Happy to have been able to photograph Lilia Becerril in Fresno for Rachel Bluth's last story for Kaiser Health News. Becerril, a Mexican immigrant, earns too much to qualify for Medicaid yet can't afford private insurance. Read her story - khn.org/MTYyNzIyNQ via The Sacramento Bee

Medi-Cal helped save the life of Carolina Morga Tapia, a 30-year-old mother of 5 who lives with her family amid almond groves in an agricultural enclave of Fresno. I photographed them for the launch of Kaiser Health News CaliforniaHealthline's new series #FacesOfMediCal - khn.org/MTYzMDA3MQ

I photographed Stephen Morton at his apartment in Orange County. He has major health problems, including chronic heart disease, diabetes & asthma. CA wants to tap federal health care funding to cover rent for formerly homeless people. khn.org/MTY0MzQwNA via Kaiser Health News Los Angeles Times

Emilio Lopez, 76, found himself living in MacArthur Park 15 days after his wife died. The fruit vendor was rushed to the hospital after battling the cold & pouring rain. He is now recovering at the LAC+USC Restorative Care Village. Listen to his story - bit.ly/3A4Y1li

Escuche mi último reportaje para la #EdiciónSemanaria de Radio Bilingue sobre cómo las estufas de gas pueden estar afectando su salud y como el estado esta ayudando a familias de bajos ingresos comprar electrodomésticos de bajo consumo - bit.ly/3MHdq2n #NoticiasEnEspañol

So proud 2 of my KFF Health News stories won at the LA Press Club #SoCalJournalismAwards this weekend. My multimedia piece on kids coping with wildfire trauma won 2nd in Soft News Features and my story on medically vulnerable families dealing with inflation won 3rd in General News.

I met Lloyd Tennison while working w/Bernard Wolfson on my last reporting road trip for KFF Health News. Tennison suffers from severe chronic back pain & when moved last year he assumed​ his​ Medi-Cal coverage would transfer seamlessly. It didn't. Read his story-bit.ly/3PTUxve

Thrilled to be traveling to Rwanda today as a United Nations Foundation Press Fellow to cover health issues impacting women and girls worldwide at the Women Deliver conference in Kigali. #WD2023

My Photos: Nurse Rukaya Mumuni & community health worker Prossy Muyingo were honored at the #WD2023 Conference in Rwanda for their contribution in advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights in Africa. Read their stories: tinyurl.com/42vycmzc via Ruchi Kumar روچی کمار रूची कुमार

I'm honored to have been selected for the National Press Foundation Fellowship on America’s Long-Term Care Crisis next month and to learn more about the issue alongside an amazing group of journalists.

A Jesús Valencia le cancelaron su Medi-Cal por no renovarlo. Durante la pandemia, el gobierno de CA automáticamente lo renovo, pero el requisito regreso. Se estima que casi 3 millones podrían perder la cobertura, muchos siendo Latinos - bit.ly/3ZfsUzg via Radio Bilingue

Excited to be participating in International Women's Media Foundation's Hostile Environment and First Aid Training for journalists this week. As a woman photojournalist that has worked and traveled alone the majority of my career, I feel lucky to have been selected for this training. It's long overdue. #HEFAT

I ​t​raveled ​to the central coast​ to report ​on the activism of the Chumash and their Latino allies. Together, they're advocating for the first national sanctuary designated for an indigenous tribe in the U.S.​ My latest radio story for Radio Bilingue - bit.ly/46WnEnz

So excited to have collaborated with w/Brian Storm, Andrew Biraj, Emree Weaver, Vilka Tzouras & Robert Browman at the ​MediaStorm storytelling workshop. Together, we crafted two compelling films. Watch the first project about the fishing industry here: mediastorm.com/training/works…

Thrilled to announce I've joined the talented team at KPBS News, San Diego's NPR and PBS station, as their new health reporter. Excited to produce health stories for TV, radio, and the web. Reach out with story ideas, tips, or just to say hello!

Excited to share my first feature for KPBS about the challenges faced by communities of color in accessing breakthrough Alzheimer's medications. For Patricia Hernandez, the FDA approval of Leqembi is bittersweet. Watch and Listen: bit.ly/new-alzheimers…

The customers Freshly Faded Barber weren't just getting dope fades, they were also getting health check-ups. A partnership between UC San Diego School of Medicine students & local barbershops are addressing health disparities in the Black community. My latest video for KPBS - youtu.be/M_u1wbC4IRw?si…

For my latest feature for KPBS, I spent time with a team of San Diego County public health nurses and @calfiresandiego firefighters as they drove through dusty unpaved roads to support residents in the county's most rural areas - youtu.be/GcLVC-ePLLw?si…

For Susan Castro, Ralph, a scruffy 6-year-old Norfolk Terrier, is more than just a pet. He's a steadfast friend, a source of comfort and a guardian. Data shows homeless women are at an increased risk of violence and harassment. My latest for KPBS: youtu.be/6BFynFZtgF0?fe…

Harvey and Marion Yurow depend on a local senior ride-share program to get to medical appointments. But the program is struggling to recruit volunteer drivers. My latest for KPBS - youtu.be/krlPWbwz8ks?si… via YouTube