The Kern Valley Healthcare District provides the best possible medical care to the residents
04/29/2026
Dr. Tiffany’s Takeaways 🍓🍊🌿
Looking to boost your health with simple, delicious choices?
Strawberries are packed with antioxidants and Vitamin C to support your immune system and health. Oranges bring hydration and a powerful citrusy dose of nutrients that help keep your energy up. Artichokes are a fiber powerhouse, great for digestion and gut health. And asparagus? It’s loaded with vitamins and while keeping your meals light and fresh.
Small additions, big benefits—your body will thank you! 💪✨
04/27/2026
We are thrilled to announce that Mesa Clinical Pharmacy is now serving you from our brand-new location!
📍 Our New Location: 12424 Mount Mesa Road Suite E
While our address has changed, the heart of our pharmacy remains the same. You’ll be greeted by the same dedicated staff you’ve come to know and trust, ready to provide the personalized care and expertise you deserve.
Come visit us at our new home and experience the same great service in a fresh, updated space. We can’t wait to see you there!
04/24/2026
We're growing for YOU, Kern River Valley 🫶💊
Mesa Clinical Pharmacy is moving 🙌 Bigger space. Same trusted care.
04/22/2026
At Kern Valley Healthcare District, caring for our community goes beyond patient care—it includes caring for the place we all call home. 🌿
We’re proud to be taking meaningful steps toward an eco-friendlier future—from reducing waste to making smarter energy choices—because a healthier environment means a healthier community for all of us.
Small changes can make a big difference, and we’re committed to doing our part every day.
04/21/2026
Taking care of yourself starts with simple steps 💙
Colorectal cancer can affect women too, and if you’re 45 or older, it’s the perfect time to check in on your health. Screenings are quick, routine, and can catch concerns early—when they’re easiest to treat.
A quick call or visit with your doctor can give you peace of mind and help you stay on track for a healthy future.
You deserve that kind of care. Visit Us Today!
04/20/2026
Behind every treatment plan and every "all-clear" is a dedicated team working in the heart of our valley. This Lab Week, we’re saying a huge thank you to the KVHD Laboratory Team! 🔬✨
In the big Bakersfield labs, you’re often just a barcode. But here, you are a friend and a neighbor. We take pride in providing expert care without the "another number" feel.
Why choose our local lab team?
Neighbors Treating Neighbors: Your tests are handled by people who actually care about this community.
Faster Answers: No long drives or couriers. We process your results right here so you can start healing sooner.
Life-Saving Care: From our 24/7 Blood Bank to Rapid Testing, we provide hospital-grade accuracy right in your backyard.
To our lab techs: Thank you for your precision, your late nights, and for being the unsung heroes of KVHD. We couldn't do it without you! 💙
04/17/2026
When you're recovering, the difference between care and compassionate, personalized support can be everything. We're so proud that Dr. Lindsay Krusich from our Physical Therapy team made such a profound impact on Michale's journey, proving that neighbors helping neighbors makes for the best care. Welcome back to the Kern River Valley community, Michale!💙
04/16/2026
Grateful hearts, full tables, and an incredible community 💖
Yesterday, we had the honor of celebrating our amazing “Pink Ladies & Blue Gents” — the dedicated volunteers of the Kern Valley Healthcare District Auxiliary Thrift Store — with a special luncheon at Ewings. This small token of appreciation barely scratches the surface of the impact they make every single day.
With members of our executive team and a representative from our Board of Directors in attendance, we were reminded just how deeply these volunteers touch not only our hospital, but the entire Kern River Valley. Their compassion, generosity, and unwavering commitment truly embody who we are.
At the heart of it all is what makes this community so special: neighbors treating neighbors. 💙
Thank you for your time, your kindness, and the love you pour into everything you do — we are so lucky to have you.
04/11/2026
Your health is worth 15 minutes. 💙 Colorectal cancer is highly preventable with early screening. If you’re over 45, or have a family history, talk to your KVHD provider this month about your options.
Local care means there’s no excuse to wait. Let's stay healthy together, KRV!
04/10/2026
Today is Wear Blue Friday 💙
Join us in raising awareness for National Child Abuse Prevention Month by wearing blue and standing together to support children and families in our community. Every child deserves a safe, loving, and nurturing environment to grow and thrive.
KVHD is proud to take part in this important movement. By simply wearing blue, you’re helping spark conversations, spread awareness, and show that prevention matters.
Together, we can make a difference. 💙
04/05/2026
Happy Easter from all of us at Kern Valley Healthcare District!
Today, we celebrate a season of renewal, hope, and togetherness. We are grateful for the opportunity to serve our community and remain committed to providing compassionate, quality care for our neighbors.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe, joyful, and healthy Easter.
03/31/2026
As we wrap up International Women’s Month, we’re proud to recognize Lisa & Yvonne for their leadership and impact at Kern Valley Healthcare District.
Thanks to the dedication of leaders like them, KVHD was named one of six district hospitals recognized by the California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) as a 2024 Top Performer in the Quality Incentive Pool (QIP) program.
This honor reflects our continued commitment to delivering high-quality care to our Medi-Cal community.
Thank you, Lisa & Yvonne, for helping lead the way.
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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.
