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Fellowships & Grants

Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists

Johns Hopkins University Center for a Livable Future

"CLF established the Food Systems and Public Health fellowship for Journalists in 2024 with the goal of helping early-to-mid career journalists learn about and navigate the complexity of issues at the intersection of public health and food systems, with a special focus on issues associated with food animal production. The fellowship aims to cultivate a supportive network for journalists who are striving to report on under-communicated stories that reflect the interrelationship of food production, the public’s health, and the promise of healthy, just, equitable, and sustainable food systems. Preference will be given to journalists with seven or fewer years of experience on the food systems beat, and staff and freelance journalists across all media platforms are eligible to apply. Fellows are also eligible to apply for a reporting grant. The 2026-2027 cohort will begin in Baltimore, Maryland, with an in-person event from June 2 to 5, 2026. The fellows’ costs for travel to Baltimore, lodging, and meals will be covered." Deadline: March 1, 2026.
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Food Systems and Public Health Fellowship for Journalists

Summary:
"CLF established the Food Systems and Public Health fellowship for Journalists in 2024 with the goal of helping early-to-mid career journalists learn about and navigate the complexity of issues at the intersection of public health and food systems, with a special focus on issues associated with food animal production. The fellowship aims to cultivate a supportive network for journalists who are striving to report on under-communicated stories that reflect the interrelationship of food production, the public’s health, and the promise of healthy, just, equitable, and sustainable food systems. Preference will be given to journalists with seven or fewer years of experience on the food systems beat, and staff and freelance journalists across all media platforms are eligible to apply. Fellows are also eligible to apply for a reporting grant. The 2026-2027 cohort will begin in Baltimore, Maryland, with an in-person event from June 2 to 5, 2026. The fellows’ costs for travel to Baltimore, lodging, and meals will be covered." Deadline: March 1, 2026.
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5 Actionable Ways To Find Health IT Stories in 2026

"Health information technology is an ever-evolving field with plenty of subtopics ripe for news coverage. If you are looking to incorporate health IT into your reporting, or you’re just getting started as a general reporter who periodically tackles health IT, here are some suggestions for finding story ideas. "
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5 Actionable Ways To Find Health IT Stories in 2026

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"Health information technology is an ever-evolving field with plenty of subtopics ripe for news coverage. If you are looking to incorporate health IT into your reporting, or you’re just getting started as a general reporter who periodically tackles health IT, here are some suggestions for finding story ideas. "
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Karen Blum

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Association of Health Care Journalists

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January 16, 2026

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Events

Medical Writing Unfiltered: What We Do, Who We Help and How to Get Started

Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

"Medical writing is a growing and multifaceted part of science communication. This session offers an unfiltered look at what medical writers do, the audiences they support, and the skills that matter in the role. We’ll also cover practical ways to break into the field, including how to spot entry‑level opportunities and start connecting with organizations that work with medical writers. A short activity will help you reflect on your own strengths and interests to see whether medical writing might be a good fit for you." When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Medical Writing Unfiltered: What We Do, Who We Help and How to Get Started

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"Medical writing is a growing and multifaceted part of science communication. This session offers an unfiltered look at what medical writers do, the audiences they support, and the skills that matter in the role. We’ll also cover practical ways to break into the field, including how to spot entry‑level opportunities and start connecting with organizations that work with medical writers. A short activity will help you reflect on your own strengths and interests to see whether medical writing might be a good fit for you." When: Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. ET via Zoom
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Science Writers and Communicators of Canada

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A Conversation on ‘The Cure for Everything’: Where American Public Health Is and Where It’s Headed

In this webinar, Michelle Williams talks about key lessons from her book ['The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving'] that could inspire lines of investigation for journalists. Linda Marsa, a health journalist who helped Williams with the book, briefly addresses how that collaboration worked and how journalists can mine the book for story ideas in their communities."
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A Conversation on ‘The Cure for Everything’: Where American Public Health Is and Where It’s Headed

Summary:
In this webinar, Michelle Williams talks about key lessons from her book ['The Cure for Everything: The Epic Struggle for Public Health and a Radical Vision for Human Thriving'] that could inspire lines of investigation for journalists. Linda Marsa, a health journalist who helped Williams with the book, briefly addresses how that collaboration worked and how journalists can mine the book for story ideas in their communities."
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Association of Health Care Journalists

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January 28, 2026

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Reporting on Treatment for Addiction: Where Is the Data?

"Journalism tends to reward investigative reporting about wrongdoing, so it’s not surprising that coverage of treatment for addiction often highlights shady rehabs or problematic providers. ... One challenge for journalists covering care for people with substance use disorders is that there’s not a shared understanding of what 'treatment' means." The article's sections comprise:
  • What is considered treatment?
  • Data about treatment facilities
  • Data about treatment clients
  • What national treatment surveys don’t track
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Reporting on Treatment for Addiction: Where Is the Data?

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"Journalism tends to reward investigative reporting about wrongdoing, so it’s not surprising that coverage of treatment for addiction often highlights shady rehabs or problematic providers. ... One challenge for journalists covering care for people with substance use disorders is that there’s not a shared understanding of what 'treatment' means." The article's sections comprise:
  • What is considered treatment?
  • Data about treatment facilities
  • Data about treatment clients
  • What national treatment surveys don’t track
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Susan Stellin

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Reynolds Journalism Institute

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January 8, 2026

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Building Audience With Local Climate-Health Stories

"Climate change is often covered as a vast, global crisis, defined by melting ice sheets, stalled international agreements and the persistent grip of fossil fuels. What gets far less attention are the local stories unfolding across the country: clinics adapting to wildfire, counties redesigning emergency response plans for extreme heat, public health responses to vector-borne diseases and more. These stories reveal what’s working, who’s innovating and where communities are making progress in protecting public health. For health journalists, this gap is an opportunity — you just need to know where to look. In this webinar, we’ll explore strategies, tools and reporting pathways that can help you find compelling, community-driven stories at the intersection of climate change and public health."
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Building Audience With Local Climate-Health Stories

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"Climate change is often covered as a vast, global crisis, defined by melting ice sheets, stalled international agreements and the persistent grip of fossil fuels. What gets far less attention are the local stories unfolding across the country: clinics adapting to wildfire, counties redesigning emergency response plans for extreme heat, public health responses to vector-borne diseases and more. These stories reveal what’s working, who’s innovating and where communities are making progress in protecting public health. For health journalists, this gap is an opportunity — you just need to know where to look. In this webinar, we’ll explore strategies, tools and reporting pathways that can help you find compelling, community-driven stories at the intersection of climate change and public health."
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Association of Health Care Journalists

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January 21, 2026

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How Reporters Can Get Ahead of Misinformation

Center for Health Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

"These are not ordinary times. The volume of health misinformation, misleading claims and biased language entering the national conversation has reached a fever pitch. The problem is compounded by today’s rapid news cycle, in which accuracy and context can’t wait. To meet this challenge, journalists increasingly need to fact-check and contextualize claims in real time — whether during live hearings or breaking news events. In this webinar, we’ll share some practical strategies for anticipating misinformation and countering harmful tropes without slowing down your coverage. For instance, savvy reporters might develop a well of “publish ready” copy they can plug into their stories that follows a questionable claim with the best available evidence. Attendees will also learn how to recognize coded language and dehumanizing or racist tropes in the moment — and how to journalistically respond in a politically charged environment. We’ll share tools, workflows, and ethical considerations to help you deliver speed and rigor on crucial health equity coverage under pressure."
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How Reporters Can Get Ahead of Misinformation

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"These are not ordinary times. The volume of health misinformation, misleading claims and biased language entering the national conversation has reached a fever pitch. The problem is compounded by today’s rapid news cycle, in which accuracy and context can’t wait. To meet this challenge, journalists increasingly need to fact-check and contextualize claims in real time — whether during live hearings or breaking news events. In this webinar, we’ll share some practical strategies for anticipating misinformation and countering harmful tropes without slowing down your coverage. For instance, savvy reporters might develop a well of “publish ready” copy they can plug into their stories that follows a questionable claim with the best available evidence. Attendees will also learn how to recognize coded language and dehumanizing or racist tropes in the moment — and how to journalistically respond in a politically charged environment. We’ll share tools, workflows, and ethical considerations to help you deliver speed and rigor on crucial health equity coverage under pressure."
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Center for Health Journalism, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism

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January 21, 2026

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Writing About 3D Printing’s Applications in Medicine

"Journalists can find interesting stories by speaking with surgeons or other clinicians about how they are incorporating 3D-printed models of the heart in their procedure planning, or by interviewing patients about how the tools help them understand anatomy and what the procedure will entail."
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Writing About 3D Printing’s Applications in Medicine

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"Journalists can find interesting stories by speaking with surgeons or other clinicians about how they are incorporating 3D-printed models of the heart in their procedure planning, or by interviewing patients about how the tools help them understand anatomy and what the procedure will entail."
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Karen Blum

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Association of Health Care Journalists

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December 29, 2025

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Webinar On-Demand: Communicating the Global Impact of U.S. Policies

Pulitzer Center

"In this CUGH virtual Global Health Week session, Pulitzer Center grantees Molly Knight Raskin, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson, and Brian W. Simpson discuss their reporting on the global health impacts of cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Using their recent experiences covering cuts across different African communities, they explore how funding reductions are re-shaping healthcare systems and access to care. The journalists also reflect on how the issue is being covered in the media and share strategies for effectively communicating health and science in an era of mis- and disinformation. View the webinar recording to learn more about their perspectives on telling global health stories at this moment in history."
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Webinar On-Demand: Communicating the Global Impact of U.S. Policies

Summary:
"In this CUGH virtual Global Health Week session, Pulitzer Center grantees Molly Knight Raskin, Ridwan Karim Dini-Osman, Joanne Cavanaugh Simpson, and Brian W. Simpson discuss their reporting on the global health impacts of cuts to U.S. foreign aid. Using their recent experiences covering cuts across different African communities, they explore how funding reductions are re-shaping healthcare systems and access to care. The journalists also reflect on how the issue is being covered in the media and share strategies for effectively communicating health and science in an era of mis- and disinformation. View the webinar recording to learn more about their perspectives on telling global health stories at this moment in history."
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Pulitzer Center

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December 3, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship

"The Every Mother Counts U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship is designed to deepen and expand U.S. media coverage of maternal health. This fellowship is a learning opportunity that will help journalists understand the challenges and solutions shaping maternal health in the U.S. and support more impactful reporting on the issue. The fellowship will run for approximately four months, from April–July 2026. A cohort of approximately 10 journalists from across the country will deepen their understanding of the U.S. maternal health landscape through a blend of virtual learning and interactive site visits to Arkansas & Minnesota where they will meet with community-based leaders, advocates, policy experts, and health providers working to advance maternal health. All travel and expenses related to the fellowship are covered. The fellowship does not provide project funding or salary. Fellows maintain full editorial independence." Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026.
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U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship

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"The Every Mother Counts U.S. Maternal Health Press Fellowship is designed to deepen and expand U.S. media coverage of maternal health. This fellowship is a learning opportunity that will help journalists understand the challenges and solutions shaping maternal health in the U.S. and support more impactful reporting on the issue. The fellowship will run for approximately four months, from April–July 2026. A cohort of approximately 10 journalists from across the country will deepen their understanding of the U.S. maternal health landscape through a blend of virtual learning and interactive site visits to Arkansas & Minnesota where they will meet with community-based leaders, advocates, policy experts, and health providers working to advance maternal health. All travel and expenses related to the fellowship are covered. The fellowship does not provide project funding or salary. Fellows maintain full editorial independence." Deadline: Feb. 23, 2026.
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Dietary Supplements: Key Facts, Research Studies and Advice for Journalists

"With the continued popularity of dietary supplements, we’ve curated credible sources of information, fact-checked data and peer-reviewed research, and interviewed a leading researcher who studies supplements, to help you report accurately on what’s known and unknown about the products."
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Dietary Supplements: Key Facts, Research Studies and Advice for Journalists

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"With the continued popularity of dietary supplements, we’ve curated credible sources of information, fact-checked data and peer-reviewed research, and interviewed a leading researcher who studies supplements, to help you report accurately on what’s known and unknown about the products."
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Naseem S. Miller

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The Journalist’s Resource

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December 22, 2025

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Resisting False Binaries When Reporting on the Complexities of Addiction

"Media coverage of the challenge of engaging people in care for addictions tends to present two options: voluntary vs. involuntary treatment. This framing may reflect the polarization of the current political climate, or debates over how communities should help people with complex needs, particularly individuals navigating substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. But focusing on this either/or scenario falls into the trap known as a 'false binary' or 'false dichotomy:' when two mutually exclusive choices are presented as the only options, ignoring other things that exist between two extremes. It’s also frustrating for readers who are tired of polarized debates that don’t offer realistic solutions."
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Resisting False Binaries When Reporting on the Complexities of Addiction

Summary:
"Media coverage of the challenge of engaging people in care for addictions tends to present two options: voluntary vs. involuntary treatment. This framing may reflect the polarization of the current political climate, or debates over how communities should help people with complex needs, particularly individuals navigating substance use disorders, mental illness, and homelessness. But focusing on this either/or scenario falls into the trap known as a 'false binary' or 'false dichotomy:' when two mutually exclusive choices are presented as the only options, ignoring other things that exist between two extremes. It’s also frustrating for readers who are tired of polarized debates that don’t offer realistic solutions."
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Susan Stellin

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Reynolds Journalism Institute

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December 15, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship

Canadian Journalism Foundation and Canadian Medical Association

"Now in its second year, the CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative, aimed at fostering expert reporting on critical health issues affecting Indigenous communities in Canada. Open to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists working with a publishing partner to support editorial, production and multimedia capacity, this prestigious Fellowship provides a one-year research stipend of $100,000 for a mid-career Indigenous journalist with at least five years’ experience, and $50,000 publishing partner support. Fellows and their media partners will collaborate to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles by the end of 2027. Fellowship now open to freelancers and newsrooms." Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026.
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CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"Now in its second year, the CJF Indigenous Health Journalism Fellowship in partnership with the Canadian Medical Association fellowship is a groundbreaking initiative, aimed at fostering expert reporting on critical health issues affecting Indigenous communities in Canada. Open to Indigenous (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis) journalists working with a publishing partner to support editorial, production and multimedia capacity, this prestigious Fellowship provides a one-year research stipend of $100,000 for a mid-career Indigenous journalist with at least five years’ experience, and $50,000 publishing partner support. Fellows and their media partners will collaborate to produce impactful stories in one or more of the following media: broadcast documentary series, podcast, series of published articles by the end of 2027. Fellowship now open to freelancers and newsrooms." Deadline: Jan. 23, 2026.
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Canadian Journalism Foundation and Canadian Medical Association

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Health Journalism (AHCJ Annual Conference)

Association of Health Care Journalists

"Join us as professional journalists from around the world gather to network, share ideas and participate in the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism." The 2026 conference takes place May 27-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Health Journalism (AHCJ Annual Conference)

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"Join us as professional journalists from around the world gather to network, share ideas and participate in the Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism." The 2026 conference takes place May 27-30 in Minneapolis, Minn.
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Association of Health Care Journalists

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How To Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate With Readers

"Under the second Trump administration, reporters covering health and science in the U.S. have the added challenge of reporting on systematic budget cuts, cancelled grants, and decimated agency funding. Covering shifts in science funding takes a slightly different skill set than science reporting, but U.S. journalists can learn from their colleagues in many other countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, where slashed science funding is, unfortunately, not new." Also available in Spanish.
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How To Make Science and Health Funding Cuts Resonate With Readers

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"Under the second Trump administration, reporters covering health and science in the U.S. have the added challenge of reporting on systematic budget cuts, cancelled grants, and decimated agency funding. Covering shifts in science funding takes a slightly different skill set than science reporting, but U.S. journalists can learn from their colleagues in many other countries, such as Brazil and Argentina, where slashed science funding is, unfortunately, not new." Also available in Spanish.
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Lucila Pinto

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The Open Notebook

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December 9, 2025

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Science, Values & Trust: Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy

National Academy of Medicine

"Science is not a destination or a set of recommendations. It is a never-ending process through which we pursue truth. Surrounding and accompanying the scientific process are value judgments. What should scientists study? How should they study it? How should scientists interpret uncertain evidence? At what point should people respond to new evidence by changing their behavior? When should policy makers recommend or require that others do so? How should scientists and policy makers communicate evidence, recommendations, and requirements? Answering each of these questions requires value judgments that exist outside the scientific process. Failure to recognize or be open about the values underlying these choices can erode trust among those with different values. ... Amid deep polarization and public skepticism, how can the science and public health communities acknowledge these dynamics while still upholding the rigor and integrity of evidence-informed decision making? This conversation will explore how values and uncertainty intersect in both science and policy and how transparency and humility can strengthen trust in both."
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Science, Values & Trust: Improving How We Communicate in Health Policy

Summary:
"Science is not a destination or a set of recommendations. It is a never-ending process through which we pursue truth. Surrounding and accompanying the scientific process are value judgments. What should scientists study? How should they study it? How should scientists interpret uncertain evidence? At what point should people respond to new evidence by changing their behavior? When should policy makers recommend or require that others do so? How should scientists and policy makers communicate evidence, recommendations, and requirements? Answering each of these questions requires value judgments that exist outside the scientific process. Failure to recognize or be open about the values underlying these choices can erode trust among those with different values. ... Amid deep polarization and public skepticism, how can the science and public health communities acknowledge these dynamics while still upholding the rigor and integrity of evidence-informed decision making? This conversation will explore how values and uncertainty intersect in both science and policy and how transparency and humility can strengthen trust in both."
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National Academy of Medicine

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December 9, 2025

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Reporting on Alcohol and Drinking Risks

"Years of contradictory headlines about whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial for different health outcomes has left many people frustrated and skeptical. ... So how can journalists help people make informed decisions about their drinking levels? Here are some suggestions."
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Reporting on Alcohol and Drinking Risks

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"Years of contradictory headlines about whether moderate drinking is harmful or beneficial for different health outcomes has left many people frustrated and skeptical. ... So how can journalists help people make informed decisions about their drinking levels? Here are some suggestions."
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Susan Stellin

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Reynolds Journalism Institute

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November 19, 2025

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4 Details You Should Include in News Stories About Risks to Public Health and Safety

"These details, sometimes missing from news coverage, will help your audiences gauge their level of risk in potentially hazardous situations."
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4 Details You Should Include in News Stories About Risks to Public Health and Safety

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"These details, sometimes missing from news coverage, will help your audiences gauge their level of risk in potentially hazardous situations."
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Denise-Marie Ordway

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The Journalist’s Resource

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November 10, 2025

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11 Local Story Ideas From the 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

"The report monitors 57 metrics, including heat-related deaths, bank lending, fossil fuels and media engagement. Of the 20 metrics that assess climate change and health actions, 12 moved in the wrong direction in the past year and six showed a reversal of previous progress. It’s important for journalists to pay attention to the report because it connects global warming to concrete, measurable harms already unfolding in communities across the world and the U.S."
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11 Local Story Ideas From the 2025 Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change

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"The report monitors 57 metrics, including heat-related deaths, bank lending, fossil fuels and media engagement. Of the 20 metrics that assess climate change and health actions, 12 moved in the wrong direction in the past year and six showed a reversal of previous progress. It’s important for journalists to pay attention to the report because it connects global warming to concrete, measurable harms already unfolding in communities across the world and the U.S."
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Naseem S. Miller

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The Journalist’s Resource

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November 18, 2025

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Reporting on Common Vaccine Conspiracies and Misinformation

"To effectively report on the science behind the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, journalists should understand how false information about them has originated and spread. That includes a universe of misinformation spread a variety of ways. ... Journalists should also understand that many factors can contribute to how likely someone is to believe false information about vaccines. One of these is the influence of cognitive biases — errors in thinking that arise from patterns of experience." Includes a list of common vaccine misconceptions and how to counter inaccurate information.
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Reporting on Common Vaccine Conspiracies and Misinformation

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"To effectively report on the science behind the effectiveness and safety of vaccines, journalists should understand how false information about them has originated and spread. That includes a universe of misinformation spread a variety of ways. ... Journalists should also understand that many factors can contribute to how likely someone is to believe false information about vaccines. One of these is the influence of cognitive biases — errors in thinking that arise from patterns of experience." Includes a list of common vaccine misconceptions and how to counter inaccurate information.
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Tara Haelle

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SciLine

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September 16, 2025

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Reporting on federal changes to science

Tracking the Damages of Regulatory Rollbacks

Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law

"This tracker lists the estimated effects—including prospective effects for consumers and public health—of the repeals of environmental and energy regulations that the second Trump Administration has initiated since January 2025. These estimates reflect the annualized economic losses and health consequences that the American public could experience if the Trump Administration implements its stated plans to roll back these regulations."
Reporting on federal changes to science

Tracking the Damages of Regulatory Rollbacks

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"This tracker lists the estimated effects—including prospective effects for consumers and public health—of the repeals of environmental and energy regulations that the second Trump Administration has initiated since January 2025. These estimates reflect the annualized economic losses and health consequences that the American public could experience if the Trump Administration implements its stated plans to roll back these regulations."
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Institute for Policy Integrity, New York University School of Law

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Looming Cutoff of SNAP Funds, New Restrictions: A Story for Every Community

"Monthly grocery assistance money that more than 22 million households near or below the poverty line receive from the federal government won’t arrive on Nov. 1, per administration guidance on October 24. It’s a story with broad implications that’s coming to every local newsroom in the country this week. Social scientists who’ve studied the economic and health impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and broader social safety net programs can offer evidence and expertise in this moment to help reporters provide important context and dispel misinformation and disinformation about it."
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Looming Cutoff of SNAP Funds, New Restrictions: A Story for Every Community

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"Monthly grocery assistance money that more than 22 million households near or below the poverty line receive from the federal government won’t arrive on Nov. 1, per administration guidance on October 24. It’s a story with broad implications that’s coming to every local newsroom in the country this week. Social scientists who’ve studied the economic and health impacts of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, and broader social safety net programs can offer evidence and expertise in this moment to help reporters provide important context and dispel misinformation and disinformation about it."
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Eva Lorenz

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SciLine

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October 29, 2025

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Covering the Government Shutdown’s Impact on Health Agencies and Policy

"During the current funding lapse, discretionary federal operations have come to a near-standstill. While some mandatory programs carry on, lots of key activities at agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC are scaled back, furloughed or permitted only “essential” functions. For reporters, this means less access, fewer updates, and more unanswered emails. Research applications are on hold. Outbreak tracking is delayed. Public health messaging has been muted or postponed. And the communication vacuum has made it increasingly challenging to access reliable, real-time information at a moment when clarity on health issues is critical." This article offers health-related story angles and a list of resources.
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Covering the Government Shutdown’s Impact on Health Agencies and Policy

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"During the current funding lapse, discretionary federal operations have come to a near-standstill. While some mandatory programs carry on, lots of key activities at agencies such as the Department of Health and Human Services and the CDC are scaled back, furloughed or permitted only “essential” functions. For reporters, this means less access, fewer updates, and more unanswered emails. Research applications are on hold. Outbreak tracking is delayed. Public health messaging has been muted or postponed. And the communication vacuum has made it increasingly challenging to access reliable, real-time information at a moment when clarity on health issues is critical." This article offers health-related story angles and a list of resources.
Author:

Lara Salahi

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Association of Health Care Journalists

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October 21, 2025

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Fellowships & Grants

USC Annenberg California Health Equity Journalism Fellowship

"Our California Fellowship is designed to support reporters in the Golden State pursuing ambitious, enterprising projects on overlooked health and health equity issues. You decide what stories need to be told in your community to improve health outcomes and we work to support you." Open to California-based professional journalists (including freelancers and national correspondents with California-focused projects). Includes stipend, training, potential grants and specialized mentoring. Deadline for March 2026 is Jan. 14.
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USC Annenberg California Health Equity Journalism Fellowship

Summary:
"Our California Fellowship is designed to support reporters in the Golden State pursuing ambitious, enterprising projects on overlooked health and health equity issues. You decide what stories need to be told in your community to improve health outcomes and we work to support you." Open to California-based professional journalists (including freelancers and national correspondents with California-focused projects). Includes stipend, training, potential grants and specialized mentoring. Deadline for March 2026 is Jan. 14.
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Q&A on the 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccines

"Amid confusion over this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccines, we [FactCheck.org] explain what’s different this year and who experts say should get vaccinated."
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Q&A on the 2025-2026 COVID-19 Vaccines

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"Amid confusion over this year’s updated COVID-19 vaccines, we [FactCheck.org] explain what’s different this year and who experts say should get vaccinated."
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Kate Yandell

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FactCheck.org

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October 10, 2025

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