Ja'Nel Johnson
Former Health Care Reporter
Ja'Nel Johnson developed a love for journalism and health and science in high school, and decided the combination would make for an interesting and fun career.
The Gary, Indiana native comes to Sacramento from Louisville, Kentucky, where she worked as the health reporter at WFPL News.
She has also served as the News Director at KVNO News in Omaha, Neb.
Johnson also has experience working in television production as co-creator of “YESterdays” for the Yankee Entertainment and Sports Network; executive producer of "The Omaha News," a student produced newscast that airs on the local PBS affiliate; and as a production assistant for the Bud Biliken Parade and "Black College Quiz," which are both produced by Central City Productions.
She has written for The Times of Northwest Indiana, The Times and Democrat and the Arkansas Democrat Gazette.
Johnson is a graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University where she received a Master of Science in Journalism. She also graduated Summa Cum Laude from Claflin University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications.
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Health Care Policy Experts Criticize "The American Health Care Act" Proposal
March 7, 2017
California health care policy experts who back the Affordable Care Act Tuesday criticized a proposal from House Republicans to repeal and replace the law.
Proposed Bill Would Protect Bees From Harmful Chemical
March 6, 2017
Bee colonies are declining in California and nationwide, and some experts say it's due to a harmful chemical linked to nicotine.
Single-User Bathrooms Now Required To Reflect Access To All Genders On Signage
March 1, 2017
A new law allowing people of any gender to use single-user bathrooms in California begins March 1.
California Lawmaker Calls For Transparency With Doctors' Probation Records
February 27, 2017
A state lawmaker wants patients to be able to know if their doctor has been put on probation by the Medical Board of California.
Advocates Push For Nitrate Fees To Fund Clean Water
February 8, 2017
Water advocates are considering imposing a fee on nitrates to fund clean, affordable water for disadvantaged communities.
Will They Or Won't They? Physician Participation In End Of Life Option Act
February 8, 2017
Physicians must now decide whether to assist patients asking for an end-of-life drug under the state’s new aid in dying law. But how does a doctor decide if they should participate in the practice?
Protesters Decry DA's Finding In Joseph Mann Shooting, Family Reaches Settlement With City Of Sacramento
February 1, 2017
More than 100 people gathered in downtown Sacramento Wednesday night to protest after two officers were cleared in the shooting death of Joseph Mann. The protest was held as word of a settlement between the family and the city of Sacramento broke.
Number Of Heroin Poisonings Has Doubled For Some Age Groups In California
February 1, 2017
Data released by the Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development shows that 20- to 29-year-olds have had more heroin overdoses than any other age group since 2012.
Proposed Medicaid Funding Changes Could Lead To Medi-Cal Cuts
January 30, 2017
President Donald Trump and his administration want to turn Medicaid into a block grant program, which policy analysts say could put more burden on states to cover costs -- and lead to coverage cuts in California.
Policy Analysts Predict Higher State Costs With Fixed Medicaid Funding
January 30, 2017
The Trump administration is seeking to turn Medicaid into a block grant program, which would reduce Medi-Cal to fixed funding. Policy analysts warn this would result in higher costs to the state with less access to health care.