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October Lunch and Learn: Using generative AI tools
Freelancers shared their questions and concerns about how to responsibly and practically AI tools like ChatGPT.
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As open enrollment begins, older adults have questions about how to afford Medicare coverage
Many Americans ages 65 and up have difficulty affording Medicare premiums and prescription drugs. Journalists have an opportunity to help…
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What to know about fetal viability — and why some advocates want it out of abortion law
A major medical group is advising journalists to learn about fetal viability and says it should no longer be used…
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AARP long-term care scorecard reveals plenty of room for improvement
Photo by Jsme MILA via pexels.More than three years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, care provided for older people and…
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Tips for reporting on the syphilis crisis
Rising cases in newborns has brought renewed attention to an international syphilis crisis. As clinicians race to stem the spread,…
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Why climate change matters for seasonal allergies and asthma
It’s not just your imagination; seasonal allergies are getting worse, partially due to climate change. Here’s why you should report…
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‘Offensive’ news about opioids in Appalachia prompts launch of website aimed at improving addiction coverage
Do you cover drug addiction in your community? If so, you should be aware of how, among other things, word…
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Can practitioners still prescribe controlled medications via telehealth?
Should health care practitioners retain the ability to prescribe controlled medications to patients via telemedicine — perhaps without any in-person…
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September Lunch and Learn: Using social media to find editors calling for pitches
In September, attendees at the monthly Lunch and Learn discussed how to use social media to find editors who are…
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A typical workday for freelancer Marcus Banks
For this installment of “A Typical Workday,” I interviewed independent health care journalist Marcus Banks. He has been freelancing full…
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