List date(s) this work was published or aired.
2-7-2011, 9-25-2011, 12-7-2011
Provide a brief synopsis of the story or stories, including any significant findings.
2-7-11: The story looks at how corporations spends big money to keep their top leaders healthy. The executives often are prone to health problems because of the busy, stressful lives 9-25-11 (Aging Epidemic): The story explored how better drugs are helping people live longer with AIDS. But it is also raising other health and social issues. 9-25-11 (Baby Battle): Hospitals are creating hotel-like maternity wards to compete for patients 12-7-11: story explored how churches are supposed to embrace people of all backgrounds, but are isolating people with AIDS, particularly those who are gay. But churches are so influential in Baltimore that city officials want them to become move involved in the AIDS fight. Many churches are resistant.
Explain types of documents, data or Internet resources used. Were FOI or public records act requests required? How did this affect the work?
2-7-11: SEC documents to see what companies offer executive health plans 9-25-11 (Baby Battle): none 9-25-11 (Aging Epidemic): CDC data, Baltimore City Health Department Records, Vital Records Data 12-7-11: The story idea came from a line in a 50-plus page report on health outcomes in Baltimore City. We also took health statistics from the CDC.
Explain types of human sources used.
2-7-11: executives of companies, doctors, watchdog groups 9-25-11 (Baby Battle): moms, health analysts, nurses, hospital executives, parenting experts 9-25-11 (Aging Epidemic): interviewed people living with AIDS, nurses, public health officials, heads of non-profits 12-7-11: health officials, church leaders, civil right leaders, doctors, attended community meeting
Results:
2-7-11: none 9-25-11 (Baby Battle): none 9-25-11 (Aging Epidemic): none 12-7-11: none
Follow-up (if any). Have you run a correction or clarification on the report or has anyone come forward to challenge its accuracy? If so, please explain.
none
Advice to other journalists planning a similar story or project.
2-7-11: This could be done in any community with large corporations. Use SEC documents to see if it is happening where you live 9-25-11 (Baby Battle): none 9-25-11 (Aging Epidemic): This story works best if people living with AIDS are willing to talk candidly 12-7-11: This is an issue that could be explored in most communities. Many pastors are honest about their beliefs.