Stephen Langel
Reporter/ProducerExpertise: Health care policy, health inequities, social determinants of health, 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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Painesville-based Sub Zero Mission started a program on Veterans Day to take veterans from unhoused to stability in housing, finances, health and well-being within two years.
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Keeping a consistent schedule and taking advantage of the extra hour of sleep are essential strategies to navigate the end of daylight saving time, according to sleep experts.
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Planned Parenthood opened its first community pharmacy in the nation in Akron as a template for a national model.
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Northeast Ohio residents said they feel anxious about the upcoming election, despite no expectations of Ohio playing a pivotal role in the presidential race.
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Listening to the experiences of others with empathy is essential to engaged journalism because you need to understand how others feel to better tell their stories.
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Despite the international aspect of the war, local Jewish and Muslim advocates said their communities are not prioritizing this year's presidential race.
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Holding onto stress can cause mental and physical harm, which can be addressed by dancing, according to health experts.
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Experts recommend staying hydrated and eating nutrient-dense foods before fasting.
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The Jewish Federation of Cleveland held an event to remember the 1,200 Israelis killed on Oct. 7, 2023.
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The Cleveland Department of Public Health is offering a free seven-week smoking cessation program to address what officials say is one of the greatest public health threats facing the city.