
Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence
Digital ProducerExpertise: Digital storytelling, social media strategy, digital content creation, health, sports
Education: Cleveland State University - Bachelor of Arts
Ontario High School - Ontario, Ohio
Favorite spot in Northeast Ohio: Jacobs Pavilion at Nautica
Experience:
Stephanie Metzger-Lawrence is a digital producer for Ideastream's engaged journalism team. Her journalism career began as a sports reporter for The Morning Journal in Lorain, Ohio, before she joined Cleveland's WKYC-TV as a digital producer. She also spent time in the higher education industry as the social media manager for Cuyahoga Community College prior to joining Ideastream.
Highlights:
- 2020 Regional Emmy Award
- Produced web and social media for a 2018 Edward R. Murrow Award-winning story
- Managed social media for several National Council for Marketing & Public Relations Paragon Award-winning campaigns
- Former Cuyahoga Community College Speakers Bureau presenter on social media safety and social media strategy
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The Northeast Ohio Black Health Coalition will issue free air purifiers after Cleveland was ranked the ninth worst U.S. city for air pollution.
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Cleveland Clinic patients will be required to make copay payments upfront for nonemergency outpatient appointments starting June 1. Those who cannot pay will need to reschedule.
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The MetroHealth System released its response to a lawsuit filed by fired CEO Airica Steed, who had alleged discrimination and retaliation.
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A Case Western Reserve University research study finds that environmental factors and processed foods have created an omega-3 fatty acid shortage in 85% of the global population.
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Cleveland used ARPA funds to help pay off more than $165 million in medical debt for its residents.
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Esophageal cancer has grown rapidly in the past 40 years, but new screening techniques may help with early detection.
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Michael Embick, of Ravenna, sought out mental health counseling after two bouts with blood cancer left him with PTSD symptoms.
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The St. Helen Unicycle Drill Team continues a tradition of performances and competition that started in the 1960s.
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Ohio has had two recent measles outbreaks, prompting doctors and health care professionals to raise awareness on the virus and the MMR vaccine.
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Spring break travelers can minimize motion sickness symptoms by taking preventative measures even before their flight or cruise.