Kern County Public Health

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

Our team joined the Kern River Conservancy today to share water safety tips, hands‑only CPR training, and Water Watcher ...
05/22/2026

Our team joined the Kern River Conservancy today to share water safety tips, hands‑only CPR training, and Water Watcher kits. We worked together with the Kern County Fire Department, Kern County Sheriff’s Office Search and Rescue, and other community safety partners.
A special thank you to Boating California for providing our communities with free personal flotation devices (life jackets)! Your generous gift helps keep our community safer when enjoying our rivers and lakes.
We are grateful to all our partners and the community members who came out to learn, take part in the training, and stay committed to keeping our waterways safe.

Happy EMS Week to all EMS professionals across Kern County — the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, nurses, firefighters, la...
05/22/2026

Happy EMS Week to all EMS professionals across Kern County — the paramedics, EMTs, dispatchers, nurses, firefighters, law enforcement partners, air crews, educators, and support staff who make emergency care possible every day. Your dedication, leadership, compassion, and teamwork are the backbone of our communities. Thank you for answering the call at every hour and for the difference you make in every life you touch. 🚑💙

Celebrate Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day with us! 🥑🍓Eating colorful fruits and veggies can help keep your body strong ...
05/21/2026

Celebrate Eat More Fruits & Vegetables Day with us! 🥑🍓
Eating colorful fruits and veggies can help keep your body strong and healthy. They can lower your chance of getting sick from things like diabetes or heart disease. They also give you more energy to play, learn and grow.

Looking for inspiration in the kitchen? Watch Easy Cooking with WIC videos for low-cost recipes: youtube.com/

This isn’t just a lanyard. It’s a promise. One set of eyes, focused on the water. No phones. No distractions. Just prote...
05/19/2026

This isn’t just a lanyard. It’s a promise. One set of eyes, focused on the water. No phones. No distractions. Just protection. Because drowning happens silently, and it happens fast. Proud to wear the Water Watcher lanyard – and even prouder to protect the people we love most. Tag your pool crew and call dibs on who’s taking the first Water Watcher shift!

Swing by anytime Monday - Friday, 8am to 5pm, and grab your FREE Water Watcher kit at Kern County Public Health, 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305. Don’t wait—let’s make safety a priority!

Esto no es sólo un cordón para el cuello. Es una promesa. Un par de ojos, enfocados en el agua. Sin teléfonos. Sin distracciones. Sólo protección. Porque ahogamientos
suceden en silencio y pasan rápido. Orgullosos de llevar el
cordón del Vigilante del Agua – y aún más orgulloso de proteger a las personas que más queremos. ¡Etiqueta a tu equipo de piscina y elija quién se lleva el primer turno de Vigilante del Agua! Pasa cuando quieras de Lunes a
Viernes, de 8 a.m. a 5 p.m., y recoge tu kit GRATUITO del Vigilante del Agua en el Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Kern, 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave., Bakersfield, CA 93305. ¡No esperes—hagamos de la seguridad una prioridad!

Reminder: We'll be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on the following d...
05/19/2026

Reminder: We'll be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Regular hours will resume on the following day.

Mosquitoes can transmit diseases like West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis. Although most residents that contract ...
05/19/2026

Mosquitoes can transmit diseases like West Nile virus and St. Louis encephalitis. Although most residents that contract these diseases will show no serious symptoms, a small portion of people can experience serious health complications. Preventing mosquitoes from breeding and avoiding mosquito bites are the best ways to avoid getting these diseases.

Today we joined Kern Mosquito and Vector Control District and other local mosquito control districts in a press conference and open house on mosquito awareness and prevention. Learn about diseases such as West Nile virus, ways to protect you and your family, as well as methods used to control the mosquito population in Kern County, visit kernpublichealth.com

It’s HIV Vaccine Awareness Day!💉🔬While researchers work toward a vaccine, you can protect yourself today with services a...
05/18/2026

It’s HIV Vaccine Awareness Day!💉🔬While researchers work toward a vaccine, you can protect yourself today with services available right here in Kern.
➡️ PrEP works very well at preventing HIV when taken as directed.
➡️ Want privacy? Order free, discreet HIV/STI test kits at TakeMeHome.org.
➡️ Need fast results? We offer free rapid HIV testing — walk‑ins welcome at 1800 Mt. Vernon Ave. Call (661) 321‑3000.
❓Have questions about your sexual health? Email AskSTDclinic@kerncounty.com — we’re here to help.

May is National Bicycle Safety Month. Always wear a helmet! Remember the 2-2-2 rule. Can you fit two fingers above your ...
05/15/2026

May is National Bicycle Safety Month. Always wear a helmet! Remember the 2-2-2 rule. Can you fit two fingers above your eyebrows and two fingers underneath your helmet's strap? Check for the right fit before you get rolling! 🚵

For more safety tips, please visit www.chp.ca.gov/Bike-and-Ped-Safety

Behind every case of Valley Fever lies a unique story—a mother, a teacher, a director, a neighbor. Each journey is disti...
05/14/2026

Behind every case of Valley Fever lies a unique story—a mother, a teacher, a director, a neighbor. Each journey is distinct. Their voices raise awareness. Their experiences inspire hope.
Join Kim Barrett as she shares her experience with Valley Fever.
Don't miss the Faces of Valley Fever series on YouTube! Click the link in our bio or visit our channel at Kern County Public Health - YouTube. Let’s spread the word together!

For more information, visit kernpublichealth.com

To all the incredible nurses who show up with courage, compassion, and unwavering heart—thank you.Your gentle words, ste...
05/12/2026

To all the incredible nurses who show up with courage, compassion, and unwavering heart—thank you.
Your gentle words, steady hands, and fierce dedication change lives every single day.
You are the comfort in crisis, the calm in uncertainty, and the hope people hold onto when they need it most.
This week, we celebrate you—the healers, advocates, educators, protectors, and everyday heroes who keep our communities safe and cared for.
Happy National Nurses Week.
We’re endlessly grateful for the love and light you bring to those you serve. 💙

05/10/2026

To every mom in Kern County—we see you, we honor you, and we’re here for you.
Today we celebrate your strength, your softness, and all the unseen moments you carry with so much love. 💛
Whether through Black Infant Health, Perinatal Outreach, or Nurse Family Partnership—we walk beside you every step of the way.
Happy Mother’s Day.
Save & share to remind another mom that she’s never alone.

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1800 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93306

Opening Hours

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

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+16613213000

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