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Why we should think critically when reporting on childhood adversity
The zeal with which we turn to childhood adversity as a root cause of so many things borders on the religious, argues contributor Bill Heisel.
Can big data help prevent child abuse and neglect?
There’s more information known about every man, woman and child in the U.S. than ever before, in digital form. Why not use that data to protect the youngest, most vulnerable members of society?
Found a stem cell clinic in a city near you? Here’s what you need to know
As stem cell clinics proliferate, health reporters and potential patients should be asking some basic questions about clinics in their communities.
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Reporters find Florida’s lax regulations too often make cosmetic surgery a death sentence
"As fellow news junkies, we talked about the increasing number of cases we reported on a daily basis about women dying from cosmetic surgeries in Florida, and people who were arrested for not being actual doctors."
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: Apply to these fellowships before it's too late
The Center for Media Innovation is accepting applications for the Doris O’Donnell Innovations in Investigative Reporting Fellowship, designed to provide journalists with the resources to tell groundbreaking stories in creative ways.
Often lost in health care debate, lack of dental insurance impacts millions
While efforts to expand dental insurance rarely receive the same level of attention in the state as battles over universal medical care, the health implications are significant, experts say.
Redefining Who Is In Poverty Could Bump Thousands From Medi-Cal
The federal government plans to change how poverty is measured, which could bump low-income California families from health care and social welfare programs.
South LA Homelessness, Elder Abuse Kills
We tour South L.A.'s Homeless Outreach Program Integrated Care System with L.A. County Supervisor Mark Ridley-Thomas. Plus, elder abuse is more common than you might think. And, the latest news out of Hollywood.
People are ripping off LA seniors at alarming rates — and it's making them sick
This story was produced as part of a larger project led by Michelle Faust Raghavan, a participant in the USC Center for Health Journalism's 2018 Data Fellowship.
Other stories in this series include:
LA County Is Reporting More Elder Abuse Than Ever Before
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Inland Empire’s booming warehouse industry brings jobs – not health care coverage
Low-wage jobs in Inland Empire’s warehouse industry leave many workers uninsured
Suicides in teen boys spike: ‘We’re seeing something new among males’
The suicide rate for boys ages 15 to 19 jumped dramatically in 2017, reaching its highest point in a generation.
