Ready to get published this year?
Tired of spending hours looking for websites that accept health article pitches? Do you want to be able to find websites to pitch to quickly and easily?
This comprehensive article pitching guide, 110 Websites That Accept Health Article Pitches, is here to help. With this guide, you’ll have access to a list of 110 websites that are always looking for new health content and keen to publish your articles.
We’ve done the hard work for you with this compilation of 110 websites, from online magazines to major news outlets, that accept health article pitches. For each website on the list, you’ll get information about the website’s focus, audience and a link to the submission or pitching guidelines. You’ll also find tips on how to write a compelling pitch that will grab the editor’s attention. And, as websites are constantly changing, this list is regularly updated to ensure you always have the latest information.
With this guide, you’ll never have to waste time searching for websites that will accept your articles again. You can pitch to a new site every three days for the entire year! So what are you waiting for? It’s time to grow your portfolio and get published!
- A detailed list of 110 websites that accept pitches from health writers
- A description of the content each website typically publishes
- A pitching template to help you write the perfect pitch
- Sample pitches that worked
What’s in the guide?
Table of contents in the guide:
- Consumer health websites
- Women’s health website
- Men’s health website
- Mental health websites
- Websites for health professionals
- News websites with a health section
- Science websites with a health section
- Parenting websites
- Wellness, fitness and nutrition website
- Pitching template
- Sample pitches
Do the websites listed in the guide pay writers?
We’ve aimed to identify which websites below pay writers by adding (Paid) to their descriptions, though it’s important to do your own research as individual guidelines change constantly.
Most of these companies hire freelancers, though some may also offer entry-level medical writer job opportunities.
I’ve commissioned articles in editorial roles and written pitches – so, I know what works (as well as what doesn’t). And I also know just how long it takes to find publications to pitch to. This guide and pitching advice will save you DAYS of researching. I wish this guide had existed when I was starting out!
Sample content
Here’s a sample of just some of the consumer health websites that accept health article pitches listed in the guide. Remember that there are 110 publications to pitch to!
| Publication name | Description | Pitching link | Paid or unpaid? |
| Healthline | Healthline is a leading consumer health website known for its evidence-backed articles reviewed by medical personnel. According to writers weekly, they respond within one week and pay within a month. | You can contact them for a personal health story here, or contact the editor through this email. | Paid |
| The Paper Gown | The Paper Gown is a publication offered by Zocdoc (a service that connects patients to doctors). It features personal essays from patients, and it also has an “explainers” category that helps patients navigate the healthcare system. | You can contact them for article pitches here. | Paid |
| Cure | Cure is an online consumer magazine that “brings the latest cancer updates, research and education to patients, caregivers and health care providers.” It accepts article pitches from doctors, patients and freelance writers. | Guidelines are available at this link. | Paid |
| Elemental | Elemental is a publication from “Medium” that covers science-backed topics in health and wellness. According to writers weekly, they respond within one week and pay within a month. |
You can find their guidelines here, and contact them through this page |
Paid |
| Health Journal | Health Journal is a consumer health magazine that publishes articles on health, diet and fitness. | They accept pitches from writers here and they also accept contributions from health professionals who hold board certification in their fields of practice here. | Paid |
| What is Epigenetics | What is Epigenetics is a website dedicated to research and advancements in the field of epigenetics. It accepts articles from freelance science writers. | It accepts articles from freelance science writers and you can find the details for pitching and payment here. | Paid |
| Health Tuition | Health Tuition is a consumer health education website based in Kenya. | Contact them to send your article pitch here. | Paid |
| Very well health | Very well health is an online consumer health website that provides science-backed health information in plain English. | You can contact them to enquire about pitching here. | Paid |
| Everyday Health | Everyday Health is a consumer health website that offers educational health content on a variety of topics. | You can contact them to submit here. | Paid |
Does the guide also explain how to write an article pitch?
As well as listing 110 websites that accept article pitches, this guide also includes a pitching template and some sample pitches.
Here are some general points to remember when you’re writing your pitches:
- Always research the publication’s tone and style so you can make sure your pitch is suitable
- Read and take note of any pitching or writer guidelines
- Write a personalised pitch for every publication
- Explain why people would be interested in your article
- Check out our post on how to write a winning article pitch.
Want some inspiration? It IS possible to get published with no experience. Here’s the story of Marwa’s first successful article pitch.