A reporter finds many people are eager to have more conversations about menopause and its impacts, but are struggling to find the right venue.
Community Engagement
“Families are often excluded from how these funds are going to be used,” said one family member. “We’re not included in conversations.”
The conversations were emotional and difficult to hear. But parents wanted to share stories about who their children were and the unimaginable loss they experienced, writes reporter Tabitha Mueller.
“Anxiety feels like a bomb in my stomach and every second feels like a year and nothing makes it stop,” said one young woman. “Anxiety tastes like bad coffee on an empty stomach. Anxiety feels like something watching me sleep.”
In Oakland, many residents lack access to healthy food, and city policies are making the issue worse
A reporter's look at food insecurity in Oakland reveals deep health impacts, community-led solutions and cuts to key programs.
It was vital for my reporting to engage with the community on a deeper level to understand the systemic issues that prevent families from breaking the cycle of poverty.
A reporter discovers the power of hanging out and listening deeply in California's Imperial Valley, where a struggling rural health system has made it hard to get needed care.
A reporter takes a closer look at the toll taken by heightened drug-related arrests and under-resourced behavioral health services on San Francisco's Latino residents.
A reporter reflects on what ongoing rate hikes by a major California utility mean for residents in the state’s hottest regions.
A journalist highlights the challenges in reporting on health care disparities faced by Muslim women, emphasizing cultural understanding, trust-building, ethical practices, and community engagement.