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One year later, county's bold 'Know Your Risk' STD campaign …

WebA year ago, Kern County Public Health officials recognized an ongoing problem: Sexually transmitted diseases throughout Kern County were among the worst …

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WebFeb 15, 2024. Kern's largest health plan, dipping again into its financial reserves for the sake of local underserved communities, on Thursday came up with $20 …

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Adventist Health Bakersfield adds new entrance for emergency …

WebThe Adventist Health Bakersfield ambulance bay shows appreciation to all Kern County emergency medical services on Oct. 21, 2023. The emergency department …

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COMMUNITY ROUNDUP: Local hospital officially changes its name

WebThe Bakersfield hospital announced plans to change its name earlier this year, and with the California Department of Public Health's approval, the name change is official.

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San Joaquin Community Hospital announces new name, mission

WebSan Joaquin Community Hospital is changing its name and broadening its focus to improving the health of the whole community, officials announced Wednesday. …

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After slow start, Kern County says reimagined court-ordered …

WebThe Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services building at 2001 28th St.

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KHS awards $14M in Kern to fill housing, other Medi-Cal gaps

WebKern's Medi-Cal plan administrator hopes to close gaps in how the county's poorest residents receive health care with its award earlier this month of more than $14 …

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Kern healthcare nonprofit gets a new name, logo

WebThe Bakersfield-based nonprofit formerly known as National Health Services, Inc. is getting a branding makeover with a new name and logo.

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Bakersfield Heart Hospital's new name, Adventist Health Specialty

WebAdventist Health CEO Kerry Heinrich said the Roseville-based company's acquisition last year of Bakersfield Heart Hospital was a chance to "step in, save a …

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PHOTO GALLERY: Kern Public Health Back-to-School Vaccine Clinic

WebThe clinic, with dozens of people from Kern Public Health, estimate around 1,000 child, and more than a few parents, will receive vaccines from the start of the clinic …

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New Suicide and Crisis Lifeline call center humming with lifesaving …

WebIncreased rates of depression during the holidays have been documented by mental health professionals for years. The National Alliance on Mental Illness has found …

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KHS appoints new CEO aiming for better coordination of care, …

WebA new chief executive has taken the reins of Kern County's largest health plan with hopes of lowering barriers to medical treatment for the county's poor while …

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Opinion: If expanding quality health care access is California’s goal

WebIn January, California became the very first state to open its Medicaid program, called Medi-Cal, to every undocumented immigrant within its borders. Some …

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Work begins on Kern inpatient psychiatric facilities News

WebKern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services broke ground Thursday on the county's new psychiatric health facilities at 702 Workman St. The twin facilities — one …

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Local agencies offering free vaccinations

WebBrenda Herrera receives her Pfizer COVID-19 booster shot Tuesday afternoon at a vaccination clinic sponsored by the Community Action Partnership of Kern …

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County proposes Kern Medical Center-Kern Health Systems merger

WebCounty officials are unveiling a new plan to help rescue Kern Medical Center: a merger with Kern Health Systems.

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Mercy Hospital Southwest raises highest beam for new Hardt …

WebLeaders and staff of Dignity Health Mercy Hospital Southwest and the Friends of Mercy Foundation gathered Tuesday as the final beam was placed on the …

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KHS gives out $20 million to tackle Kern's biggest health needs

WebKern's largest health plan, dipping again into its financial reserves for the sake of local underserved communities, on Thursday came up with $20 million to help …

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Dignity Health breaks ground on new tower at Mercy Southwest

WebOn Friday, Dignity Health hosted a groundbreaking for a four-story, $350 million tower that will greatly expand the health care capabilities for an area of town that …

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Commentary: California schools aren’t equipped to handle mental …

WebBakersfield, CA (93308) Today. A few passing clouds, otherwise generally sunny. High 84F.

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50 Next Health Territories Sold, Announces New Goal by 2027

WebBusiness Wire Apr 18, 2024 Apr 18, 2024 Updated 52 mins ago

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