Center for Health Journalism

08/27/2025

Join us for our annual Domestic Violence Symposium & Impact Reporting Fund, a vital opportunity for journalists to learn how to cover domestic violence with nuance and sensitivity. The virtual symposium—open to reporters nationwide—will take place on September 25, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM PT.

🎤 Panel discussions include:
✔️ The impact of current federal policies on domestic violence survivorship
✔️Promising prevention models
✔️Conversations around criminalization and restorative justice
✔️The challenges reporters face when covering domestic violence sensitively

Reporters with California-focused story ideas who attend the virtual symposium will be eligible to apply for a reporting grant of $2,000–$10,000, plus five months of professional mentorship from a veteran journalist. You’ll also be eligible to compete for an additional $1,000–$2,000 engagement grant.

🗓️ Mark your calendars for September 25 and register for the virtual symposium today at bit.ly/2025DVSymposium or at the link in bio.

🎯 Deadline to apply for the Impact Fund is October 23, 2025.

08/25/2025

⏰ The deadline to apply for the Health and Climate Change Fellowship is next week! ⏰

Offered in partnership with the USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, this 5-month program supports journalists covering the intersection of climate change and human health, with a focus on the systemic inequities that worsen disasters and delay recovery.

The fellowship includes:
✔️ Reporting grants between $2,000–$10,000
✔️ Individual mentoring from experienced journalists
✔️ Monthly peer-to-peer meetings to share progress & feedback
✔️ A two-day in-person training at USC’s Los Angeles campus

Don’t miss your chance to deepen your reporting and join a community of journalists tackling some of the most urgent issues of our time.

📝 Apply by Sept. 3: bit.ly/HealthClimateFellowship

08/19/2025

🌎 Applications are open for the Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship!

This 5-month program supports journalists reporting at the intersection of climate change and human health with a focus on the systemic inequities that worsen the impact of disasters and delay recovery.

✅ Fellows receive reporting grants between $2,000–$10,000
✅ Individual mentoring from experienced editors
✅ Monthly peer-to-peer meetings to share progress & feedback
✅ A two-day in-person training at USC’s Los Angeles campus

Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your reporting and connect with a community of journalists tackling some of the most urgent issues of our time.

📝 Apply by September 3 at the link in bio!

08/11/2025

⏳ Last call! Tomorrow is the last day to apply to our Data Fellowship!

If you’ve been thinking about applying, now’s the time! Our Data Fellowship application closes tomorrow, August 12. This is your opportunity to join a cohort of innovators, gain access to mentorship, and develop the skills and network you need to bring bold ideas to life.

The fellowship offers journalists a stipend to defray reporting costs and five months of training in data reporting.

Don’t let the deadline pass you by! Apply today 🔗 👉 bit.ly/2025DataFellowship

08/04/2025

🔥 Extreme heat is no longer just a weather story. It's a public health emergency. 🔥

Join us for our webinar on Thursday, August 7 at 10 am PST/ 1 pm EST to explore the rising human toll of heat waves and what can be done to prevent more deaths.

This webinar will feature the expert voices of:

🎙️ Alejandra Borunda, Climate and Health Reporter for 's Climate Desk
🎙️ Katherine Davis-Young, Senior Field Correspondent,
🎙️ David Michaels, Epidemiologist & former head of OSHA

From innovative local responses to stalled federal action, this is a must-attend for journalists covering , , , or .

🔗 Register now: bit.ly/XtremeHeatWebReg

This webinar is made possible by

07/31/2025

🚨 Reminder: Deadline Extended! 🚨

Great news: you've got more time to apply for our Data Fellowship! The new deadline is August 12, so if you haven’t submitted your application yet, this is your chance. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! ✨

Apply today: bit.ly/2025DataFellowship

07/31/2025

💬 Got questions about our fellowship opportunities? We’ve got answers — live! Join our upcoming Fellowship Informational Webinar series where you can bring your questions and get real-time answers!

🎓🗞️ Don’t miss your chance to learn more about our upcoming programs!

Register Here: bit.ly/FellowshipInfoWeb

07/15/2025

Our Data Fellowship offers training on data acquisition, cleaning, analysis and visualization led by some of the most skilled data reporters and journalism practitioners in the nation. Apply by July 22! Learn more: https://bit.ly/2025DataFellowship

07/14/2025

Mississippi Today is hiring for the position of Health Editor! They seek an experienced journalist who can lead their health team and who understands the health considerations of rural and suburban Mississippians alike. Learn more and apply here:

Mississippi Today is seeking an experienced journalist who can lead our health team.

07/11/2025

Many with menopause symptoms miss treatment due to high costs and insurance denials. A California bill seeks to mandate coverage, challenging prior authorization barriers imposed by insurers, reports 2025 CA Health Equity Fellow Megan Myscofski for CapRadio. More here: https://centerforhealthjournalism.org/our-work/reporting/insurance-often-barrier-menopause-symptom-treatment-california-lawmakers-want

Many with menopause symptoms miss treatment due to high costs and insurance denials. A California bill seeks to mandate coverage, challenging prior authorization barriers imposed by insurers.

07/11/2025

Data collected by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District indicate that hydrogen sulfide is consistently detected in the air, reports 2024 Data Fellow Tammy Murga for the San Diego Union Tribune. Read more:

Data collected by the San Diego County Air Pollution Control District indicate that hydrogen sulfide is consistently detected in the air.

07/09/2025

Apply to the Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship by Sept 3! Offered by the USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism's Center for Health Journalism and the USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication for Climate Journalism and Communication, we encourage reporting that focuses on physical health, mental health or both, with an eye on the systemic inequities that worsen the impact of disasters and delay recovery. Learn more: https://bit.ly/HealthandClimateChangeInfo