June 21, 2023

Rural health care plays a critical role in ensuring the well-being of millions of Americans, yet it often faces unique obstacles and disparities. AHCJ's Rural Health Journalism Workshop aims to equip journalists with the tools necessary to effectively cover these important stories and shed light on the experiences of people and communities in rural areas.

This year's workshop will be held in the heart of Kansas City, Mo., known for its vibrant health care community and commitment to health equity. Attendees can expect an immersive and collaborative experience that fosters knowledge-sharing and professional growth

We hope you will mark your calendar and make plans to attend this fall!

Now Hiring: Environmental Health Beat leader

AHCJ is seeking a reporter with a strong interest in environmental health to join our team of Health Beat leaders. These freelancers focus on helping AHCJ’s members do better journalism and share resources, tips and terms that deepen our members’ understanding of timely and important subjects. Continue reading →

What We're Reading

The Moral Crisis of America’s Doctors (Eyal Press for New York Times)

Mandy Cohen, seen as next CDC director, would bring political chops to an agency lacking them (Helen Branswell for STAT)

Huntington's spreads like 'fire in the brain.' Scientists say they've found the spark (Jon Hamilton for All Things Considered and NPR)

Could Endometriosis Be Caused by Bacteria? Study Offers Fresh Clues (Heidi Ledford for Scientific American)

How the loss of Medicaid dental coverage is impacting pregnant and postpartum people (Rebekah Barber for The 19th)

Upcoming Events

July 14: AHCJ Webinar: How journalists can put ChatGPT to good use, 1 p.m. ET

The artificial intelligence program ChatGPT has made headlines for its ability to create prose (and headlines), but how does it work? How are journalists using it? And what are the potential problems and ethical pitfalls? In this webinar, Alex Mahadevan, director of the Poynter Institute's MediaWise digital media literacy program, will take ChatGPT for a spin, discuss what he's learned about the new technology and answer your questions.

August 24: AHCJ Rural Health Journalism Workshop, Kansas City, Mo.

Save the date! More information will be coming soon.

Career Development / Sponsored Content

Freelance Health Reporter for Epicenter-NYC

Freelance Position Date posted: 06/02/23

Epicenter-NYC, a community journalism multiplatform initiative, seeks a freelance reporter devoted to ongoing health equity issues in and around New York City. Continue reading →

Journalists in Aging Fellows Program

Fellowships, Internships & Training Date posted: 06/06/23

The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) and Journalists Network on Generations are welcoming applications for the next class of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program. The submission deadline is Friday, July 14.  Continue reading →

Graphics Intern, Scientific American

Fellowships, Internships & Training Date posted: 06/9/23

Scientific American seeks a news graphics intern who has an interest in science, health and environmental journalism, and an ability to gather, analyze, and visualize data. The intern will be fully integrated into our editorial team and contribute to our award-winning coverage of scientific discoveries, science policy, public health, social science, technology, and insights and innovations that matter. Continue reading →

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