
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 -
- Helped launch a podcast focused on environmental issues in the Upper Great Lakes region
- Work has appeared on NPR
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An online petition circulating social media is seeking support for two pediatricians who say they were asked to step aside from their jobs for using an employee directory to contact University Hospitals employees about a union.
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Public health experts advise drinking plenty of water and finding an air conditioned space to wait out the combined high temperatures and high humidity this week.
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More than 200 academics and students gathered in Rootstown on Thursday and Friday to discuss groundbreaking research in hearing science. But attendees couldn't avoid the foreboding uncertainties about the future of their research.
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The Ohio Attorney General approved the nonprofit health system's sale to the venture capitol-backed health company with certain conditions for government oversight, accountability and community interest.
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The Cleveland Health Department issued an alert after a significant increase in COVID-19 levels was detected in wastewater samples.
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Public health officials in Cuyahoga and Summit counties worry changes to the board could impact vaccine access.
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The Office of Violence Prevention will address rising violence in the county through community initiatives.
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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.
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Insight Health Systems blames Steward Health Care for having to close two Trumbull County hospitals after assuming ownership.
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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.