KQED/San Francisco's April Dembosky Honored With Association Of Health Care Journalists Award

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First place for Beat Reporting in the ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH CARE JOURNALISTS (AHCJ)'s Awards for Excellence in Health Care Journalism was taken by KQED, INC. News-Talk KQED-F/SAN FRANCISCO reporter APRIL DEMBOSKY for her 2016 body of work.  DEMBOSKY's reporting included stories on the manipulation of drug prices, insurance companies' circumvention of mental health laws, the Affordable Care Act's effect on immigration issues in CALIFORNIA, and MDMA as a treatment for social anxiety in autistic patients.

The judges said, "APRIL DEMBOSKY's work shows the true range of a great health care reporter. In one year, she conducted a detailed investigation, broke important news in a closely watched area, and crafted original, human features. DEMBOSKY’s stories were compelling and well-crafted, providing, context, emotion, and character, often in just a few minutes. We were impressed by the creativity and breadth of her ideas, and the quality of her execution."

"APRIL is such a distinguished journalist and a masterful storyteller,” said KQED NEWS VP HOLLY KERMAN. “It’s wonderful to see her talents recognized with this honor. KQED is so fortunate to have her working to serve our audiences.”

DEMBOSKY was the only radio winner among the honorees. 

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