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Opportunities to localize coverage from International AIDS Conference
New advances in HIV PrEP, prevention and viral suppression at AIDS 2024 Conference can translate to local story ideas.
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How they did it: Colorado journalists show power of collaboration in UCHealth debt collection exposé
Learn how journalists from five news outlets revealed that UCHealth files roughly eight debt collection lawsuits per day.
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May Lunch and Learn: Find the right mix of assignments
In our May Lunch and Learn, participants discussed their strategies for making sure they have plenty of work without getting…
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April Lunch and Learn: The nomad life
One of the major perks of being a freelance writer is being untethered to an office, allowing us to create…
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Conversation with Medicare director focuses on drug price negotiations
Dr. Meena Seshamani, director of the Center for Medicare, spoke about improvements to the Medicare drug program at HJ24.
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Lifting up the voices of Black moms when covering maternal health
Listening to the voices of Black mothers has become even more critical in the context of America’s maternal health crisis.
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Problem gambling on the rise as more states legalize sports betting
Sports betting is now legal in 38 states and Washington, D.C., leading to the rise of problem gambling as a…
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Polio eradication faces new obstacles
At Health Journalism 2024 in June, panelists explored the ongoing global effort to combat polio and improve vaccination rates.
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How journalists can navigate libraries and databases to find stories
Troves of information are available online and at libraries for reporters without having to leave your seat — if you…
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Patient advocates say new nursing home staffing standards don’t go far enough
While the new minimum staffing standards for nursing homes are the most substantial in decades, many say they don’t go…
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