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Kern County Public Health releases latest Valley Fever Data

WebAccording to the Valley Fever dashboard in 2019, there were 3,481 cases, in 2020 there were 2,954, and in 2021 there were 3,045 cases reported. Paul Rzucidlo, Epidemiologist with Kern County Public Health, stated that the decrease from 2019 could be for a variety of reasons including the COVID-19 pandemic. “The COVID pandemic has …

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Kern Public Health confirms 687 new cases of COVID-19

WebThe Kern County Public Health Department confirmed 687 new cases of COVID-19 in Kern County, bringing the total to date to 237,530. Health officials also announced 5 new COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the total to 2,122 COVID-19 deaths since the start of the pandemic. As of Monday, 1,234,094 doses of the COVID-19 …

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Kern County moves into the third tier of the first phase of Kern’s

WebThe Kern County Public Health Department announced Friday it is moving into the next tier of its vaccination plan, now allowing for more Kern residents to receive the vaccine.

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McFarland Community Health Center reopens with expanded …

WebJune 6, 2023 / Andrea Guevara. On Saturday, Clinica Sierra Vista celebrated its grand reopening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for its newly renovated McFarland Community Health Center. Their celebration took place outside of their McFarland location where they had live music, raffles, free resources, community partners, and free food for those in

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South Kern Sol Kern County Public Health is launching the Know …

WebThis program will be available every Monday at 27 Cougar Court in Taft from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. from March 7 through April 18. In February 2022, Public Health announced a Call to Action to improve overall health in Kern County as the county has some of the highest rates of obesity and mortality due to chronic health conditions in …

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South Kern Sol Free fitness and nutrition classes making their way

WebPublic Health is inviting the community to join them on Thursday between 3:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. for the initial health screenings and event kick-off. From then, fitness and nutrition classes will be held on Thursdays from 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.. These classes will run from February 15 through March 21 and are available to the public, even …

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South Kern Sol Kern Public Health expands Certified Healthy

WebKern County Public Health has expanded its healthy restaurant initiative “Certified Healthy,” which empowers residents to choose restaurants in their area that offer healthier food options. With the new expansion, local restraurants including Coconut Joe’s, Better Bowls, Locale Farm To Table Eatery, and Modern Grub are now included in the

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South Kern Sol Team

WebShe can be reached at [email protected]. Elizabeth Sanchez. Elizabeth Sanchez is the Program Associate for South Kern Sol. She was born and raised in Bakersfield. She attended Bakersfield College and graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara, where she earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science in 2015.

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South Kern Sol Health4Kern Coalition urges residents to prioritize

WebTuesday, outside the 1st Street Clinica Sierra Vista office, the #Health4Kern (H4K) Coalition held a press conference encouraging residents to prioritize their healthcare and not delay doctor visits.

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California becomes first state to offer health care to all Californians

WebStarting January 2024 individuals, regardless of immigration status, between the ages of 26 to 49 can be provided full coverage of Medi-Cal if they meet the eligibility criteria.

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Health concerns rise as air quality worsens in the Central Valley

WebAugust 20, 2021 / Essence Vasquez. Smoke from the Northern California wildfires and the French Fire in Lake Isabella have increased air quality concerns throughout the Central Valley, including Kern County. The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District has issued a health cautionary statement due to gusty winds and smoke impacts from

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South Kern Sol STD rates in Kern County: a Q&A with Patrick …

WebWith Sexually Transmitted Diseases and infections on the rise in Kern County, Kern Sol News spoke to Patrick Salazar, the program manager with the Kern County Public Health Department.

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South Kern Sol It’s okay to ask for help: Health professionals

WebAn increase is also happening within Kern County according to the Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (Kern BHRS). “We are seeing a steady increase in teens who have anxiety and depression accessing behavioral health services,” said Liz Bailey, Behavioral Unit Supervisor II from the Children’s team at Kern BHRS.

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Kern County Public Health Department announces latest COVID …

WebAccording to the Kern County Public Health Services Department, As of September 27, 787,180 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered to Kern County residents. 377,182 or 50 percent of Kern’s eligible population have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Kern County has 263 COVID-19 related hospitalizations …

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South Kern Sol Kern Family Health Care hosts community event …

WebIn Delano, California, Kern Family Health Care organized a community event with the main objective of gaining deeper insights into the unique experiences of members and communities in the Northern region of Kern County, including Delano, McFarland, Shafter, Wasco, and Lost Hills.

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South Kern Sol KHS secures millions to address housing and

WebJanuary 27, 2023 / Victoria Rodgers. Kern Health Systems (KHS) has secured more than $19 million from the California State Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) incentive funds to address housing and homelessness in Kern County. According to a press release by KHS, “These non-Medi-Cal incentive funds were awarded to organizations across

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How food insecurity has been affecting Kern County

WebIn 2019, CAPK delivered around 23 million pounds of food to residents in Kern County’s communities. In 2020, however, a 40 percent increase in the demand for food led to more food deliveries from CAPK. Following the pandemic, the demand for food decreased but this year CAPK is expecting to experience another high increase in demand.

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KernBHRS to hold Mental Health Awareness Month events and …

WebBelow are some of the featured events and activities planned: Monday, May 1 – The Kern County Administrative Building Uplighting – The County Administrative Building,1115 Truxtun Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93301, will be lit up with lime green lights throughout May to raise awareness for mental health. Be sure to drive by after dusk!

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South Kern Sol Bakersfield College, Cal State Bakersfield receive

WebBakersfield College and California State University, Bakersfield have been awarded $6 million in federal grants to address disparities and improve community health through education, the institutions announced last week.

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South Kern Sol Food insecurity remains a concern in Kern during

WebAfter going through a pandemic for a year, food insecurity remains a big concern in Kern, as people continue to struggle more than ever with food needs.

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