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Mexican Colony in Shafter marks 100 years of resilience and community history
On Jan. 31, 2026, A small rural community south of Shafter will mark a major milestone this year as residents gather to commemorate 100 years of history, resilience, and advocacy in the Mexican Colony. La Colonia, a newly formed grassroots organization whose name stands for Community Organized for Leadership, Opportunity,...
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Expiration of ACA tax credits could impact nearly 2 million Californians
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Bakersfield hospitals deliver first newborns of 2026
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hospital officials say the first newborn deliveries occurred overnight, not long after ringing in 2026. One newborn reportedly couldn’t wait until the weekend. Billie was brought into this world at 3:43 a.m., on the first day of 2026, Adventist Health officials said. Billie, who was named after her grandfather, weighed 7 […]
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Families raise concerns over autism therapy denials after Kern Health Systems review changes
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Adventist Health to offer free child immunizations
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health is set to offer free children immunization clinics throughout January. The immunization clinics are available to children under 18 years old who are uninsured or enrolled in Medi-Cal, a Medi-Cal cardis required. The clinics are also available for children of American Indian or Native Alaskan descent. The dates of […]
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Hector De Jesus, MD, joins the Wound Care Center team at Adventist Health
Adventist Health is pleased to welcome Hector De Jesus, MD, to the Adventist Health Bakersfield Wound Care Center, where he will provide specialized evaluation and treatment for chronic and complex wounds. A board-certified internal medicine physician, Dr. De Jesus brings more than 25 years of experience caring for patients with...
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Sierra View Medical Center restricts visitors to curb respiratory illness spread
PORTERVILLE, Calif. (FOX26) — The Sierra View Medical Center will be placing visiting restrictions to prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses. The restrictions will begin on December 30th and remain in effect until the end of the 2026 respiratory season. Visitors over the age of 13 will be allowed...
Porterville Recorder
Porterville Senior Care Home which has had numerous complaints on KTAAA board agenda
A Porterville senior care home which has had numerous complaints will be dealt with at the next Kings/Tulare Area Agency on Aging board meeting. The board will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the Tulare County Connection Building Yosemite Conference Room, 3249 W. Noble, Visalia. On the board's agenda as a scheduled item is the Autumn Oaks senior care home located at 848 N. Jaye Street. The item is on the agenda as information and possible action as far as recommendations the board wants to make for any further action concerning Autumn Oaks.
Porterville Recorder
Sierra View visitation restrictions in effect today
The 2025/2026 Respiratory Season is underway, and Sierra View Medical Center stated it's taking proactive measures to protect patients, visitors, and staff. To help prevent the spread of respiratory illnesses such as the flu, respiratory syncytial virus, RSV, and COVID-19, visiting restrictions are in place effective today and will remain until the end of the respiratory season in late spring 2026.
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Adventist Health Bakersfield named among U.S. News & World Report's 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
U.S. News & World Report has recognized Adventist Health Bakersfield as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care for supporting safe births and quality care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News' Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in its fifth edition.
Bakersfield Now
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital welcomes New Year’s baby born three seconds after midnight
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Bakersfield Memorial Hospital welcomes a New Year’s baby born three seconds after the clock struck midnight. Alyssa and Lionel Araujo welcomed the arrival of their daughter, Eliana Araujo, born at 12:00:03 a.m. Baby girl weighed at 6 lbs 11 oz and measured 19.5" long.
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Valley has high air-pollution burden, also lags in zero-emission vehicles
This story was originally published by the Merced Focus. The eight counties in the San Joaquin Valley experience some of the highest levels of air pollution in California, with levels of several pollutants far above the statewide average. All eight counties rank within the top 10 among California’s 58 counties...
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Faster heart attack detection technology to be used by Kern County first responders
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Q&A: Brianda Castro Discusses Central Valley Air Quality
Brianda Castro, Climate Equity and Environmental Justice Associate at the California Central Asthma Collaborative, discussed air quality in the Central Valley and how people can protect themselves and drive change. Q: Can you explain what it means when people say Bakersfield is a fishbowl and how that impacts our health?