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 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. -
In Cleveland, Black women and girls report having lower life satisfaction and face worse health outcomes, compared to other cities. In trying to find solutions, reporters and city officials are listening. -
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notified the Ohio Department of Health that millions of dollars slated for local health departments are being rescinded. -
Cleveland public health officials say a lack of basic needs goes hand-in-hand with health issues like high rates of chronic disease, obesity and poor mental health. -
Ashtabula health officials say they are monitoring the individuals diagnosed with measles. However, they say unvaccinated individuals should get immunized as spring travel could bring more infections to the region. -
Health care industry experts say the developments are a troubling sign. -
Four years ago, when he was 98, Cleveland Heights neurologist Dr. Howard Tucker was named the oldest practicing doctor alive by the "Guinness World Records." -
Akron area community members concerned about Summa's Health's sale to private equity-backed HATCo have called for a six-month delay to the sale. -
Proposed cuts to Medicaid could lead to thousands of Northeast Ohioans losing access to health services, local experts say.