Kenny Goldberg

Health Reporter

Kenny Goldberg covers health for KPBS.

Kenny reports on a wide range of health topics, and has done international reporting on HIV and AIDS.

His radio and television work has garnered three Golden Mike awards, Best in Show from the Society of Professional Journalists, and numerous other honors. He has also been awarded fellowships from the New York Times Foundation and the National Press Foundation.

In addition to his work for KPBS, Kenny is a frequent contributor to the California Report, heard on public radio stations throughout California.

A Seattle native, Kenny graduated from the University of Washington, and began his broadcasting career in the news departments of KOGO and KSDO in San Diego.

In his spare time, Kenny loves to practice tai chi, hike, and travel with his wife, Angela.

Recent Stories

Lawmakers Restore Medi-Cal To Include Some Benefits Cut During Recession

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More Californians will soon be eligible for Medi-Cal coverage, but finding doctors willing to treat them may be a challenge.

State Insurance Commissioner Wants To Bar Anthem From Small Business Exchange

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California Insurance Commissioner Dave Jones said Anthem's pattern of unreasonable rate increases should prevent it from selling policies on the state's small business exchange.

Sharp Hopes To Give Free Health Screenings To 5,000 People

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From now until September, Sharp HealthCare is offering free health screenings at 60 locations.

Assembly Considers New Drug Sentencing Bill

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Prosecutors would have the discretion to charge people arrested for simple drug possession with a misdemeanor under a bill making its way through the California Assembly.

United Healthcare Sued Over HIV/AIDS Mail Order Drug Service

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Claiming the new policy is illegal, the nonprofit Consumer Watchdog is suing United Healthcare over its new policy requiring HIV/AIDS patients to use a mail-order pharmacy.

Palomar Health To Lay Off 84 Workers

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The operator of San Diego County's newest and most expensive hospital plans to lay off 84 people this summer.

COPD On The Rise In Women

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Women are under-diagnosed and under-treated for Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.

Big Rally In Sacramento To Protest Medi-Cal Rate Cut

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Thousands of health professionals will try to change state lawmakers' minds about cutting the Medi-Cal pay rate when they rally in Sacramento today.

Unvaccinated People Highly Susceptible To Chickenpox

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People who haven't been vaccinated against chickenpox are vulnerable to the disease, as demonstrated by a recent outbreak in a Carlsbad elementary school.

Bill To Expand Abortion Access Clears California Assembly

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At a time when many states are restricting access to abortions, California may do just the opposite.

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