Stephanie Stahl

Stephanie Stahl is an Emmy-Award-winning health reporter for CBS News Philadelphia, where she is featured daily on newscasts and her weekend Health Watch show on the streaming platform. Recognized by community and health organizations for her hard-hitting yet compassionate approach to her beat, Stahl's reporting has earned her numerous awards including 13 Mid-Atlantic Emmy awards and membership in the Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame. She is also involved with community efforts such as Susan G. Koman Philadelphia Race for the Cure, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation, and Ronald McDonald House Charities. Stahl serves on the board of the Children's Crisis Treatment Center and is a mentor with Women of Tomorrow at Carver High School. Her work has positively impacted the health of the Delaware Valley.

Biography:  https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/personality/stephanie-stahl/

76%

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The Daily's Verdict

This author has a mixed reputation for journalistic standards. It is advisable to fact-check, scrutinize for bias, and check for conflicts of interest before relying on the author's reporting.

Bias

88%

Examples:

  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that norovirus is a 'very contagious virus' and can spread easily through contact with an infected person or ingesting contaminated food or water. This statement exaggerates the severity of the situation and creates fear in readers without providing any context on how dangerous it actually is.

Conflicts of Interest

75%

Examples:

  • The author's involvement with community and station efforts including Susan G. Koman Philadelphia Race for the Cure, Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities may create a perception of conflict of interest.

Contradictions

100%

Examples:

  • No unique examples found.

Deceptions

62%

Examples:

  • The author uses selective reporting by focusing only on outbreaks in South Jersey and parts of Pennsylvania while ignoring other regions that may also be experiencing similar issues.
  • The author uses sensationalism by stating that norovirus is a 'very contagious virus' and can spread easily through contact with an infected person or ingesting contaminated food or water. This statement exaggerates the severity of the situation and creates fear in readers without providing any context on how dangerous it actually is.

Recent Articles

Norovirus Outbreak in Northeast Region of US Reaches 13.9% Positive Test Rate, Higher Than National Average

Norovirus Outbreak in Northeast Region of US Reaches 13.9% Positive Test Rate, Higher Than National Average

Broke On: Friday, 23 February 2024 The norovirus, a highly contagious stomach bug, has been spreading across the Northeast region of the US in recent weeks with a three-week average positive test rate reaching 13.9% as of February 2024. This is significantly higher than other regions in the country and causes an estimated 19-21 million illnesses each year, most commonly from November to April.