The Kern Valley Healthcare District provides the best possible medical care to the residents
11/17/2025
🍽️ Join Us for Diabetic-Friendly Cooking Classes This December!
Looking to enjoy delicious meals while staying mindful of your health? KVHD is hosting free diabetic cooking classes on December 3rd, 10th, and 17th — and everyone is welcome, but spots are limited!
Learn simple, tasty recipes, connect with neighbors, and take home tips you can use every day. Let’s support each other in living healthier right here in the Kern River Valley. 💙
11/15/2025
📢 ATTENTION KVHD COMMUNITY! 📢
Due to the inclement weather expected this weekend, the Blood Drive scheduled for Monday, November 17th, has been CANCELLED.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause and thank you for your willingness to donate! We are actively working to reschedule the blood drive and will post an update here as soon as a new date has been confirmed.
Please stay safe and keep an eye out for our rescheduling announcement!
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Questions? Feel free to send us a direct message.
11/12/2025
Your blood drive can be someone's second chance. 🩸
Join us at the KRV Blood Drive and be the reason someone gets another tomorrow. 🌈
Houchin Community Blood Bank Mesa Clinical Pharmacy Mountain View Health Center
❤️
11/11/2025
🇺🇸 This Veterans Day, we honor and thank all who have served our country with courage and dedication. Your sacrifices protect the freedoms we cherish every day. ❤️🤍💙
11/10/2025
Ready to take charge of your health? Join our 3-Part Diabetic Cooking Class Series!
✅ Learn from our dietitian
✅ Enjoy fun, hands-on demos
✅ Take home tips, recipes, and giveaways!
👍Register now and don't miss a session!
Kern Valley Hospital Foundation
11/08/2025
Hey KRV Friends and Neighbors! ❤
Join us for the KVHD Community Blood Drive🩸
🗓 Nov. 17, 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM
📍KVHD Parking Area
🎁 Thank-You Gifts (while supplies last):
🍕 1 Large 1-Topping Pizza Voucher from Tony's Pizza
🛌 1 HCBB Fleece Blanket
💪 Be a Hometown Hero - Donate Blood! Houchin Community Blood Bank
10/31/2025
🎃 From all of us at KVHD, we’re wishing our community a safe, fun, and fang-tastic Halloween! 👻 Whether you’re out trick-or-treating or staying in for spooky fun, may your night be filled with smiles (and plenty of candy). 🍬🧡
10/18/2025
📞 Pharmacy Phone Lines Restored
Feel free to give us a call! Our pharmacy phone lines are fully operational once again. The recent outage was due to a third-party carrier issue and has been resolved.
Thank you to our community for your patience and understanding!
10/17/2025
🚧 Our phone lines are temporarily down, but our team is on it! Thank you for your patience while we get everything back up and running.🚧
10/17/2025
💉 Flu shots are happening NOW at KVHD! Don't wait—protect yourself and your family. Drive-ins welcome until 1PM.
See you soon!
10/16/2025
Every patient's journey is a story of hope, courage, and healing. 💓
By sharing yours, you inspire others and strengthen our community. 🙋♀️🙋
Your story matters. Together, we grow stronger!
10/15/2025
KVHD invites you to our Drive-Thru Flu Shot Clinic - quick, safe, and convenient! Protect yourself and those you love. 🍂
Important: Senior doses must be obtained through your individual provider. 🤝
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The Kern Valley Hospital District was formed on November 23, 1964. The district was organized for the purpose of building and operating a 24-bed (12 acute and 12 long-term) hospital. The District was comprised then, as today, of an area of approximately 400 square miles. The project of constructing and equipping the hospital was determined to be a General Obligation Bond Issue and application for State and Federal aid. Approval for the preparation of preliminary plans was received in March of 1965. Financed by an issuance of $490,000 of Hospital Construction Bonds plus State and Federal financial aid (Hill-Burton) totaling another $432,000 and taxes levied by the District, the hospital was constructed and commenced operation in May 1968.
During the first year and a half of operations, 1,000 patients were admitted and some 4,500 emergency cases cared for. The need for additional acute care beds became obvious so long-term beds were reclassified. With the licensure of three intensive care beds in April 1975, the hospital bed count increased to 27.
In 1976 the Emergency Room physician coverage was increased from a call-in basis to 254 hour physical-in-attendance, seven days per week. Certain ancillary services were added throughout the following years and in 1984 twelve beds were certified for long-term care on an as-needed basis under the California Swing-Bed Program.
On July 28, 1992 a 74-bed long-term care unit was opened. The new construction also included a surgery wing of 3 suites with pre-op and post-op areas, a Dietary Department that included a kitchen, serving area, and cafeteria, a laundry area, a classroom, and a helipad. Cost of the new construction was over $20,000,000 dollars.
On July 28, 1994 our retail pharmacy, Mesa Clinical Pharmacy, opened for business at 12608 Mt Mesa Rd. The first Rural Health Clinic was licensed by the Department of Health Services on March 6, 1996. The clinic was later relocated to Birch Street in February 2000.
On July 28, 1998 the Board of Directors adopted Resolution No. 98-1 to change the name of the facility to Kern Valley Healthcare District to better describe the overall services proved by the district. The new name became effective July 1, 1999.
The Kern Valley Healthcare District serves an approximate population of 25,000 residents and some 100,000 visitors on any given weekend, compared to 5,100 residents and an estimated 7,800 visitors in 1964.
Recognized as a small rural hospital, the Kern Valley Healthcare District serves with pride and is dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of quality patient care.
