Senior Medical Correspondent & Health Journalism Leader; Author of "The Empowered Patient"; CNN Health Expert

Atlanta, GA, USA
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Elizabeth Cohen Biography

Elizabeth Cohen is a prominent figure in health journalism, serving as senior medical correspondent for CNN's Health, Medical and Wellness unit. Cohen reports on breaking medical news and health consumer stories for CNN and CNN.com. She holds a bachelor's degree in history from Columbia College and a master's degree in public health from Boston University. Cohen has received the outstanding alumna award from Columbia College and the Distinguished Alumni Award from Boston University. Prior to her national career, she worked as associate producer of Green Watch, an environmental television program on WLVI in Boston, and as a reporter for States News Service in Washington, D.C.

Cohen joined CNN in 1991 and has since covered major health and medical stories, providing on-the-ground reporting from locations impacted by natural and man-made disasters. Her assignments have included coverage from Haiti after the earthquake, New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina, Virginia Tech after the student shootings, and New York City in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks. She also reported from Liberia during the Ebola outbreak. Cohen's reporting on Hurricane Katrina included stories about airlifts of premature babies from flooded neonatal intensive care units and coverage of displaced cancer patients, contributing to CNN's Peabody and Emmy Award-winning coverage.

In addition to her broadcast work, Cohen is an author and consumer health advocate. Her digital column, "The Empowered Patient," provides guidance on navigating the healthcare system, and her book, "The Empowered Patient: How to Get the Right Diagnosis, Buy the Cheapest Drugs, Beat Your Insurance Company, and Get the Best Medical Care Every Time," offers practical advice for patients. Cohen has been nominated for the Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Series three times.

Cohen's journalism has been recognized with multiple industry honors. She is a three-time Gracie Award winner from the Alliance for Women in Media, and her work has been acknowledged by the Association of Health Care Journalists, the National Association of Black Journalists, and the Society of Professional Journalists. Research!America honored her for her impact on public opinion. Cohen received a Sigma Delta Chi Award and a National Headliner Award for A Lesson Before Dying, a feature on end-of-life medical decisions. She was recognized by the Newswomen's Club of New York and the New York Association of Black Journalists for African-Americans and Bone Marrow Transplants, and by the Mental Health America Media Awards for Perfection Obsession, a feature on a teen's experience with obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Cohen frequently speaks on topics such as healthcare access, maternal mortality, public health communication, and patient advocacy. She shares insights from her personal and professional experiences, emphasizing the importance of clear health communication and patient empowerment. Cohen is known for translating complex medical information into accessible guidance for broad audiences, contributing to public understanding of health and wellness.

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Elizabeth Cohen Speaking Topics

  • The Ultimate Balancing Act: Happy Working Motherhood

    If you're finding it more challenging than ever to juggle life's demands, you're not alone. Many people have asked CNN senior medical correspondent and speaker Elizabeth Cohen, the mother of four young girls, how she does it all. With charm and humor, Cohen helps parents figure out this ultimate balancing act. It's easy to get lost in the chaos of today's fast-paced world

    • Cohen will help you sort it out and become a happy mom and successful professional.

  • Navigating Healthcare Reform

    Our complex new healthcare system presents challenges for companies, insurers, physicians, and patients. CNN senior medical correspondent and speaker Elizabeth Cohen explains the effects of the new law and how each sector will be impacted. Cohen, an expert on healthcare reform who's covered The Affordable Care Act from the legislative debate in 2009 to current implementation, has conducted hundreds of investigative interviews and can synthesize and distill the act's thousands of pages into pragmatic steps you need to take as reform is put in place.

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Elizabeth Cohen Videos

Elizabeth Cohen - CNN news story on baby formula shortage

Elizabeth Cohen - CNN news story on baby formula shortage

CNN's Elizabeth Cohen reports on the baby formula shortage and shares tips for parents on how to cope amid reports of hoarding. (2:38)

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Elizabeth Cohen

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Elizabeth Cohen: The Empowered Patient - YouTube

Elizabeth Cohen: The Empowered Patient - YouTube

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Elizabeth Cohen is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as The Ultimate Balancing Act: Happy Working Motherhood, Navigating Healthcare Reform, The Empowered Patient, Pleasing patients in the new health care world and Future trends in healthcare. The estimated speaking fee range to book Elizabeth Cohen for your event is available upon request. Elizabeth Cohen generally travels from Atlanta, GA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Joan Lunden, Deborah Norville, Andrea Mitchell, Linda Ellerbee and Dr. Jennifer Ashton. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Elizabeth Cohen for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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