Association of Health Care Journalists
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AHCJ is an independent, nonprofit dedicated to improving health care journalism. Learn about our training, including fellowships, webinars and conferences ➡️ healthjournalism.org
Sources are going silent — putting truth at risk. Join us Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. EST for “Silenced Sources”, a webinar on protecting vulnerable sources and reporting amid rising retaliation. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Sources are going silent — putting truth at risk. Join us Dec. 9 at 2 p.m. EST for “Silenced Sources”, a webinar on protecting vulnerable sources and reporting amid rising retaliation. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Created by journalists for journalists, the AHCJ Awards remain free from commercial or special-interest influence — celebrating the very best in health care reporting. healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
November 19, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Created by journalists for journalists, the AHCJ Awards remain free from commercial or special-interest influence — celebrating the very best in health care reporting. healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
BREAKING: "DOGE has decided to remove the primate lab from HIV [research]. What does this mean for Americans? Fewer options for HIV prevention. People WILL get HIV."
Demetre C. Daskalakis,Former Director, CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Demetre C. Daskalakis,Former Director, CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
BREAKING: "DOGE has decided to remove the primate lab from HIV [research]. What does this mean for Americans? Fewer options for HIV prevention. People WILL get HIV."
Demetre C. Daskalakis,Former Director, CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
Demetre C. Daskalakis,Former Director, CDC National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases
"I don’t know if the CDC will survive with what they’re doing."
Debra Houry, M.D., MPH. Former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science, CDC
Debra Houry, M.D., MPH. Former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science, CDC
November 19, 2025 at 6:43 PM
"I don’t know if the CDC will survive with what they’re doing."
Debra Houry, M.D., MPH. Former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science, CDC
Debra Houry, M.D., MPH. Former Chief Medical Officer and Deputy Director for Program and Science, CDC
🚨 Calling all health journalists: Don’t miss out on our Health Journalism Slack community. Public channels, members-only spaces, source hunts, kudos and more. Ready to jump in? airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 PM
🚨 Calling all health journalists: Don’t miss out on our Health Journalism Slack community. Public channels, members-only spaces, source hunts, kudos and more. Ready to jump in? airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
Student journalists, your work matters! First-place winners in the Student category now get up to $400 travel reimbursement to Health Journalism 2026 — plus other prizes. healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
November 12, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Student journalists, your work matters! First-place winners in the Student category now get up to $400 travel reimbursement to Health Journalism 2026 — plus other prizes. healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
Broadcast journalists, take note! AHCJ’s contest now includes a new TV/Video Reporting category and revamped Audio Reporting options — both with short-form & long-form/series. healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
November 5, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Broadcast journalists, take note! AHCJ’s contest now includes a new TV/Video Reporting category and revamped Audio Reporting options — both with short-form & long-form/series. healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
The AHCJ Health Journalism Slack Community isn’t just another chat room — it’s a hub for better reporting, stronger connections and a little fun along the way. Join us! airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
November 4, 2025 at 3:02 PM
The AHCJ Health Journalism Slack Community isn’t just another chat room — it’s a hub for better reporting, stronger connections and a little fun along the way. Join us! airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
Health journalism saves lives. Join AHCJ to sharpen your reporting & raise the bar for health news. 👉 Become a member: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #HealthJournalism
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Health journalism saves lives. Join AHCJ to sharpen your reporting & raise the bar for health news. 👉 Become a member: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #HealthJournalism
🏆 The 22nd annual AHCJ Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism is now open! New for 2025: expanded broadcast categories & prizes for student journalists. Enter your best work! healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
November 1, 2025 at 4:01 PM
🏆 The 22nd annual AHCJ Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism is now open! New for 2025: expanded broadcast categories & prizes for student journalists. Enter your best work! healthjournalism.org/awards-for-e...
Students, pros, faculty & providers—AHCJ has a membership tier for you. Rates start at $30/yr. 👉 Sign up: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #AHCJ
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Students, pros, faculty & providers—AHCJ has a membership tier for you. Rates start at $30/yr. 👉 Sign up: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #AHCJ
👀 Opportunities are easier to find when they come straight to you. Jobs, fellowships, grants, training — they all get shared in our #opportunities channel on Slack. airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
October 30, 2025 at 2:05 PM
👀 Opportunities are easier to find when they come straight to you. Jobs, fellowships, grants, training — they all get shared in our #opportunities channel on Slack. airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
The in-person AHCJ Fall Summit is sold out, but you can still join us online Nov. 13–14 for Research Reset: Covering Promising Paths to Better Health. Don’t miss insights on breakthroughs shaping health journalism—register by Oct. 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
October 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
The in-person AHCJ Fall Summit is sold out, but you can still join us online Nov. 13–14 for Research Reset: Covering Promising Paths to Better Health. Don’t miss insights on breakthroughs shaping health journalism—register by Oct. 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
The in-person AHCJ Fall Summit is sold out, but you can still join us online Nov. 13–14 for Research Reset: Covering Promising Paths to Better Health. Don’t miss insights on breakthroughs shaping health journalism—register by Oct. 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
October 28, 2025 at 2:06 PM
The in-person AHCJ Fall Summit is sold out, but you can still join us online Nov. 13–14 for Research Reset: Covering Promising Paths to Better Health. Don’t miss insights on breakthroughs shaping health journalism—register by Oct. 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
Journalists, here's one you can’t miss! Join the AHCJ Fall Summit Nov 13–14 in NYC—and cap it off with a fascinating half-day field trip exploring the public health history of Roosevelt Island. Register by Oct 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
October 24, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Journalists, here's one you can’t miss! Join the AHCJ Fall Summit Nov 13–14 in NYC—and cap it off with a fascinating half-day field trip exploring the public health history of Roosevelt Island. Register by Oct 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
✨ Reciprocity. Respect. Privacy. That’s the vibe. The AHCJ Health Journalism Slack is a trusted space where health journalists can learn from — and support — each other. airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
October 23, 2025 at 4:07 PM
✨ Reciprocity. Respect. Privacy. That’s the vibe. The AHCJ Health Journalism Slack is a trusted space where health journalists can learn from — and support — each other. airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
Freelancers: AHCJ membership = credential support for major health conferences. 👉 Join today: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #FreelanceJournalism
October 21, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Freelancers: AHCJ membership = credential support for major health conferences. 👉 Join today: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #FreelanceJournalism
The in-person AHCJ Fall Summit is sold out, but you can still join us online Nov. 13–14 for Research Reset: Covering Promising Paths to Better Health. Don’t miss insights on breakthroughs shaping health journalism—register by Oct. 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
October 21, 2025 at 2:05 PM
The in-person AHCJ Fall Summit is sold out, but you can still join us online Nov. 13–14 for Research Reset: Covering Promising Paths to Better Health. Don’t miss insights on breakthroughs shaping health journalism—register by Oct. 29: healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
Freelance health journalists — this one’s for you. Our latest post dives into the financial challenges freelancers face (irregular income, low rates, unclear ethics boundaries) and shares real-world solutions editors and peers are using. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/10...
October 17, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Freelance health journalists — this one’s for you. Our latest post dives into the financial challenges freelancers face (irregular income, low rates, unclear ethics boundaries) and shares real-world solutions editors and peers are using. healthjournalism.org/blog/2025/10...
Calling all health journalists and storytellers! The in-person 2025 AHCJ Fall Summit: Research Reset is officially sold out — but you can still join us virtually! Dive into transformative health research and coverage from anywhere, November 13–14. healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
October 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Calling all health journalists and storytellers! The in-person 2025 AHCJ Fall Summit: Research Reset is officially sold out — but you can still join us virtually! Dive into transformative health research and coverage from anywhere, November 13–14. healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
Join AHCJ to fight for transparency & ethics in health journalism. Be part of the movement. 👉 healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #AHCJ
October 15, 2025 at 7:03 PM
Join AHCJ to fight for transparency & ethics in health journalism. Be part of the movement. 👉 healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #AHCJ
Freelancers, we see you. 💻 The new AHCJ Slack has a members-only freelancers’ channel—a place to swap resources, commiserate and collaborate. airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
October 15, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Freelancers, we see you. 💻 The new AHCJ Slack has a members-only freelancers’ channel—a place to swap resources, commiserate and collaborate. airtable.com/app23tAZKSgk...
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: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...
🎟️ Secure your spot: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...
October 14, 2025 at 6:03 PM
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: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...
🎟️ Secure your spot: healthjournalism.org/training-eve...
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. healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
October 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
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. healthjournalism.org/event/2025-f...
Level up with AHCJ’s mentorship program — guidance, peer learning & support. 👉 Become a member: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #HealthJournalism
October 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Level up with AHCJ’s mentorship program — guidance, peer learning & support. 👉 Become a member: healthjournalism.org/become-a-member #HealthJournalism