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How one U.S.-based reporter shines a light on infectious diseases thousands of miles away
Lauren Weber HuffPost’s Lauren Weber, a public health reporter who covers infectious diseases, has reported on everything from the flu…
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Careful language important when reporting on transgender health issues
Using appropriate terminology when reporting on medical studies is important not only for the sake of accuracy and clarity but…
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Better health seen for many ACA markets
The 2019 ACA enrollment season is getting off to a stronger start – more health plan participation in the federal…
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BCBS of Massachusetts will pay to keep patients out of the hospital
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts announced this week that it is taking the radical step of paying to keep…
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Health care ballot measures challenge reporters to separate fact from fiction
In California, an initiative known as Proposition 8 asks voters to limit the revenue that kidney dialysis clinics can earn.…
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Rejuvenated Cleveland chapter gathers for social event
The newly reconstituted Cleveland chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists launched with a Halloween social for AHCJ members…
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New resources can help you better report on Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) can be a devastating diagnosis, but most people can lead full, active lives for many years thanks…
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What you should know about Parkinson’s disease
Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive disease of the nervous system that primarily affects older adults. It typically begins after…
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Just-announced AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows to spend a week at agency
The Association of Health Care Journalists has announced the selection of a new class of AHCJ-CDC Health Journalism Fellows. The…
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Assessing infectious disease risks and impact of social media
During an infectious disease outbreak, how does a journalist provide accurate information about risks to the public as the event…
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