Jess Berthold
Director of Public Relations, Clinical
Jess Berthold is the Director of Public Relations, Clinical, overseeing external communications for the pediatric and adult health systems. She has worked in communications and journalism for more than 20 years, starting as an energy reporter for Dow Jones Newswires during the California electricity crisis. Jess realized her passion for all things health and medicine as a writer and editor of various publications at the American College of Physicians. A move to the Bay Area led to communications director positions at First 5 Association of California and the Prevention Institute. Jess holds Masters degrees in Journalism and Public Health, and a Bachelor’s in English and Psychology.
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Kids’ Behavioral Health Is a Growing Share of Family Health Costs
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Some Children’s Tantrums Can Be Seen in the Brain, New Study Finds
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- Patient Care
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UCSF Benioff Children’s Hospitals Rank Among Nation’s Best for 2025-2026
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- Patient Care
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Back to School Means Back to Headaches for Some Kids. Here’s What to Know.
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This is How to Cut Hospital Visits for Kids with Eating Disorders
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Mental Health and Poverty are Top Concerns for East Bay Residents
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A Step Forward in Treating Serious Genetic Disorders Before Birth
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- Patient Care
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New and Easier Way to Monitor Inflammatory Bowel Disease in Kids