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Black families most in need of victim compensation funds, yet more likely to be denied
A new study shows that Black families who lost a relative to homicide are most likely to file victim compensation…
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Fall summit session recordings now available
AHCJ’s 2025 fall summit, “Research reset: Covering promising paths to better health,” took place from Nov. 13-14 in NYC.
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Why reporters should cover this week’s CDC meeting on hepatitis B vaccine and more
A CDC committee will discuss its current policy of universal hepatitis B vaccination at birth and other recommendations from Dec.…
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How to find stories in states’ plans for the Rural Health Transformation Program
All 50 states have applied for federal grants to boost rural health care. Journalists can find good stories by reviewing…
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Hospital flood risk: How to use KFF’s mapping analysis
KFF Health News reporter Holly Hacker shares how she hopes health journalists will use her teams’ analysis of hospital flood…
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How I Did It: Mapping hospital flood risks across the United States
KFF Health News data editor Holly Hacker shares how she and her team tackled this data-driven project after Hurricane Helene.
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Social isolation sends more older adults to the emergency room, study says
Older adults who live alone visit emergency departments significantly more often than those living with a spouse, preliminary research says.
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5 avenues to continue reporting on AI chatbots and mental health
The fallout of people using generative AI chatbots for companionship and mental health services continues to be a big story.
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How a freelancer pitched a Washington Post story about ‘Japanese Walking’
See writer Alexandra Frost’s exact pitch, and learn how to frame a tired concept — like walking 10,000 steps a…
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National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowship (SHERF) informational webinar
In this webinar, you’ll learn about the National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) and hear from program alumni.
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