The misuse of AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot in health care is the most significant health tech hazard for 2026, according to patient safety organization ECRI. See the other nine here: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/02...

🎓️ Upcoming webinar 📆 Thursday, Feb. 12 🕐️ 1 p.m. ET | Join AHCJ and E-VAT for a webinar this Thursday on possible big changes to the federal Vaccine Injury Compensation Program. healthjournalism.org/event/vaccin...

Learn how The New Yorker's Sarah Stillman wrote "Starved in Jail" — a heart-wrenching piece on incarcerated people dying from starvation in county jails — and why the story is worth pursuing in your locality. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/02...

In this month's How I Pitched It, see how a session at AHCJ's 2025 conference inspired freelancer Karen Fischer to land a story on the opioid epidemic's impact on bar staff with the beverage publication Punch. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/02...

🏆️ Only two weeks left to submit an entry to the 2025 Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism! Learn more: healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...

Don't wait — early-bird registration for Health Journalism 2026 in Minneapolis ends on March 13! Learn more: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Maine voters approved the state’s first red flag law, making it the 22nd state to adopt the policy. What does it mean for suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and clinicians? Learn more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/02...

🎉 Congrats to the six journalists selected for the prestigious 2026 National Science-Health-Environment Reporting Fellowships (SHERF) program! This year's cohort brings tremendous potential to our field, and we're happy to be a part of their journey. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/02...

Covering the ongoing measles outbreaks? Here’s the latest data and reliable sources to help inform your reporting. Learn more: healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/05...

Too often, children’s exposure to intimate partner violence is treated as a private issue — not a public health one. But the impacts are lasting, widespread, and undercovered. 👀 Why this story needs more attention — and how to report it responsibly: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Health insurance is getting more expensive, subsidies are expiring, and where you live matters more than ever. So who’s paying more? Who’s walking away from coverage? And what does this mean for people next? 👉 Here are some story angles worth digging into: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

There is no “normal” journalism right now. In this personal account, Minneapolis journalist Sheila Eldred reflects on what it means for journalists to show up for neighbors and sources who want to tell their stories while navigating ongoing safety concerns. healthjournalism.org/letter-from-...

Have you taken time to reflect on all you've accomplished this past year? Here are some fun and unique ways to celebrate your work: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

🔔 Reminder for health journalists and educators: Session proposals for Health Journalism 2026 are due Jan. 30 — don’t miss your chance to lead! 🏆 healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Crave more in-depth assignments? Worried your voice got smothered in editing? Want more pay, or even just the pay you deserve? Follow these tips to advocate for yourself. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Another tragedy has shaken health workers, journalists and the public alike. To our members doing this work every day — in newsrooms and in care settings — we stand with you and with Minneapolis during these challenging times. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Congress' failure to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits in 2025 combined with rising insurance rates means millions of Americans might not be able to pay for health care. Here's what to know. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Could the shingles vaccine do more than prevent disease? 🩹 New research suggests it may be linked to slower biological aging — including lower inflammation and slower molecular aging markers. Here's what to know. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

🎓 Webinar today at 1 p.m. ET Join us this afternoon for a conversation with authors Michelle A. Williams and Linda Marsa about their book, “The Cure for Everything.” You might just walk away with a story idea or two. healthjournalism.org/event/a-conv...

Find out how the climate for covering protests has evolved — plus practical tips to help you stay safe when reporting in hostile environments:https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01/how-journalists-can-stay-safe-covering-protests/

Have an idea that will help health reporters dig deeper, ask better questions or innovate? Pitch it for HJ26 by Jan. 30! healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Utah just became the first state to allow AI to legally take part in medical decision-making for prescription renewals. Here’s how to tell the story : healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Utah residents can now refill 190 different medications online through an AI chatbot — without needing to speak with a doctor. Here’s what to know. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Missed yesterday’s webinar on local climate-health stories? We’ve got you covered: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Gestational diabetes among pregnant people in the U.S. has increased by 36% from 2016 – 2024. Here’s what to know: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

🎓 Upcoming AHCJ webinar 📅 Wednesday, Jan. 21 | 🕐 1 p.m. ET Learn how to cover compelling, community-driven stories at the intersection of climate change and public health. 🔗 Register here: healthjournalism.org/event/buildi...

Session submissions are open for Health Journalism 2026! Share your expertise and help set the agenda. Deadline: Jan. 30. 💡🙌 healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

How I Pitched It: Does cold-calling an editor actually work? It did for freelancer Christina Heiser, who landed an assignment with National Geographic. Here’s how she made it happen: healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Got a great idea for a session? Submit your session proposal for HJ26 by Jan. 30 and be part of the lineup! 🗣️🎤 healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

A new JAMA roadmap shows how gun violence could reach record lows by 2040 — essential reading for health reporters. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

Got great health reporting from 2025? Enter the AHCJ Awards for Excellence! Early-bird deadline: Jan. 16 at 5 pm ET. Don’t wait! 🏅 healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...

Because free speech isn't a suggestion, it is the law. www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/indu...

New Medicaid work rules are coming — and they’ll test states, systems and enrollees. What health reporters should be watching. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

Journalist Seth Harp's reporting on Maduro's abduction is protected by the First Amendment and Congress has no business grilling him about his sources. We, alongside 22 other rights orgs, are calling to rescind a subpoena for his testimony. Read more: www.rightsanddissent.org/news/press-f...

Only a small fraction of U.S. hospital patient portals are accessible in multiple languages. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

📣 Reminder for reporters: Submit your best work to the AHCJ Awards for Excellence and save with the early-bird deadline Jan. 16, 5 pm ET! healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...

Pack your bags for the City of Lakes 🌊 #HJ26 is coming to Minneapolis — and we’d love to see you there. 🎟️ Early registration is open: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Calling all storytellers! Pitch your session ideas for Health Journalism 2026 before the Jan. 30 deadline and help shape the conversation. ⚡️🧠 healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

Covering heat waves? This goes beyond weather. Why extreme heat is a long-term health, infrastructure and equity story — and how today’s choices shape tomorrow’s outcomes. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

Clock’s ticking! Get your entries in for the AHCJ Awards for Excellence before the early-bird deadline — Jan. 16 at 5 pm ET. Showcase your best health reporting! 📰 healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...

I did a @healthjournalism.org fellowship a few years ago focused on STIs, and reported in depth on the explosion in at-home testing options. They have only expanded since then. www.politico.com/news/2021/06...

Come for the sessions, leave with story ideas and new sources. #HealthJournalism26 heads to Minneapolis May 27–30. Early registration is now open: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

During November’s Lunch and Learn, freelancers discussed their mental health challenges and shared resources to help. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

From pediatric cardiology to orthopedics and more, journalists can find interesting use of 3D printed models in the medical field. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

A new data tool — the Trans News Initiative — helps journalists track trends, frames and gaps in coverage of trans communities across 200+ outlets. Great for spotting under-covered story angles. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/12...

A conversation with a neighbor inspired a story about a shocking trend among Charlotte, N.C. hospitals. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

🏆 Don’t miss your chance! Submit your entries for the AHCJ Awards for Excellence — early-bird deadline Jan. 16, 5 pm ET. Time to shine! ✨ healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...

We’re moving #HJ26 around the U.S. to make it more accessible — and Minneapolis is up next. Register early and save: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...

The CDC has changed the national recommended children’s immunization schedule in opposition to evidence and major public health organizations. Here's what to know. healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/01...

Immersive field trips, hands-on workshops, and reporting insights you can use right away—#HJ26 has it all. Early registration is open ➡️ healthjournalism.org/training-eve...