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Health journalism
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One of the most important questions I ask during interviews
When you’ve been a journalist for years, you develop rote patterns for many of your reporting activities — sites you…
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Becerra needs to open up to the press
AHCJ is calling on Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra to make himself available for questioning by reporters. In…
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Tracking the Senate confirmation process for next FDA chief
The Senate’s vetting of a proposed Food and Drug Administration (FDA) commissioner may provide an opportunity for reporters to dig…
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Study highlights significance of representation in medical school: Why this research matters to reporters
Throughout my reporting of the pandemic, I’ve made an explicit effort to interview many more women than men, especially women…
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Journalism organizations that offer training, networking, industry news and more—recommendations from AHCJ members
AHCJ is my favorite journalism association. I have made many friends networking at the annual conferences, found editors through PitchFest,…
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How to cover the 2021-2022 flu season
As it does every fall, the CDC is urging Americans to get their annual flu shot. Last year, flu was…
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American Journal of Public Health dedicates issue to health inequities and justice
Health inequalities have long been a concern in medicine. A robust evidence base has been growing for decades regarding social…
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What two journalists learned from covering the race to stop the next pandemic
While most of the world is focused on stopping the spread of COVID-19, scientists across the globe are working to…
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The nuts and bolts of solutions-focused health care journalism
People are increasingly avoiding the news as it negatively impacts their mood. Solutions journalism could help change that.
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Right to Know Committee resumes talks with HHS media office, affirms appeals process
If you’re having problems getting information from a federal health agency, don’t give up: You might have recourse within the…
