65° Mostly CloudyKenny 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
As Strike Looms, UC Medical Centers Cancel Elective Surgeries
Elective surgeries are being canceled at University of California Medical Centers in anticipation of a potential strike next week by thousands of patient care workers.
Men Say Hair Loss Drug Causes Sexual Problems And Depression
The most popular drug for hair loss in men, Propecia, can cause debilitating side effects, including loss of sexual function and depression.
UC San Diego Medical Center Gets A New Trauma Unit
Severely injured patients treated at UC Medical Center in Hillcrest will get even faster and better care thanks to a new state-of-the-art trauma unit.
Partial Smoking Bans In Hotels Don't Protect Guests From Dangers Of Tobacco
Non-smoking rooms in hotels that have a partial smoking ban don't protect people from tobacco smoke, according to a new study from San Diego State University.
University Of California Healthcare Workers Threaten Strike
Care at the five UC Medical Centers could be disrupted next week if some 13,000 union healthcare workers go out on strike.
California Bill Would Penalize Large Companies That Don't Provide Health Coverage
Large employers would face state penalties for failing to provide health insurance to their workers, under a bill in the California Assembly.
Two California Children Get Innovative Device To Treat Spinal Problems
Two California children have been implanted with a magnetic device that promises to revolutionize the way curvature of the spine is treated in young people.
Some Lawmakers Want To Restore Dental Benefits To Medi-Cal
Some 3 million Californians on Medi-Cal may get their dental benefits back if some Democratic lawmakers have their way.
Soda Tax Has Some Fizz In State Senate
A bill that seeks to reduce childhood obesity by taxing soft drinks is under consideration in the state Senate.
Measure To Reverse Medi-Cal Pay Cut Advances
California lawmakers seem to be inclined to prevent a 10 percent Medi-Cal pay cut to doctors and hospitals from taking effect.
