Soapbox Cincinnati wins big at Ohio’s Best Journalism awards

We’re honored to share that Soapbox Cincinnati‘s “Health Justice in Action” series won first place for healthcare reporting in the Ohio’s Best Journalism Contest. Here’s what the judges had to say:

This whole Health Justice in Action series represents important work worthy of first place. The story “Living on the edge: Eviction takes a toll on the health of families” was especially compelling, both for the presentation and the clear load of work that went on behind the scenes to get the story.

“Health Justice in Action” is a year-long deep dive into the factors that people and neighborhoods need for long, healthful lives, and spotlights individuals and organizations working toward building healthier, resilient communities in Greater Cincinnati. The incredible team behind this work includes Soapbox Publisher & Managing Editor Patrice Watson, reporter David Holthaus, and photographer Natalie Grilli. Here’s a sampling of stories from this award-winning series:

• Fewer babies are dying in Cincinnati. Now its effort will be a model in other cities
• One tree at a time: Teens work to reverse decades of environmental injustice
• Surge of legislation threatens already precarious mental health of LGBTQ youth and young adults
• This inclusive Cincinnati neighborhood thrives on people power
• In rural Ohio, a House of Hope and a center for healing rise from a former college campus
• Youth are at the center of this strategy to improve mental health

“Health Justice in Action” is made possible with support from Interact for Health, a foundation serving a 20-county region to advance health justice.