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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Glendale, CA 91201
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Denise's Stories
Simple hysterectomy may improve quality of life for some women with cervical cancer, study says
A late-stage trial of women with cervical cancer at low risk of progression found that having a simple hysterectomy instead of a radical hysterectomy resulted in similar outcomes in terms of keeping them cancer-free.
¿Qué son las verrugas de agua? La FDA advierte contra el autodiagnóstico y tratamientos falsos
La FDA advierte contra el autodiagnóstico y el autotratamiento de una infección de la piel común, a menudo llamada "verrugas de agua".
New guideline urges anxiety screening for adults under 65; experts say many in US may be undiagnosed
Experts are now recommending that all adults under the age of 65 get screened for anxiety. A U.S. task force, whose advice often becomes standard medical policy nationwide, says that many Americans may be unaware and undiagnosed.
June gloom for real: Unseasonable weather leads to 'summertime sadness' for many in SoCal
June gloom is causing SAD, or seasonal affective disorder, to impact many Southern Californians this year. The condition is usually felt by people who live up north in the winter.
Dentistas del Sur de California adoptan la IA para ayudar a mejorar sonrisas
La inteligencia artificial que maneja el mundo puede ser un poco extraña, pero la tecnología también puede ayudarte a sonreír. Ahora, cada vez más dentistas recurren a la IA para mejorar la precisión y los resultados.
Finding decay before it turns into cavities: SoCal dentists embrace AI to help improve smiles
Artificial intelligence running the world may make you cringe, but the technology can also help you smile. Now, more and more dentists are turning to AI to improve accuracy and results.
Paralyzed man beats the odds and welcomes miracle baby: 'I kind of had to pinch myself'
After such a challenging fertility journey, Anthony Purcell, who suffered a spinal cord injury, is looking forward to his first Father's Day.
SoCal toddler with rare genetic disorder inspires resiliency, research and hope
Many rare diseases are life-threatening and most don't have treatments. A breakthrough for one could lead to a breakthrough for many. That's what one local family is hoping for.
FDA warns against self-diagnosis, bogus treatments for this common skin condition
The Food and Drug Administration is warning against self-diagnosis and self-treatment for a common skin condition - a viral infection often called "water warts."
SoCal native celebrates 25th anniversary of her heart transplant days after turning 25
Hannah Grinnan received a heart transplant at Loma Linda University Medical Center when she was just a few days old. She recently celebrated her 25th birthday and the 25th anniversary of her heart transplant.