Kelley Atherton - Health Journalism Fellow
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Kelley Atherton
Reporter
The Daily Triplicate
About Myself
For the last three years, I have been a reporter for The Daily Triplicate in Crescent City, Calif., where I have tried my hand at many different beats. I currently cover education and health, but I also do features, including a monthly spotlight on local food.
Kelley Atherton's Blog
posted 06/13/2011
My blog post is a little late, but here I am!
Between March and May, I had several moments of panic about whether I was... more »
posted 10/20/2010
I attended a meeting Tuesday evening where I felt real inspiration.
As I listed to members of a grassroots organization,... more »
My Fellowship Projects
Thanks to the Mental Health Services Act in 2004, funding for mental health... more »
While funding for California's welfare programs has seen a steady decline... more »
My Stories and Projects
While funding for California's welfare programs has seen a steady decline over the past few decades, the state's financial crisis may mean even more severe cutbacks. Many who depend on these programs may face homelessness and illness as a result.
While other social services are facing budget cuts, the funding to serve Del Norte County’s mentally ill population seems relatively secure.
Del Norte County has a serious problem with tooth decay. In fact, the problem is spread across California — a recent study found that two-thirds of the state’s children have some form of tooth decay. Kelley Atherton finds out why.
In Del Norte County, groups such as the Children's Health Collaborative seek funding in a push to provide more nutritious meals at high schools and encourage students to make healthier food decisions.
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