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Wishing you a safe and happy New Year! #Togetherinspired #2020 #HappyNewYear

Kern County Public Health managed the distribution and allocation of the first round of vaccines, following state guidelines on prioritizing healthcare workers and first responders. At this time, we don’t have the capability or supplies to vaccinate the community or information on when that may happen. Kern County Public Health continues to take the lead on vaccine distribution as well as the overall coordination of response to this pandemic. We will continue to work closely with and follow the recommendations of our local public health partners. To learn more about how vaccines will be distributed, please follow the Kern County Public Health Facebook page. We will also share more information about community vaccinations as it becomes available.

WELLNESS WEDNESDAY: We are so proud to partner with KGET - TV 17 Bakersfield and Edible Schoolyard Kern County to bring you healthy and tasty recipes ... Today, see how to make an Autumn Green Salad

Merry Christmas from Adventist Health Bakersfield! #togetherinspired "I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people." Luke 2:10

Today, we say thank you to those who have served and those who continue serving each day. And a special message of gratitude to the U.S. veterans at our hospital, clinics and support departments, who continue to serve our patients, our teams and our communities through their Sacred Work. #VeteransDay #ThankYou #sacredwork

We are the front line, caring for the victims of COVID-19. But we are also the last line of defense against this virus. YOU are the first line of defense. Every Californian can do their part. Our physicians and nurses are calling on you to follow the prescription: Don’t share your air. Stay home, mask, wash your hands, distance, and when you can, vaccinate. Thank you. #MaskUp #spreadhopenotgerms #christmas2020

November is Men's Health Month. This morning, we learned that iconic weatherman Al Roker has prostate cancer. It was caught early thanks to an exam at his doctor's office. His diagnosis is a reminder for everyone not to miss your annual exam with your doctor. Call to schedule an appointment today for an annual exam ... 661-241-6700. #Togetherinspired #ProstateCancer #AlRoker #Prayers

The Adventist Health Bakersfield Foundation will be providing soup for the soul to all cancer survivors and Adventist Health volunteers. #Togetherinspired #SpreadHopeNotGerms

November is #LungCancerAwarenessMonth, which makes it a good time to learn about how and why your doctor might recommend screening for #LungCancer.

Today’s Mission Week message from Sam Leonor is Mission Includes. The first thing Jesus does when starting His mission is to assemble a team. Mission owners u...nderstand that we accomplish more together. Visit AdventistHealth.org/MissionWeek to watch the livestream during one of three sessions at 8:15 a.m., 12:15 p.m. or 1:30 p.m. (Pacific time). #Togetherinspired See more

GRATEFUL FOR YOU: As we begin to reflect on all the things that we are thankful for this month, we want to express our gratitude to our ICU nurses. The year 2020 has been challenging for all. But especially for our fearless, courageous and experienced nurses. Pictured here are a few of our ICU heroes. We encourage you to leave a few kinds words to share with these dedicated caregivers. We are thankful for these nurses they live our mission each and every shift. #Thankful #Gratitude #ICUnurseHEROES #Togetherinspired #SacredWork

POWER TO HEAL: November is Diabetes Awareness Month. Our Wound Care Center is here to help diabetics with chronic, non-healing wounds that need advanced wound care. Healing can happen, don't give up! Contact us today by calling: 661-637-8620. FAX: 661-637-8839. Or, visit us at: 2603 H St., Bakersfield, CA 93301

KNITTED KNOCKER KNIT-OFF WINNERS: We continued the tradition and held our annual Knitted Knocker Knit-Off competition. We did not reveal who knitted which item to the public or the knitting judge, so there would be no bias. This year's judge was Ronnie Warren, the owner of our local yarn store, The Twisted Skein. So without further ado here are the winners!... Peoples Choice award: Always Sunshine After the Rain made by Yoanna Francis. Most Creative: Booby Yoda made by one of our fabulous ICU charge nurses: Amanda Swanson Best Interpretation of Theme: CoKnitKnoc-20 made by: Jacqui Engstrand Each winner receives a years membership to our local What The Knit knitting guild, $50 gift card to our local yarn store, The Twisted Skein, an Adventist Health coffee mug & of course BRAGGING RIGHTS! Congratulations to the winners! Thank you for entering and supporting the Knitted Knocker program.

PRAYERS ANSWERED: After spending nearly three months in the hospital, our entire team was happy to see Alex leave the hospital and continue his next steps to making a full recovery. #Togetherinspired #spreadhopenotgerms #SomeGoodNews