Kern Medical

08/05/2025

In this episode of Health for Life, we're talking about a skill that can truly save lives—how to Stop the Bleed.

Guests Allison Osvog, Clinical Manager of Trauma Medicine, and George Bratton, Trauma Performance Improvement Coordinator, break down the national Stop the Bleed initiative, how to control severe bleeding in an emergency, and what to do even if you don’t have a kit.

Plus, hear powerful real-life stories where these simple actions made all the difference.

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stop-the-bleed-with-allison-osvog-and-george-bratton/id1789210449?i=1000720577121

Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6ysNyhMfPijGIwKWDjN8Xe?si=VUMab0PASWiivfLRMpc5Nwe

08/04/2025

🎉 Join us on Saturday, August 9th for a Party in the Parking Lot! 🏥 Kern Medical will be offering physicals, wellness checks, immunizations, and catch-up vaccines before school starts! 🏫🩺 Enjoy delicious food, refreshing beverages, and grab free backpacks and school supplies for students! 🎒 See you there!

Appointments are encouraged, walk ins welcome! To schedule your appointment, please call (661) 326-2800

*Children must be seen by a provider to receive a ticket for free backpack and food. **While Supplies Last

07/14/2025

Kern Medical has earned national recognition from the American Heart Association (AHA) for its unwavering commitment to high-quality patient care. We have received the Get With The Guidelines®–Stroke Gold Plus award, along with inclusion on the Target: Stroke Honor Roll and Target: Type 2 Diabetes Honor Roll.
This prestigious recognition reflects our hospital’s dedication to following the latest evidence-based clinical guidelines to improve outcomes for patients experiencing stroke and managing Type 2 diabetes.
This award also highlights the exceptional work of our clinical teams and reinforces our mission to provide the highest standard of care to every patient. We are proud to be recognized on a national level for our efforts to enhance stroke care and chronic disease management!

07/07/2025

In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Amin Ramzan from Kern Medical's Obstetrics and Gynecology department specializing in Gynecologic Oncology, to break down everything you need to know about cervical cancer—from prevention to screening and treatment.

Listen on Spotify Podcasts: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2RjXxs4RufYyBy4Tjtzvuc?si=5J6EnrIFQHiixyobeH442A&context=spotify%3Ashow%3A2jwHA7lcPMm3N3wR3TWKR6

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-for-life/id1789210449?i=1000716022316

07/02/2025

Kern Medical is proud to welcome its newest class of resident and fellow physicians, as they begin the next phase of their medical careers in a wide range of specialties. As part of this exciting new chapter, Kern Medical is also proud to announce the official launch of its General Surgery Residency Program. This expansion is a critical step in meeting the growing healthcare demands of our community, ensuring that Kern County has access to exceptional surgical care for years to come. We wish these new residents and fellows the very best as they embark on the next phase of their training!

This year, we are welcoming:
13 Internal Medicine Residents
7 Emergency Medicine Residents
7 Psychiatry Residents
6 General Surgery Residents
4 Obstetrics & Gynecology Residents
3 Clinical Pharmacy Residents
4 Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellows
1 Addiction Medicine Fellow
1 Addiction Psychiatry Fellow
1 Infectious Disease Fellow

07/02/2025

Great news — Kern County is listening!

For the last several years, Dr. David Bowen, a board-certified hand surgeon at Kern Medical, has shared important Fourth of July fireworks safety tips with our community. And last year, we saw the results: Dr. Bowen didn’t see a devastating hand injury for the first time in years.

Let’s keep the momentum going!

Click the link to hear Dr. Bowen’s expert advice ahead of the holiday weekend.

Kern County hand surgeon warns of firework related injuries

07/01/2025

Congratulations to our exceptional resident and fellow graduates of 2025! 🎉 Through all of the long hours and challenging cases, you’ve reached an important milestone in your medical journey.
Many of these physicians will go on to practice in Bakersfield and throughout the Central Valley—helping us advance our mission to increase access to care in the communities that need it most.

05/28/2025

Kern Medical is proud to recognize our residents and medical students who contributed to the 2025 Southern San Joaquin Valley Regional Research Forum at Bakersfield College, which featured 109 accepted abstracts and 27 oral presentations. Congratulations to Dr. Kiranjit Rai for earning First Place, Targol Mehrazar for earning Second Place, and Jenessa Olson for earning Third Place. We’re proud of their continued pursuit of excellence in research and education.

05/09/2025

Happy Nurses Week from all of us at Kern Medical! 💙🏥 This week, we are celebrating our incredible nursing staff with gratitude and joy-including a very successful Retail Therapy day on Thursday! 🛍️ A big thank you to our amazing local vendors who helped make the day extra special.

05/05/2025

On this month's episode of Health for Life, we are joined by Dr. Soorena Fatehchehr to dive deep into endometriosis — a condition that’s often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, and minimized. We’re talking real symptoms, common misconceptions, the impact of medical gaslighting, and most importantly, the treatment options that do exist. If you or someone you love is navigating this journey, this one’s a must-listen.

Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/health-for-life/id1789210449?i=1000706419517

Listen on Spotify: https://spotify.link/MlOnyZ0b8Sb

05/05/2025

Kern Medical and Adventist Health Bakersfield teamed up once again to support the American Cancer Society Relay for Life 2025. We were proud to have Dr. Trang, Kern Medical's Chief of Otolaryngology and Head and Neck Oncology, represent us on the physicians panel. Together, we continue to make strides in the fight against cancer. Thank you to everyone who showed up, participated, and helped make this year’s event so impactful!

04/24/2025

Congratulations to Jenny Wilson, RN and Marie Ruffin, RN, who were recently honored by the Association of California Nurse Leaders – Kern County Chapter! 👏💙 Jenny received the Exemplary Leadership Award for her outstanding work in our Emergency Department, and Marie was recognized with the Humanitarian Award for her incredible dedication in Outpatient Pediatrics. We’re so proud of them—and all of our amazing nurses who were nominated! 🏆