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5 reports look at causes of health disparities in the U.S.
Stories about health disparities — even ones about CDC statistics — need context about the social causes that contribute to…
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Webinar: Everything reporters need to know about a high-risk bio lab in Kansas
On May 24, the U.S. Department of Agriculture will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility in Manhattan,…
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With new hire, AHCJ puts firearm violence and trauma front and center in public health reporting
AHCJ recently welcomed Kaitlin Washburn, a Chicago-based independent health reporter, as the organization’s first firearm violence and trauma HealthBeat leader…
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How nondisclosure agreements stifle reporting about unsafe care
Just as gag orders conceal the activities of sexual predators, they are routinely used to bury instances of poor patient…
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Tips for finding and keeping accountability partners
Freelance journalists usually work alone, often at home, without support from workplace colleagues. Many staff writers now find themselves in…
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Why prescription digital therapeuticsis still a hot topic for health care reporters
Pear Therapeutics made headlines in 2017 as the first company to have a prescription digital therapeutic (PDT) cleared by the…
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Association of Health Care Journalists ends relationship with University of Missouri School of Journalism
The Association of Health Care Journalists (AHCJ) and its sister organization, the Center for Excellence in Health Care Journalism, today announced that…
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Tip sheet: Glossary of cancer research and clinical trial abbreviations
Rather than a list of tips, this tip sheet is more of a glossary so that you can keyword-search an…
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7 tips for repurposing pitches for multiple markets
Photo by Suzy Hazelwood via pexels. Researching and writing queries can be the most dreaded part of being a freelance…
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The Online News Association releases 2023 COVID-19 misinformation playbook
Over the past three years, I’ve continually searched for fresh, updated information and resources to help enhance your COVID-19 coverage. …
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