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AHCJ’s first-ever Summit on Mental Health begins Monday
From devastating death tolls, strict stay-at-home orders, virtual learning, and a constant state of uncertainty, it’s no surprise that the…
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Words matter: How you use them when covering mental illness can reduce — or increase stigma
Journalists already know it’s important to be thoughtful and respectful when including patient stories in our reporting. Where it gets…
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New York City declares racism a public health crisis
New York City made national news when its Board of Health declared racism a public health issue last month. According…
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Kick chaos to the curb: Useful freelance tools for improving workflow and time management
I’m old-fashioned and often reluctant to download apps to organize my work. I mainly use spreadsheets, mailboxes and desktop folders.…
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Study highlights significance of representation in medical school: Why this research matters to reporters
Throughout my reporting of the pandemic, I’ve made an explicit effort to interview many more women than men, especially women…
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FDA warns that breast implants are not “lifetime devices”: Tips for covering this story
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced last week a series of steps meant to address long-standing concerns about breast…
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Emory psychiatrist: Electroconvulsive therapy lacks patients and clinicians skilled in the treatment
The words “electroconvulsive therapy” elicit visions of Randle McMurphy, the character Jack Nicholson played in the 1975 blockbuster “One Flew…
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How I did it: Reporting on COVID deaths in state veterans homes
Countless media reports have looked at the devastating effects of COVID-19 in private and public nursing homes since the start…
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Dallas, Baltimore children’s hospitals embrace high-tech features in behavioral health areas to promote calmness
Children and teenagers presenting to emergency rooms with behavioral health crises sometimes wait hours to days for a bed in…
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Approximately 80% of consumers expected to save significantly on 2022 Affordable Care Act plans
Health insurance premiums will cost $10 or less each month next year for four out of five consumers shopping for…
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