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

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.
California Lawmakers Consider Bill To Limit Medi-Cal Estate Recovery
May 11, 2015
A bill that would limit California power to recover assets from the estates of deceased people will have a hearing at the Capitol this Monday. A similar bill was vetoed by Governor Jerry Brown last year.
Bill To Require Prescription Labeling for Non-English Speakers Moves Forward in California
May 6, 2015
A bill that would require California pharmacies to provide prescriptions with labels or instructions in languages other than English passed an Assembly committee today.
Undocumented Immigrants Have Limited Health Care Coverage, 'Health For All Act' Would Expand It
May 4, 2015
A California Senate Committee today will consider the financial feasibility of allowing undocumented immigrants to obtain full health coverage. Currently, Medi-Cal pays for urgent health care needs of the undocumented.
Vaccine Bill Clears Key Senate Committee
April 23, 2015
A bill intended to bring up vaccination rates among schoolchildren in California has passed an important committee test.
Doctors Medical Center Closure Shows Struggle Of Hospitals That Serve The Poor
April 20, 2015
Doctors Medical Center, a 60-year-old hospital in San Pablo, has been struggling financially for two decades. Economic changes in health care are putting new pressures on hospitals, especially ones that serve the poor.

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