Bakersfield American Indian Health

Bakersfield American Indian Health Established in 1997, BAIHP is an Urban Indian Health Clinic that provides health care in Kern County. You will be asked to wear a mask.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) PANDEMIC
CLIENT TRIAGE PROCESS FOR
BAKERSFIELD AMERICAN INDIAN HEALTH PROJECT

TO PROTECT STAFF AND COMMUNITY,
WE ASK YOU TO FOLLOW THE PROCESS TO CHECK IN WITH US. CALL FIRST – Please call us at (661) 327-4030 whether you are home or already here. We will conduct a phone screen for symptoms before we can address your needs. If you are symptom free we will welcome you inside once we have completed the screening. NO PHONE? – If you do not have a phone, and you are here, please ring the doorbell and wait until a staff member come to the door. They will be wearing a mask and ask the screening questions outside. We will welcome you inside once we have completed the outdoor screening.
*If you are showing symptoms of COVID-19 or the Flu, you will be asked to go immediately to a treatment or testing facility. We do not have a physician on site.

03/31/2026

Thank you Arts Council of Kern for working with our elders on this mural project!

Several members of the BAIHP team was out at Bakersfield College this morning for the Kern PATH Collaborative meeting!It...
03/31/2026

Several members of the BAIHP team was out at Bakersfield College this morning for the Kern PATH Collaborative meeting!

It was great connecting with local partners and talking through real ways we can improve access to housing and support services across Kern County. Our team jumped into a few breakout sessions and conversations focused on youth, justice-involved individuals, and older adults.

We’re always glad to be part of these spaces and keep pushing for care that’s culturally grounded and centered on our community.

03/26/2026

The Indian Health Service’s 2025 Accomplishments Report highlights the importance of partnership across the Indian health system, including with Urban Indian Organizations. The report notes that IHS worked alongside 41 UIOs in 2025 as part of its effort to deliver care, strengthen health systems, and support Native communities in urban areas. NCUIH welcomes this recognition of the role UIOs play in improving access to culturally responsive care. Read the report:https://buff.ly/vNTjAbe

Join us on every Thursday for two of our cultural groups!📅 Thursdays🕑 3 PM - 5 PM | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM📍 501 40th St., Bak...
03/25/2026

Join us on every Thursday for two of our cultural groups!

📅 Thursdays
🕑 3 PM - 5 PM | 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
📍 501 40th St., Bakersfield

Our Cultural Workshop takes place every Thursday from 3 PM - 5 PM. Here, you can create your own cultural pieces, including making your own regalia!

Two Crows Song and Healing Circles also takes place every Thursday from 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM to learn cultural songs and is open to all. During the last Thursday of the month, we share a fire ceremony to help clear your mind, heart, and soul.

See you there!

03/25/2026

This important session is designed to empower you to make a positive impact in your community.

Join Zoom Meeting:
https://crihb.zoom.us/j/88975972781
Meeting ID: 889 7597 2781

During this training, you'll learn key strategies for preventing opioid misuse among youth and gain valuable skills in using Naloxone to reverse an overdose. We understand that some of the topics discussed may be sensitive, so we encourage you to take care of yourselves and support each other during this important conversation.

BAIHP will be partially closed in the morning on Friday, March 27th for an All-Staff meeting. 📆 Friday, March 27th📍 501 ...
03/24/2026

BAIHP will be partially closed in the morning on Friday, March 27th for an All-Staff meeting.

📆 Friday, March 27th
📍 501 40th St., Bakersfield
🕑 Closed from 8 AM - 1 PM
Reopens at 1 PM

📍 12308 Mountain Mesa Road, Lake Isabella
🕑 Closed from 8 AM - 2:30 PM
Reopens at 2:30 PM

03/20/2026

This year’s NNHAAD theme "From Ceremony to Action: Renewal, Respect, and Collective Strength" highlights the connection between cultural traditions and community-driven action in addressing HIV in Native Communities. The imagery in the poster reflects a transition from night into the light of a new day, symbolizing hope, healing, and renewal. The community members paddling together across flowing water represent the collective effort required to strengthen HIV prevention, treatment, and care. Together, these elements represent the journey from ceremony to action and our collective strength as Indigenous communities to honor cultural teachings and support one another in ending HIV.

03/20/2026

Today is National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day.
Awareness, routine testing, and culturally grounded care help strengthen Native communities. Early detection and open conversations reduce stigma and improve long-term health outcomes.
Join us in supporting prevention, testing, and care rooted in community and culture.
Learn more: https://buff.ly/Wp38AWf

03/18/2026

Images of American Indians and Alaska Natives have been used for decades to sell commercial to***co products to portray them as natural and a spiritual experience. These tactics not only misappropriated indigenous culture, but also reinforced harmful stereotypes of American Indians

With the heat wave coming through, it's important to have reminders of the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat S...
03/17/2026

With the heat wave coming through, it's important to have reminders of the difference between Heat Exhaustion and Heat Stroke.

Please stay hydrated, find shade where possible, and wear loose clothing to prevent overheating - especially if you are within a vulnerable group.

03/16/2026

March is National Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month 💙. It’s a great reminder to prioritize your health and stay up to date on colorectal cancer screenings. To learn more about your screening options and get connected, please reach out to your local UIO for support.

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501 40th Street
Bakersfield, CA
93301

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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