"I am often asked why public health should care about the role of the court and who sits on it. The answer is simple: Court rulings can support or overturn policies that dramatically affect the public’s health."
Healthcare Systems & Policy
A reporter discovers firsthand the darker side of living in Northern California's seemingly idyllic Mendocino County.
The story was produced as a project for USC Annenberg's 2018 National Fellowship.
Starting treatment for opioid addiction in the hospital may seem obvious, yet it often doesn't happen. A growing program is trying to change that.
A few things journalists should keep in mind while covering issues related to disability, which often don't get enough press.
Reporter Vicki Gonzalez spent the past year on this series as a recipient of the 2018 California Fellowship with USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.
A recent CNN story about an insurer denying coverage for proton beam therapy is a classic case of the media hyping an unproven, costly treatment.
After learning about a Vietnam veteran who moved into his car after Hurricane Harvey, volunteers from the Texas Gulf Coast jumped in to help him clean up his home.
A new California survey of pregnant and new mothers paints a bleak picture of what it’s like to be a black mother.
Reporter Vicki Gonzalez spent the past year on this series as a recipient of the 2018 California Fellowship with USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism.