Health Beat
Discover the latest developments in the most important topics in health care today.
Aging
AI and Patient Safety
Algorithms and Health Disparities
Environmental Health
Firearm Violence
Health Equity
Health IT
Health Policy
Insurance
Infectious Diseases
Patient Safety
Mental Health
Medical Studies
Resources
Explore an extensive library, created and curated by AHCJ members, to help you cover the health care beat.
Health Data Preservation
State Insurance Guides
How I Did It
Tip Sheets
Why This Matters
Analysis
On-Demand Webinars
HealthNewsReview Criteria
Data
How I Pitched It
Helpful Links
Glossary
Freelancers
Advance your career with ideas, contacts and support from the AHCJ freelance network.
Pitching, Reporting and Writing
Running a Business
Tools and Apps
Freelance Market Guide
Networking
Awards, Grants & Fellowships
Freelance Directory
Training & Events
Network with fellow health care journalists and gain valuable insights you can use every day.
Virtual PitchFest: Dec. 4, 2026
Rural Health Webinar Series 2026
Fall Summit: AI in Health Care
Mentorship Program
‘Price and Profits’ certification course
Webinars
Fellowships and Study Groups
Workshops | Summits
Annual Conference
Health Journalism 2026 Recap
Opportunities Board
AHCJ Sunshine Award
Awards for Excellence
Recognizing the best health reporting in print, broadcast and online media since 2004.
Connecting you with the support and resources you need to thrive in the health journalism field.
Local AHCJ Chapters
Network with your peers and access local resources by joining or starting a local chapter.
About AHCJ
Learn how we’re setting new standards for health care reporting and how you can be a part of it.
Inside Health Journalism
Principles & Policies
Board of Directors & Committees
Staff
Contributors
Advocacy
Commitment to Diversity
2024-25 Impact Report
Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
A supporting non-profit organization for AHCJ
Governance & Financials
Current Supporters
Ways to Give
Past Contest Entries
Chronic pain can increase the risk of suicide, but good treatment helps people choose life.
Place:
No Award
Year:
Category:
Affiliation:
Wolters Kluwer Health
Reporter:
Michael William Smolinsky, Amy Paturel, M.S., M.P.H., Dr. Robin Brey
Links:
