The Health Editor Help Desk is designed to empower journalists and ensure they have the tools and guidance needed to tackle complex health stories and produce high-impact health reporting. The Help Desk is geared toward both freelance journalists and journalists working at traditional newsrooms — even if health is not their dedicated beat. Learn more about why we launched this program.
What the Help Desk does
Our Journalist-in-Residence provides office hours and one-on-one guidance through scheduled virtual meetings with reporters. Editorial guidance is personalized and tailored to the needs of the reporter and the specific story or project they are working on.
What the Help Desk does not do
Who benefits the most from the Help Desk
Book your consultation
Complete the Health Editor Help Desk request form, which takes only a few minutes. This helps our Journalist-in-Residence prepare for the call and deliver maximum value from the start. Afterward, you’ll receive a link to book a time slot through Calendly. If you run into issues or have questions, email farah@healthjournalism.org. Our Journalist-in-Residence will respond promptly.
Health Editor Help Desk Leader
Farah Yousry
Farah Yousry is an award-winning journalist who brings more than a decade of reporting and editing experience to AHCJ. Most recently, she served as managing editor at WFYI and Side Effects Public Media, a health reporting collaboration of NPR member stations across the Midwest. Her reporting and editing have appeared on NPR, KFF Health News, The Associated Press and other outlets. She is a former AHCJ U.S. Health System Reporting Fellow.
Before moving to the Midwest, Yousry spent more than five years with BBC News’ Arabic service, reporting on stories ranging from the COVID-19 pandemic to U.S. presidential elections. She began her journalism career in Egypt, providing on-the-ground coverage of the Arab Spring and subsequent political developments.