Adventist Health Bakersfield

01/09/2026

It was an absolute joy to reunite our Christmas miracle baby with the first responders and medical staff who helped save his life. On Christmas Day 2024, baby JJ was rushed to the hospital after being born prematurely at just 22 weeks. With the odds stacked heavily against him, this little fighter defied expectations thanks to the extraordinary efforts of many heroes, including CAL FIRE, CAL FIRE San Luis Obispo Unit, San Luis Ambulance, Inc., and our ER and NICU teams at Adventist Health Sierra Vista. Today, JJ is healthy, thriving, and has just celebrated his first birthday. Thank you to everyone who played a role in JJ's remarkable journey.

01/09/2026

Mike Peterson, an IT Manager at Adventist Health, joins host Japhet De Oliveira to discuss his unconventional career path, leadership philosophy, and his current season of rebuilding.

Listen here: ahlink.org/3Nipudc

01/08/2026

While January is , blood donation is important throughout the year, as Adventist Health physician leader Dr. James Burke, knows well. Through blood donations, we can provide life-saving benefits to our communities and those in need.

Read more about the different types of blood donations that are possible so we can give more to our communities at ahlink.org/3IhchNn.

01/08/2026

Click the link below to view our free child immunizations throughout Bakersfield, happening every week this month!✅ The immunization clinics are available to children under 18 years old who are uninsured or enrolled in Medi-Cal. A Medi-Cal card is required. The clinics are also available for children of American Indian or Native Alaskan descent.

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Adventist Health is set to offer free children immunization clinics throughout January. The immunization clinics are available to children under 18 years old who …

01/07/2026

We are all made for more precious moments, so we’re thrilled to celebrate a few of the first babies born across our hospitals in 2026! Please help us congratulate these families on their new bundles of joy.

Pictured:
Baby Billie, Adventist Health Bakersfield
Baby Malaia, Adventist Health Reedley
Baby Dezirae, Adventist Health Ukiah Valley
Baby Selena, Adventist Health and Rideout
Baby Christopher, Adventist Health Glendale
Baby Delayza, Adventist Health Hanford
Baby Elianna, Adventist Health Sierra Vista
A precious baby girl at Adventist Health Sonora
A sweet baby boy at Adventist Health Castle

01/06/2026

HPV vaccination provides safe, effective, and long-lasting protection, with the potential to prevent more than 90% of HPV-attributable cancers. Here are some fast facts.

Find more information about HPV at ahlink.org/3C7ezus.

01/06/2026

HPV vaccination provides safe, effective, and long-lasting protection, with the potential to prevent more than 90% of HPV-attributable cancers. Here are some fast facts.

Find more information about HPV at ahlink.org/3C7ezus.

01/03/2026

“Be strong and courageous. Do not be frightened, and do not be dismayed, for the LORD your God is with you wherever you go.” — Joshua 1:9

01/01/2026

Tahnee and William of Bakersfield celebrated the arrival of their baby girl, Billie, born at 3:43 a.m. on Jan. 1, 2026, at Adventist Health Bakersfield.Billie,

01/01/2026

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — Hospital officials say the first newborn deliveries occurred overnight, not long after ringing in 2026. One newborn reportedly couldn’t wait until the weeke…

01/01/2026

Congratulations to parents, Tahnee and William, on the arrival of their baby girl on New Year’s Day! The couple and the Birth Center team at Adventist Health Bakersfield welcomed Billie into the world at 3:43 a.m. on January 1, 2026. Billie, who’s named after her grandfather, weighs 7 lbs 15 ounces and is 19 ½ inches in length.

This is the couple’s fourth child together. They have two other daughters and a son. Mom and dad were not expecting Billie until January 3 but said having a New Year’s baby is a pleasant surprise and is keeping with a tradition of holiday birthdays, since mom’s birthday is on Valentine’s Day.

Congratulations Tahnee and William on your beautiful bundle of joy! What a special way to start the new year — enjoy your baby basket full of parent and baby essentials. 💛 For more information about our maternity services, visit ahlink.org/3NnQMPi.

01/01/2026

Happy New Year from Adventist Health! As we welcome 2026, we celebrate fresh starts and simple steps toward better health. Whether it’s eating more vegetables, walking each day, or making time to rest, start with your “why” and carry it forward. Together, we can build stronger communities and create brighter tomorrows. Read our blog for tips to stay motivated all year long: ahlink.org/3ZOoTmm

12/31/2025

As we close out the year, our hearts are full of gratitude.

Thank you to our 8,000 dedicated team members across the Central Valley for bringing our mission to life through compassion, skill, and commitment to whole-person care. To the two million patients who placed their trust in us, thank you for allowing us to support your health journey. And to all our partners, vendors, donors, and friends, thank you for sharing an incredible year with Adventist Health.

While each year brings new challenges, it also brings moments of healing, progress, and celebration. Through it all, our mission remains clear: to live God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope in the people and communities we serve.

We’re honored to continue serving the Central Valley in 2026 and we wish you a happy and healthy new year from all of us at Adventist Health.

12/31/2025

Curious what a future in healthcare could look like?

Students across the Central Valley can explore real-world healthcare careers through Adventist Health’s new workforce development program called LAUNCH (Learning and Understanding New Careers in Healthcare). This opportunity will allow students, who are 16 years of age or older, to receive hands-on experience and a behind-the-scenes look at both clinical and non-clinical career paths.

Applications for our Hanford and Bakersfield campuses are now open! The deadline for the first round is this Sunday, January 4, 2026. Learn more and apply today at ahlink.org/4pHesw2

12/31/2025

When an emergency brings you through our doors, we know it can be a stressful and uncertain time. Our Emergency Department team is here to listen, support, and care for you with compassion at every step.

You’re made for more peace of mind, and we remain committed to providing care that helps you feel supported and reassured when you need us most.

We’re thankful to our patients and families for sharing their experiences and for placing their trust in us during life’s unexpected moments.

12/31/2025

While most stockings are hung by the chimney with care, ours are filled with the most precious gifts — little bundles of joy welcomed this holiday season at our Family Birth Center at Adventist Health Ukiah Valley!

Baby Lilah is heading home snuggled in a special stocking, thanks to a decades-long tradition led by our labor and delivery team. Long-time nurse Teresa Keffeler lovingly sews the stockings, while Sarah Davis, OB Tech, and Jacqueline Graumann, RN, craft the festive hats. It’s a tradition our nurses look forward to every year — and one that brings joy to families and caregivers alike.

12/30/2025

Congratulations to our DAISY Award recipients:

- Shoua Her, RN, Emergency Department
- Carl Turallo, RN, NICU
- Roger Clever, RN, Oncology Infusion Department

Each of these nurses exemplifies what it means to lead with compassion and empathy. Through clinical excellence and heartfelt care, Carl, Shoua, and Roger show up for patients during some of their most vulnerable moments — providing reassurance, skill, and support.

We are proud to recognize each of them with a DAISY Award in honor of the meaningful, lasting impact they make for patients, families, and our teams every single day.

12/29/2025

What a wonderful finish to our holiday toy drive at Adventist Health Glendale last week!

Thank you to the Emergency Department for leading the charge, and a huge thank you to everyone who generously donated to make this our most successful toy drive ever!

Once again, we are grateful to have partnered with the Glendale Fire Department and ABC7 to support the Spark of Love and a brighten the season for local kids and teens. 🎁

12/26/2025

Lisa Curtis, Epic Credential Trainer at Adventist Health, joins host Japhet De Oliveira for a heartfelt conversation about her creative approach to work, her recent and successful battle with stage one ovarian cancer, the emotional experience of her mother's passing shortly after her sons were born, and the power of personal growth and resilience.

Listen here: ahlink.org/4q8VE9c

12/25/2025

“Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad; let the sea resound, and all that is in it. Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy.” - Psalm 96: 11-12

Wishing you and your family joy, peace, and love this Christmas season.

12/24/2025

Wishing you and your family a little shake of wonder and a lot of Christmas cheer.