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pandemic
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Loneliness and health inequity are post-COVID-19 stories to cover, reporter says
A Q&A with freelance writer Fran Kritz on covering the pandemic for NPR and story ideas after the global health…
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Tips to help journalists cope with pandemic and other stress
Photo by Karolina Grabowska via pexels.As we enter year three of the pandemic, many journalists continue to search for strategies…
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More resources on variants for your COVID-19 reporting toolbox
Back in January, Bara Vaida, the AHCJ core topic leader for infectious disease, wrote a helpful post on resources for…
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Fixing the public health system for the next pandemic
The American Rescue Plan (ARP), passed by Congress last month, will be sending about $100 billion into the U.S. public…
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Mental health services benefitting from telehealth expansion during pandemic
Amid the mental and behavioral challenges fueled by COVID-19, expanded telehealth capabilities have contributed to a surge in mental health…
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How one journalist pivoted her writing during the pandemic
At the beginning of the pandemic, Stephani Sutherland, a freelance writer focused on chronic pain issues, was — like many…
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Resources for journalists covering COVID-19 “long-haulers”
COVID-19 has been around for just a year, so research about the long-term impact of the disease is sparse, but…
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Biden administration pledges open access to briefings after AHCJ raises concerns
A spokesman for President Biden’s administration has pledged that any legitimate reporter who signs up with the White House press…
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Poll: Lack of online medical accounts for seniors could affect COVID vaccination scheduling
With most major health systems using patient portals for scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations, many older adults may need help setting up…
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When writing about SARS-CoV-2 variants, utilize metaphors
Writing about how the various COVID-19 vaccines work and the challenges that may lie with emerging genetic variants of SARS-CoV-2…