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Aging advocates brace for uncertain future
Longtime D.C. policy insider Bob Blancato briefs aging advocates on what to expect in federal aging policy for 2026 and…
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New insights for health journalists from a climate communication research review
Many people don’t get important info about their health because it’s siloed as an environmental topic. Health journalists can help…
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How to get quotes when scientists won’t talk on the record about climate change
Climate silence deepens among scientists affected by DOGE cuts. How do journalists get the quotes they need to inform their…
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Death, crime and care: What research says about harm reduction centers
Clear, evidence-based reporting is important to counter myths, explain legal uncertainty and show what harm reduction centers actually do.
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Despite federal efforts, drug prices may not drop much
In January, new lower drug prices will go into effect for 10 high-cost drugs, saving Medicare members millions in out…
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Meet the 2026 AHCJ U.S. and International fellows
AHCJ is thrilled to announce the 2026 recipients of two prestigious fellowship programs, each designed to empower journalists.
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Guns are the leading cause of death for American children. What to know
In 2021, gun violence replaced car crashes as the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. It has…
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U.S. News rankings highlight significance of nursing home staffing shortages
Fewer than one in five nursing homes earned top honors in the latest U.S. News Best Nursing Homes 2026 rankings.
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Black families most in need of victim compensation funds, yet more likely to be denied
A new study shows that Black families who lost a relative to homicide are most likely to file victim compensation…
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Fall summit session recordings now available
AHCJ’s 2025 fall summit, “Research reset: Covering promising paths to better health,” took place from Nov. 13-14 in NYC.
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