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$14 million investment into rural health care happening in Kern …

webA $14 million dollar investment is focused on removing barriers for patients across the county who are seeking health care. TAFT, Calif. (KERO) — 40 minutes by …

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KDPH Healthy Restaurant Initiative aims to help Kern County eat …

webIn the 5 years the Kern County Department of Public Health has offered Kern restaurants the chance to become "certified healthy," 31 restaurants have joined the effort.

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Covid emergency's end will impact access to vaccines and treatment

webAfter three years, the U.S. federal health emergency for covid-19 is ending. 23ABC' Corey O'Leary talked to Kern County health care officials to learn more about …

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Syphilis cases on the rise nationwide and in Kern County

webKERN COUNTY, Calif. — Syphilis cases in Kern County are thirty times higher than they were twenty years ago, according to the Kern County Public Health …

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$17 million state grant approved for Behavioral Health and …

webA $17 million grant from the Department of Health Care Services, and a more than $1 million match by the county will help fund that safe place to go. “Currently, at our …

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Mental health help hotline 988 will be opening a call center in

webIn an effort to start confronting the mental health crisis facing the country and Kern County, a new suicide and crisis call center will soon be opening up in Bakersfield, …

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Public health leaders warn Kern County about staying healthy

webBy: Vania Patino, 23ABC , Muska Olumi, 23ABC. Public health leaders in Kern County say that 78% of adults here are either overweight or above the overweight …

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"This is a blessing--good for the community." Black Family …

webYvonne and her Mom Denise say events like this mean more than just a health check-up. "This is a blessing and it's good for the community. There's a lot of …

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Kingston Healthcare Facilities to re-open under new owner

webFacilities formerly run by Kingston Healthcare Center, which closed down after multiple alleged violations of state health and safety policy will now soon be back in …

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CDCR and CCHCS reveal new mission and vision statements

webThe California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and California Correctional Health Care Services have released new Mission and Vision statements. …

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Addressing the stark healthcare disparities for Black mothers and …

webBlack mother and infant death rates continue at alarming rates in the United States, as well as in the Central Valley. 23ABC's Brianna Willis spoke to the organizers of …

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KBHRS releases 3-year plan and opens public comment period

webThe mental health professionals at Kern County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services have released their 3-year plan and opened a 30-day public comment …

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The importance of understanding and recognizing valley fever

webAccording to the CDC, valley fever "also called coccidioidomycosis, is an infection caused by the fungus Coccidioides. The fungus is known to live in the soil in the …

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KBHRS to build new psych facilities in Bakersfield

webWith an additional 32 beds and $25.5 million going into funding Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is eager to see its new facilities operational …

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BIH program looks to assist African American mothers

web23ABC In-Depth. What is the BIH Program? The California Black Infant Health (BIH) Program aims to improve health among African American mothers and …

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New recovery center offers sobering amenities

webBAKERSFIELD, Calif. — A new recovery center is also being called a sobering center because it's a place where Kern County residents can go in the midst of …

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Report: Many in the Central Valley lack safe drinking water

webA new report found the water many need for drinking, cooking, and bathing is contaminated. The issue according to the California State Auditor is that the board in …

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Focusing on breaking stigmas surrounding pregnancy and dental …

weband last updated 5:45 PM, Feb 28, 2024. On Tuesday, Omni Family Health held a mobile dental clinic aimed at lowering the barrier and removing the stigma …

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Fentanyl Epidemic Hits Kern County Hard: One mother's journey …

webFentanyl use and overdoses nationwide spiked with Kern County seeing over 250 fentanyl-related overdose deaths in 2022. One Bakersfield mom felt the …

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