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Take it from someone who almost died: The resurgence of measles is terrifying
"The first measles vaccine was licensed the following year, in 1963. I found it wondrous to think that no more kids would get sick, as I had."
Reporter must adapt after deep dive into STD disparities hits roadblock: Staff layoffs
When I set out to explore disparities in sexually transmitted diseases, I noticed few outlets elevated the voices and stories of individuals most affected by STDs. Then I lost my job.
Hospital ads for the latest novelty treatment tell patients nothing about what matters
In New York City, where I live, the ads have reached a new level of silliness. You'll hear plenty about CyberKnives and cancer miracles, and nothing about the number of nurses on the night shift.
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Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Apply to join the nation’s leading women’s health care provider, educator, and advocate
Planned Parenthood Digital Content and Campaigns team is looking for a new Digital Public Health Editor to help carry out Planned Parenthood’s strategy to develop and promote content and campaigns across all Planned Parenthood digital platforms.
Los planes de salud para los californianos indocumentados podrían sufrir recortes
Dos propuestas para ofrecer cobertura de salud a todos los residentes indocumentados lograron superar importantes obstáculos este jueves en el capitolio estatal, aunque quizás no cuenten con el apoyo económico necesario para alcanzar a la línea de llegada.
Gavin Newsom consulta la guía de referencia del plan Obamacare para llegar a aquellas personas que son difíciles de contabilizar y de incluir en la cobertura de salud
Con millones de dólares en fondos federales en juego, California intenta llevar a cabo algunas estrategias poco habituales a fin de animar la participación de los sectores de la población que son difíciles de contabilizar en los censos.
Fresno County’s health care fund for the uninsured goes largely unspent
Four years after Fresno County leaders earmarked nearly $6 million to meet the health care needs of poor residents, only a fraction of the money has been spent.
The Waiting Game: When hospitals say no, where can uninsured patients find surgery?
County health programs and federally funded community clinics generally make up the safety net for people without insurance. But when an ailment requires surgery or other complex treatment, patients are forced to get creative or wait it out.
How do you investigate the story in a world grown hostile to traditional journalism?
How you conduct yourself in reporting a health investigation — or even a basic health beat story — is now fair game on social media, on talk shows, and everywhere else.
Gavin Newsom turns to Obamacare playbook to reach those who are hard to insure and hard to count
With millions of dollars in federal funding at stake, California is trying some unusual strategies to encourage hard-to-count populations to participate in the census.
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Modern Healthcare needs a new reporter
Modern Healthcare, an authoritative source for healthcare business news, is seeking a full-time, Washington, D.C.-based correspondent to cover the healthcare policy and regulatory beat.
