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How to care for your mental health over the next few years
A second Trump administration will likely make health reporters’ jobs more chaotic (again). Here’s how journalists — and a psychologist…
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Tips for pitching the New York Times, Wired and Consumer Reports
Editors shared candid advice on pitching during a panel co-hosted by The Asian American Journalists Association and the Deadline Club.
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7 tools and tips for getting — and staying — organized as a freelancer
During February’s Lunch and Learn, freelancers showed what they use to keep track of projects, payments and other mundane but…
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The regulation gap: How to cover toxic chemicals in US products
There’s an unsettling paradox at the heart of reporting on toxic chemicals in consumer products and food in the United…
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Elder services funding in the 2026 budget bill — is it enough?
The 2026 budget bill provides ongoing funding for many programs and services for older adults — but some advocates say…
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Will at-home screening methods for cervical cancer impact patient health?
Updated federal guidelines for cervical cancer screening may increase testing — but will it also cause women to skip annual…
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Karen Blum to lead AHCJ’s new AI and Patient Safety beat
In this role, Blum will guide coverage and develop resources to show how AI is reshaping health care and impacting…
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Vaccine trends and misinformation among older adults
In this webinar, epidemiology experts review the latest immunization trends, and discuss how to counter vaccine misinformation.
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From PitchFest to publication: How a freelancer landed a Guardian feature on super-recognizers
Health journalist Carina Storrs’ feature on super-recognizers in The Guardian started with a meeting at AHCJ’s PitchFest.
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‘Shadow AI’ on the rise in health care as patients report less trust, surveys say
Recent surveys found unauthorized AI tools, or “shadow AI,” have been used in about 40% of hospitals while 93% of…
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Progress and challenges on Europe’s pathway to clean air
As the United States falls behind on clean air policy, health journalists can look at progress in Europe and report…
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