Denise Dador
Since joining ABC7 in 1998, Denise's mission has been to help Southern Californians improve their lives with timely medical information and advice. Through her reports, L.A's top medical experts become accessible and relatable. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, her stories played a pivotal role in helping Angelenos navigate their changing world. Besides volunteering to help groups that fund medical research and patient care. Denise also represents KABC in her work with various Asian Pacific Islander and Filipino-American community organizations.
Denise grew up in San Francisco. She attended Long Island University in Brooklyn and graduated from Mills College with a degree in communication. At WXYZ-TV in Detroit, she anchored the weekend news and hosted a weekly talk show. At KMPH in Fresno, she was the main anchor of their 10pm news.
Denise has received numerous journalism and community service awards including national recognition for her work with Asians for Miracle Marrow Matches. She received Emmy awards for News Feature Reporting and Outstanding Children's Programming.
Outside of work, Denise is a wife and mother of a teenaged son and daughter who both have big dreams. While she would like to say she is an avid runner or skier, streaming historical documentaries and period dramas has become her latest obsession.
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Denise's Stories
Escuelas de Los Ángeles se enfrentan a una crisis de asistencia por el miedo a la inmigración
Con el regreso a clases de los estudiantes en el condado de Los Ángeles, las autoridades escolares afirman que el temor por las continuas acciones federales de inmigración parece estar afectando la asistencia de los alumnos.
LA County schools battle ongoing attendance crisis fueled by immigration fears
L.A. County schools say fear over continuing federal immigration raids appears to be impacting student attendance.
Back-to-school eye check: As screen time fuels vision problems, try simple rule to mitigate issues
To prevent vision problems, Dr. Patel recommends the simple 20-20-20 rule to give your eyes a break from excessive screen time.
78 minutes of walking a day can prevent chronic back pain, reduce early death from heart disease
Do you have chronic back pain? Well, 78 minutes of walking a day can prevent it, and it can also reduce the risk of early death from heart disease. One avid walker shows us how she reaches this goal and beyond.
Vaccination deadlines loom as California kids prepare to head back to school
With all the changes you're hearing from public health officials, you might wonder if vaccine requirements have been modified.
New FDA-approved esophageal cancer test detects disease early, and it only takes 90 seconds
A study finds firefighters have a 62% higher risk of developing esophageal cancer compared to the general population. There's a new minimally invasive test that can detect the disease early, and it only takes 90 seconds to take.
Surging screen time: Psychologists warn of rising digital dependence among older adults
While younger generations tend to spend significantly more time on screens, psychologists warn of soaring digital dependence among baby boomers.
Overdose death in Riverside County linked to new opioid 100 times stronger than fentanyl
A Riverside County resident died from an overdose involving carfentanil, a synthetic opioid health officials say is 100 times stronger than fentanyl.
Leaders fear public health crisis with Los Angeles Planned Parenthood funding at risk
The newly-signed One Big Beautiful Bill restricts federal funding for clinics that provide abortion services beyond cases of rape, incest, or medical necessity.
Back-to-school bedtime: Here's how to reset your child's sleep schedule
Sleep experts say kids and parents should reset their sleep schedule now before back-to-school time rolls around. Here's how to get your circadian rhythm to beat to a different drum.