Kenny Goldberg covers health for KPBS.
Kenny reports on a wide range of health topics, and has done international reporting on HIV.
He has won two Golden Mike awards, and numerous other honors from the Society of Professional Journalists, the Association of Health Care Journalists, and the San Diego Press Club. He has also been awarded fellowships from the New York Times Foundation, the Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, and the National Press Foundation.
In addition to his work for KPBS, Kenny is a frequent contributor to the California Report.
A graduate of the University of Washington, Kenny began his broadcasting career in the news departments of KOGO and KSDO.
Recent Stories
Free Service That Helps Smokers Quit Reaches Milestone
A free phone service designed to help Californians quit smoking has received its 500,000 call. The UCSD-based help line has been in operation since 1992.
Emergency Physicians Issue Guidelines About When To Visit An ER
The American College of Emergency Physicians has issued a new set of guidelines for the public about the H1N1 virus. People who have flu-like symptoms are encouraged to look at the guidelines before going to an emergency room.
12,000 People Expected To Race For The Cure
More than 12,000 people are expected to take part in a breast cancer race for the cure in Balboa Park this Sunday. Organizers of the event say it should raise more than a million dollars for breast cancer treatment and research.
Court Orders State To Continue Nursing Home Oversight
The California Department of Public Health has been ordered to continue issuing quarterly reports on its oversight of nursing homes. A Superior Court judge says the agency must demonstrate it is investigating complaints in a timely manner.
Court Rules State Violated Law Regarding Denials Of Autism Treatments
A Superior Court judge has ruled California regulators have illegally allowed insurers to deny care to children with autism. The case involved Kaiser Permanente's refusal to pay for a particular type of autism treatment.
Scripps Research Institute Wins Major Grant
La Jolla's Scripps Research Institute has been awarded $10 million to fund a new oncology center. Institute officials hope the five-year grant will help the center develop a better understanding of the behavior of cancer cells.




