Giles Bruce

I am a freelance reporter in the Chicago area who contributes to publications like Kaiser Health News and the Center for Health Journalism's Children's Health Matters blog. I previously worked the health beat as a staffer for The Times of Northwest Indiana and the Lawrence (Kansas) Journal-World. I did a 2016 National Fellowship on the alarming number of infant deaths in Indiana, and a 2018 Data Fellowship on the high rates of child abuse and neglect in the state.

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A constable in Maricopa County, Arizona evicted a tenant in October 2020 in Phoenix, Arizona, despite the CDC moratorium for ren

How smart reporters are grappling with the story of rental assistance as cliff looms

Billions have been set aside to aid struggling renters. But will the money get to those who need it in time to avert the looming eviction crisis?

Poverty and Class

Housing and Homeslessness

How are homebound residents getting vaccinated in your coverage area?

How will vaccines be distributed to homebound people? Journalists say it's been hard to find clear answers from officials.

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How to tell great data-driven stories about health care in underserved communities

LA Times reporter Marissa Evans shares tips for mining public records — and you don’t have to be a geek to do it.

Race and Equity

Photos show members of the Marshallese community in Dubuque, Iowa. The community’s overlooked health needs were the focus of Dan

Ace reporters share strategies for landing big projects with impact

Dan Diamond of The Washington Post, Neil Bedi of ProPublica and Kathleen McGrory of the Tampa Bay Times share strategies for getting big projects noticed.

Reporters explain why school reopenings remain a huge story in the months to come

How three reporters are approaching their coverage.

Advocates laud COVID-19 relief plan’s ‘massive’ investment in children

“It’s long awaited,” said Mayra Alvarez, president of The Children’s Partnership. “It’s filling us with hope.”

Poverty and Class

Healthcare Regulation and Reform

Community Safety

Could a new test finally tell us if kids are suffering dangerous levels of stress?

In the future, pediatricians may turn to biomarkers to flag dangerous levels of stress in children.

Poverty and Class

Mental Health

Healthcare Regulation and Reform

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If you’re a local journalist in a conservative place, how should you cover the ACA?

Reporters from around the country share their strategies.

Healthcare Regulation and Reform

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As more children become uninsured, advocates are hoping Biden will reverse the slide

Will a Joe Biden presidency lead to real gains in the number of kids with insurance? After COVID-19, the unmet needs among kids will be immense.

Poverty and Class

Mental Health

Health Insurance and Costs

Healthcare Regulation and Reform

(Image by Eric Fischer via Flickr/Creative Commons)

Data visualization ace seeds ideas and inspiration for next year’s census data

Aaron Williams, formerly with The Washington Post and now with Netflix, shared a behind-the-scenes look at some of his most innovative projects.

Race and Equity

Environmental Health

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Giles Bruce

Articles

How smart reporters are grappling with the story of rental assistance as cliff looms

How are homebound residents getting vaccinated in your coverage area?

How to tell great data-driven stories about health care in underserved communities

Ace reporters share strategies for landing big projects with impact

Reporters explain why school reopenings remain a huge story in the months to come

Advocates laud COVID-19 relief plan’s ‘massive’ investment in children

Could a new test finally tell us if kids are suffering dangerous levels of stress?

If you’re a local journalist in a conservative place, how should you cover the ACA?

As more children become uninsured, advocates are hoping Biden will reverse the slide

Data visualization ace seeds ideas and inspiration for next year’s census data