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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A measure in the California Assembly would eliminate the need for women to get a referral from their primary care doctor to see a gynecologist. -
KPBS Midday EditionResidents now have the option of getting court-ordered outpatient care for a loved one with a severe mental illness.
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There are 25 states that require all convicted drunken drivers to have an ignition interlock installed on their vehicle. California could be next.
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KPBS Midday EditionWest Nile virus, not Zika, is the biggest concern as the mosquito season gets underway in San Diego County.
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KPBS Midday EditionA new article in the journal Lancet argues it might be time for the stethoscope to take retirement. The author of the article said pocket-sized ultrasound devices can give doctors a lot more information than the stethoscope provides.
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KPBS Midday EditionHealth officials say more than half of the visits to San Diego emergency departments have been for non-emergencies.
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