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Investigating Health
To stop the pandemic, we need to fight the infodemic at the same time
January 19, 2021
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Why journalists need to do more to prevent the spread of disinformation by calling out the sources and the spreaders.
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The Coronavirus Files
A pro shares timely tips to give your vaccine coverage a boost
January 18, 2021
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“I’ve never had the type of relationship with readers that I’m having right now," said veteran reporter Lisa Krieger in her recent webinar on vaccines.
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Center for Health Journalism Member Posts
Project tips learned while reporting on the deaths of homeless people in Santa Clara
January 18, 2021
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In Santa Clara County, homeless deaths are skyrocketing while the homeless population has not substantially changed.
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Remaking Health Care
Why are we making it this hard to get in line for a COVID-19 vaccine?
January 15, 2021
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A glitchy patchwork of websites and phone numbers are leaving those eligible for vaccines frustrated and confused.
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Center for Health Journalism Member Posts
In America’s Salad Bowl, crowded housing leaves farmworkers especially vulnerable to COVID-19
January 14, 2021
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California farmworkers have been hit especially hard by the virus, as they often live in overcrowded housing, travel in groups to work, and lack access to health insurance.
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The Coronavirus Files
In search of a baby, I got COVID-19 instead
January 13, 2021
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As a health care journalist, I knew exactly what I needed to do once I landed in the hospital with covid pneumonia: write my goodbye emails.
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The Coronavirus Files
Coronavirus Files: Biden plans to release all vaccine doses
January 12, 2021
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Coronavirus Files: Biden plans to release all vaccine doses, migrant detainees choose deportation over COVID-19, scientists race to trace virus mutations
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Career GPS
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: The Desert Sun is looking for a health reporter
January 12, 2021
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Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: The Desert Sun is looking for a health reporter
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Investigating Health
With vaccines rolling out, pay attention to that second dose
January 12, 2021
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It's worth paying special attention to how many people complete the two-dose COVID-19 vaccination regimen.
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Center for Health Journalism Member Posts
Vox’s health care Facebook group was a big success. Here’s why we had to end it.
January 11, 2021
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With the group’s growth came new challenges — how do you balance limited staff with a growing need for moderation?
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You Asked, We Answered
If you’re a local journalist in a conservative place, how should you cover the ACA?
January 07, 2021
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Reporters from around the country share their strategies.
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Center for Health Journalism Fellowships Posts
Univision reporter shines a light on deep disparities in the colonias of South Texas
January 06, 2021
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The colonias of south Texas have been devastated by the pandemic, a crisis made worse by poverty and limited access to health care.
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Career GPS
Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: CalMatters is looking for a housing reporter
January 05, 2021
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Health Media Jobs & Opportunities: CalMatters is looking for a housing reporter
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Center for Health Journalism Fellowships Posts
How I sought to bring home the Exide disaster for Spanish-speaking audiences
January 04, 2021
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A reporter reflects on lessons learned from covering the Los Angeles communities affected by decades of toxic pollution from the Exide battery recycling plant in Vernon, California.
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Center for Health Journalism Member Posts
Reporting on the impact of COVID-19 along the border
January 04, 2021
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For my 2020 National Fellowship project, I wanted to cover all COVID-19 angles and regions along the 3000-mile U.S.-Mexico border, including the number of infections, reasons for disparities,... more

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