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When reporter Ed Mahon joined the USC Center for Health Journalism’s Data Fellowship, he used data and engagement support to uncover how Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement dollars were being allocated and who held the power to decide.
December 17, 2025 at 11:41 PM
When reporter Ed Mahon joined the USC Center for Health Journalism’s Data Fellowship, he used data and engagement support to uncover how Pennsylvania’s opioid settlement dollars were being allocated and who held the power to decide.
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Your moment of joy today: A son’s mission to transform his mom's health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running & walking group on Chicago's West Side. It's part of a broader effort to help close a 20-year 'death gap' in the city: tinyurl.com/65chevtr @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
A family rallies the West Side to fight the life expectancy gap one mile at a time
A son’s mission to transform his mom’s health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running and walking group around Garfield Park. It’s part of a broader effort to help people live longer.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:49 PM
Your moment of joy today: A son’s mission to transform his mom's health turned into Peace Runners 773, a running & walking group on Chicago's West Side. It's part of a broader effort to help close a 20-year 'death gap' in the city: tinyurl.com/65chevtr @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
Fund more in-depth reporting and support more stories like Ziwei Liu’s! Donate by 12/31 and your gift up to $1,000 will be doubled, thanks to NewsMatch.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:50 PM
Fund more in-depth reporting and support more stories like Ziwei Liu’s! Donate by 12/31 and your gift up to $1,000 will be doubled, thanks to NewsMatch.
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Press play! 📻 My first radio story on the staggering 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago is out. Hear what it's like for a mom & her son to live in the death gap, and what they're doing about it: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
There’s a 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago. Many of these deaths are preventable.
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to Loop residents living to age 87. This is widest death gap in Chicago and the biggest gap of any big U.S. ci...
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December 10, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Press play! 📻 My first radio story on the staggering 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago is out. Hear what it's like for a mom & her son to live in the death gap, and what they're doing about it: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
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Substandard medical care in America's prisons and jails has long caused preventable harm and death to people locked up. And it appears Illinois' new prison health care provider is no different.
My latest, with support from @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
My latest, with support from @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
Ignored, misdiagnosed, left to die — Illinois prisoners’ health in hands of new provider with shoddy track record
A Sun-Times review of more than 100 lawsuits against Centurion Health shows a recurring pattern: People in prison repeatedly complain about a health issue, are ignored by correctional and medical staf...
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December 11, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Substandard medical care in America's prisons and jails has long caused preventable harm and death to people locked up. And it appears Illinois' new prison health care provider is no different.
My latest, with support from @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
My latest, with support from @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
chicago.suntimes.com/the-watchdog...
From 2025 National Fellow Kristen Schorsch
Press play! 📻 My first radio story on the staggering 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago is out. Hear what it's like for a mom & her son to live in the death gap, and what they're doing about it: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
@chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @wbez.org
There’s a 20-year life expectancy gap in Chicago. Many of these deaths are preventable.
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to Loop residents living to age 87. This is widest death gap in Chicago and the biggest gap of any big U.S. ci...
tinyurl.com
December 10, 2025 at 10:28 PM
From 2025 National Fellow Kristen Schorsch
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December 5, 2025 at 8:42 PM
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Today's story is part of my project with @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social! Incredibly honored to be selected as a fellow and to be able to dive into reporting on how homelessness/ inadequate housing intersect with the child welfare system in Nevada. ICYMI, here is the first part published yesterday.
Housing instability can be deeply interconnected with Nevada child welfare • Nevada Current
This story is the first in a series on the connections between housing instability and child welfare. This project was supported by the USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism’s National Fellowship...
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December 4, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Today's story is part of my project with @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social! Incredibly honored to be selected as a fellow and to be able to dive into reporting on how homelessness/ inadequate housing intersect with the child welfare system in Nevada. ICYMI, here is the first part published yesterday.
ICYMI: What will AI mean for health equity? Read some insights below by expert panelists who led yesterday’s webinar and watch the recording here bit.ly/InfoEquityAgeofAI
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
We are on the cusp of what promises to be a tech-driven revolution in medicine. Join us for a forward-looking and thought-provoking conversation about keeping equity front and center in an era of rapi...
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December 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
ICYMI: What will AI mean for health equity? Read some insights below by expert panelists who led yesterday’s webinar and watch the recording here bit.ly/InfoEquityAgeofAI
Support @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social and give a #GivingTuesday gift today!
Visit bit.ly/GivetoCHJ to donate or text "CHJ" to 41444 to support the Center for Health Journalism.
This year, we supported nearly 300 stories. Swipe through to see some of them!
Visit bit.ly/GivetoCHJ to donate or text "CHJ" to 41444 to support the Center for Health Journalism.
This year, we supported nearly 300 stories. Swipe through to see some of them!
December 2, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Support @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social and give a #GivingTuesday gift today!
Visit bit.ly/GivetoCHJ to donate or text "CHJ" to 41444 to support the Center for Health Journalism.
This year, we supported nearly 300 stories. Swipe through to see some of them!
Visit bit.ly/GivetoCHJ to donate or text "CHJ" to 41444 to support the Center for Health Journalism.
This year, we supported nearly 300 stories. Swipe through to see some of them!
#WEBINAR alert: Dec. 2, 11am PT
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
December 2, 2025 at 6:05 PM
⏰ Happening TOMORROW!
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from three leading voices shaping on the future of AI and health equity.
🎙️ Live Webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11 AM PT
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from three leading voices shaping on the future of AI and health equity.
🎙️ Live Webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
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🔗 Register now: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
December 1, 2025 at 11:51 PM
⏰ Happening TOMORROW!
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from three leading voices shaping on the future of AI and health equity.
🎙️ Live Webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11 AM PT
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
Don’t miss this chance to hear directly from three leading voices shaping on the future of AI and health equity.
🎙️ Live Webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
📅 Tomorrow, Tuesday, Dec. 2 at 11 AM PT
🔗 Register now: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
Artri King is a 'natural remedy' for joint pain that the FDA has warned against. Why do San Francisco immigrants still trust it?
Read the full story by Mariana Duran: bit.ly/NaturalRemed...
Read the full story by Mariana Duran: bit.ly/NaturalRemed...
Despite FDA warnings, this ‘natural remedy’ remains popular among S.F. immigrants
In San Francisco, a growing number of Latinos who work physically demanding jobs are turning to supplements like Artri Ajo King and related supplements to relieve chronic pain. The supplements are mar...
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November 26, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Artri King is a 'natural remedy' for joint pain that the FDA has warned against. Why do San Francisco immigrants still trust it?
Read the full story by Mariana Duran: bit.ly/NaturalRemed...
Read the full story by Mariana Duran: bit.ly/NaturalRemed...
🚨REMINDER: Our webinar, The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI, is next Tuesday, December 2 at 11 am PT!
You won't want to miss this timely conversation!
Secure your spot here: 👉bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
You won't want to miss this timely conversation!
Secure your spot here: 👉bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
#WEBINAR alert: Dec. 2, 11am PT
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
November 24, 2025 at 7:08 PM
🚨REMINDER: Our webinar, The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI, is next Tuesday, December 2 at 11 am PT!
You won't want to miss this timely conversation!
Secure your spot here: 👉bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
You won't want to miss this timely conversation!
Secure your spot here: 👉bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
🎉 It’s here! Applications are open for our 2026 California Health Equity Fellowship!
If you're a CA reporter covering overlooked health/ #healthequity issues, you can get training, mentorship, &$2K–$10K in reporting support.
⏰ Deadline: Jan 14 🗓️ Mar 16–19
Apply: bit.ly/2026CAFellowshipInfo
If you're a CA reporter covering overlooked health/ #healthequity issues, you can get training, mentorship, &$2K–$10K in reporting support.
⏰ Deadline: Jan 14 🗓️ Mar 16–19
Apply: bit.ly/2026CAFellowshipInfo
November 24, 2025 at 6:57 PM
🎉 It’s here! Applications are open for our 2026 California Health Equity Fellowship!
If you're a CA reporter covering overlooked health/ #healthequity issues, you can get training, mentorship, &$2K–$10K in reporting support.
⏰ Deadline: Jan 14 🗓️ Mar 16–19
Apply: bit.ly/2026CAFellowshipInfo
If you're a CA reporter covering overlooked health/ #healthequity issues, you can get training, mentorship, &$2K–$10K in reporting support.
⏰ Deadline: Jan 14 🗓️ Mar 16–19
Apply: bit.ly/2026CAFellowshipInfo
New webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI, Tues, 12/2, 11am PT
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
November 21, 2025 at 7:37 PM
New webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI, Tues, 12/2, 11am PT
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
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In West Garfield Park in Chicago, residents can expect to die *20* years earlier than those in the Loop. Even kids know they might not grow old. Meet the families & community leaders working to close this death gap. Pls read & share: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
Three-generation West Side family fights to overcome Chicago’s vast life expectancy gap
West Garfield Park residents are expected to live on average until 67 years old, compared to Loop residents living to age 87. This is the widest death gap in Chicago.
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November 20, 2025 at 9:38 PM
In West Garfield Park in Chicago, residents can expect to die *20* years earlier than those in the Loop. Even kids know they might not grow old. Meet the families & community leaders working to close this death gap. Pls read & share: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social
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A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
November 21, 2025 at 5:31 PM
A stunning visual of Chicago's 20-year death gap, mapped on the L, via @myersjustinc.bsky.social @chicago.suntimes.com. Here's what residents & community leaders are doing to close this gap: tinyurl.com/47r2vcj5 @wbez.org @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social @watchdogdiva.bsky.social @kffhealthnews.org
New webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI, Tues, 12/2, 11am PT
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
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November 21, 2025 at 6:54 PM
New webinar: The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI, Tues, 12/2, 11am PT
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked?
Join our conversation! Learn more: bit.ly/InfoEquityAg...
From our 2025 National Fellow Bryce Covert #healthjournalism
With support from @chjreportinghealth.bsky.social I traveled to Missouri, a hotspot for housing removals, and spoke to parents whose children were taken because they didn't have an AC, were living in an extended stay hotel, or had a dirty house www.thenation.com/article/soci...
“Nobody Blames the Landlord. They Just Take Away the Kids.”
All too often, when parents can’t afford safe housing, the solution child welfare services offer is putting their children in foster care.
www.thenation.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
From our 2025 National Fellow Bryce Covert #healthjournalism
#WEBINAR alert: Dec. 2, 11am PT
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
November 19, 2025 at 6:15 PM
#WEBINAR alert: Dec. 2, 11am PT
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
The Coming Revolution: Equity in the Age of AI
Register: bit.ly/RegEquityAgeofAI
How do we center equity during rapid technological advances? How do we ensure AI development doesn't leave vulnerable patients overlooked? Join our conversation!
Michael Kodas, senior editor of @insideclimatenews.org and author of "Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame," shared this advice at our 2025 Health & Climate Change Reporting Fellowship, a joint initiative of the Center for Health Journalism and @uscclimate.bsky.social.
November 14, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Michael Kodas, senior editor of @insideclimatenews.org and author of "Megafire: The Race to Extinguish a Deadly Epidemic of Flame," shared this advice at our 2025 Health & Climate Change Reporting Fellowship, a joint initiative of the Center for Health Journalism and @uscclimate.bsky.social.
The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism and the @uscclimate.bsky.social are proud to announce our #USCHealthandClimate Reporting Fellows, who will be joining us on campus starting today. Read the press release: bit.ly/USCHealthandClimateChangeFellows
USC Annenberg announces inaugural class of Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellows
The USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication and Center for Health Journalism are thrilled to announce the 10 talented journalists participating in the inaugural Health and Climat...
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November 14, 2025 at 1:39 AM
The USC Annenberg Center for Health Journalism and the @uscclimate.bsky.social are proud to announce our #USCHealthandClimate Reporting Fellows, who will be joining us on campus starting today. Read the press release: bit.ly/USCHealthandClimateChangeFellows
We’re LIVE! But there is still time to join “How Medical Debt Is Pummeling Americans.” 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/MedicalDebtReg and follow this thread for key takeaways ⤵️
#Webinar #MedicalDebt
#Webinar #MedicalDebt
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: How Medical Debt Is Pummeling Americans. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.
Medical debt poses a punishing burden for a growing share of American families. In this webinar, we’ll hear strategies and tips for covering this important story from two reporters who have done pione...
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November 10, 2025 at 6:11 PM
We’re LIVE! But there is still time to join “How Medical Debt Is Pummeling Americans.” 🔗 Register here: bit.ly/MedicalDebtReg and follow this thread for key takeaways ⤵️
#Webinar #MedicalDebt
#Webinar #MedicalDebt
Final reminder for our upcoming webinar: How Medical Debt Is Pummeling Americans! Mon., 11/10, 10 am PST.
Get tips, insights & ideas from @raelnb.bsky.social & @jessicaglenza.bsky.social on the U.S. medical debt crisis.
Register at: bit.ly/MedicalDebtReg
Get tips, insights & ideas from @raelnb.bsky.social & @jessicaglenza.bsky.social on the U.S. medical debt crisis.
Register at: bit.ly/MedicalDebtReg
November 6, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Final reminder for our upcoming webinar: How Medical Debt Is Pummeling Americans! Mon., 11/10, 10 am PST.
Get tips, insights & ideas from @raelnb.bsky.social & @jessicaglenza.bsky.social on the U.S. medical debt crisis.
Register at: bit.ly/MedicalDebtReg
Get tips, insights & ideas from @raelnb.bsky.social & @jessicaglenza.bsky.social on the U.S. medical debt crisis.
Register at: bit.ly/MedicalDebtReg