Taylor Wizner
Reporter/ProducerExpertise: Health care policy, medicine, public health, health equity, podcast production
Education: University of Michigan, Ann Arbor - Bachelor of Arts, English literature
Columbia University - Master of Science, journalism
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Edgewater Beach
Experience:
Taylor Wizner covers health in Northeast Ohio with a focus on health care policy, health equity and engagement journalism. She has previously reported for Interlochen Public Radio and WDET.
Highlights:
- 2023 Regional Murrow Award, Hard News - “Petoskey High School students say searches for vapes went too far”
- Helped launch a podcast focused on environmental issues in the Upper Great Lakes region
- Work has appeared on NPR
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The Cleveland Health Department issued an alert after a significant increase in COVID-19 levels was detected in wastewater samples. -
Public health officials in Cuyahoga and Summit counties worry changes to the board could impact vaccine access. -
The Office of Violence Prevention will address rising violence in the county through community initiatives. -
Memorial Day marks the unofficial start of summer — and a season of increased risk for kids around pools. Doctors in Northeast Ohio are sharing key tips to help families stay safe in the water. -
Insight Health Systems blames Steward Health Care for having to close two Trumbull County hospitals after assuming ownership. -
Northeast Ohio health care systems are dropping projects, consolidating services and looking for other funders after federal money that was set to be approved by Congress didn't go to communities. -
The MetroHealth System released its response to a lawsuit filed by fired CEO Airica Steed, who had alleged discrimination and retaliation. -
The Lown Institute ranked Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland No. 5 for nonprofit private hospitals in the U.S. for spending less on community benefits than they receive in property tax breaks, as a nonprofit. -
The Warren community is stepping up to help workers and patients affected by the sudden, temporary closure of the two hospitals, while leaders are looking for answers. -
Ohio has had two recent measles outbreaks, prompting doctors and health care professionals to raise awareness on the virus and the MMR vaccine.
