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AHCJ announces new board members for 2022-23
COLUMBIA, Mo. — Freelance Journalists Laura Beil, Randy Dotinga, and Deborah Schoch have been elected and will join three incumbents…
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Covering aging among the American Indian/Alaska Native population
The graying of America is inescapable. The U.S. Census Bureau projects people over 65 will outnumber those under 18 for the first…
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New resources and story ideas for covering ticks
Ticks are emerging earlier from winter hibernation and staying active longer because of climate and deforestation, according to public health…
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Registration open for Rural Health Workshop 2022
What does it take to keep a rural hospital open in the state with the highest rural hospital closure rate…
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U.S. baby formula shortage spotlights maternal, infant health disparities
As the U.S. baby formula shortage stretches into summer, it continues to underscore that income level, employment type and geography…
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Serving on AHCJ’s Board is so rewarding. Will you join us?
AHCJ board president Have you enjoyed learning and networking at AHCJ’s annual conferences or fellowship programs? Made use of our…
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Biden administration announces new Office of Environmental Justice within HHS
The Biden administration announced its plan yesterday to establish a new Office of Environmental Justice, intended to focus on efforts…
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New tip sheet guides reporting on rise of medication abortion and its safety
With the U.S. Supreme Court expected within weeks to strike down the landmark Roe v. Wade case, journalists can anticipate…
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What the FDA and a major report say about safety of abortion pills
With the U.S. Supreme Court reversing the landmark Roe v. Wade case on June 24, 2022 journalists can expect an…
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When will it stop?: Covering gun violence as an ongoing health crisis (plus resources)
Editor’s note: We are making this article available in the wake of the Texas school shooting and because of the…
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