Winning Contest Entries
Explore a diverse array of entries that have participated in our contests over the years. These entries represent the incredible talent, creativity, and dedication of journalists and storytellers from various backgrounds and media platforms.
-
- 2TV (Below Top 20 markets)
DeParle Portfolio and Health IT,’ Investigative Reporting Workshop
The first story examined the lucrative past health care industry ties of Nancy Ann DeParle, who was selected by president…
- 2009
No Award
-
- Beat Reporting
The New Face of Healthcare,’ AARP Bulletin
"The New Face of Health Care" investigated a central conundrum of the health care reform debate-how to improve the quality…
- 2009
No Award
-
- Metro Newspapers
Elizabeth Edwards; Her Breast Cancer Experience,’ WebMD
This story is an in-depth interview with Elizabeth Edwards about her breast cancer diagnosis, treatment, recurrence, and status. Edwards shared…
- 2009
No Award
-
- Metro Newspapers
Eye on the FDA,’ MassDevice.com
MassDevice used data from the FDA to break down ten years worth of 510K submissions for medical devices. The goal…
- 2009
No Award
-
- Beat Reporting
Facing Discrimination Issues,’ Provider
The onslaught of aging baby boomers and their impact on long term care is evident. But less obvious are the…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines below 1 million circ.
Warning: This Bottle May Contain Toxic Chemicals. Or Not
Everyone agrees that BPA, or bisphenol A, is everywhere, from dental fillings to cell phones to baby bottles-but is it…
- 2009
First Place
-
- Television
Finding Purpose,’ KMSP
KMSP spent 9 months documenting the story of a woman with pancreatic cancer who chose to enter hospice instead of…
- 2009
No Award
-
- Radio
Hepatitis C and IV Drug Users,’ KPBS News
This series explores the hepatitis C epidemic, and identifies people at highest risk. It looks at San Diego’s only clean…
- 2009
No Award
-
- Beat Reporting
Focus On Mobile Health,’ Global Health Matters
These four articles were part of a larger special section in Fogarty's newsletter on the rapidly growing trend of the…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines above 1 million circ.
Diagnosis Emergency,’ Parenting
"Diagnosis: Emergency" found that many hospitals, particularly community hospitals, are unprepared to treat pediatric patients both in terms of equipment…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines below 1 million circ.
Hot Mama,’ Working Mother
In Hot Mama, we reveal the surprising findings of our “The Truth About Sex and Working Moms” survey. In contrast…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines above 1 million circ.
Moving Beyond the Fear,’ Family Circle
This story focuses on genetic testing for breast cancer – the benefits and risks of knowing your odds ahead of…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines above 1 million circ.
A Dose of Reality,’ Family Circle
Sari Harrar, an experienced health writer with a 9-year-old daughter who is now eligible for the HPV vaccine, wasn't sure…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines above 1 million circ.
Sun Daze,’ Family Circle
Ann Matturro Gault, a pale-skinned former lifeguard, candidly shares how going to the dermatologist every six months for screenings and…
- 2009
No Award
-
- General Interest Magazines above 1 million circ.
The Health Problem Women Won’t Talk About,’ Ladies’ Home Journal
There's a conspiracy of silence among women when it comes to urinary incontinence, a problem that affects 28 percent of…
- 2009
No Award
More About the Awards
Health journalism saves lives.
Everyone should have access to quality health care information so they can make informed decisions. Join AHCJ today for exclusive access to training and education to inform your community.