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Brain tumor gives AMA’s Mukkamala a patient’s perspective on health care
At HJ26, then-AMA President Mukkamala shared how his journey from surgery to recovery gave him insight into what patients need…
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Panelists: New dietary guidelines could complicate health reporting
Speakers at HJ26 said the latest guidelines could potentially create confusion for consumers, health professionals and reporters.
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Scientists urge journalists to acknowledge ‘missing Americans’ lost to early death epidemic
At HJ26, a panel of experts urged reporters to reframe public health emergencies as pieces of an epidemic of “missing…
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Journalists at HJ26 discuss the toll of reporting on trauma
Reporting on trauma can take a toll on reporters, but mindfulness can go a long way to support journalists throughout…
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Promise of regenerative medicine is taking clearer shape
Panelists at Health Journalism 2026 highlighted progress and promise in the expanding field of regenerative medicine.
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How a reporter from The Atlantic got RFK Jr. to talk
At HJ26, The Atlantic’s Michael Scherer said he had to think like RFK Jr. — to see himself as “the…
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Journalists offer advice on uncovering medical stories in court with surgical precision
At HJ26, three reporters gave tips for finding a treasure trove of health care stories within the U.S. court system.
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Practical tips for working with data, and what to do when it’s missing
MaryJo Webster wants people to know how to overcome data access barriers and — when journalists obtain data — how…
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Meet the winner of AHCJ’s inaugural Sunshine Award
At HJ26 in Minneapolis, AHCJ Sunshine Award winner Bob Herman urged fellow journalists to “get grumpy” about how CMS and…
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Meet the 2026 Health Journalism Fellows
This year, more than 60 fellows will receive registration, travel support and lodging to attend the Health Journalism 2026 conference…
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