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Jyoti Madhusoodanan selected as AHCJ’s first Civic Science Fellow
The yearlong role will focus on increasing awareness of racial bias in health research and clinical algorithms, and how that…
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How to cover the sharp rise in spending for diabetes and weight loss drugs
Consumer demand for expensive diabetes and weight loss medications like Ozempic could drive up insurance premiums and Medicare costs.
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Meet the 2024 Health Journalism Fellows
This year, more than 95 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend HJ24 in New York City…
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How two reporters investigated inequities in the liver transplant system
Their investigation showed that Native Americans are less likely to make the liver transplant list than others, despite being at…
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Why you should report on the spread, treatment and prevention of malaria
Even though malaria isn’t endemic to the U.S., there are still approximately 2,000 to 2,500 cases per year nationwide.
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Meet the winners of the 2023 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism
Now in its 20th year, the contest recognizes the best of health care journalism across all platforms. The 2023 contest…
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How I did it: Building trust on the gun violence prevention beat in Philadelphia
Philadelphia journalist Sammy Caiola shares how she worked with the community to find sources for stories about gun violence prevention.
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How No Wrong Door is uncomplicating long-term care
Care transitions for older adults from hospital to home or hospital to nursing home can be uncertain, frightening and risky.…
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Why context and risk assessment are vital in disease outbreak coverage
Multiple outbreaks and unusual cases of infectious disease are in the news right now. That means it’s more crucial than…
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Is organic farming an environmental health solution?
This tip sheet explores the environmental and health implications around organic farming so reporters can accurately frame the practice’s impact.
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