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How to update your AHCJ Freelance Directory profile

Association of Health Care Journalists

The public-facing database allows editors to search for health journalists who could be a good fit for their projects. For example, maybe an editor is looking for someone with expertise in mental health whos a professional member, or someone whose full-time gig is journalism as opposed to public relations or copywriting for brands.

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PRESS RELEASE: NCUIH Releases Financing Toolkit for Providers to Address Behavioral Health Disparities in American Indian and Alaska Native Communities

National Council on Urban Indian Health

(October 9, 2024) – The National Council of Urban Indian Health (NCUIH) has released a new resource to combat the significant mental health challenges facing American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) communities. Algonquin). “We Culturally sensitive care is an important part of any treatment regimen.

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Pride Month 2023: Article collections celebrating the LGBTQ+ community

Frontiers

Read our closed article collections : Barriers to workplace equality 12 articles | 221,000 views Gaining a better understanding of workplace inequality affecting people from a range of social groups and categories, including members of the LGBTQ+ community Cancer Disparities in Diverse Populations 18 articles | 67,000 views Presenting current perspectives (..)

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Telehealth and Medical Education

Exploring Health

Teaching Medical Students to Use Telehealth Can Reduce Rural Health Inequities Telehealth use has skyrocketed since the COVID-19 pandemic. After the pandemic, health systems in the US have increased the use of telehealth for postsurgical operation follow-ups, consults, and mental health visits, among others.

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Three Doctors Revolutionizing Healthcare Access for Us

Black Health Matters

Currently a medical student, Joel is a passionate advocate for health equity, making complex topics accessible and engaging for all. Joel shares his perspective on health education and leadership development. “Health equity is about understanding why these disparities exist beyond the medical aspect.”

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Professor Receives $29M NIH Grant to Study Dementia Risk Factors, Prevention, and Treatment

BU School of Public Health Blog

Maria Glymour Maria Glymour , chair and professor of epidemiology at the School of Public Health; Jacqueline Torres, associate professor of epidemiology & biostatistics at the University of California, San Francisco; and Paola Gilsanz, research scientist II at the Kaiser Permanente Northern California Division of Research, have received a $28.8

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Podcast from Washington: Health Equity in Action

The NACCHO Podcast Series

They also discuss NACCHO’s advocacy to pass the Public Health Loan Repayment Program in end-of-year legislation, including how members can take action to urge their members of Congress to support the program. They also talk about the $2.25 They also talk about the $2.25