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Membership selects new board members for 2021-22
Christine Herman, health reporter at Illinois Public Media, and Sebastián Martínez Valdivia, public health reporter at KBIA and adjunct instructor…
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New tip sheet looks at a key cause of heart problems
While deaths from COVID-19 have naturally been a major focus over the past 18 months, cardiovascular disease (CVD) remains a…
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What you should know about atherosclerosis
Approximately 75% of acute myocardial infarctions (heart attacks) occur from plaque rupture brought on by atherosclerosis. The highest incidence of…
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In new book, award-winning journalist offers strategies for pushing back against high health care costs
One of the themes in journalist Marshall Allen’s book is that few American leaders — neither politicians nor the chief…
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ProPublica journalist puts 15 years of experience into how-to book for consumers, employers
Marshall Allen By Joseph Burns On the ProPublica site, we’re told, “Marshall Allen investigates why we pay so much for…
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A July 4 appeal to President Biden: Let the sun shine in!
AHCJ has called on President Biden to honor Independence Day by turning his attention to improving government transparency, “a cornerstone…
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New tip sheet offers solid advice for covering hospital ransomware attacks
San Diego Union-Tribune health care reporter Paul Sisson was working on a home improvement project on a Sunday in early…
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Tips on covering health system ransomware attacks
Ransomware and other types of digital attacks are becoming increasingly common in the health care world. What better target than…
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Focus on ‘practice-based evidence’ could better address disparities in mental health care
The American Psychological Association’s Psychological Services journal is preparing to announce its first call for papers in the field of…
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Covering HIV angles and updated HIV and AIDS resources tip sheet
Most of our attention over the past year has been on the COVID-19 pandemic, but AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) and…
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