Kenny Goldberg
KPBS San Diego
San Diego, CA, United States
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Poll: Vast Majority Of Californians Support Stricter Gun Laws
A new poll from the Public Policy Institute of California reveals 70 percent of likely voters support stronger gun laws. → Read More
Full Dental Benefits Restored For Adults On Medi-Cal
State lawmakers have fully restored Denti-Cal benefits as of Jan. 1. They were cut in 2009 during the depths of the recession, and only partially restored in 2014. → Read More
Education Is Key To Conquering Stigma Against Mental Illness
The stigma associated with mental illness is a destructive force. A number of efforts are underway in San Diego to combat it. → Read More
For Those With Mental Illness, Battling Stigma Is First Step In Getting Help
Nearly one out of five Americans suffer from it. But that hasn’t prevented the stigma of mental illness from being a powerful and damaging force. → Read More
Covered California Health Care Enrollment Is Taking Off
The fifth annual open enrollment period for Covered California is off to a strong start. → Read More
California Smokers' Helpline Marks 25th Anniversary
A San Diego-based toll-free phone line designed to help smokers kick the habit is celebrating its 25th anniversary. → Read More
Opioid Epidemic Prompting Changes In San Diego Emergency Rooms
The epidemic of opioid abuse is prompting physicians to rethink their prescribing habits, especially in hospital emergency rooms. → Read More
San Diego Conference Addresses Epidemic Of Opioid-Related Deaths
The epidemic of opioid-related deaths is the topic of a two-day conference in San Diego this week. → Read More
Covered California Official Says Exchange Is Alive And Well
Despite President Trump's attacks on the Affordable Care Act, Covered California is alive and well as it enters the open enrollment season. → Read More
California Sues To Block Trump's Executive Orders On Health Care
California is joining 17 other states in a lawsuit challenging President Trump's executive orders on the Affordable Care Act. → Read More
Expert: Could Be Some Time Before San Diego Hep A Outbreak Peaks
A prominent infectious disease specialist says a particular feature of the hepatitis A virus is hampering efforts to control the outbreak. → Read More
General Public Considered At Low Risk In Hepatitis A Outbreak
Amidst San Diego's outbreak of hepatitis A, doctors say some simple steps can help prevent its spread. → Read More
Senate Republicans Make Last-Ditch ACA Repeal Effort
Republicans in the Senate have introduced yet another attempt to repeal the Affordable Care Act. → Read More
Is California Doing Enough To Protect Patients From Bad Doctors?
Should patients be notified if their doctor is on probation for a serious offense? That is the idea behind a bill that appears to be headed for defeat in the California legislature. → Read More
Encouraging Signs In New Report On San Diego County Suicides
A new report on suicides in San Diego County shows some progress on the prevention front. → Read More
Deadline Looming For Children's Health Insurance Program
Another health care deadline is looming in Congress. But it is not about the Affordable Care Act — it is about the Children’s Health Insurance Program. → Read More
UC San Diego Launches New Program To Attract Students To Mental Health Career
A new program at UC San Diego is designed to give psychology majors a unique experience. → Read More
California's Aid-In-Dying Law Prompting Doctor-Patient Conversations
Doctors say California's Right-to-Die law has prompted more patients to ask about end-of-life care. → Read More
San Diego Seniors Plan Protest Of Proposed Medicare Cuts
House Republicans want to cut Medicare. A group of San Diego seniors says it won't stand for that. → Read More
New Ronald McDonald House Offers Relief For More Families With A Sick Child
Due to increased demand, a second Ronald McDonald House has opened near Rady Children's Hospital. → Read More