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Story angles for covering defunding of mRNA vaccine research
RFK’s decision to slash mRNA vaccine funding could have dire effects on the nation’s pandemic preparedness, experts said.
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How one freelancer juggles writing, voice-over acting and her cat rescue
Freelance journalist Stephanie Stephens writes mostly for health care systems, while also running a cat rescue and pursuing voice-over acting.
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‘Care on the Fly’ brings telehealth services to the airport
Hartford Healthcare’s new telehealth kiosk in a Connecticut airport is part of a trend in expanding access to health care…
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How to cover hepatitis in your community
Hepatitis is a significant public health burden that reporters need to cover, so here are ideas for local coverage and…
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AHCJ thanks volunteer contest judges; sign-ups open for 2025 contest
For over 20 years, AHCJ’s annual Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism has spotlighted the vital role of health…
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Gun violence rates decline in 2025, mirroring 2024’s drop
Gun violence deaths and injuries nationwide dropped for a third straight year in 2024 after reaching record levels during the…
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From big picture to local story: Reporting on the impact of the megabill
In this webinar, panelists will discuss the impact of the budget megabill that Trump signed into law on July 4.
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Hearing health is health equity — reporting beyond the ear
A new study may help journalists explore the quieter — yet no less urgent — barriers to hearing care.
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Why rest and sleep aren’t the same — and why journalists should know the difference
Check out these tips for journalists who want to understand rest better for their readers and themselves.
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ChatEHR allows Stanford docs to query patient health records
ChatEHR allows clinicians to gain information from a patient’s medical records.
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