AI is changing how medical coverage decisions are made — but oversight and transparency are struggling to keep up. Check out this guidance for how to to cover this story. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/05...

🎉 We're ecstatic to welcome award-winning journalist @smjyoti.bsky.social to the team as AHCJ's first program manager! Her deep journalism experience will strengthen the support we provide our members and help us take our fellowship programs to the next level. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/05...

Health Journalism 2026 is almost here. We’re looking forward to four days of thought-provoking sessions, hands-on workshops, immersive field trips and conversations with journalists from across the country covering the biggest issues in health and medicine. healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Covering the hantavirus outbreak? Our latest guide breaks down what journalists need to know — without the hype. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/05...

💉 Upcoming webinar: May 13 at 1 p.m. Join AHCJ, the Vaccine Integrity Project and The Evidence Collective for a conversation about Tdap vaccination during pregnancy and how to effectively communicate the facts to your audience. Register here: healthjournalism.org/event/matern...

If you've signed up for PitchFest at #HJ26 and need to adjust your schedule — or if you missed the initial registration — mark your calendars for PitchFest Change Day next Tuesday, May 12! healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

A deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship is raising new questions about transmission and risk. Here's a guide for journalists covering the story: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/05...

🚨 Less than 10 spots remain on our #HJ26 field trip to Children's Minnesota. Highlights include a tour of pediatric cancer rehab gyms, a live simulation of emergency care, meeting Eriq "The Dude" Nelson from Star Studio and more. Reserve your place today! healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

⏰ Last call: Today’s the final day to register online for Health Journalism 2026 Meals are only included with online registration: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

🥳 Only 23 days left till Health Journalism '26 kicks off in Minneapolis! We're looking forward to 4 days of immersive field trips, standout sessions, hands-on workshops and abundant opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country. See you there! healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

After years of rising rates, gun violence fell in 2025. But experts caution the causes aren’t fully understood — and future trends remain uncertain. 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Are you a freelancer who could benefit from an accountability partner? Here are six strategies to help you stay on track. 🔗 healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

📣 Sign-ups for our two field trips at #HJ26 are now open! Go behind the scenes, meet sources and see innovative health care solutions in action that are sure to inspire story ideas. Spots are limited, so register early and don’t miss out. healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

High-deductible health plans are everywhere — and the stakes are high for patients. Here are story angles to consider: 👉 healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

🏆 Celebrating the best in health care journalism. Now in its 22nd year, our Awards for Excellence honor outstanding reporting across platforms. Meet the 2025 winners: healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...

Finding reliable violent crime data isn’t easy. What sources do you trust? Here are a few places to start: 👉 healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Big stories. Smart sessions. Real connections. Health Journalism 2026 is coming to Minneapolis, May 27–30. Register today: 👉 healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

New research challenges the idea that aging means inevitable decline. Click the link in our bio to learn more.

If you haven’t registered for Health Journalism 2026 in Minneapolis yet, now’s the time. Your registration unlocks access to PitchFest — your chance to meet one-on-one with top editors, pitch your ideas and get real-time feedback. Register today: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Haven’t registered for Health Journalism 2026 yet? Now’s the time. Your pass unlocks PitchFest — where freelance journalists (AHCJ members) can pitch top editors, get real-time feedback and make key connections. Register today: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

🚨 Don’t miss your chance to apply for AHCJ’s Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship. This fellowship gives journalists the time, funding and support to report deeply on one of the most urgent public health issues in the United States. Apply today: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...

🚨Deadline extended to April 24🚨 If you're ready to uncover the complexities of firearm violence and bring critical stories to light, this fellowship is for you. Fellows receive a $2,500 project allowance, event attendance and, upon completion, a $5,000 award. healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...

There’s still time to apply for AHCJ’s Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship. Get funding and support to report on one of the most urgent public health crises in the U.S. Learn more: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...

Health Journalism 2026 brings reporters, editors, and experts together to tackle what’s happening now—and what’s next. Informative sessions, great networking, real takeaways. Register today: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

This behind-the-scenes look at reporting on Morgellons disease gets into the messy, human side of health journalism — where science, skepticism and patient experience collide. Learn more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Freelance journalist Jyoti Madhusoodanan shares the pitch that landed her a story about Morgellon's disease at Undark after a yearslong search for the right outlet and editor. Read more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

🩻 Nearly 60% of radiologists in a new study were initially unable to distinguish between real and AI-generated X-ray images — underscoring the need for tools and methods for doctors to identify errant images. Read more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Health Journalism 2026 will be held May 27–30 in Minneapolis, bringing together journalists for four days of immersive field trips, standout sessions, workshops, and opportunities to connect with colleagues from across the country. Learn more and register: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Time is almost up to apply for our Firearm Violence Reporting Fellowship! If selected, you'll have the chance to pursue an in-depth project with the support of your newsroom or a pre-arranged outlet committed to publishing or airing your work. Apply by April 17. healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...

What drives gun violence? Housing instability is part of the story. Learn more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

🎓️ Test your knowledge and get a credential with AHCJ's first certification course. This series, produced with support from @nihcm.bsky.social, will help you learn the basics of the U.S. health care system. At the end, you'll have a new line for your resumé. healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Early menopause may be more than a milestone — it can be a warning sign. Black women are significantly more likely to experience it, with long-term health implications that are often underreported. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Health Journalism 2026 is just weeks away. Join us May 27–30 in Minneapolis for energizing field trips, interactive sessions, workshops and meaningful networking with fellow health journalists. Register now to secure your spot: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Like so many aspects of journalism, pitching is different these days. There are fewer outlets and editors to pitch to, and more reporters' outreach goes unanswered. Check out these tips from working freelance journalists on what's working for them right now. healthjournalism.org/how-to-pitch...

The Alzheimer’s Screening and Prevention Act, or ASAP Act, would create a Medicare coverage pathway for FDA-approved blood biomarker screening tests, speeding up access to earlier diagnosis for the more than 7 million people in the U.S. living with Alzheimer’s. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/04...

Last week, a Los Angeles jury acted on mounting evidence that public health advocates — and many health journalists — have been observing for years: It held social media companies legally responsible for harm to a young user’s mental health. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/03...

Health Journalism 2026 (#HJ26) is coming to Minneapolis this May 27–30. Join journalists, health experts and policymakers for four days of workshops, field trips and conversations on the biggest issues in public health.We can’t wait to see you there! healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Journalists covering federal health agencies: Have you hit unusual barriers getting data, records, or interviews? AHCJ and SPJ are building the case for stronger transparency protections. Help us document what’s happening: tinyurl.com/5e8u9kdr

Join us in Minneapolis for #HJ26 — where health journalists come together to dig into the biggest stories shaping our communities. From policy to public health to equity, it’s all on the agenda. Register today: m.healthjournalism.org/events/healt...

Cuts to HIV funding don’t just affect one group — they ripple across entire communities. Reduced access to treatment could mean more infections, rising costs, and lost progress nationwide. Here’s what’s at stake: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/03...

AI diagnostic tools top ECRI’s 2026 patient safety concerns list — but performance remains inconsistent, raising risks of missed or incorrect diagnoses. Learn more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/03...

Transparency matters. Accountability matters. Access matters. AHCJ’s Right to Know Committee is gathering journalists’ experiences to identify patterns of restricted access to federal health agencies. Your story helps protect press freedom. Share it: tinyurl.com/5e8u9kdr

🚨 Last chance! The deadline to apply for #HJ26 conference fellowships is today. Get support for registration, travel, and more to attend AHCJ’s annual conference in Minneapolis this year, May 27–30. Apply now: m.healthjournalism.org/events/healt...

🚨 LAST DAY: Early-bird rates for #HJ26 end today. Join AHCJ in Minneapolis this year, May 27–30 — and save before rates go up. Register now: m.healthjournalism.org/events/healt...

By examining tens of thousands of individual brain cells, researchers at the Salk Institute for Biological Studies created a large-scale atlas showing how aging alters the brain’s genetic control systems across different cell types and regions. healthjournalism.org/scientists-c...

Need financial assistance to attend #HJ26? Apply for an AHCJ conference fellowship — the deadline is tomorrow, Friday, March 27. Fellowships include registration, membership, hotel support and travel assistance. Explore all available conference fellowships here: healthjournalism.org/fellowships/...

⏳ Final countdown! Early-bird rates for #HJ26 end tomorrow. Join AHCJ in Minneapolis this year, May 27–30 — and save before rates go up. Register now: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Early-bird rates for #HJ26 end Friday! Join us in Minneapolis for four days packed with energizing field trips, interactive workshops, engaging sessions and plenty of opportunities to connect. Click the link in the bio to register: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Need support to attend Health Journalism 2026? Apply for an AHCJ conference fellowship by Friday, March 27. healthjournalism.org/fellowships/

Missed last week’s webinar on ACIP, COVID vaccines and what else is at stake? Or need a refresher? Check out the recording here: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/03...