Association of Health Care Journalists

10/23/2026

🎉 Congratulations to AHCJ member Michal Ruprecht on receiving the 2026 AAP Council on Communications and Media Emerging Voices Award! We’re proud to celebrate Michal and his contributions to health journalism. 👏

10/21/2026

We’re excited to officially launch our first-ever Health Editor Help Desk, managed by AHCJ’s journalist-in-residence, Farah Yousry!
Whether you’re wrestling with an ethical dilemma, polishing a pitch, brainstorming FOIA requests, deciphering data or searching for the right sources, Farah is here to help.
Getting started is easy:

Fill out our short request form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSemkNpxOpkLS-DYPbD97BDPIT8todd9UTuUg2_1kqFZtuBWEQ/viewform
Look out for an email with a Calendly link from Farah to schedule a time that works for you.
You can reach Farah at [email protected].

10/19/2026

A new evidence review offers a comprehensive look at the research — and valuable insights for reporting on HPV, cancer prevention, and vaccine misinformation. Read more: https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/10/hpv-vaccine-evidence-review/

A recent evidence review and meta-analysis of the HPV vaccine offers journalists a comprehensive, up-to-date evidence base.

10/15/2026

🎧 Missed AHCJ’s Fall Summit, AI in Health Care: Reporting What’s Real — or want to revisit a session?

Audio recordings are now available!

Hear journalists and experts explore AI’s growing role in health care, from disease diagnosis to the health care workforce. The sessions offer practical context and critical questions to help you report on what AI can—and can’t—do for patients and the health care system.

🎙️ Listen to the recordings here: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/workshops-summits/2026-fall-summit-ai-in-health-care-reporting-whats-real/ -session-recordings

10/09/2026

It’s the second and final day of AHCJ’s Fall Summit!

This morning, we’re exploring how AI could reshape the health care workforce and whether rural and safety-net providers risk being left behind.

Then, we’re heading to Cedars-Sinai for a behind-the-scenes look at AI in practice, with expert talks and demonstrations.

Follow along on our social media platforms for more highlights in the coming days.

10/07/2026

We look forward to seeing you tomorrow in Los Angeles for AHCJ’s Fall Summit: AI in Health Care: Reporting What’s Real.

Over two days, journalists will explore what’s real, what’s hype and what questions reporters should be asking as AI continues to reshape health care.

Haven’t registered yet? On-site registration will be available!

Follow along on our social platforms for summit highlights, speaker insights and a behind-the-scenes look at the action in Los Angeles.

Learn more: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/workshops-summits/2026-fall-summit-ai-in-health-care-reporting-whats-real/

10/05/2026

It’s not too late to join us in Los Angeles for our Fall Summit, AI in Health Care: Reporting What’s Real, on Oct. 8–9.
On-site registration will be available. We hope to see you there!
Learn more: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/workshops-summits/2026-fall-summit-ai-in-health-care-reporting-whats-real/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

09/29/2026

What does rural America need to thrive, and what role does health care play?

In his book "The Case for Rural America," rural sociologist and demographer J. Tom Mueller argues for preserving rural communities and examines what policymakers can do to support the people who live there.

Join us tomorrow for Part 5 of AHCJ's 2026 Rural Health Webinar Series to hear Mueller discuss his ideas and their implications for rural health care. Jared Ewy, radio host at The Daily Yonder, will moderate. Register: https://healthjournalism.org/training-events/workshops-summits/rural-health-webinar-series-2026/ -5

09/28/2026

Missed our latest Rural Health webinar? Catch up today!
The recording of Part 4: Data Centers & the Environment is now available.
Watch the conversation on what data centers mean for rural communities, health and the environment here: https://healthjournalism.org/blog/2026/09/rural-health-2026-part-4-data-centers-environment/
And join us this Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the final webinar in the series:
The Case for Rural America
Register here: https://healthjournalism.org/event/rural-health-2026-part-5-case-for-rural-america/

09/25/2026

Congratulations to AHCJ member Eli Cahan!
We’re proud to see an AHCJ member selected for this fellowship and look forward to what comes next.