Global Search
Saturday May 25, 2013

Maura Lerner

Investigative reporter | Health
Phone: 612-673-7384
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.

Recent content from Maura Lerner

U’s Steven Miles: Eager witness against ‘Dr. Death’

U medical ethicist Dr. Steven Miles testifies against an apartheid-era physician challenged over abuses.

Updated: October 13, 2011, - 02:51 PM

Hospitals enlist help to combat painkiller thefts

DEA, police and regulators are teaming up to improve security and protect patients.

Updated: October 02, 2011, - 12:04 AM

An $80 medical 'school' for the curious

It might not be as impressive as the real thing, but for $80 and a few hours a week for five weeks, you can earn a certificate as a Mini Doctor of Medicine from the University of Minnesota.

Updated: September 30, 2011, - 10:45 AM

Stolen laptop puts thousands at risk of identity theft

Safeguards were skipped before computer with patient info was taken.

Updated: September 28, 2011, - 10:19 AM

Cancer vaccine quest begins at Mayo

An immunologist hopes to tap the body's own powers to prevent the disease.

Updated: September 28, 2011, - 07:04 AM

U gets $11M grant to improve training of combat medics

Program will simulate sights, sounds, smells of the battlefield.

Updated: September 21, 2011, - 07:47 PM

If facelift goes awry: Backup insurance

Dr. James Grotting is a cosmetic surgeon who likes to talk about things going wrong.

Updated: September 20, 2011, - 11:18 AM

Doctors' pay plan is cutting edge

Fairview formula pays to keep patients happy, healthy.

Updated: September 14, 2011, - 07:50 AM

'Contagion' checkup

Could it happen here? We get a second opinion from two disease detectives.

Updated: September 08, 2011, - 02:35 PM

One missed measles vaccine, one new outbreak

Mahi Abdallah nearly died of measles after his family traveled to Kenya. Two others got sick.

Updated: September 02, 2011, - 11:09 PM

Result Per Page
  • 57°
  • 62/48
  • Cloudy

The Drive: Metro traffic

ADVERTISEMENT

Connect with twitterConnect with facebookConnect with Google+Connect with PinterestConnect with PinterestConnect with RssfeedConnect with email newsletters

calendar of events

Calendar of events Search
Search by category

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

ADVERTISEMENT

inside the StarTribune

lifestyle

Best of MN 2013: Guide to state's finest

projects

ST100: 2013 ranking of Minnesota's top companies

sports

New Vikings stadium section: The game plan

local

Follow Star Tribune on social media

home

Map to Twin Cities farmers markets

minnesota topics

Minnesota Topics: People, places and companies