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Will California’s move to abolish cash bail spur jail reforms in Texas?
Across the country, politicians, reform advocates and the bail industry are waiting to see what happens next.
How a famous hospital turned around its low rate of screening moms for depression
In 2015, fewer than 10 percent of new mothers were screened for depression at Cedars-Sinai in L.A. Psychologist Eynav Accortt set out to change that.
Legislation caps momentous year in battle against valley fever
Recently signed legislation capped a big year for efforts to combat a regional disease long overlooked by lawmakers.
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Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: TIME is hiring a health editor
TIME is looking for a sharp, organized, fastidious editor to oversee their daily health coverage online.
How I used unconventional means to find New Yorkers hurt by gentrification
Finding the right people for your story is one of reporting's eternal challenges. One reporter decided to get creative — with fliers.
Two veteran reporters have ideas for boosting your health policy coverage
The Miami Herald's Daniel Chang and Politico's Victoria Colliver share their routines, sourcing strategies and other tips for covering the fast-moving health policy beat.
What I learned telling the stories of survivors of San Bernardino terror attack
Among the key takeaways: "Establish your credibility early and often with all of your potential sources."
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Checkout openings at IBM, The Sun Sentinel and INSIDER
The South Florida Sun Sentinel is looking for an enterprising and versatile health writer for a critical role in their newsroom.
Will Idaho expand Medicaid in November election?
Low-income Idahoans will have access to public coverage if the new Medicaid expansion initiative is approved by voters in November. Reclaim Idaho collected 56,192 signatures, enough to get the measure on the ballot.
McMath saga shows why reporters need to be clear about ‘brain death’ cases
Journalists should strive for absolute clarity in language choice. Avoid ambigious phrases such as, “Dead but on life support.”
Tulare mother calls for better PD training on mental health
This story was produced as part of a project for the 2018 California Fellowship, a program of the USC Center for Health Journalism.
