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Pauline Bartolone
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Pauline’s been a journalist for more than 15 years, during which she was Capital Public Radio’s healthcare reporter from 2011-2015. Her work has aired frequently on National Public Radio, and her byline has appeared in The Los Angeles Times, The Daily Beast, CNN.com, Washingtonpost.com, and Scientific American.
Pauline’s been awarded multiple regional Edward R. Murrow awards, national recognition from the Society of Professional Journalists and a first-place prize from the Association of Health Care Journalists.
For the better part of a decade, Pauline freelanced from Latin America. Her reporting on melting glaciers in the Ecuadorian Andes was part of a George Polk award-winning radio series in 2006.
When she’s not producing stories, Pauline’s getting crafty; glass mosaics, knitting and soap-making are just a few obsessions. And she loves learning the Brazilian martial art of capoeira.
Pauline has a master's degree in journalism from the University of California at Berkeley.
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.
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.