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Simple digital tools helped broadcast reporter track conflicting COVID-19 statistics
Alex Smith Alex Smith, a reporter for National Public Radio in Kansas City, Mo., is the 2020 second place winner…
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A freelance writer shares tips for creating — and protecting — your professional website
Vanessa Ahern Freelance writers always have to market themselves, and one way to put yourself before potential clients is to…
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Prizes go to AHCJ membership survey raffle winners
Dear AHCJ members, In April we asked for your feedback for a membershipwide survey on AHCJ’s benefits and offerings –…
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New tip sheet helps you find sources during virtual conferences
As someone who was used to covering multiple medical conferences in person each year, 2020 was a big shift. I…
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How to find sources to comment during virtual medical conferences
While there are plenty of advantages to covering virtual medical conferences from home, one of the biggest challenges is finding…
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Worst of COVID may be yet to come in Africa
For global health reporters watching for the next COVID-19 story, health officials warn that all eyes should remain on Africa,…
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Grow your freelance business with resources from AHCJ
Freelancers are always looking for resources to help find sources for stories, identify editors, improve pitches, connect with colleagues and…
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COVID-19 lockdown yielded positive benefits for some older adults, study suggests
An interesting study out of the UK found that the COVID-19 lockdown was a catalyst for many older people to…
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Pfizer lays out timeline for its COVID-19 vaccine and a new flu vaccine
In a teleconference announcing the company’s first-quarter 2021 earnings earlier this month, Pfizer laid out its timeline for when different…
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The wonderful new trend of ‘peer review’ threads on Twitter
I’ve used Twitter since 2008, but never has it been more vital to my work and news diet than throughout…
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