October 25, 2023

We are one week away from the AHCJ Fall Summit on Homelessness and Health Care! We are excited to welcome journalists and experts from across the country to the Bay Area to discuss one of the most pressing issues facing our communities.

Here’s what you can expect:

Expert insights: Gain invaluable insights from leading experts in the field of homelessness and health. The event features speakers who are at the forefront of addressing these critical issues.
Networking opportunities: Connect with fellow professionals, journalists and advocates who are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing homelessness.
Timely discussions: Explore pressing topics related to homelessness and health, including access to care, social determinants of health and the impact of the pandemic.
Interactive sessions: Engage in interactive workshops and panel discussions that provide a deeper understanding of the complexities of homelessness and its intersections with health. Take part in thought-provoking conversations that can inform your reporting.
Inspire change: By attending this event, you can play a vital role in shedding light on the challenges faced by those without stable housing. Your reporting can help raise awareness and inspire change in your community and beyond.

Don't miss out on this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge, network with professionals and contribute to the important dialogue on homelessness and health. Haven’t registered yet? Onsite registration is available beginning Nov. 2.

What We're Reading

Domestic violence calls about ‘reproductive coercion’ doubled after the overturn of Roe (Jennifer Gerson for The 19th)

Longer Commutes, Shorter Lives: The Costs of Not Investing in America (David Leonhardt for The New York Times Magazine)

Why tiny homes will remain part of California’s homelessness equation for years (Jeanne Kuang for CalMatters)

People’s (mis)trust of doctors can help us understand their (mis)trust of journalists (Young Eun Moon, Kristy Roschke, Jacob L. Nelson and Seth C. Lewis for Nieman Lab)

A seasonal viral stew is brewing with flu, RSV, COVID and more (Pien Huang for NPR)

Upcoming Events

Oct. 26, 5 p.m. ET: Application deadline — AHCJ International Health Study Fellowships, This fellowship is a six-month program supporting veteran U.S.-based health care journalists who want to pursue a story or project comparing a facet of the U.S. health care system to that of another country. Apply here »

Nov. 2–3: AHCJ Fall Summit — Homelessness and Health Care, Housing is a health care issue. Research leaves little doubt about the negative impact a lack of a place to call home has on people’s health. We’re going to dig into this complicated issue at our Fall Summit from Nov. 2–3 in Oakland, Calif. Read more »

Nov. 6, 1 p.m. ET: Getting it right: Pushing past resistance to better firearms violence reporting, This webinar will explore how four journalists moved to apply a public health approach to firearm violence reporting in Chicago. Register here »

Career Development / Sponsored Content

Mid-level Health Care Reporter, The Kansas City Beacon

The Kansas City Beacon is looking for a motivated mid-career reporter to cover health care, with an emphasis on consumer advocacy and disparities in access. We also want to give that reporter the freedom to identify and pursue health stories they’re passionate about in our community.
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Deputy Editor, Modern Healthcare

Modern Healthcare, the leading source of healthcare business news, is looking for a highly motivated, news-driven deputy editor to grow our audience by helping produce must-read content for our website and newsletters. Read more »

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