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The election for AHCJ board has opened. Here’s why you should run, and what will happen if you win
Professional members who’d like to have a role in AHCJ’s future may declare their candidacy for the Board of Directors…
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New guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women’s Health
AHCJ has recently added three new freelance market guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women’s Health.
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3 common freelance conundrums — and how to handle them
During April’s Lunch and Learn, freelance journalists advised one another on how to work through their current challenges.
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Why the Trump administration’s university funding freezes is a health story
Health journalists need to keep the public informed on what’s at stake amid the Trump admin’s university funding freezes.
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Covering the ongoing bird flu story as it unfolds
Check out these tips for reporting on the ongoing bird flu outbreak, including how to seek out undercovered stories and…
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AHCJ awards 2025 Uncovering Pathways to Better Health Fellowship
The Association of Health Care Journalists is proud to announce the 2025 fellows for the Uncovering Pathways to Better Health…
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Philly-based organization republishes Surgeon General’s gun violence advisory after Trump admin removes it
The Philadelphia Center for Gun Violence Reporting republished the former Surgeon General’s advisory after the Trump administration purged it from…
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Former GQ editor shares what you should know before starting a SubStack
Newsletters can be a fulfilling way for freelance writers to share their ideas, build an audience and connect with editors.
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Drug raid coverage a missed opportunity in public health messaging
A study suggests that drug raid coverage mainly amplifies police narratives while neglecting a crucial element: public health messaging.
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Media coverage of gun violence varies dramatically based on where shootings occur, report says
Significant biases and stereotypes in the news skew the public’s perception of gun violence and its victims, a wide-ranging report…
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