Kern county, CA
Kern County, California[edit | edit source]
Kern County is a county located in the southern part of the U.S. state of California. As of the 2020 census, the population was 909,235. Its county seat is Bakersfield. Kern County comprises the Bakersfield, California, Metropolitan statistical area. The county spans the southern end of the Central Valley. Covering 8,161.42 square miles, it ranges west to the southern slope of the Coast Ranges, and east beyond the southern slope of the eastern Sierra Nevada into the Mojave Desert, at the city of Ridgecrest.
Healthcare in Kern County, California[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Kern County is a vital aspect of the community, with numerous facilities providing a wide range of services to residents.
Kern Medical[edit | edit source]
Kern Medical is a leading healthcare provider in Kern County. It is a 222-bed acute care teaching hospital located in Bakersfield. Kern Medical offers a range of services including emergency medicine, obstetrics and gynecology, and surgery. It also has a robust residency program, training the next generation of healthcare professionals.
Adventist Health Bakersfield[edit | edit source]
Adventist Health Bakersfield is another major healthcare provider in Kern County. It is a 254-bed hospital that offers a comprehensive range of medical services. These include cancer care, heart care, orthopedics, and women's health services. Adventist Health Bakersfield is also known for its community outreach programs, which aim to improve the health and wellbeing of the local population.
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield[edit | edit source]
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield, a part of Dignity Health, is a two-hospital system featuring Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest. The hospitals offer a wide range of services including a heart center, orthopedic, and neurological services, and a cancer center.
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital[edit | edit source]
Ridgecrest Regional Hospital is a critical access hospital located in the city of Ridgecrest. It provides a variety of services including emergency care, diagnostic imaging, and rehabilitation services. The hospital is committed to meeting the health and wellness needs of the Ridgecrest community.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Healthcare in Kern County, California, is diverse and comprehensive, with a range of facilities offering a wide variety of services. From major hospitals like Kern Medical and Adventist Health Bakersfield to smaller facilities like Ridgecrest Regional Hospital, residents have access to high-quality healthcare services. These facilities are not only committed to providing excellent medical care, but also to improving the overall health and wellbeing of the Kern County community.
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