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How solutions journalism can help combat disinterest in news
As trust in media hits a new low, two panelists at HJ26 discussed the importance of news coverage with a…
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How can health reporters untie the tricky ethical knots they face? It takes a village
Health journalists today face major ethical questions, especially when reporting complex investigations.That decision-making becomes easier when reporters and editors work…
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Small screens, big stories: NBC and PBS pros share advice for taking mobile videos that enhance articles
panel of veteran broadcast journalists at HJ26 urged reporters to be more intentional about visuals, sound and framing when producing…
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Reporting on Medicare can offer clarity on complicated questions
Expert panelists at HJ26 referred to Medicare as complicated, complex and difficult. They recommended stories reporters could write to offer…
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‘We’re in bold times’: Resurgence of eugenics-coded health policies, products in US
Experts at HJ26 said journalists have a responsibility to identify and push back on policies and actions that contribute to…
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Why reporting on immigration detention conditions can be a challenge
Severe overcrowding, understaffing and poor medical care — including delayed care and inadequate treatment — are leading to a record…
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Public health experts call for renewed attention on HIV/AIDS epidemic
About 4,500 people still die from HIV/AIDS every year in the US. And while highly effective treatments exist, access to…
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Staying sane as a journalist in a time of upheaval
Whether it’s covering a pandemic, war or misinformation, the path forward may not always be clear. A panel at Health…
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Panelists argue for longform storytelling in a 24-hour news cycle
In an era when audiences can scroll past a story in seconds, a panel of public health leaders, journalists and…
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Reporting on MAHA and distrust responsibly
Reporting on the rift between the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) movement and mainstream public health experts requires a delicate…
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