LIZ BONIS

Health Communications Specialist · Medical Journalist · Public Relations Professional

Registered Dietitian · Certified Personal Trainer · Women’s Health Advocate

Liz Bonis is a nationally syndicated health and medical reporter with the Sinclair Broadcast Group. You can see her work daily on WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. She is also a frequent radio guest and national speaker. Liz is an established communications expert offering 10+ years of experience as a health and medical journalist. A compelling storyteller proudly supporting the local community through in-depth involvement in multiple organizations and community events. Recognized with numerous awards for professional performance and community involvement.  A passionate voice for helping others to achieve healthier and happier lives.​​

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​HONORS & AWARDS

​• APME- Associate Press Media Editors -2021 Best Enterprise Reporting 
• LifeCenter Organ Donor Network – 2021 Champion for Life Award 
• Cancer Family Care – 2021 Unsung Hero Award
• New York State Broadcasters Association Reporting Award
• Dairy Council Media Excellence Award 
• Rochester Institute of Technology Excellence Award
• Healthcare Heroes Community Award
• Hamilton County Safe Communities Recognition Award
• Ohio Pharmacy Association for Excellence in Reporting Award
• Key to the City & National Day of Peace Appreciation Award
• Prevent Blindness Ohio Continued Service Award
• Hoxworth Blood Centers Advocacy Award

LICENSURE & TRAINING

 • National Press Foundation Medical Reporting Conference Training
 • Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics Registered Dietitian
 • Cooper Clinic of Aerobics Research Certified Personal Trainer
 • American Association of Diabetic Educators

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EDUCATION

Syracuse University, Master of Science in Public Communication & Journalism - Radio/Television News
​Rochester Institute of Technology, Bachelor of Science in Nutrition & Health Management

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. / Clear Channel Communications | WKRC-TV (CBS Affiliate)                                                        
Nationally Syndicated Health & Medical News Reporter            
Cincinnati, OH 
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 Lighten Up with Liz, Inc.                                                                          
Founder                                                                                                      
 Founded organization offering health & fitness instruction as well as national seminars and speaking engagements regarding weight management, diabetes, stress management, new     medical research, and women’s health

• Consulted for St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Kentucky & Cincinnati as a Registered Dietitian in a Corporate Setting 
• Reported health & medical stories on radio and television
• Published monthly health and wellness newsletter containing a personal fitness video entitled “The Lazy Way to Lighten Up (for women)”
• Authored weekly health blog posts for lightenupwithliz.com
• Hosted a weekend health & fitness radio show titled “Lighten Up with Liz” on several radio stations across the country including WKRC Cincinnati, WPRO Providence, WRVA Richmond, and WHAM Rochester.