Sandy Kleffman

Health reporter

I have been a reporter at the Contra Costa Times for nine years. For the past several years, I have specialized in health care, covering topics ranging from California's $3 billion stem cell program to hospital charity care, the uninsured, hospital seismic issues and the mysteries surrounding autism. A graduate of San Jose State University, I worked at the San Jose Mercury News, Oakland Tribune and other papers before joining the Times in 2000.

Articles

Regenerating Growth

<p>Several universities throughout California have received sizeable grants for extensive study of stem cells.</p>

Stem cell frontiers

<p>A look at the progress and potential pitfalls in California's $3 billion stem cell research program.</p>

Charity care at East Bay hospitals

<p>A Contra Costa Times investigation finds that East Bay hospitals benefited from at least $81 million in tax breaks in 2005, while providing less than $43 million in charity care.</p>