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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Cleveland Clinic plans to open a Level 1 trauma center in 2028, but doctors and experts question whether it could strain the region’s trauma system.
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Primary care providers at MetroHealth are organizing a union, saying heavy workloads and limited time with patients are affecting care.
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The virus has been detected in the region's wastewater, even amid low suspected COVID transmission rates.
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Cleveland’s new report on racism as a public health crisis highlights disparities in health, housing and criminal justice. Community leaders praise the report but call for stronger action on challenging systemic issues.
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Cuyahoga County's mental health board approved a revised, lower-cost plan for a 24/7 behavioral health crisis center in Cleveland aimed at reducing ER visits and strengthening mental health services.
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Cleveland Clinic is using an AI system to detect sepsis earlier by monitoring patient vitals, lab results and medical history in real time, helping doctors intervene faster.
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Iranian Americans in Northeast Ohio report anxiety, disrupted routines and emotional trauma from violence in Iran.
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More than 20 Northeast Ohio Neighborhood Health Services (NEON) workers filed individual lawsuits alleging months of unpaid wages, with Cleveland leaders and community groups calling for immediate payment and accountability.
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The behavioral health crisis center planned for Cleveland Central neighborhood may be realized, after the main funder and the operator came to a tentative agreement on Tuesday.
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Plans for a 24-hour behavioral crisis stabilization center in Cleveland are in doubt as the Cuyahoga County ADAMHS Board considers pulling funding, raising concerns about the future of mental health crisis care in the region.