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Sammy Caiola
Healthcare Reporter
Sammy Caiola has been covering medical breakthroughs, fitness fads and health policy in California since 2014. Before joining CapRadio, Sammy was a health reporter at The Sacramento Bee. She has degrees in journalism and gender studies from Northwestern University.
In 2015 Sammy completed a data fellowship at the University of Southern California, which led to a three-part series on black child death in Sacramento County. She has also reported extensively on autism spectrum disorder, reproductive health care, LGBT health, and conjoined twinning.
Sammy is a ZUMBA instructor and an avid hiker. She hails from Long Island, New York, but much prefers the fine wine and stunning scenery of the West coast. In her spare time, she plays with her black Labrador, Pepper, and performs in local community theatre productions.
Derek Chauvin’s Trial Is Taking A Mental Toll On Black Sacramentans. Here Are Resources.
April 20, 2021
Some Sacramentans may be experiencing stress and anxiety around news of Derek Chauvin’s trial verdict. We’ve put together a list of mental health resources.
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Sacramento Arts Venues Say It’s Not Feasible To Reopen Under New California Guidelines
April 16, 2021
Sacramento performance venues say new state guidelines on live productions don’t make it financially feasible to open their doors.
As California Expands Vaccine Eligibility, Some Counties Say Supply And Scheduling Still A Problem
April 15, 2021
California counties say it’s been a challenge to expand vaccine eligibility to all Californians given the fluctuation in supply, and the complications of adjusting to a new state distribution system.
How To Get A Vaccine Appointment In California, And Other Things To Know About The Vaccine
April 15, 2021
California is expanding vaccine eligibility to all residents 16 and older starting April 15. Here’s the latest information on eligibility, availability and registering for appointments in California.
Blue Shield Of California Has Taken Over The State's Vaccine Roll-Out. Here’s What That Means.
April 9, 2021
Blue Shield is pushing forward with its vaccine distribution efforts in partnership with the state. Company officials say they’re set up to vaccinate six million Californians a week, pending vaccine supply.
Homebound Californians Still Lack Options To Get COVID-19 Vaccine
April 8, 2021
People in need of in-home care have been near the top of the eligibility list since early in the vaccine roll-out. But there are likely still thousands of people unable to leave their homes trying to figure out how to access the shot.
A Year Later, What You Need To Know To Protect Yourself And Others From COVID-19
March 19, 2021
One year ago, the COVID-19 pandemic triggered stay-at-home orders throughout California. Here's a closer look at how some public measures have changed since the start of the pandemic, and what you need to know going forward.
Severe Obesity Now Qualifies Californians For A COVID-19 Vaccine. Will It Mean More Access For Communities Of Color?
March 12, 2021
Experts say new guidelines allowing severely obese people to get the COVID-19 vaccine will vastly expand eligibility in California, particularly in communities of color.
Some Medically-Vulnerable Californians Will Be Vaccine-Eligible Monday, But Barriers Remain
March 11, 2021
Some of California’s most medically vulnerable residents become eligible for vaccine appointments starting March 15, but physicians say it’ll be a challenge to get the vaccine to everyone.
New California Vaccine Data Shows Racial Inequities In Distribution
February 15, 2021
The number of Black and Latinx Californians receiving the COVID-19 vaccine is low, compared to the prevalence of these residents among priority groups and in the general state population.