journalism 2019 sets attendance record
Drawn by an influential lineup of speakers and panels – plus an intriguing offering of field trips – more than…
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Boning up on unfamiliar research areas can pay off with specialized knowledge, more assignments
In a recent social media post, a fellow journalist asked how others get up to speed on reporting about topics…
