Journalism Grants
Funding For:
Better Medical News: Improving the Content, Interpretation and Use of Press Releases
Health Care Coverage
Recipient:
The Dartmouth Institute
Grant Period:
Jan 01, 2022 - Dec 31, 2022
AMOUNT:
$20,000.00
Summary of the Project:
This project will develop guidance to promote evidence-based communications practices for press release writers in an effort to enhance journalists’ ability to critically read press releases and effectively use the information in reporting.
About the Grantee:
The Dartmouth Institute is an organization within Dartmouth College dedicated to improving health care through education, research, policy reform, leadership improvement, and communication with patients and the public. Dr. Woloshin is also the founder of the Lisa Schwartz Foundation for Truth in Medicine.