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Building empathy into addiction and homelessness coverage
At HJ25, panelists spoke about fostering empathy and nuance in stories about people living with addiction and homelessness.
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How hospital mergers harm local communities
At HJ25, panelists discussed how hospital mergers have caused health care prices to increase 20% to 30% with little change…
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The International Space Station offers a unique frontier for stem cell research
At HJ25, stem cell biologist Arun Sharma, Ph.D., spoke about how his team’s research into manufacturing heart “organoids” in space.
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Why reporters need to level up their medical studies coverage
At HJ25, panelists spoke about reporting on medical studies and the crucial role DEI plays in health research.
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Is AI making health care more human? A litmus test for stories
At HJ25, LaVonne Roberts advised journalists to rely on basic reporting tools instead of press releases when covering AI in…
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Urgent gaps and breakthroughs in women’s health research
At Health Journalism 2025 in Los Angeles, panelists highlighted recent developments in women’s health research.
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Transgender patients are struggling to find adequate care. Where are the reporters?
At Health Journalism 2025, panelists discussed how mainstream outlets often fall short when reporting on trans health care.
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Freelance contracts: What to look for and how to negotiate
During May’s Lunch and Learn, AHCJ’s freelance members learned why it’s critical to understand what you’re agreeing to in a…
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A typical workday for freelancer Ashley Abramson
The Milwaukee-based mom of two satisfies her extroverted nature by interviewing experts and getting involved in local journalism.
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Immediate online access to medical test results can feed ‘scanxiety,’ study says
A new study found that “scanxiety,” or worrying about results of medical tests, could be compounded by online access to…
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