From the June 27, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME As Kern County braces for soaring summer temperatures, officials are urging residents, especially vulnerable populations, to take advantage of designated Cooling Centers across the region. In collaboration with the Department of …
From the May 16, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
May is Motorcycle and Bicycle Safety Awareness Month in the United States. Both nationwide initiatives are led by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). As warm …
From the May 9, 2025 Edition
By Daniel Schwartz, TME
With Mother’s Day approaching, Dignity Health is encouraging women to “prioritize health by scheduling regular check-ups and cancer screenings.”
To support this initiative and in celebration of Mother’s Day, Dignity …
From the April 25, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
April marks Valley Fever Awareness Month, a time to spotlight an illness that affects thousands each year, especially in areas like Kern County. The California Department of Public Health (CDPH) warns …
From the April 18, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
April ushers in Stress Awareness Month, and with it, a new study is drawing national attention to the hidden dangers of chronic stress. A new study published in Neurology, the medical …
From the March 28, 2025 Edition
By Daniel Schwarz, TME
On March 21, 2025, members of Kern Health Systems (KHS) met with community members at the Frazier Park Library as part of an outreach event to discuss behavioral health needs of …
From the February 21, 2025 Edition
By Sean Ridgway, TME
The last thing anyone wants to worry about when calling 9-1-1 is the cost associated with emergency ambulance transportation. Unfortunately, not all insurance plans will cover the cost of a Hall …
From the October 21, 2022 Edition
By Kaylin Paschall, TME
Naloxone, more commonly known by the brand-name Narcan, will be offered for distribution at all Kern County Library locations, including Frazier Park Library.
Naloxone is a critical medication given to those …
From the March 25, 2022 Edition
By Marcy Axness, TME
Kern County’s covid-19 case rate has dropped to 4.1 per 100,000 people (7-day average). In fact, beginning mid-December 2021, Kern’s case numbers have been more encouraging than those of California in …
From the February 18, 2022 Edition
By Dr. Jamarai Damanpreet, Senior Medical Director, UnitedHealthcare
February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on heart health.
Although heart disease is often assumed to be more of a men’s health issue, it …