Tools for Journalists:

Families USA has published Building Blocks of Health Reform: The Social Security Example, which discusses how the Social Security program started out modestly but grew over time, as well as its importance to minority seniors. (March 2010)
Public Programs and Minorities: A Resource Kit for Journalists was created in an effort to provide journalists with the information, tools, and resources they need to report on important health care issues and their impact on the communities they serve. It includes an overview of public health programs, fact sheets on Medicaid, Medicare, and Latino health, quick facts on disparities in health, health care, and access, and additional resources for journalists. These resources are also available in Spanish.
Health Disparities Conference Call for Journalists: Families USA hosted a conference call with author and journalist Madeline Drexler. Tailored for journalists, this call focused on Ms. Drexler's experience covering health disparities, tips and tools for journalists who cover this beat, and her past and current projects, including her Boston Globe article, How Racism Hurts-Literally. A replay of the call is now available online. RealPlayer (RealPlayer 8 or later) | Windows Media (Windows Media Player 9 or later) (October 26, 2007)