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VA official addresses journalists in wake of critical article #AHCJ16
David Shulkin, M.D., undersecretary of health for the Department of Veterans Affairs, faced two challenges at his Newsmaker Briefing on…
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Access denied? Look for other, sometimes less traditional, ways to find sources #FOIAFriday #AHCJ16
A Freedom of Information request that takes weeks, if not months, to receive. Repeatedly getting “No comment” from anyone you…
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What is a successful death? It depends on who you ask
While the idea of hospice and palliative care are slowly becoming part of the national health conversation, many people still…
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Tools and apps for freelancers
This collection of resources for freelancers was presented at Health Journalism 2016. It includes tools for tracking time, organizing, running…
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Water quality issues ripple beyond crisis in Flint
“The problem with lead is that it’s now really everywhere.” That’s what David Rosner, author of “Lead Wars,” told NPR…
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#AHCJ16 session to tackle how consumers might benefit if they shop for care based on price
It’s no secret that health care prices nationwide vary widely from one market to the next, and even within individual…
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Understanding and covering the evolving landscape of the ‘good’ death
Until the 1920s, most Americans died relatively quickly and at home, surrounded by things and people – including their minister,…
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#AHCJ16 roundtable to discuss the landscape of urban health challenges
There’s no shortage of good panels at this week’s Health Journalism 2016 in Cleveland, especially for reporters interested in social factors…
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It’s not always easy to find the right case history to flesh out your reporting
Where would journalists be without good tips? It wasn’t long after the AHCJ website increased its focus on LGBT health…
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Taking a fresh look at nutrition for older adults
New paradigms are needed to address our growing understanding of the physiology of aging and how it affects the nutrient…
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