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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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Homelessness reduction efforts in jeopardy due to budget cuts
At HJ25, panelists discussed how Trump admin budget cuts for housing and social services programs are worsening homelessness.
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Has the public health framework failed in the fight against gun violence?
During his HJ25 book talk, Jonathan Metzl, M.D., Ph.D., said the public health approach to gun violence has to change…
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When maternity wards close, who will deliver the babies?
More than a third of U.S. counties have no doctors or hospitals delivering babies, and that number is increasing as…
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What happens to local public health as federal funding vanishes?
At HJ25, Chrissie Juliano urged journalists to take time in the coming months to document how public health will be…
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Editors’ pitching advice for freelance journalists: Hook, surprise and persist
At Health Journalism 2025, a panel of editors discussed pay rates, revision policies and the art of pitching.
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