Kern County Public Health

Who do you want to be healthier for this year?
Mrs. Lavonne Hall, CAO Hall Ambulance Service, wants to be healthier so their employees can continue saving lives.
We invite everyone to share your stories on social media - tag us and together we can have a healthier Kern!
Let’s make a healthier Kern - one heart at a time ❤️

What is your favorite whole grain to eat? Tell us in the comments!

The American Heart Association (AHA) says people should eat whole grains instead of refined grains. Whole grains have important nutrients that help our bodies work well. They help carry oxygen in the blood, keep our immune system strong, and balance blood sugar.

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¿Cuál es tu grano integral favorito para comer? ¡Cuéntanos en los comentarios!

La Asociación Americana del Corazón (AHA, por sus siglas en inglés) sugiere que las personas deben comer granos integrales en lugar de granos refinados. Los cereales integrales tienen nutrientes importantes que ayudan a nuestro cuerpo a funcionar bien. Ayudan a transportar oxígeno en la sangre, a mantener fuerte nuestro sistema inmunitario y a equilibrar el azúcar en la sangre.

E-cigarette use poses significant risks among youth. Ni****ne can harm young people's developing brains, affecting learning, mood, and coping skills. Parents and guardians, it's crucial to recognize the signs and understand the facts to safeguard our future generation from becoming life-long ni****ne users. Stay informed, and protect our youth. Free, no-judgement help is available by calling 1-800-QUIT-NOW or through Kick it California by texting “Quit Vaping” or “Quit Smoking” to 66819.

Enjoying the great weather at the Wasco Summer Safety Event! We love sharing ways to make good safety plans in our own homes and avoid emergencies in their lives. Teaching Hands-Only CPR training and water safety with Water Watchers lanyards are just two ways we can have a safe and fun summer.

Get trained with Hands-Only CPR and pick up a free Water Watcher lanyard, stop by Public Health at 1800 Mt. Vernon. Come anytime Monday - Friday, 8am - 5pm.

June is Dairy Month! Did you know why pasteurization is important? It is the process of heating beverages and dairy products (like milk) to kill harmful germs that can make you sick.

Symptoms of foodborne illness from raw milk can include fever, headache, diarrhea, stomach cramps, and vomiting. In some cases, more severe outcomes can lead to paralysis, kidney failure, stroke, miscarriage, or even death.

To protect yourself and your family, choose dairy products that state on the label that they are pasteurized. Learn more: ​ go.cdph.ca.gov/rawmilk

Save this post and spread the word! Our Mobile Health Clinic is making stops all week to provide vital services like immunizations, tuberculosis testing, family planning, sexual health services, and free health screenings. Swipe left to check out this week’s scheduled locations. We’re here for you!

🗓️ June 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Branch Library
📍3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond

🗓️ June 20, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Multi-Service Center
📍1505 Owens Street, Bakersfield

Find out when we’ll be in your area by visiting kernpublichealth.com/mobile-clinic/

¡Guarda este mensaje y corre la voz! Nuestra Clínica Móvil estará haciendo paradas toda esta semana para brindar servicios vitales como vacunas, pruebas de tuberculosis, servicios de planificación familiar, servicios de salud sexual, y exámenes de salud gratis. Desliza hacia la izquierda para ver las ubicaciones programadas para esta semana. ¡Estamos para ayudarle! Visite https://kernpublichealth.com/mobile-clinic/ para descubrir cuando estaremos en su área

🗓️ June 18, 10:00am - 3:00pm
Branch Library
📍3611 Rosamond Blvd., Rosamond

🗓️ June 20, 9:00am - 2:30pm
Multi-Service Center
📍1505 Owens Street, Bakersfield

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.

Talk to a health care provider and learn more: cdc.gov/measles/plan-for-travel.html

Turn off the TV, put down your phone and gadgets, and just focus on the food in front of you. Eating when you’re bored, sad, or stressed is not a good habit and can cause health problems and make you feel bad about food. Try to eat slowly and enjoy your meal instead of eating quickly.

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Apague el televisor, deje su teléfono y sus dispositivos, y concéntrese en la comida frente a usted. Comer porque está aburrido, triste o estresado no es un buen hábito y puede causar problemas de salud y hacerle sentir mal con respecto a la comida. Trate de comer despacio y disfrute de su comida en lugar de comer rápido.

¿Te pareció útil esta información? Prepárate. Sé atento. Mantente listo. ¡Visítanos y obtén capacitación en RCP solo con las manos sin costo y mantente a salvo! Visita Salud Pública ubicada en 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue en Bakersfield, en cualquier momento de lunes a viernes de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m.

Did you find this useful? Be prepared. Be aware. Be ready. Stop by and get Hands-Only CPR Training at no cost and stay safe! Visit Public Health located at 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield, anytime Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.

Did you know that Black mothers are nearly four times more likely to die from pregnancy-related causes? Read about the programs that are working hard to turn that around. bit.ly/3geMgwC

Who do you want to be healthier for this year?
Traci, Kern County Public Health Senior Office Services Specialist, wants to be healthier for her dogs, her family, and herself so that she can be adventurous and travel.
We invite everyone to share your stories on social media - tag us and together we can have a healthier Kern!
Let's make a healthier Kern - one heart at a time ❤️

DID YOU KNOW? Drowning is the leading cause of injury-related death among kids ages 1 to 4? The Kern County Child Death Review Team (CDRT) reported 6 drownings in kids under the age of 18 in 2022.

These deaths can be prevented! Take these steps and be a Water Watcher. Never leave kids unattended in or around a pool. Pick up a free Water Watcher lanyard with whistle at Kern County Public Health!

To learn more, visit us at kern public health.com/water-watchers

A healthier you is just around the corner! By choosing to be To***co free, you choose to live a healthier and longer life.

🚭Free help is available: Text “Quit Vaping” or “Quit Smoking” to 66819. Or call 1-800- QUIT-NOW (800-784-8669).

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Designate a Water Watcher to watch the kids while they play in waters. Pick up a free Water Watcher lanyard at 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave. in Bakersfield Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.

Stay out, stay alive: How to practice water safety this summer BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — If you jump into the Kern River– especially without a life jacket– you are taking your life into your own hands. That’s exactly what the Bakersf…

Who do you want to be healthier for this year?
Dr. Lyon, M.D., wants to be healthier for his family and his kids so that he can continue hiking through the adventure of life.
We invite everyone to share your stories on social media - tag us and together we can have a healthier Kern!
Let's make a healthier Kern - one heart at a time ❤️

¡Guarda este mensaje y corre la voz! Nuestra Clínica Móvil estará haciendo paradas toda esta semana para brindar servicios vitales como vacunas, pruebas de tuberculosis, servicios de planificación familiar, servicios de salud sexual, exámenes de salud gratis, y ahora Narcan gratuito y entrenamiento. Desliza hacia la izquierda para ver las ubicaciones programadas para esta semana. ¡Estamos para ayudarle! Visite https://kernpublichealth.com/mobile-clinic/ para descubrir cuando estaremos en su área

🗓️ June 10, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Calvary Temp Assembly of God
📍630 Kern Street, Taft

🗓️ June 11, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Mouser Center
📍100 2nd Street, McFarland

🗓️ June 12, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Branch Library
📍1102 7th Street, Wasco

🗓️ June 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Acres Park
📍Fairview Road, Bakersfield

Save this post and spread the word! Our Mobile Health Clinic is making stops all week to provide vital services like immunizations, tuberculosis testing, family planning, sexual health services, free health screenings, and now free Narcan and training. Swipe left to check out this week’s scheduled locations. We’re here for you!

🗓️ June 10, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Calvary Temp Assembly of God
📍630 Kern Street, Taft

🗓️ June 11, 9:30am - 3:00pm
Mouser Center
📍100 2nd Street, McFarland

🗓️ June 12, 9:30am - 2:30pm
Branch Library
📍1102 7th Street, Wasco

🗓️ June 13, 9:00am - 3:00pm
Acres Park
📍Fairview Road, Bakersfield

Find out when we’ll be in your area by visiting kernpublichealth.com/mobile-clinic/

Vea que tan cerca están los tamaños de sus porciones con el tamaño de porciones recomendadas en las etiquetas de Datos de Nutrición. 🤔 ¿Se ha pasado un poco? ¡Está bien! Nunca es demasiado tarde para empezar a medir su comida para tener una idea de cómo debe ser una porción saludable. Solo recuerde que la mitad de su plato debe consistir en frutas y vegetales y la otra mitad debe ser 30% de proteínas magras y 20% de granos. ¡También puede agregar una porción de lácteos sin grasa o de baja grasa para completar la comida!

See how close your portion sizes are to the recommended serving sizes listed on the Nutrition Facts label. 🤔Have you been going a little over? That’s okay! It’s never too late to start gauging your food to get an idea of what a healthy portion should look like. Just remember that half of your plate should consist of fruits and veggies, and the other half should be 30% lean protein and 20% grains. You can even add a serving size of fat-free or low-fat dairy to complete the meal!

Racism and its stressful effects have a devastating impact on maternal and infant health outcomes. Learn more about the programs that are supporting Black mothers and their babies to give them the greatest chance to live and thrive. bit.ly/3geMgwC

It's time to get serious about water safety. Never leave children unattended in a pool. Be a Water Watcher and pick up your free lanyard, M-F from 8am to 5pm at 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue in Bakersfield.

As temperatures rise in Bakersfield, it's time to get serious about water safety Between 2018 and 2022, Kern County lost 21 children due to drowning. Kern County Public Health said the primary reason in most of these cases was a lack of supervision.

Like this post if you love food! We appreciate our team from Environmental Health who work hard to make sure food is safe to eat at your favorite restaurants. Learn how local restaurants are doing by downloading our free Safe Diner App - at https://phweb.kerncounty.com/html5viewer/?viewer=safe_diner_viewer

Evacuation ORDER -155 Fire - New Notification 06-06-2024 17:18A

This is a message from the Kern County Fire Department

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WILDFIRE has become a threat to the Wofford Heights.
An Evacuation ORDER is in effect for this area. LEAVE now. Visibility in area will be reduced and roads may become blocked; if you do not leave now, you could be trapped, injured, or killed. IF you have any physical limitations and require evacuation assistance, call the Aging and Adult Services hotline at 1 (855) 264-6565. We will not be able to guarantee assistance after 9:00 pm.

Evacuation Order Area Boundaries
South of: Llama Lane
East of: Adams Rd/Wolfford Blvd.
West of: Isabella Lake
North of: Cypress Ext.

Follow the link to view a map of the area under the Evacuation Order. Link to affected Genasys Protect Zone(s): KRN: 719, KRN 720, KRN724
https://go.genasys.com/7nmytd

An evacuation center is being set up. The location of the center will be sent out as soon as available.
If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. CHECK local media for updated information or visit ReadyKern

Who do you want to be healthier for this year?
Anthony, Kern County Public Health Emergency Medical Services, wants to be healthier for his family so that he can live a long and fruitful life.
We invite everyone to share your stories on social media - tag us and together we can have a healthier Kern!
Let's make a healthier Kern - one heart at a time ❤️