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#AHCJ17 panel addresses the cycle of toxic stress in young children
Science is increasingly clear that constant exposure to stress in youth affects their bodies in ways that alters their brains…
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What’s next for drug costs? #AHCJ17 hears from the experts – including a patient
President Donald Trump has spoken about the cost of drugs frequently. Though not always clearly and consistently, he has called…
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Feeding hungry seniors and much more, one knock on the door at a time
Ellie Hollander wants to see every older adult live out their lives independently, in their own homes. But, the president…
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Social workers can help bridge crisis and care, say panelists at #AHCJ17
Crisis care. That’s what many people think of when they consider social work. But for social workers in the health…
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Public radio collaborative shines light on ACA’s impact in their rural communities
The Ohio Valley ReSource is an award-winning collaborative of seven public radio stations in Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky that…
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Freelancers weigh in on what it takes to successfully write a book at #AHCJ17
“Can you afford to write a book?” This question keeps many journalists awake at night. It also served as the…
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Public health experts discuss ‘infectious nature’ of violence at #AHCJ17
What happens if we stop treating violence as a problem of crime and morality – and start treating it as…
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#AHCJ17 panels to address importance of social determinants
Health care reporters coming to Health Journalism 2017 in search of story ideas on covering health gaps and the social…
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Changes to prostate screening recommendations nuanced
New draft recommendations from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) on prostate cancer screening for men age 55 to…
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One ethnic neighborhood fights disparities in effort to reduce childhood tooth decay
Oral health has improved for the children of San Francisco in recent years. The decay rate among kindergarteners has fallen…
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