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Kern County ‘monitoring the need’ after Shafter public health clinic closed this summer
SHAFTER, Calif. – Months after a public health clinic shut down in the city of Shafter, health officials say they are continuing to weigh options for health services in the community. The clinic was operated by the Kern County Department of Public Health, which faced significant budget cuts this...
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Trusted CBCC Dermatology Team expands care to Tehachapi with new ASCI location
The American Skin Cancer Institute (ASCI), a Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center (CBCC) Dermatology Site, is proud to announce the opening of its newest location in Tehachapi, with doors opening and appointments beginning on Friday, Dec. 5. This expansion brings the same trusted team, advanced technology, and compassionate care that...
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TVHD to purchase Slice of Life building
On Nov. 18, the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District Board of Directors voted to purchase the former Slice of Life building on Valley Boulevard. The district plans to make the space available to local groups in the near future, with a long-term vision of eventually offering health-oriented programs once the right partners and uses are identified.
Bakersfield Now
Mercy Hospital Southwest unveils Thomas M. Hardt Tower, enhancing patient care facilities
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Dignity Health Mercy Hospitals held a ribbon-cutting and dedication of the new Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest. The ceremony will include a special blessing by Very Rev. Salvador Gonzalez, Vicar General / Moderator of the Curia, Diocese of Fresno. In a release, it said it is to honor “the legacy Catholic healthcare, compassion and service that has been the cornerstone of Mercy Hospitals for over 115 years.”
Porterville Recorder
Council backs water feasibility study
The Porterville City Council on Tuesday night agreed to participate in a state-funded feasibility study that will explore long-term drinking water solutions for roughly 280 homes currently relying on private wells north and south of the city. The Community Water Center, working with the State Water Board’s Division of Drinking...
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Clinica Sierra Vista Opens New Pulmonology Center in Bakersfield
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Adventist Health expands primary care services in Delano with new facility launch
DELANO, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Adventist Health is set to enhance healthcare access in Kern County with the introduction of new primary care services in Delano. The event featured live music by the mariachi band from Wonderful College Prep Academy, and tours of the newly expanded medical office. This expansion...
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Bakersfield pharmacy fills prescription gap left by Rite Aid closure in Lake Isabella
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Workers protest Kern County Hospital Authority at Kern Medical Center
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New pediatric emergency department at Kern Medical Center
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Kern Medical unveils new pediatric emergency department
BAKERSFIELD, Calif.(KBAK/KBFX) — Kern Medical has opened a new pediatric emergency department on the east side, providing a dedicated space for treating children experiencing medical emergencies. The department, located at the Kern Medical hospital on Mt. Vernon Avenue, features pediatric treatment rooms within a child-focused environment. "When we're thinking...
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'HEARTWARMING' reunion takes place at Dignity Health Memorial Hospital
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Cardiac arrest survivor reunites with lifesaving medical team at Dignity Health
A heartwarming reunion took place at Dignity Health Memorial Hospital as a cardiac arrest survivor met the medical team that saved his life. The patient, a man in his 40s, suffered a cardiac arrest at home. Fortunately, a family member was present and began hands-only CPR while emergency services were called. The patient was initially taken to Mercy Southwest Hospital before being transferred to Memorial's STEMI receiving center, where his blocked vessel was reopened.
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Studio 17 Health: CVS Shares What’s Next for Community Pharmacies
Community pharmacies have become a cornerstone of local health care, offering much more than prescriptions. From vaccinations to wellness checks, pharmacists are stepping up to meet growing patient needs. Studio 17 host Kait Hill spoke with Lucille, Chief Pharmacy Officer, and Edwin, Pharmacy Manager with CVS Health, to talk about a new report highlighting how patients are relying more on their local pharmacies for accessible, trusted care.
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SNIP spay, neuter bus schedules next clinic in Bakersfield
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A mobile spay and neuter operation is serving Bakersfield residents with pets over 25 pounds. The SNIP Mobile Spay and Neuter bus is now scheduling for an upcoming, low-cost clinic in Bakersfield. Organizers have not selected a date, but are gauging the public to see how many are interested. This event […]
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Hacienda Encanto Living celebrates Grand Opening
On Nov. 1, the healthcare team and family at Hacienda Encanto Living celebrated their much anticipated Grand Opening with a festive ribbon cutting. Guests enjoyed listening to Angelina Rangel play the piano for guests, as well as a stellar band. Dozens of community members, friends and family came to celebrate...
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Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District investing in community health
In this edition of the Chamber Chat, we are thrilled to shine a light on the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District (TVHD), a longtime partner with the Chamber. Since 1949, when it was first operating as the Tehachapi Valley Hospital District, the entity has sought to improve Tehachapi's healthcare. In 1969 it purchased the 28-bed hospital in downtown Tehachapi and began focusing on medical care expansion. Now, TVHD continues to make meaningful strides in supporting our community's well-being, education and future growth, and we are excited to highlight some of the strides they have made. From scholarships and local partnerships to creative community outreach, the District's commitment to enhancing healthcare access in Tehachapi is stronger than ever.
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Healthcare District welcomes new board member
The Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District has a new face at the table. Dwight Dreyer was appointed and sworn in as the district's newest board member during the Oct. 21 regular board meeting. He fills the vacancy created following the recent resignation of former chairperson Mike Nixon. Dreyer brings a varied...