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Reporter takes on mental health and caregiving in new documentary
MSNBC reporter and anchor Richard Lui recently debuted his new documentary, Unconditional, which focuses on three families dealing with mental…
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Understanding the bigger public health debate on COVID-19 booster vaccines
When reporters interview experts about the booster shots, it’s critical that they clarify whether the expert’s comments represent only their…
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Curbing the confusion: Strategies for covering the latest COVID booster shot approvals
As reporters prepare stories about new COVID booster recommendations, it’s crucial they work to dispel any confusion about the shots…
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How to ramp up your coverage of teen pregnancy health risks
Pregnant teenagers face unique health risks compared to their older counterparts because, for one thing, their bodies are still developing.…
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Rural Health Workshop spotlights both successes and persistent challenges
Lisse Regehr, Thrive Allen County President and CEO and luncheon speaker, explains how to cultivate community health during the 2023 Rural…
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Webinar to explore age, health and ageism in reporting
Recent health concerns among several older political leaders are raising questions about fitness for office. A top aging and longevity…
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AHCJ mentorship program expanding, seeks participants
AHCJ’s mentorship program launched in March 2023 with the mentor-mentee match breakfast in St. Louis. The goal: to connect less-experienced…
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Why now is the time to report on sepsis
One out of three patients who dies in the hospital has sepsis, which causes 350,000 deaths a year. Here’s how…
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Top tips for breaking into narrative journalism
Narrative journalism can provide readers with a powerful and rewarding experience. Instead of cut-and-dry facts and figures, this form of…
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Tip sheet: Harnessing ChatGPT for good journalistic use
Although ChatGPT and other AI chatbots can return incorrect information, they can still be a good tool for journalists is…
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