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Kenny Goldberg
Health Reporter - Contributor through April 2018

Kenny Goldberg covered health for KPBS, where he reported on a wide range of health-related topics.
His radio and television work 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 was 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 by Kenny Goldberg

UC San Diego Bio-Engineers Develop Wearable Device To Monitor Stomach Activity
- April 17, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
A pair of bioengineers at UC San Diego has come up with a wearable device that could provide some insight into digestive problems.

California Files Motion To Intervene In Lawsuit Challenging Legality Of Obamacare
- April 10, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
California and 15 other states have filed a motion to intervene in a lawsuit that claims Obamacare is unconstitutional.

Access To Care For Denti-Cal Patients Remains Challenging
- April 5, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
Despite recent improvements to the Denti-Cal program, the number of participating dentists has declined.

Poway's First Community Clinic To Open Later This Month
- April 2, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
The first community clinic in Poway will soon open its doors.

Federal Audit Finds State Enrolled Thousands Of People In Medi-Cal Program Who Were Ineligible
- March 28, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
A federal audit reveals the state mistakenly enrolled an estimated 450,000 people in the Medi-Cal program.

UC San Diego Study Finds Link Between E-Cigarette Ads And Cigarette Smoking
- March 27, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
New research from UC San Diego Moores Cancer Center suggests e-cigarette ads may actually prompt people to try regular cigarettes.

Survey: Large Number Of People Forgoing Medical Care Because Of Costs
- March 27, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
A new survey reveals a large number of Americans didn't go to a doctor when they were sick or injured last year because of cost.

Poll: Vast Majority Of Californians Support Stricter Gun Laws
- March 22, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
A new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California reveals 70 percent of likely voters support stronger gun laws.
San Diego's Medical Community Pushes Colorectal Cancer Screening
- March 21, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
The effort to get more people screened for colorectal cancer is starting to have positive results in San Diego.

FDA Proposal To Slash Nicotine In Cigarettes Could Have Big Impact In California
- March 19, 2018
- By Kenny Goldberg
Smoking-related deaths will likely decline in California if a Food and Drug Administration proposal to cut nicotine in cigarettes is enacted.