Pauline Bartolone

Former Health Care Reporter

Pauline Bartolone mostly covered health policy for Capital Public Radio, but she occasionally waded into water and wildlife stories, too. She frequently contributed to National Public Radio and Kaiser Health News.

Her feature storytelling has received three regional Edward R. Murrow awards, national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists, and a first prize from the Association of Health Care Journalists.

Before joining Capital Public Radio, Pauline reported on everything from Muslim polygamy, farm worker food access and chemical exposure in nail salons.

She’s freelanced from seven Latin American countries, including the Ecuadorian Andes, where her coverage of climate change co-won a 2006 George Polk award in radio.

Pauline holds an M.J. in New Media from UC Berkeley's School of Journalism.

Stories by Pauline Bartolone

This Paradise Couple’s Home Survived — But Their Insurer Dropped Them, Anyway
January 28, 2019
Tom and Tamara Conry’s home in Paradise was barely touched by November’s Camp Fire. But their property insurer decided not to renew them after this month.
Rebuilding And Unbanked: Some Paradise-area Residents Reel Without A Bank Account
January 17, 2019
Some Camp Fire victims trying to rebuild are facing added hurdles because before the state's most deadly and destructive wildfire they didn't have a bank account.
Camp Fire Survivors Return To Live Where Their Homes Burned, Despite Health Warnings
December 21, 2018
All evacuation orders are now lifted for Butte County areas burned up by the Camp wildfire last month, but officials say people shouldn’t move back until hazardous material is removed.
Some Camp Fire Evacuees Lost Everything — Even Their Teeth. Here’s How Communities Are Stepping Up.
December 13, 2018
Deborah Laughlin was having a rough time even before she lost everything in the Camp Fire in Paradise.
DNA Technology Helping As Sacramento County Works To Identify Camp Wildfire Victims
November 29, 2018
Sacramento County officials say they’re identifying people who have perished in the Camp Fire more quickly through the use of DNA technology.
Without This Housing, I’d Be Dead
October 6, 2017
Local hospitals are subsidizing rent and investing in housing to help reduce unnecessary ER visits, ensure better follow-up care and build community goodwill.
Be Mindful of Wildlife this Memorial Day, State Officials Say
May 25, 2015
Memorial Day weekend is a busy time for California's parks. State officials want people to be mindful of wildlife, for the animal's and your own sake.
Anthem Blue Cross In California Plans To Reinstate Out-of-State Coverage In 2016
May 20, 2015
Anthem Blue Cross in California says it plans to reinstate out-of-state coverage for individual planholders next year. The decision comes after Northern Californians spoke up about problems getting coverage for care across state lines.
California Senate Passes Controversial Vaccine Bill
May 14, 2015
The California State Senate has approved a bill that would require all school children in California to be vaccinated unless they have a medical condition.
For Limited English Speakers, Communication Can Get in the Way of Health Care
May 11, 2015
It can be hard enough to understand everything doctors tell you, even when they speak your language. For limited or non-English speakers, language can be a barrier to good care.

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