NC Health News
Division O
3rd Place
Editorial
Jennifer Fernandez
Care can't wait rally
3rd Place
Editorial
Jennifer Fernandez
Jennifer Fernandez ledes
Very good!
3rd Place
Editorial
Taylor Knopf
'Something from a horror novel'
3rd Place
Editorial
Rose Hoban
Why Kaiser bet on Cone Health for NC expansion
2nd Place
Editorial
Rose Hoban
Rose Hoban - personal reflections
Exceptional writing, exceptional stories made personal TO readers. Even the personal stories of the author. These examples easily show how information from the writer's experiences affect readers effectively. They are engaging!
2nd Place
Editorial
Jaymie Baxley
Roy Cooper's health care legacy
Outgoing governor's tenacity over his entire term finally results in Medicaid expansion. Very good writing about this ongoing controversy now in progress in many states. Writer is definitely on the governor's side here.
2nd Place
Editorial
Rachel Crumpler
Abortion restrictions in NC
Great job taking a delicate topic and making it relatable. This reporter took a complex topic and examined it under a microscope beyond the initial passage of the law, exposing the logistical details of the law's effects.
2nd Place
Editorial
Grace Vitaglione
'A slap on the wrist'
This is a well-written and researched article that includes data to back it up. I imagine this piece resonates with readers who have aging parents, as well as the general population, who may not understand the inner workings of these facilities. Thank you for your diligent reporting.
2nd Place
Editorial
Will Atwater
'From dumped on to praised'
This tells a hard story with deep empathy and it shows why journalism matters, not just to inform, but to reflect and uplift. It ties history, activism and art into something powerful without overreaching. These voices deserve to be heard and this story does right by them.
1st Place
Editorial
Jennifer Fernandez
Good Samaritan law changes sought
Terrific lede. The writer grabs your attention and your heart right out of the gate, and backs it up with key comments and information. It tells the whole story, leaving nothing to be guessed at, and it keeps you reading to the end.
1st Place
Editorial
Rose Hoban
Audit finds 'questionable' financial activity
Great job.