Stephen Langel
Reporter/ProducerExpertise: Health care policy, health inequities, social determinants of health, health inequity, gun violence as a public health crisis, international health policy regarding infectious disease threats in Ukraine, connections between environmental issues and health, government and labor unions
Education: Florida State University, Bachelor of Science, communication studies, Black studies
University of Florida, Juris Doctor - environmental law and policy
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Van Aken District
Experience:
Stephen Langel is a health reporter and producer at Ideastream Public Media, focusing on health coverage across 22 counties in Northeast Ohio. He previously served as bureau chief of the Columbus Jewish News; senior editor of the health policy academic journal, Health Affairs; staff reporter for Congress Now, a daily Congressional wire service for the Roll Call Capitol Hill paper; editor of FDANews, a trade press publication covering medical device policy and politics; and associate editor of Superfund Report, a trade press publication covering policy and politics regarding national Superfund and Brownfield contaminated waste sites.
Highlights:
- Press Club of Cleveland, Ohio Excellence in Journalism awards, breaking news and community/local coverage
- Board member, Society of Professional Journalists Cleveland Chapter
- SPJ Cleveland Mentorship Committee Chair & Porter Scholarship Committee Chair
- Provided 24/7 Capitol Hill coverage of development of, negotiations over and passage of Affordable Care Act
- Covered President Barack Obama's first inauguration
Why trust Ideastream Public Media?
The mission of Ideastream Public Media is to be a trustworthy and dynamic multimedia source for illuminating the world around us. Our highest priority is providing news and information that is reliable and accurate, that is gathered with integrity and professional care and that is presented with precision and respect for the intelligence of our audiences. We are transparent about how we discover and verify the facts we present and strive to make our decision-making process clear to the public. We disclose relationships, such as with partners or funders, that might appear, but will never, influence our coverage.
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Akron Children's Hospital opened its new Unity and Family Resource centers earlier this month to help reduce health inequities and increase access to community resources for minorities. -
Case Western Reserve University researchers believe they have discovered a way to slow and potentially stop the spread of colorectal, pancreatic and other cancers. -
A team of researchers is studying the impact on residents' health from exposure to toxic chemicals released during the East Palestine train derailment. -
Selectively cooling the head and neck of young concussion victims could reduce symptoms by as much as 25%, according to a recent study led by researchers at Akron Children's Hospital. -
Visiting Cleveland to view the total eclipse April 8 went far smoother than anticipated due, in part, to two years of planning for the event, public officials said. -
Medical officials in Holmes and Tuscarawas counties are calling for increased funding, rural medical residencies and improved transportation and internet access. -
Case Western Reserve University is leading what researchers say is the first-ever effort to treat arthritis using replacement joints grown from patient cells. -
Case Western Reserve University researchers warn of potential neurological harm from household itemsCase Western Reserve University researchers concluded in a study published March 25 that common household items contain chemicals that could lead to neurological disorders. -
While the solar eclipse in Northeast Ohio will last for several hours the afternoon of April 8, the truly stunning part of the event, called the totality, will last merely three minutes and 50 seconds. Experts say it can be a transformative experience. -
Local ophthalmologists are urging anyone planning to view the total eclipse April 8 to use protective eyewear to protect their vision, while ensuring their children do the same.
