José Martinez OnCentral Reporter
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José Martinez covers South Los Angeles for KPCC's OnCentral website.
José graduated from Loyola Marymount University in 2011, where he majored in theology and worked as the editor in chief of the college newspaper, the Loyolan.
An L.A. transplant originally from San Diego, Martinez is a huge fan of improv and stand-up and does not believe in the Oxford comma.
Stories by José Martinez
South LA uninsured rate is more than double that of US
Last year, about 15 percent of the American population didn't have health insurance. The same was true for 38 percent of South L.A.'s adult population.
Study examines impact of food commercials viewed by Latino youth
Researchers writing in JAMA Pediatrics noted that junk food ads can contribute to a poor diet among children and teenagers.
Black, Latino autistic children getting less specialty care: study
Minority children appear to be less likely to see doctors who specialize in the brain, the mind or the digestive system, says a new report in Pediatrics.
Primary care doctor shortage continues, impact felt in South LA
The study called the U.S. rate of primary care doctor production "abysmal." Many health centers in South L.A. can't afford a doctor, which is one reason why so much care falls to nurses and physician assistants.
Will South LA get AmazonFresh? For now, the answer is no
With AmazonFresh, select L.A. zip codes have one more option in terms of how they get their groceries – but for now, it doesn't seem like South L.A. is included.
Domestic violence survivors often don't get mental health care
According to the behavioral health director of a South L.A. clinic, there's "a lot of shame" and stigma that comes with being the target of domestic violence.
Feds to drop efforts to restrict access to morning-after pill
Emergency contraception is a "way of chipping away" at South L.A.'s high teen pregnancy rates, said the CEO of a local community clinic.
The need for dental care in South LA mirrors worldwide problem
The dental chief of Watts Health Clinic described its patients' need as "overwhelming," and said tooth decay is the most common problem, from childhood to adulthood.
Stories can be useful tools for patients making medical decisions
A South L.A. pediatrician says telling patients stories about others can help "normalize" the situation so they get the care they need.
STUDY: Overweight patients more likely to switch doctors
Researchers said rude comments from medical staff or improperly-sized medical equipment can drive patients living with obesity to go "doctor shopping."
Minority children in Calif. replacing soda with sugary juice
A UC study says young Latinos and blacks are drinking more juice, which one South L.A. nurse practitioner says isn't as healthy as many people think.
UCLA study: 'Medical homes' may mean better preventive care
One South L.A. clinic coordinator says medical homes "aren't the norm" for patients living in the area, which can lead to inefficient care.
CDC to smokers: Enlist your doctor's help in quitting
A new ad campaign from the federal health agency notes that smokers are more than twice as likely to quit when they've talked to a health provider about it.
South LA program to attempt to bridge hospital, primary care
Helping patients navigate the transition between hospital care and primary care is a "no-brainer," says the head of the Southside Coalition of Community Health Clinics.
Where do you find peace and quiet in LA?
Los Angeles can be busy and loud, and finding a quiet space to think can be tough. That's why KPCC wants to know: Where do you go to get away from it all?
