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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Care at the five UC Medical Centers could be disrupted next week if some 13,000 union healthcare workers go out on strike. -
Large employers would face state penalties for failing to provide health insurance to their workers, under a bill in the California Assembly. -
Two California children have been implanted with a magnetic device that promises to revolutionize the way curvature of the spine is treated in young people.
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Some 3 million Californians on Medi-Cal may get their dental benefits back if some Democratic lawmakers have their way. -
A bill that seeks to reduce childhood obesity by taxing soft drinks is under consideration in the state Senate. -
California lawmakers seem to be inclined to prevent a 10 percent Medi-Cal pay cut to doctors and hospitals from taking effect.
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