Melissa Sweet
Freelance health journalist and moderator of Croakey blog
Freelance health journalist and moderator of Croakey blog
I have been reporting on health and medical issues since the late 1980s and have worked at metropolitan newspapers and a national magazine in Australia. I have been freelancing for the past decade, and also have adjunct (honorary) appointments in the Sydney School of PUblic Health at University of Sydney and in the Notre Dame University's Medical School, Sydney campus. I have written a number of books about health-related issues - more info at www.sweetcommunication.com.au
<p>How can a wider audience be engaged in the broad-ranging and often complex issues of population health? Ben Harris-Roxas, a health impact assessment consultant, has some suggestions.</p>
<p>When the worlds of policy and research collide, great things can happen in public health. The trouble is, such productive collisions don't happen nearly enough, says Abby Haynes.</p>
<p>The controversy sparks questions about corporate influence and the new ways we fund journalism.</p>
<p>The Croakey Register of Influencers in Public Health will document ties between corporations and the public health officials and programs they seek to influence. Will you help us?</p>