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 San Diego-based toll-free phone line designed to help smokers kick the habit is celebrating its 25th anniversary. -
The epidemic of opioid abuse is prompting physicians to rethink their prescribing habits, especially in hospital emergency rooms. -
KPBS Midday EditionThe epidemic of opioid-related deaths is the topic of a two-day conference in San Diego this week. -
Scripps Health plans to launch a massive $2.6 billion makeover of its health care system. -
KPBS Midday EditionDespite President Trump's attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Covered California is alive and well as it enters the open enrollment season. -
The epidemic of opioid abuse is affecting an increasing number of defenseless victims: newborn babies.
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