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Story about reconstructive surgery for soldiers was no ‘quick hit’
With thousands of soldiers having served in Iraq and Afghanistan, our country will be grappling with the short-term and long-term…
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Reporting on facial reconstructive surgery offers window into how war spurs innovation
Liza Gross A 2014 medical piece for Discover on soldiers’ facial reconstruction came about in an indirect and unexpected fashion. The original inspiration came…
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Using editorials, letters to help make sense of contradictory data
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released a bombshell alcohol recommendation to women on Feb. 2 that led to…
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Expanded use of dental therapists on tribal lands gains editorial backing
A recent news package in the Seattle Times detailed the challenges faced by poor Medicaid patients in seeking dental care.…
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A personal perspective on helping aging family members live well, with assistance
I spent part of the holidays in southern Virginia, visiting with my husband’s family. The whole clan was there to…
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Maine journalists wrestle with distinguishing news from promotion in medical crowdfunding
When the health insurance system fails — as it does too often — patients in need frequently turn to crowdfunding…
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Attempt to ‘crowdfund’ kidney surgery prompts exploration of ethical issues surrounding coverage
Jackie Farwell When Christine Royles painted a plea for a kidney donor on the rear window of her car, she…
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Helping Lakota elders with advance care planning
A unique outreach program is helping elders of the Lakota nation to address issues of palliative and end of life…
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Feds turn attention to health, drug use in rural America
As U.S. President Barack Obama heads into his final year in office, his administration is deploying a collaborative effort between…
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Fellowships available to attend Health Journalism 2016
The Association of Health Care Journalists, with the support of several health foundations, is offering a number of fellowships to help journalists…
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