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Health journalism
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Hospitals learning not to fear public data
In HealthLeaders magazine, a publication that targets “healthcare executives and senior decision-makers,” Cheryl Clark writes that the recent explosion of…
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Covering tropical storms: Resources, related stories to help your reporting
As Tropical Storm Hurricane Isaac bears down on the Gulf Coast, we have gathered tip sheets about covering natural disasters…
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Member close-up: Seattle Times’ Michael Berens
This has been quite a year for Michael Berens. In April, Berens and Ken Armstrong of The Seattle Times were…
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2012 class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows chosen
Six journalists have been named to this year’s class of AHCJ-National Library of Medicine fellows. The fellowship program was created…
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Investigation reveals abuses at brain rehab institute
Bloomberg’s David Armstrong has assembled an investigation of a huge Florida center for brain injury rehabilitation with a record of…
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Caregiving element is missing from articles on senior housing options
If you’re going to write about new options for vulnerable older adults who want to age in place in your…
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New AHCJ board seated for 2012-13
Scott Hensley, NPR’s Shots blog writer and editor, joins five incumbents in being seated on the Association of Health Care…
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New topic leader starts conversation about oral health
I am looking forward to being AHCJ’s new oral health core topic leader and pointing you to resources and having…
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Alzheimer’s drug puts journalists’ judgment to test
It was the kind of news that had to be handled delicately, with a deft touch and a sense of…
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Health standouts in your neighborhood
Every year, the National Association of County and City Health Officials honors local health departments for what they call “Exemplary…