Editor Picks
Rankin, Pennsylvania: Fighting 'the depressed mindset'
In a town kept down by county decisions and indecision, even the most determined families find it hard to rise above stagnation, deprivation, and violence.
When getting mom and baby to the right hospital is a matter of life or death
It's a high-stakes problem lawmakers across the country are increasingly trying to address.
Biased job market and health system conspire to leave older Americans destitute
More and more older workers are being shoved out of stable jobs as they near retirement. Their pain can be quickly compounded by catastrophic health costs.
The latest from our community
Still Searching: Lee County restarts efforts to reopen hospital
In 2013, Lee County was one of 80 communities across the country to have lost their hospital in the previous three years. But the people in Lee County did what few have attempted: They vowed to reopen their hospital.
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Become a member of Report for America
Applications are now being accepted for reporters across the country interested in becoming a Report for America corps member in 2019.
Reporter’s Notebook: When parks and green spaces are Trojan horses for something far worse
Who could possibly have any sort of objection to renovating a park?...
A reporter learns to go slow and gain trust for series on harm reduction for drug users
"You can’t just waltz into a community of people who are marginalized and under threat, stick a microphone in their faces and start asking them questions," writes reporter Judith Mernit.
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Join Health.com as their assistant editor
Health.com is seeking a full-time assistant editor with excellent reporting and editing skills and a passion for the women’s health and wellness topics.
What I learned from reporting on both sides of today’s abortion debate
CNN reporter Neha Shastry set out to cover the complexities and nuances of America's abortion debate. She ran into roadblocks, reluctant editors and lots of contested facts.
How Healthy Is Gentrification?
In the District of Columbia, a shortage of affordable housing, a hyper-expensive rental market and aging and vanishing housing stock has have tenants battling spiraling rents and housing costs, and have left them at increased risk of getting displaced.
In 30 seconds: What you should know about food deserts in Louisville
Across Louisville, more than 44,000 people live within food deserts, meaning they can't easily get healthy, affordable food. Here are some key takeaways from The Courier Journal's coverage of the issue.
