Christina Jewett

Christina Jewett
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Tighter Rules Sought for Anti-Psychotic Drug Use in Illinois Nursing Homes

by Christina Jewett, ProPublica, and Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune - December 19, 2009 2:02 pm EST

This story appeared in the Chicago Tribune.

CHICAGO -- Health advocates are calling for tough new rules on the use of anti-psychotic drugs in Illinois nursing homes, including tighter controls on doctors who prescribe the powerful medications.

"Medical care should help you get better, not get worse," said Wendy Meltzer of Illinois Citizens for Better Care, an advocacy group for nursing home residents.

A joint ProPublica-Chicago Tribune investigation found one psychiatrist was providing assembly-line care to thousands of … more

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by Christina Jewett, ProPublica, and Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune - November 10, 2009 2:10 am EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - June 18, 2009 3:32 pm EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - June 10, 2009 12:11 pm EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - June 8, 2009 4:00 pm EST

FDA Comissioner Responds to Investigation of Agency’s Oversight of Tainted Syringe Factory

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - June 6, 2009 10:06 am EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - June 6, 2009 9:07 am EST

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Tainted Syringes Slipped Past FDA’s Watch

by Christina Jewett, ProPublica, and Deborah L. Shelton, Chicago Tribune - June 6, 2009 8:47 am EST

A Family’s Double Tragedy: Natalie Fullerton

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - June 6, 2009 8:46 am EST

Hearing Airs Horror Stories on Abuse of School Kids

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - May 19, 2009 1:29 pm EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - April 3, 2009 6:52 pm EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - March 20, 2009 9:15 am EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - March 4, 2009 2:43 pm EST

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by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - February 26, 2009 1:19 pm EST

Psychiatric Hospital Pledged Change, But Some Problems Persist

by Christina Jewett, ProPublica - February 26, 2009 8:50 am EST

As Executive Promises Transparency, State Probes a Death

by Christina Jewett, ProPublica, and Sam Roe, Chicago Tribune - February 26, 2009 8:49 am EST

Report on Lack of Regs for Restraint of Disabled Children

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - January 13, 2009 9:32 am EST

Where Things Stand: Troubles With Private Mental Hospital Conglomerate

by Christina Jewett and Robin Fields - December 31, 2008 9:04 am EST

Bush Abortion Rule Finalized Despite Opposition

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - December 18, 2008 2:04 pm EST

Midnight Reg on ‘Right of Conscience’ for Health Workers Moves Forward

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - December 16, 2008 12:24 pm EST

Psychiatric Care’s Peril and Profits

by Christina Jewett and Robin Fields, ProPublica - November 22, 2008 8:00 am EST

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by Christina Jewett and Robin Fields, ProPublica - November 14, 2008 10:13 am EST

Judiciary Committee Votes to Start Impeachment Investigation of Federal Judge

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - September 17, 2008 4:55 pm EST

Judge Who Faces Impeachment Took Cash, Gifts From Lawyers With Pending Cases

by Christina Jewett , ProPublica - September 16, 2008 1:07 pm EST
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Christina Jewett is a reporter for California Watch. Previously, she was a reporter at ProPublica. Her reporting on criminal justice has been honored with awards from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice and the National Commission on Crime and Delinquency.

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