Toledo’s WTOL announced this week that anchor Melissa Voetsch is taking another medical leave due to a heart condition.
Voetsch, who anchors the morning and 9 a.m. newscasts at the Toledo CBS-affiliate, began having health problems in November after she had a virus that severely lowered the functionality of her heart, according to the station.
“We wanted to let you know that she’s going to be taking an extended break from WTOL to make sure she’s 100 percent healthy,” Chris Vickers told viewers on Tuesday. “The good news is she does continue to improve every day and this break is exactly what her doctors think she needs to fully recover.”
In Voetsch’s absence, Lisa Rantala will c0-anchor the morning newscasts and Tina Shaerband will co-anchor the 9 a.m. newscast, according to the Toledo Blade.