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What to know about hospitals’ reduction of gender-affirming care for youth
The number of hospitals offering gender-affirming care to youth has declined in the wake of federal scrutiny.
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How journalists can collaborate with creators to combat health misinformation
Journalists should view creators as potential partners rather than competitors, panelists from News Creator Corps said at HJ26.
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How to cover niche science topics like ‘glymphatics’
At HJ26, freelancer Emily Sohn shared how she covered glymphatics, a niche topic lacking a scientific consensus.
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Journalism on the line: How USAID cuts threaten global health reporting
As sweeping cuts to USAID reshape global health programs, veteran health journalists warned at HJ26 that many of the world’s…
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Journalists must show human cost of gun violence, says trauma surgeon in new book
In his book “Healing the Gun Violence Epidemic,” trauma surgeon Dr. Selwyn O. Rogers reminds us of the deep toll…
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When health data meets immigration enforcement
Federal actions involving immigrants’ Medicaid data have raised urgent questions about privacy, access to care and the role of journalists…
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Journalists must engage with their community to earn trust, panelists say
While journalists may rely on “go-to” sources when covering certain communities or issues, seeking a wider range of voices can…
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In the U.S., there’s more consensus on health care than headlines suggest
Americans are more aligned on health than headlines about vaccines and abortion debates suggest, policy experts and advocates at HJ26…
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Vetting medical breakthroughs: What baby KJ’s CRISPR therapy teaches reporters
Baby KJ’s next steps: The future of personalized gene therapy By Jared Whitlock/California Freelance Fellow When a press release touts…
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AHCJ recognizes volunteer judges, sign-ups now open for 2026 contest
Thank you to all volunteer judges of the 2025 Awards for Excellence! Learn how you can judge entries for the…
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