Kenny Goldberg
Health ReporterKenny 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.
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UC San Diego researchers are looking for new treatments for myeloma, a blood cancer for which there is no cure. -
State officials says they'll ask the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn an injunction blocking cuts to Medi-Cal providers.
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The new year brings a slate of new health laws in California.
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Doctors are livid about Congress's failure to delay a 27 percent cut in Medicare payments.
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It's been a bad year for data security, with a number of high profile medical data breaches reported.
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KPBS Midday EditionOn KPBS Midday Edition, we look at San Diego's top health stories of the year. Reporter Kenny Goldberg discusses some of the issues he's covered, from prescription drug abuse to healthcare reform.
- County official overseeing animal shelters complained of 'shit dogs,' too few euthanasias in voice message
- San Diego City Council approves parking fees in Balboa Park
- A rivalry over $50 million meant to clean cross-border rivers is brewing
- City Council approves phased-in $25/hour minimum wage for hospitality workers
- Nathan Fletcher's accuser seeks restraining order against Lorena Gonzalez