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Mapping health data for local stories: Links to GIS software, data and resources
Brian Kaplan, a researcher for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, compiled links to GIS journals, software, data and…
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Lessons learned at the Age Boom Academy
Top scientists, academics and other experts spent a week talking about trends in their fields, trying to persuade a dozen…
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Death in Sin City: Analyzing the CDC’s mortality database
Alex Richards and Marshall Allen analyzed data from the CDC's mortality database to find out how the causes of death…
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An introduction to digital audio recording
One of the most common queries on AHCJ's electronic mailing list is "How do I record telephone calls?" We've compiled…
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Avian & pandemic flu resources
AHCJ has compiled extensive resources for members who are covering flu and pandemic issues. We offer tips for smaller news…
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Specialty hospitals, surgery centers call 911 in emergencies
Morgan Loew of KPHO-Phoenix analyzed records and found that at least 150 patients were transported to Phoenix-area emergency rooms over…
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Is your hospital laying off workers? A primer on where to look
A tip sheet from Karl Stark, pharmaceutical reporter at the Philadelphia Inquirer, lays out steps to take when beginning an…
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New AHCJ guide has the skinny on obesity resources, coverage
The Association of Health Care Journalists has released its latest slim guide, "Covering Obesity." The guide, published with funding from…
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Multicultural health: The untold story
Three dozen journalists gathered on Sept. 11, 2007, at the San Francisco Chronicle for a workshop on multicultural health issues…
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Pandemic preparedness: Tips to cover recent supplemental funding to states
The Department of Health and Human Services announced Aug. 30 that $75 million in supplemental funding is being made available…
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