Insights

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By Candace Y.A. Montague

A reporter investigates the high Black infant mortality rate in Washington, D.C., highlighting community voices and the need for action.

Reporting Strategies

Dozens of injured patients die from preventable blood loss each day. Here’s how we uncovered this health crisis

By Lauren Caruba

A reporter attends a medical lecture on a slow news day and discovers a big story.

Children & Families

Healthcare Systems & Policy

The Health Divide: These state policies pose health risks for pregnant women, trans individuals

By Amber Dance

Louisiana's abortion ban affects maternal care, leading to delays and unnecessary cesarean sections, disproportionately impacting Black and low-income women.

Community & Public Health

Why are teenagers in a mostly rural California county joining gangs?

By Jenna Mayzouni

San Benito County is grappling with rising crime and gang issues amid rapid growth. Can community-led solutions turn the tide?

Health Equity & Social Justice

The Health Divide: Black men need safe spaces to talk about pain and trauma

By James Causey

Black men find solace and support in "Real Men Real Talk" gatherings, discussing life struggles together.

Panelists sit before a table at the 2024 California Health Equity Fellowship in Los Angeles on March 13.

Reporting Strategies

Undocumented immigrants of all ages can now access Medi-Cal. Will they sign up and get care?

By ChrisAnna Mink

Self-Care

Journalists are susceptible to secondhand trauma, and it’s not a weakness

By Claire Stremple

A reporter learns to cope with the emotional weight of covering an epidemic of violence against women.

Mental Health & Trauma

What reporters should keep in mind as California seeks to overhaul its approach to mental health and homelessness

By Kellie Schmitt

San Diego reporter Lisa Halverstadt and Seattle-based journalist Will James joined Brett Feldman, director of USC Street Medicine, this week to discuss recent policy shifts and how reporters can cover the urgent story of homelessness and mental health.

Community & Public Health

That beautiful finish on your kitchen countertop could permanently harm the health of Latino immigrants

By Enrique Chiabra

Fancy countertops in kitchens and restrooms are causing Latino immigrant workers in California to develop silicosis, an incurable lung disease that can be fatal.

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Community & Public Health

Can San Luis Obispo County’s housing and health care system accommodate a ‘silver tsunami’?

By Joan Lynch

The lack of affordable housing for seniors in the county has worsened in the past two years, with homeless service providers warning of a large surge in housing and homelessness aid requests.

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Insights

Washington, D.C.’s Black infant mortality crisis is not getting the attention it deserves

Dozens of injured patients die from preventable blood loss each day. Here’s how we uncovered this health crisis

The Health Divide: These state policies pose health risks for pregnant women, trans individuals

Why are teenagers in a mostly rural California county joining gangs?

The Health Divide: Black men need safe spaces to talk about pain and trauma

Undocumented immigrants of all ages can now access Medi-Cal. Will they sign up and get care?

Journalists are susceptible to secondhand trauma, and it’s not a weakness

What reporters should keep in mind as California seeks to overhaul its approach to mental health and homelessness

That beautiful finish on your kitchen countertop could permanently harm the health of Latino immigrants

Can San Luis Obispo County’s housing and health care system accommodate a ‘silver tsunami’?