The Chautauqua Health Network, in partnership with Jamestown Community College, will be hosting a health and science journalism workshop on Friday, Feb. 9, at JCC’s Lenna Theater.

The program, which will run from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., is designed to equip aspiring journalists with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in reporting on health and scientific topics. Through interactive sessions, expert insights, and a practical exercise, participants will learn the art of translating complex scientific concepts into compelling stories.

“We are very excited about the upcoming workshop as it gives students interested in writing, health or science careers a deep dive experience with experts in the field to see practical examples of how data can be transformed into accurate and necessary stories,” said Lisa Roberts, Chautauqua Health Network school and youth program coordinator. “The program is also planned to improve health literacy for all students and will provide students experience at an early stage of their educational careers to form a base for their future studies and work in the area of science, medicine and journalism.”

Presenters include Walt Pickut, who spent 12 years as an editor and a feature writer for the Jamestown Gazette and has published some 350 online medical and healthcare articles as a freelance writer; Lauren Weber, an accountability reporter at The Washington Post; Greg Bacon of the Dunkirk OBSERVER and Josh Cotton of the Warren Times Observer. The program will be complemented with experts in the field of medicine, data analysis and public health. For more information about the other accomplished presenters, or the program in general, contact Roberts at Lisa.Roberts@chq.health or call 814-823-1148.

The program has been developed through the CHQ Health Collaborative.