Kern County Public Health

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

🚨Important Lead Safety Alert🚨Please check your freezer for GREAT VALUE Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets with a best if...
04/06/2026

🚨Important Lead Safety Alert🚨
Please check your freezer for GREAT VALUE Dino Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets with a best if used by date of FEB 10 2027 and lot number 0416DPO1215. These nuggets may contain unsafe levels of lead. There is no safe amount of lead for children or for people who are pregnant.
If you think your child may have eaten these nuggets, talk with your childs doctor to see if lead testing is needed.
Protect your family by throwing the product away or returning it to Walmart.
For questions, contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888 674 6854 or email MPHotline@usda.gov. 💚🦖
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đź‘Ź Our Employee of the Month goes to Michelle McFarland, from our Public Health Fiscal program. Michelle is recognized fo...
04/03/2026

👏 Our Employee of the Month goes to Michelle McFarland, from our Public Health Fiscal program. Michelle is recognized for her outstanding support and collaboration with the department. It is said that Michelle’s “patience and collaboration play a vital role in ensuring that purchasing and contract processes run smoothly and her support makes a meaningful difference for staff.
Our Excellence Awardees go to Carly Dawson from our Health Equity Program and Christina Pruitt who is from the California Children’s Services program. Carly is recognized for her strong work ethic and known as a great team player who helps keep things moving. Christina is recognized for creating an environment where others feel supported and valued and known for positivity, consistent helpfulness, and outstanding teamwork.
🌟 Congratulations Michelle, Carly, and Christina!🌟

Join a community of empowered Black mothers-to-be and new moms for FREE education and support from a team of professiona...
03/27/2026

Join a community of empowered Black mothers-to-be and new moms for FREE education and support from a team of professionals including a Public Health Nurse, Mental Health Professional, Family Health Advocates and Group Facilitators.

Learn more by visiting us at https://tr.ee/BlackInfantHealth or call (661)321-3000 today. Let's improve the health outcomes for our community together.

🚨 Stop using these products now to prevent fall hazards, choking, battery ingestion, and serious injuries. ⚠️🚫 Goregent ...
03/25/2026

🚨 Stop using these products now to prevent fall hazards, choking, battery ingestion, and serious injuries. ⚠️

🚫 Goregent Infant Walkers: These walkers can fit through doorways and fail to stop at steps, creating a dangerous fall hazard that can lead to serious injury or death. Stop use immediately and request a full refund. Disassemble, remove the fabric seat, write “RECALLED” on the tray, and email a photo to GoregentInfantWalkersRecall@outlook.com.

🚫 BUILT LUUM Light Up Tumblers (Lifetime Brands): LED components can break, making button cell batteries accessible to children, posing choking and life‑threatening ingestion hazards. Stop use, keep out of children’s reach, and dispose of the battery properly. Request a refund at https://www.builtny.com/pages/recall or contact 888‑561‑2269 or Recall@Builtny.com.

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The Perinatal Outreach Program (P.O.P.) brings nurses and health aides to your home to walk beside you from pregnancy th...
03/24/2026

The Perinatal Outreach Program (P.O.P.) brings nurses and health aides to your home to walk beside you from pregnancy through your baby’s first birthday. We help you find a doctor, get referrals for Medi‑Cal & WIC, arrange rides to appointments, and share prenatal education (nutrition, mental health, and birth prep). After baby arrives, we check on you and your newborn, support doctor visits & immunizations, answer post‑birth questions, teach breastfeeding or formula feeding & newborn care, and connect you to community resources when you need them most.
Who can join: If you’re pregnant (up to 36 weeks) and live in Kern County, P.O.P. is for any age, any background.
How to join: Self‑refer by calling (661) 321‑3000. (Healthcare providers & agencies can fax referrals to (661) 868‑1291.)
You don’t have to do this alone. Save this for later, and share or tag a mom‑to‑be who deserves this care. ❤️

Lead poisoning can make it hard for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. Most children who have lead poisoning ...
03/23/2026

Lead poisoning can make it hard for children to learn, pay attention, and behave. Most children who have lead poisoning do not look or act sick. If your child is in Medi‑Cal, WIC, Head Start, or similar programs, ask their doctor for a blood lead test at ages 1 and 2. If they’re not in these programs, ask about their lead exposure risk.

Keep your child safe by:
➡️ Not letting them chew on old paint 🚫
➡️ Washing hands and toys often 🚿
➡️ Eating foods with calcium, iron, and vitamin C (they help protect growing bodies) 🍓🥦🍠

Every small step can help keep kids healthy and strong. đź’›
Learn more at kernpublichealth.com

Health is something we weave together—through awareness, access, cultural understanding, and community support.On Nation...
03/20/2026

Health is something we weave together—through awareness, access, cultural understanding, and community support.
On National Native HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, we honor Native communities and reaffirm our commitment to equitable HIV prevention, testing, and stigma‑free care.
Our Public Health Clinic provides free, confidential HIV testing.
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8 AM–5 PM
Location: 1800 Mt. Vernon Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93306
Walk-ins welcome.
A new horizon starts with knowing your status.

03/19/2026

¿Embarazada en el condado de Kern? No está sola. Nuestro Programa de Alcance Perinatal (P.O.P.) lleva atención compasiva hasta su puerta, desde el embarazo hasta el primer año de su bebé.

P.O.P. envĂ­a enfermeras y asistentes de salud directamente a su hogar. Le ayudamos con:

• referencias a médicos y Medi-Cal/WIC
• preparación prenatal y apoyo en salud mental
• cuidado del recién nacido, alimentación y vacunaciones
• visitas domiciliarias mensuales hasta el primer cumpleaños del bebé
• ¡y mucho más!

Cualquier edad. Cualquier origen. Toda mamá es bienvenida.

Las referencias están abiertas para todos. Las personas pueden auto referirse, y los proveedores de salud o agencias comunitarias pueden referir a un cliente a P.O.P. llamándonos al (661) 321-3000 o enviando un fax al (661) 868-1291. Más información en kernpublichealth.com

Guarde esto para más tarde, o compártalo con una mamá que lo necesite. 🌼

🌙 Safe Sleep Starts with the ABCsEvery baby deserves a cozy, protected place to rest. Safe Sleep helps families create a...
03/19/2026

🌙 Safe Sleep Starts with the ABCs

Every baby deserves a cozy, protected place to rest. Safe Sleep helps families create a sleep space that lowers the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) and supports healthy routines from the very beginning.
✨ A — Alone

Your baby sleeps safest in their own space — not in a shared bed.
✨ B — Back

Place your baby on their back for every nap and every night.
✨ C — Crib

Use a safety‑approved crib with a firm mattress and fitted sheet. Keep the sleep space free of pillows, blankets, and toys.
Safe Sleep is a simple, loving way to protect your little one. And for families who have experienced a SIDS loss, support is always here.
đź’› Learn more about Safe Sleep and local resources at www.kernpublichealth.com.

🚨 Stop using these products now to prevent head injuries, tip‑overs, magnet ingestion, and choking hazards. ⚠️🚫 ProRider...
03/18/2026

🚨 Stop using these products now to prevent head injuries, tip‑overs, magnet ingestion, and choking hazards. ⚠️
đźš« ProRider Bicycle Helmets
These helmets fail required impact and stability standards and may not protect you in a crash, posing a serious risk of head injury or death.
Cut the straps, email a photo for a refund: org@prorider.com or call 800‑642‑3123.

🚫 17 Stories 14‑Drawer Dressers
Unstable when unanchored, these units can tip over and trap children, causing serious injury or death.
Email for disposal/refund instructions: Baojia_recall@outlook.com.

đźš« Stoney Games Kluster Magnet Chess
Loose high‑powered magnets can be swallowed, causing intestinal perforation, twisting, blockage, infection, or death.
Contact 800‑362‑0977 or klusterrecall@gmail.com for safe disposal and replacements.

🚫 LIVEHOM 11‑Drawer Dressers
These dressers violate federal stability standards and pose dangerous tip‑over and entrapment hazards to children.
Write “RECALL” on the dresser, send a photo to livehomerecall@163.com for a refund.

đźš« HALO Magic Sleepsuits
The zipper head can detach, creating a choking hazard for infants.
Visit www.sleepsuitrecall.com or call 833‑791‑0420 for recall registration and replacement options.

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Even if it isn’t cigarette smoke, it still isn’t safe. Secondhand e-cigarette aerosol exposes children to harmful chemic...
03/17/2026

Even if it isn’t cigarette smoke, it still isn’t safe. Secondhand e-cigarette aerosol exposes children to harmful chemicals that can damage the heart, inflame the lungs, and weaken their immune systems. The solvents and additives in these products have also been linked to EVALI, a serious lung disease outbreak that affected thousands between 2019 and 2020.

đź‘ŹCongratulations to Joshua Ovalle and Jonathan Martin from Hall Ambulance for saving the life of a Kern County resident ...
03/16/2026

đź‘ŹCongratulations to Joshua Ovalle and Jonathan Martin from Hall Ambulance for saving the life of a Kern County resident who called 9 1 1 for what seemed like simple shoulder pain. Their use of a 12 Lead ECG in the field revealed a serious cardiac emergency and helped ensure fast, lifesaving care.
Since February 1, fewer than one thousand ECGs have been reported, and this moment shows just how powerful early recognition can be.
Show these heroes some love. Tap like, share this post, and help us raise awareness about the lifesaving impact of early ECG use in our community. ❤️

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