When journalists cover drug raids, are they missing the bigger public health picture? 🧠💊 Explore how shifting the narrative could lead to better community outcomes. 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/04/d…

Big news! 🎉 AHCJ has announced the winners of the 2025 “Uncovering Pathways to Better Health” Fellowship. Meet the journalists digging deep into what drives better health outcomes: 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/a…

Calling all changemakers in health journalism! 📢 This is your chance to lead, represent your peers, and shape what’s next for AHCJ. 💼 Freelancers & newsroom folks — all pro members are eligible! 🗓️ Submit your candidate statement by May 23! 👉 healthjournalism.org/about/board-of…

Thinking about launching a Substack? 📝 Former GQ editor shares what every journalist should know before hitting "publish." 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/f…

🧵 Big health care rulings are coming from SCOTUS this June—on transgender care, preventive services, and more. 🗓️ Join this webinar May 21 at 1 p.m. ET to get ready. 🎙️ Featuring Chris Geidner (Law Dork) & Alison Tanner (National Women’s Law Center) healthjournalism.org/event/health-c…

A Philly-based group is keeping public health messaging alive. After the Trump admin removed the Surgeon General’s advisory on gun violence, they republished it. Read the story ⬇️ 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/p…

Bird flu (H5N1) continues to spread among animals, with 70 known human cases—all animal-to-human. CDC says risk to the public remains low, but experts urge vigilance. Tips for reporters: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/c…

The Trump admin's university funding freeze is more than a campus issue—it's a health story. Cuts threaten research & workforce training. Why it matters: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/w…

You’ve got insights. You’ve got ideas. You’ve got a stake in the future of health journalism. 🎯 Time to bring it to the AHCJ board. ✅ Serve your peers ✅ Build community ✅ Influence priorities 🗳️ Apply by May 23: healthjournalism.org/about/board-of…

Freelancers: Ever had an editor publish your draft too early? Or dealt with "scope creep"? Check out these practical tips to navigate these common challenges. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/3…

📢 Are you ready for a major month at the Supreme Court? AHCJ’s May 21 webinar will help you cover key cases on: - Transgender health care - Planned Parenthood funding Preventive care - Environmental health Register now and get expert tips and resources: healthjournalism.org/event/health-c…

AHCJ has recently added three new freelance market guides for pitching to Huffpost Personal, Business Insider and Women’s Health. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/n…

Don’t miss tomorrow's webinar: “Health Care in Court: A Prep Session for a Big June” Learn how to cover complex legal stories on deadline with insights from Chris Geidner & Alison Tanner. Moderated by Alice Miranda Ollstein of POLITICO. healthjournalism.org/event/health-c…

AHCJ is your organization — and now’s your chance to help lead it. 📢 Run for the Board of Directors and help shape policies, training, and advocacy. 🕔 It’s just 1–2 hrs/week, and you’ll help drive real change. 📅 May 23 is the deadline! 🔗 healthjournalism.org/about/board-of…

It’s crucial for journalists to include accurate information about measles and vaccination in their coverage of the ongoing outbreak. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/v…

Medical device makers often delay reporting adverse events—some by over 6 months—putting patients at risk, a new BMJ study finds. Read more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/m…

Early versions of the Affordable Care Act included a government-run public option health insurance program — but lobbyists stopped it. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/w…

For journalists covering health care, understanding the implications of this decision is essential. LDTs have historically operated in a regulatory gray area, and the lack of oversight can lead to issues with test reliability. Read more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/w…

Looking to cover infertility and reproductive health with fresh perspectives? Check out these tips to move beyond the usual narratives and explore underreported angles. A must-read for journalists seeking deeper stories. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/h…

Covering bird flu? Check out this concise guide with key background and data to help reporters provide context on this evolving story. Essential reading for journalists tracking H5N1 and its impacts. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05/b…