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Adventist Health Unveils $30 Million Advanced Care Pavilion in Bakersfield

A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held Oct. 8 at Adventist Health’s new Advanced Care Pavilion, which will provide specialty and cancer care in Bakersfield, Calif. | Photo Credit: Adventist Health. The new 60,000-square-foot Advanced Care Pavilion brings specialty consultations, diagnostic imaging and cancer services together, with approximately 45,000 patient visits...

Bakersfield, CA · 2d
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The Cool Down

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California voter says rent and gas leave little money for fun: 'Everything is higher'

Beyond prices at the pump, the fossil fuel industry poses risks to surrounding communities.

Kern County, CA · 4d

KGET

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Adventist Health Bakersfield release new mobile clinic times for November

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health Bakersfield will be back offering free childhood immunizations throughout November. The mobile clinics help ensure families receive access to essential vaccines for preventable diseases and are open to the public, organizers said. Organizers said the clinics are available for children under the age of 18 who do not have insurance, […]

Bakersfield, CA · 6d

Porterville Recorder

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Hope Horizon Mental Health to hold grand opening

Hope Horizon Mental Health, a mental health practice dedicated to providing compassionate, professional behavioral health services and support, is excited to announce its official grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony in Porterville. The event will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 4 at 881 W. Morton, Suite B, Porterville.

Porterville, CA · 6d

Porterville Recorder

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Family HealthCare Network now offering Cologuard

Family HealthCare Network is expanding access to colorectal cancer screening by making Cologuard available to eligible patients, providing a convenient, noninvasive option that can be completed in the privacy of their own home. Colorectal cancer screening plays an important role in preventive health care and early detection. By offering Cologuard,...

Porterville, CA · 7d

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Bakersfield Memorial Hospital Becomes Kern County's First Magnet-Certified Hospital

Bakersfield Memorial Hospital has earned the Magnet designation for nursing excellence and high-quality patient care, becoming the first hospital in Kern County to receive the honor. The recognition comes from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, which awards it only after an extensive evaluation of a hospital's nursing practices, patient outcomes and professional culture.

Kern County, CA · 13d

Latin Times

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Becerra and SEIU Target Valadao's Medicaid Vote as CA-22 Becomes the Fall's Hottest Race

Xavier Becerra and SEIU Local 2015 formally backed Randy Villegas in Bakersfield on October 22, making Valadao's vote for H.R. 1 — the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" — the central argument of their healthcare-focused closing push. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is scheduled to appear alongside Villegas tonight, Friday,...

Bakersfield, CA · 13d

The Cool Down

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California teachers once had fully paid health coverage. Now they're rallying over premiums

"While your income isn't changing, your purchasing power has absolutely fallen."

Bakersfield, CA · 20d

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Kern County Cannot Afford a New Threat to Local Clinics

In Kern County, getting medical care is often harder than it should be. A patient may need to travel across town or across the county. A working parent may have to find time away from a job that offers little flexibility. A senior may need help arranging transportation. In Kern...

Kern County, CA · 23d

KGET

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Medicare Changes Coming to Kern County in 2027: What Beneficiaries Need to Know

Medicare beneficiaries in Kern County should take a close look at their health coverage as the annual enrollment period approaches. From rising premiums and prescription drug costs to changes in local insurance providers, understanding what’s changing can help residents make informed decisions about their health care in the coming year. Benny Gomez of Romy & […]

Kern County, CA · 24d

KGET

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Bakersfield VA clinic moving to former CRC headquarters on Old River, for now

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) – After years of delays and frustration, Kern County veterans may finally be getting the medical clinic they’ve long sought and long deserved. It’s in an unlikely location: California Resources Corporation’s former home on Old River Road. About 17 years after Congress first OK’d a new VA clinic for Bakersfield, there is […]

Bakersfield, CA · 24d

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Lisa Mundy, Kern County’s first ventilated COVID-19 survivor, graduates nursing school; fulfilling ‘promise to God’

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Six years ago, she became the first Kern County resident to survive COVID-19 after intubation. Now, Lisa Mundy is the one breathing life into new patients. The community may remember her from KGET’s coverage in 2020. Bakersfield Heart Hospital, now Adventist Health, was Mundy’s home for 50 days. But she only […]

Kern County, CA · 27d

KERO 23 Bakersfield

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New Bakersfield VA clinic nears opening after 17 years of delays

Friday, Congressman Vince Fond and Congressman David Valadao hosted Department of Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins in Bakersfield to announce a new Bakersfield VA Community-Based Outpatient Clinic.

Bakersfield, CA · 27d

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Kern County Public Defender’s Office kicking off free holiday-themed expungement clinics Oct. 28

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A series of free holiday-themed expungement clinics will commence at the Kern County Public Defender’s Office this month. The first clinic, named “Clean Out Those Skeletons,” will provide a chance for eligible residents to “clear their criminal records, remove barriers to opportunity, and move forward with a fresh start,” according to a release.

Kern County, CA · 10-07

Bakersfield Channel

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Bakersfield pediatrician warns declining vaccination rates are fueling measles resurgence

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — A Bakersfield pediatrician says declining vaccination rates and growing vaccine misinformation are contributing to the return of measles, a disease that was once considered largely eliminated in the United States. Dr. Niranjan Dass, who has practiced pediatrics for more than a decade, says measles was...

Bakersfield, CA · 29d

Bakersfield Channel

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Open enrollment means 'open season' on Medicare recipients trying to get coverage

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KERO) — Scams thrive during Medicare open enrollment. If you are adding or changing your Medicare or Healthcare.gov coverage during open enrollment, watch out for unsolicited calls claiming to "help" you find the best deal. Unfortunately, scammers see this open enrollment period as a chance to trick people out of money and personal information. Open enrollment for Medicare runs from October 15 through December 7 (Medicare).

Bakersfield, CA · 10-05

Bakersfield Now

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Local providers highlight Kern County doctor shortage

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KBAK/KBFX) — Kern County’s shortage of primary care doctors is leaving many patients with fewer options for routine and preventive health care, local providers say, and it can make managing chronic conditions more difficult. Kern Medical said the county has 47 primary care physicians for every...

Kern County, CA · 10-02

Porterville Recorder

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Sierra View expands Graduate Medical Education

Sierra View Medical Center stated has reached a significant milestone in the growth of its Graduate Medical Education program with ACGME Initial Accreditation for new fellowship programs in Cardiovascular Disease and Gastroenterology. The two programs will bring advanced specialty physician training to Porterville and build on the foundation of Sierra...

Porterville, CA · 10-02

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Kern County Binational Health Initiative Addresses Language and Access Barriers

Free health screenings, flu vaccines, and help accessing health coverage are among the resources Kern County families can get through this year’s Binational Health initiative, which focuses on bringing care directly to Latino and immigrant communities. Binational Health Kern County launched its annual initiative September 30 at Clinica Sierra...

Kern County, CA · 10-01