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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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Reframing the conversation on palliative care
The COVID-19 pandemic has helped sharpened the focus on palliative and end-of-life care. However, it is critical not to confuse or conflate…
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HHS says employee directory will be restored, but it may be limited
AHCJ secretary and co-chair of Right to Know Committee In early May, reporters started noticing that a handy resource had…
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Spotlight Q&A with Marlene Harris-Taylor of Ideastream Public Media, Cleveland
Note: This interview has been edited for clarity and brevity. How long have you been an AHCJ member, and who…
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Covering the surge in gun violence as a public health issue
During the “Reframing gun violence as a public health issue” panel at Health Journalism 2022 in Austin, moderator and Commonwealth…
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Health Journalism 2022 — a safe, informative (and fun) gathering
Board President of AHCJ Some 500 people gathered in Austin, Texas, two weeks ago for AHCJ’s first in-person conference in…
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Spotlight Q&A with Usha Lee McFarling, STAT
Note: This Q&A has been edited for clarity. How long have you been an AHCJ member? Who or what inspired…
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Panelists say lack of trust hinders coverage of immigrant communities
When writing about immigrant communities, it’s important for reporters to spend time building trust and to avoid portraying immigrants as…
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