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Latino Task Force launches Mental Health Hotline to help cope with COVID-19
The Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force is proud to launch its new mental health and wellness hotline this week. The hotline is aimed at...
Latino COVID-19 Task Force urges residents to get tested as Kern falls back to Tier 1 (Purple) stage of restrictions
Testing continues to be a crucial focal point for the Kern County Latino COVID-19 Task Force as...
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Medicare Annual Open Enrollment
Medicare Annual Open Enrollment Period (October 15- December 7, 2020) is an important time for Medic...
Private holiday shopping at Tehachapi Natural Market
There is no doubt that 2020 has been one heck of a year. For some there has been tragic loss of...
Public Health encourages everyone to get a flu shot
Kern County makes sure getting the vaccine is easy and free to help prevent “twindemic” of COVID-19 and seasonal flu With flu season upon us, Ker...
The relationship between exercise and cancer
Exercise benefits the body in myriad ways. Studies have shown that routine exercise can help people effectively maintain healthy weights, sleep...
What is herd immunity?
Infectious diseases can strike at any time. Some of them cause relatively minor interruptions to...
Adventist Health prepares for COVID-19 surge
As part of its global response to the COVID-19 pandemic, International Medical Corps is deploying em...
Amber Medina joins Adventist Health medical office locations
Adventist Health has announced that certified family nurse practitioner Amber Medina, MSN, RN, FNP-C will be accepting patients at their clinic...
COVID-19 community education and response
At Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) we believe that responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and slowing the spread of the virus is an action...
California Public Health Officials release guidance requiring Californians to wear face coverings in most settings outside the home
The California Department of Public Health today released updated PDF guidance that requires Californians to wear a face covering in high-risk...
Local agencies awarded grant to provide direct mental health services for the most at-risk Kern County youth
The Kern County Superintendent of Schools (KCSOS) and Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KernBHRS) announced these agencies have been...
Kern County Public Health provides tips to stay safe in excessive heat
Kern County Department of Public Health Services is reminding everyone to protect themselves from extremely hot temperatures. Extreme heat poses a...
Kern Honey: liquid gold
Honey is an amazing substance. It can be used to sweeten foods and drinks, as well as be used...
Jeff Lingerfelt: Rest assured, we are prepared for this pandemic
I want to take an opportunity to address some of the questions and concerns we've heard in the...
You inspire us- An open letter to our community from Adventist Health
Over the last few weeks, our communities have been struggling through perhaps the worst public...
Adventist Health launches virtual visits, so patients can access their doctor safely from home
Adventist Health recently announced it has launched on-demand virtual services which allows doctors to consult with patients remotely using video and...
Essential oils for the immune system
We know that when we take care of ourselves through diet and exercise that our body systems receive...
COVID-19 protective measures
The most Reverend Joseph V. Brennan, D.D. has announced that the closure of ALL Churches, Missions and Stations; including all grounds and facilities...
No reports of COVID-19 at CCI
No cases of corona virus among inmates or staff at the California Correctional Institution at...
COVID-19 testing in Kern County
Two main COVID-19 test sites in Bakersfield take walk-in patients. Priority Urgent Care is testing...
Leave Healthy, Not Hungover
Ginger. Seems people love it or hate it. Those who love it tell those in the other camp that, "it's...
Heartworm disease in Tehachapi
Recently a local Tehachapi dog has tested positive for heartworm disease. This dog was born, raised and has never traveled out of the area. What this...
Valley Strong Credit Union responds to Coronavirus
President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said, the “only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” The President uttered these historic words in 1933 dur...
Looking toward a healthier 2020? Here's three go-to tips from a local dietitian
New Year Resolutions are always made with the best of intentions. People typically want to get...
