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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Studies show fewer than a third of doctors nationwide practice primary care. And most medical students want to go into more lucrative specialties. That could mean trouble ahead, as health reform promises to expand care to millions of Americans. -
State regulators have fined seven of California's largest HMOs for frequently underpaying doctors and hospitals. The fines total nearly $5 million. They're the largest penalties ever imposed in California for improperly paying claims.
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A non-profit health information line at UCSD advises pregnant women to be especially careful about what they eat during the holidays.
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A new study finds skiers can be exposed to harmful levels of ultraviolet radiation, even on overcast days. Out of 32 ski resorts in the country, the highest U-V readings were found at California's Mammoth Mountain.
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Imagine having surgery to remove a tumor in your brain. Then imagine being awake for much of the procedure, so that surgeons can safely navigate around the area in your brain that controls speech. San Diegan Krista McFadden just went through this procedure at UCSD's Thornton Hospital. KPBS Health Reporter Kenny Goldberg was in the operating room, and offers us a glimpse at what's called "awake" brain surgery. -
Imagine having surgery to remove a tumor from your brain. Then imagine being awake during much of the procedure, so that surgeons can safely navigate around the area in your brain that controls speech. San Diegan Krista McFadden just went through this surgery at UCSD's Thornton Hospital.
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