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Serving on AHCJ’s Board is so rewarding. Will you join us?
AHCJ board president Have you enjoyed learning and networking at AHCJ’s annual conferences or fellowship programs? Made use of our…
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Baby boomers suffer more comorbidities than prior generations at similar ages
Baby boomers may be living longer than their parents or grandparents, but they’re not necessarily healthier than previous generations at…
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Award-winning journalist explains how to build meaningful connections with sources
Emily Woodruff, a health care reporter for the New Orleans Times-Picayune/New Orleans Advocate, was recognized as one of the winners…
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Covering monkeypox: Why imagery matters
The images that accompany health stories can have a significant impact on people’s understanding, attitudes and behaviors regarding a health…
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How an investigation gave voice to people whose bionic eye implants went obsolete
What happens to users of cutting-edge implants when the only company that makes the technology runs out of money? That’s…
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Biden administration announces new Office of Environmental Justice within HHS
The Biden administration announced its plan yesterday to establish a new Office of Environmental Justice, intended to focus on efforts…
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New tip sheet guides reporting on rise of medication abortion and its safety
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected within weeks to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade case, journalists can anticipate…
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What the FDA and a major report say about safety of abortion pills
With the U.S. Supreme Court reversing the landmark Roe v. Wade case on June 24, 2022 journalists can expect an…
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‘A national calling’ to address child and adolescent mental health
The COVID-19 pandemic unleashed, but didn’t spark a relative tidal wave of demand for counseling services for children and teens.…
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Digital front doors: a deep dive into this growing health care trend
We have all traveled through the physical entrance of a doctor’s office or hospital. But if you have scheduled an…
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