Christina Hernandez

Journalist

I'm a freelance journalist based in the Philadelphia area. My work has appeared in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Latina, and numerous other print and online outlets. I worked previously for Newsday in New York, covering health and science, education and municipal government. I joined Newsday in 2007 as a media intern in health reporting through the Kaiser Family Foundation program. I hold a Master’s degree from Columbia University’s School of Journalism and a Bachelor’s from the University of Delaware.

Articles

Revamping healthcare in a violent and impoverished New Jersey city

<p>Camden, New Jersey, which sits across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, is known as one of the nation’s most violent and impoverished cities. But as Camden’s mostly black and Latino residents navigate dangerous streets and crushing poverty, they also face a broken healthcare system. With limited access to primary care, about half of all Camden residents visit a hospital every year. The top 10 reasons for emergency room visits were all primary care issues, with the common cold topping the list.</p>