Friday January 4, 2013
Maura Lerner
Investigative reporter | Health
Phone: 612-673-7384
Email: maura.lerner@startribune.com
Maura Lerner is a medical writer and investigative reporter on the Star Tribune’s health team. Her work includes coverage of disease outbreaks and stories about doctors disciplined by the Minnesota Board of Medical Practice. Her reporting has been recognized by the National Press Club, the Society for Professional Journalists, the Minnesota Associated Press and the Frank Premack Public Affairs Journalism Award. Before joining the Star Tribune, Lerner was a senior producer for the MacNeil-Lehrer NewsHour on PBS, and a reporter for the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
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Recent content from Maura Lerner
Flu leads to death of Texas teen at St. Paul hospital
The healthy 17-year-old also developed a staph infection after falling ill on Christmas Eve.
Updated: January 02, 2013, - 09:55 PM
Powerhouse never stopped learning
As a freshly minted professor, Jochen Schulte-Sasse decided to leave his native Germany to try "something adventurous."
Updated: December 31, 2012, - 07:16 PM
Flu cases mount in Minnesota; 2nd death reported
The flu season is off to an early start, and one state health official urged people to get their shots. "There's no reason to wait," she said.
Updated: December 28, 2012, - 06:32 AM
Health beat: Hospitals begin 'save this brain' campaign
Snow-covered hills have always been a magnet for Minnesotans of all ages.
Updated: December 27, 2012, - 11:15 PM
Obituary: Powerhouse Jochen Schulte-Sasse never stopped learning
As a freshly minted professor, Jochen Schulte-Sasse decided to leave his native Germany to try "something adventurous."
Updated: December 26, 2012, - 06:47 PM
First flu-related death of season is reported in Minnesota
First death reported; dramatic rise in cases at schools.
Updated: December 20, 2012, - 08:20 PM
Health beat: 'Heads Up' video tries to cut risks of hockey
Most of the time, our instincts serve us well.
Updated: December 20, 2012, - 06:54 PM
More independence sought for 5,000 nurse practitioners
A governor's task force says it's time to let nurse practicioners work independently -- in part, because of a coming shortage of primary care physicians. The proposal would need legislative approval
Updated: December 13, 2012, - 09:36 PM
Health beat: Doctor has Rx to trim deficit and shape up
As a physician, Dr. Michael Joyner isn't involved in the budget talks in Washington.
Updated: December 13, 2012, - 06:33 PM
Surgery for that? Depends where you live
Likelihood of having elective surgeries can vary greatly by location, study finds.
Updated: December 12, 2012, - 09:46 PM
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