ListenKenny 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.
Report Shows Arrests Don't Deter Marijuana Use
A new study reveals that, since 2003, marijuana arrests in California have risen faster than the national average. The report finds marijuana usage during that time has remained largely unchanged.
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.
Protesters Arrested At Health Insurer's Office
About two dozen protesters demonstrated in front of the Mission Valley offices of Blue Shield today. Three people were arrested after they marched into the building and refused to leave.
Hearing Will Explore Link Between Sodas And Obesity
The Senate Health Committee will hold a hearing in Los Angeles this week on the relationship between soft drinks and obesity. A recent report from UCLA suggests there's a strong link between the two.
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.
Iraqi Refugees Face A Number Of Challenges In San Diego
San Diego County has become the new home for thousands of Iraqi refugees. Many settle in El Cajon and nearby parts of East County, where they confront a new language and a new culture. And many of them carry deep emotional scars caused by years of war.
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.
