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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With nearly 5 million California children in the Medi-Cal program, access to doctors who will treat them is not a sure thing.
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Some 150 doctors and dentists at University of California student health centers statewide held a one-day strike Tuesday, over what they claim are UC's unfair labor practices. -
Eric Montaño, 11, is the recipient of the first pediatric heart transplant ever performed in San Diego. But his twin brother is still waiting for a donor. -
When you think of hospitals, tasty food doesn’t usually come to mind, but hospitals throughout San Diego County are trying to change that reputation. -
Mental health clinicians at Kaiser Permanente clinics throughout California are out on strike this week, over what they say is a lack of adequate staffing. -
KPBS Midday EditionSan Diego County officials reported the first two deaths in the region from the flu this season and are also warning of a potential exposure to measles at Parkway Plaza. KPBS talks to a Sharp Rees-Stealy Medical Center doctor about how to prevent these diseases.
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- Encinitas City Council advances homelessness restrictions
- USS Carl Vinson returns to San Diego after extended deployment
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- California’s last beet sugar plant is closing. Can Imperial County keep the industry alive?