Association of Health Care Journalists

10/15/2025

Join AHCJ to fight for transparency & ethics in health journalism. Be part of the movement. 👉 healthjournalism.org/become-a-member

10/15/2025

When Congress cuts into SNAP & WIC in the new “megabill,” millions risk losing access to food — and so does health equity. Insightful tips here for covering the fallout on food insecurity:

The new law imposes stricter eligibility rules, adds work requirements and cuts funds for SNAP and WIC, lifelines for millions of Americans.

10/15/2025

Freelancers, we see you. 💻 The new AHCJ Slack has a members-only freelancers’ channel—a place to swap resources, commiserate and collaborate. https://airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk7fZsf/pagp7hSRA3k3zVSX6/form

10/14/2025

The AHCJ Fall Summit is your chance to dig deep into how research shapes health outcomes — and how journalists can hold systems accountable.
🎟️ Secure your spot: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/workshops-summits/2025-fall-summit-research-reset/

10/14/2025

After fighting tooth and nail to access her son’s medical forms, Alex Rosenblat of The Markup thinks everyone should.

After jumping through hoops to access her son’s medical forms, Alex Rosenblat of The Markup thinks everyone should.

10/14/2025

ACIP’s new recommendation leaves many patients and providers unsure about current advice and whether they can obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.

ACIP’s new recommendation leaves many patients and providers unsure about current advice and whether they can obtain a COVID-19 vaccine.

10/13/2025

When the CDC can’t be trusted as a vaccine source, where do you turn? Our latest tipsheet offers a powerful guide to more reliable, independent vaccine info & how journalists can stay sharp.
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With the CDC no longer a trustworthy source, use these resources to find reliable, accurate, evidence-based information about vaccines.

10/13/2025

Hear from leading minds shaping health journalism—and chart a path forward for impactful reporting. Join the AHCJ Fall Summit: Research reset in NYC, Nov 13–14. Limited spots—register by Oct 29 to reserve your seat. https://healthjournalism.org/event/2025-fall-summit/

10/10/2025

Covering sensitive stories takes care, persistence and trust. Learn how Emi Nietfeld investigated a surrogacy tragedy in an unregulated industry.

Emi Nietfeld’s reporting on surrogacy for Wired offers lessons in responsibly framing both risk and regulation in stories that touch deeply personal lives.

10/10/2025

How can the least-funded, least-celebrated kind of research could lift the country from the bottom of the rankings per dollar spent on health care? Register now to find out.

AHCJ’s 2025 fall summit, “Research reset: Covering promising paths to better health,” will take place from Nov. 13-14 in NYC.

10/09/2025

Level up with AHCJ’s mentorship program — guidance, peer learning & support. 👉 Become a member: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member

10/09/2025

Calling all Atlanta journalists! Join the Atlanta chapter of the Association of Health Care Journalists, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution, the Atlanta Press Club and the Georgia Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists for a free event about trauma-informed journalism and how to stay resilient. Register now:

You are invited to join us for an evening of connection, conversation and insight about trauma-informed journalism. Enjoy light refreshments and a chance to...