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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National pharmacy closures are affecting Cleveland residents, particularly in areas where many are car-free, or where retail is scarce. -
It’s the end of an era for Larchmere Boulevard as Frog’s Legs and Gentleman’s Quarters, two longtime clothing stores carrying hard-to-find European designs, close after half a century in business. -
At a news conference Thursday, Trumbull County leaders pushed back on Steward Health Care's announcement of the planned closure of two hospitals in Warren, saying they would be supporting a local group raising capitol to buy the hospitals. -
After months of uncertainty and financial woes, Steward Health Care announced a closure date for Warren's Trumbull Regional Medical Center and Hillside Rehabilitation Hospital in September. -
Firefighter EMTs will provide naloxone kits and educational resources for overdose victims and their community under a harm reduction program starting in Mayfield Heights. -
Leaders at Avon Hospital opened a food pantry to connect patients with healthy foods and ongoing support from a food bank in hopes of resolving hospital readmissions for patients experiencing food insecurity. -
In a formal complaint submitted by then CEO Airica Steed on July 16, Steed said she had faced anonymous attacks as part of a campaign to discredit her. She said her treatment was "fueled by racism and discrimination." -
Airica Steed, whose contract as MetroHealth CEO was terminated "without cause" Friday, said through an attorney that she was caught off guard by the board's decision and is considering legal action against the system. -
MetroHealth System's Board of Trustees announced the termination of CEO Airica Steed at a special meeting Friday afternoon. -
Thousands across Northeast Ohio remain without power after Tuesday's storms, but most Northeast Ohio hospital sites are open following some Wednesday closures.
