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Survey of health journalists finds roadblocks to information at federal agencies
The first survey to focus on the newsgathering experiences of health care journalists has found that the federal government often…
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‘State of decay’ in oral health of elderly varies widely by state
With good public dental benefits, extensive community water fluoridation, and reductions in tooth loss among seniors, Minnesota has earned top…
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Three tips on making health IT a human story
Health IT in the media is often covered as an arcane business or gadget story. Or it’s covered in the…
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Rankings reveal which states are healthiest for aging adults
Massachusetts tops this year’s list of healthiest places for older adults, according to the 2016 America’s Health Rankings Senior Report.…
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Update on VA response to wait times recalls Shulkin’s #AHCJ16 comments
In a conversation with Renee Montagne on Morning Edition last week, David Shulkin, undersecretary for Health at the Department of…
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Essay collection on longevity revolution sparks story ideas
What would the future look like if we could all live to 100? How must housing, retirement, health care, technology…
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Media can make a difference in veterans’ health, #AHCJ16 panelists say
The irony was hard not to notice. For more than an hour, an expert panel addressed a roomful of journalists…
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Covering sports concussions: Some takeaways from the #AHCJ16 panel
Conversations about concussions, traumatic brain injury and chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) have become more common in recent years as many…
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Hispanic health care leaders advocate for better cultural competency
Language and cultural barriers negatively impact the health of Hispanic Americans, federal health officials say. A lack of access to…
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Running for a seat on AHCJ’s board of directors
Each year, members in AHCJ’s professional category elect members for the association board of directors. (Associate and allied members cannot run for…
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