Kern County Public Health

Kern County Public Health Our mission is to protect and safeguard the health and safety of the community.

03/07/2026

Recap of our time at the Valley Fever Walk, hosted by Kern Medical and the Valley Fever Institute. It was a day filled with hope and community, where participants united to raise awareness and support for those affected by this illness.

Valley Fever symptoms vary from person to person, but can give you a lingering cough, fever, or make you feel tired.

See a doctor and ask if your symptoms could be Valley Fever.

It’s in the Air. Be aware! Visit kernpublichealth.com to learn more.

Lace up your sneakers and grab your crew! 👟⚾You’re invited to the 10th Annual Valley Fever Walk — a family-friendly even...
03/06/2026

Lace up your sneakers and grab your crew! 👟⚾

You’re invited to the 10th Annual Valley Fever Walk — a family-friendly event packed with fun, community, and purpose.

Let’s show up, show support, and Strike Out Valley Fever together!

📅 March 7, 2026
📍 Riverwalk Park
⏰ 9 AM

Purchase Tickets today ➡️
Click the Link in our Bio or visit
KernMedicalFoundation.com

👏Congratulations to Erick of Erick's Street Tacos 🌮 for working with our team from Environmental Health to become permit...
03/06/2026

👏Congratulations to Erick of Erick's Street Tacos 🌮 for working with our team from Environmental Health to become permitted to safely serve food to our community! 💚🌮

Want to start your own street vending business? Small Business Day is a free event to meet people who can help you with:...
03/05/2026

Want to start your own street vending business? Small Business Day is a free event to meet people who can help you with:

✅ Permitting and licensing
✅ Understanding rules and regulations
✅ Community resources
✅ Scholarships and loans (CDFI)

📅 Saturday, March 14, 2026
🕕 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Belle Terrace Park
1101 E Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307

EN ESPAÑOL⬇
¿Quiere comenzar su propio negocio como vendedor ambulante? Asista a nuestro evento gratuito para conocer a personas que puedan ayudarle con:

✅ Permisos y licencias
✅ Entendiendo reglas y regulaciones
✅ Recursos comunitarios
✅ Becas y préstamos (CDFI)

📅 Sabado, 14 de marzo de 2026
🕕 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
📍 Belle Terrace Park
1101 E Belle Terrace, Bakersfield, CA 93307

Something we don’t talk about enough: breastfeeding supports you just as much as it supports your baby.It can help lower...
03/04/2026

Something we don’t talk about enough: breastfeeding supports you just as much as it supports your baby.
It can help lower the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and many moms burn up to 600 calories a day while exclusively breastfeeding—sometimes helping with post‑pregnancy weight loss.

And the benefits don’t stop with moms.
Breastfed babies also have lower rates of common childhood illnesses. And because asthma, diabetes, and childhood obesity impact Black families at higher rates, sharing this information matters. The benefits of breastfeeding can last a lifetime.
If you’re looking for support on your journey, Black Infant Maternal Health Initiative of Kern County is here for you—promoting, educating, supporting, and advocating for better health outcomes for Black infants and mothers in our community.
Join us as we strive for birth equity through unity and empowerment.

We are so excited to celebrate our March Employees. Our Employee of the Month goes to Josie Aviles, from our Environment...
03/03/2026

We are so excited to celebrate our March Employees. Our Employee of the Month goes to Josie Aviles, from our Environmental Health Fiscal program. Josie is recognized for brightening the team with her positive energy, daily uplifting messages, and unwavering willingness to support others.

Our Excellence Awardees go to Yasmin Paglinawan from our Public Health Fiscal program and Gladdys Rodriguez who is from our Environmental Health Fiscal program. Yasmin is recognized for her willingness to volunteer for projects, thoughtfulness, and teamwork. Gladdys is recognized for consistently spreading positivity, checking in on everyone each morning, and going out of her way to make us feel supported and appreciated.

Congratulations Josie, Yasmin, and Gladdys!

🚨 Stop using these TheKiddoSpace products now to prevent toxic lead/phthalate exposure and battery hazards. ⚠️🚫 Children...
03/03/2026

🚨 Stop using these TheKiddoSpace products now to prevent toxic lead/phthalate exposure and battery hazards. ⚠️

🚫 Children’s Flashcard Talking Toys: exceed federal bans for lead and phthalates and lack short‑circuit protection. Mark “RECALLED” on animal‑shaped units or cut the USB cable on rectangular units, then email a photo for free replacements to info@thekiddospace.com.

🚫 Children’s Handwriting Practice Kits: pen nibs contain lead above federal limits. Remove pens and refills from children, dispose per local regulations, then email a photo for free replacement pens/refills to info@thekiddospace.com.

🚫 Children’s Christmas Tree Play Sets: zipper pull contains lead above federal limits and the product fails mechanical/electrical toy standards. Write “RECALLED” on the tree, email a photo to info@thekiddospace.com for a free replacement, then discard the tree and storage box.

More information: visit thekiddospacestore.com and click “Product Safety Recalls.”
Note: button cell batteries are hazardous; follow local hazardous waste procedures.

Please share to help keep families safe.

Did you know that Black women are almost twice as likely to deliver premature babies? Let's change that! Our Black Infan...
02/28/2026

Did you know that Black women are almost twice as likely to deliver premature babies? Let's change that! Our Black Infant Health (BIH) Program offers free services by a team of trained professionals who provide culturally appropriate care for Black mothers and babies. We empower pregnant and mothering Black women to make healthy choices for a brighter future.

Learn more by visiting us at https://tr.ee/BlackInfantHealth or call (661)321-3000 today. Let's improve the health outcomes for our community together.

🍏Our Waste Hunger Not Food program runs on dedication—exactly what Anthony brings every single day! Jamal, over at The O...
02/28/2026

🍏Our Waste Hunger Not Food program runs on dedication—exactly what Anthony brings every single day! Jamal, over at The Open Door Network, highlighted how Anthony never misses a shift and keeps our food‑rescue operations moving, helping collect uneaten, packaged foods and whole produce from local schools and deliver them to our nonprofit partners so neighbors can access fresh, wholesome food—free of charge.

Launched by Kern County Public Health, Waste Hunger Not Food fights hunger and reduces waste across our community. With partners like The Open Door Network, drivers like Anthony keep our refrigerated vehicles on the road from donating schools to distribution sites.

Join us in celebrating Anthony’s impact—a plaque on the wall and a well‑earned shout‑out for an everyday hero making sure good food doesn’t go to waste. 👏💛

02/27/2026

Your Valley Fever journey matters—and it could help someone else feel less alone. This disease can lead to very different journeys. For some, a lingering cough or fatigue; for others, months or even years of serious illness. If you’re a mother, a father, a teacher, a neighbor, your voice can bring awareness and your story can spark hope. Have a story you'd like to share?
Email us your story submission. Visit kernpublichealth.com to learn more.

Preventive care helps you Thrive Like a Poppy. At our Bakersfield Clinic, we offer checkups, vaccines, and more to keep ...
02/24/2026

Preventive care helps you Thrive Like a Poppy. At our Bakersfield Clinic, we offer checkups, vaccines, and more to keep you feeling great. Your health matters, and we’re here to give you the care you need.
We also have a Delano Clinic for TB testing and immunizations only—making it easy for you to get the care you need close to home. 💙

📍 Bakersfield Location: 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
🕒 Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM
📞 Call us: (661) 321-3000

📍 Delano Location: 455 Lexington Street, Delano CA 93215
🕒 Hours: Wednesdays, 9 AM to 4 PM (Call for appointment)
📞 Call us: (661)321-3000

Your health helps our community thrive—visit us and grow strong!

Stay well on your way! Stay up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines to get ...
02/23/2026

Stay well on your way! Stay up to date on the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine and other recommended vaccines to get the best protection against disease and severe illness while traveling internationally. Talk to a health care provider and learn more: cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html

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