Michael Wilkes is the Host of 'Second Opinion' at KCRW. He is an award-winning journalist with extensive experience in medical education, technology-assisted learning, and public health, often focusing on themes such as doctor-patient communication and end-of-life care. Wilkes has been featured in KCRW, JMIR Publications, and PLOS, bringing his insights on the intersection of healthcare and journalism to a broader audience.
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Michael's coverage focuses on healthcare, medical testing, prescription drugs, aging, and abuse from a local perspective in the United States, specifically California and Santa Monica. He seems to be interested in practical health information that directly impacts his local audience.
For pitching to Michael Wilkes, consider providing insights into healthcare trends affecting Californians or specific initiatives related to healthcare accessibility for elderly residents or those requiring long-term care within his specified geographic focus.
He might also be interested in data-driven analysis of local health trends or investigations into issues relevant to the Californian community. Considering his focus on lifestyle themes as well, story angles could include topics like weight loss programs tailored for locals or unique exercise regimens popular among Californians.
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By: Evan Andrew Rusoja, Christine Kreuder Johnson, Jalika Joyner, Birungi Mutahunga, Scott Kellermann, Julia Lippert, Nicole R. Gardner, Isaac Ahwera, Felista Nanono, Gilbert Mateeka, Charlotte Aguti, Michael Wilkes, Charles Mugisa, Prossy Katushabe
Abstract Introduction Emerging infectious diseases with regional spread and potential to escalate to a global pandemic have increased in the last century.
The President's 'routine' MRI that cost $3,000 and no doctor recommends is a perfect example of how too much healthcare can be just as harmful as too little.
Children with dyslexia are too often left behind.
The case for a trauma-informed care approach.
How one system has been proving government-run healthcare is possible.
If an AI can outperform two radiologists reading your mammogram, why is it still sitting on the sidelines?
Dogs can get vaccinated against lyme disease. Why can’t humans?
One of the most common knee surgeries might actually make things worse.
Central Africa’s Ebola outbreak isn’t just a medical problem. It’s a social one.
Dr. Wilkes reflects on leaving the Ebola outbreak behind while his Ugandan colleagues could not.
