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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...
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...
Kern County Goes Red for American Heart Month in February
February is American Heart Month. It’s the time of year where people spend a little more time focused on love and their loved ones. It’s also a...
First flu-related death of 2019-20 flu season reported
Kern County Public Health Services Department has received confirmation of the first flu-related death in Kern County for the 2019-20 flu season. The...
Phobias
Phobias – you know, irrational fears like fear of flying, the dark, heights, etc. I have had a fear of escalators since childhood. Occasionally, if...
Preventing brittle bones, as easy as changing your diet
When it comes to osteoporosis, milk doesn't always do a body good. That's the news from a Harvard...
Celebrating one year of caring for our community
It's been one year since we opened the doors of the new Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley Hospital,...
Adventist Health offers support to Hospital Guild
On Aug. 7 the Tehachapi Valley Healthcare District sent a letter to the Guild of Tehachapi Hospital...
AHTV earns basic Emergency Department status, launches echocardiogram program
Think of any modern hospital in a big city. It's likely you'll picture radiologists checking...
Public Health cautions residents of potentially harmful algal blooms in Lake Isabella
The Kern County Public Health Services Department is urging boaters, dog owners and other recreational lake users to exercise caution and observe...
Measles exposure in Kern County
A person diagnosed with measles stayed in Kern County while infectious. From July 4-5 the person stayed at the DoubleTree Hotel located at 3100...
Adventist Health launches solar initiative across Central Valley hospitals
Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley is proposing a solar project that will offset almost all the hospital’s energy use, helping to dramatically...
Hello Tehachapi
Q&A with Dignity Health Medical Director of Clinic Operations, Francie Barnett Q: Dignity Health Med...
Auricular acupuncture
What is auricular acupuncture? Auricular acupuncture is a system utilizing points on the ears that was developed in the 1950s by the French...
Meet Kathryn Ostrem
As a senior dietitian at Adventist Health Tehachapi Valley, it's Kathy's passion to improve...
Prescription painkillers
This is an article I wrote a few years ago, and recent events have brought the subject to the...
