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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Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger's proposed budgets would make deep cuts in state-funded health programs. Critics say many Californians would suffer as a result. -
Few Californians who had their health insurance illegally cancelled have taken advantage of a state settlement designed to help them. A report in the Los Angeles Daily Journal finds only about five percent of people who wanted to take part in the settlement have done so.
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The California Assembly has approved a bill that would prevent insurers from charging women more than men for health coverage. Insurance companies warn the measure could drive up costs for everyone.
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California's teen birth rate has fallen to the lowest level on record. State health officials say there's been a big decline in teen births since 1991.
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Companies are constantly looking for ways to reduce healthcare expenses. A number of firms are choosing employee wellness programs as a means to accomplish that goal. San Diego's Scripps Health started its program in 2006, and says the initiative has helped the company avoid millions of dollars. -
State heath officials have issued new guidelines for schools that have students who become infected with swine flu. KPBS Reporter Kenny Goldberg has more.
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