Kern County Public Health

Kern County Public Health Our mission is to protect and safeguard the health and safety of the community.

Help protect your community with clear, trusted information about this local health risk by becoming a Valley Fever Amba...
06/10/2026

Help protect your community with clear, trusted information about this local health risk by becoming a Valley Fever Ambassador! Our quick training gives you the tools, confidence, and resources to make a life‑saving impact. Empower your neighbors and help us spread awareness—one conversation at a time. 🌵💛
Join our next virtual training taking place June 17, 2026 from 12pm-12:30pm. Register today by emailing [email protected]

Learn more at kernpublichealth.com

06/09/2026

From water watching to CPR readiness, these simple essentials help keep Kern County families safe. Stop by our office at 1800 Mt. Vernon anytime between Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm to pick up a free Water Watcher Kit and learn Hands‑Only CPR to earn your CPR button. And don’t forget to stay hydrated, wear sunblock, and use bug repellent to fight the bite. Let’s enjoy a safe, healthy summer together! ☀️💦

💫 We are so excited to celebrate our June Employees. 👏 Our Employee of the Month goes to Jaymee Rutledge, from Environme...
06/08/2026

💫 We are so excited to celebrate our June Employees. 👏 Our Employee of the Month goes to Jaymee Rutledge, from Environmental Health. Jayme is recognized for being an invaluable part of our workplace as she brings a calm, positive energy to the office that genuinely improves the atmosphere around her.
🌟 Our Excellence Awards goes to Brandon Choate from our Fiscal team and Tannia Hernandez from the Dental Program.
Tannia is recognized for bringing an incredible amount of light and positive energy to our community. Brandon is praised for leading by example and always being willing to lend a hand to his colleagues. 🎉

This World Food Safety Day, let’s clear the table of common myths and serve up the facts that keep our families safe. Sw...
06/07/2026

This World Food Safety Day, let’s clear the table of common myths and serve up the facts that keep our families safe. Swipe through to uncover what’s true, what’s not, and how small choices can make a big difference in preventing foodborne illness. Knowledge is the best ingredient for a healthier community!

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Public Health Nurses to join our Foster Care team. This rewarding role provid...
06/06/2026

We are seeking compassionate and dedicated Public Health Nurses to join our Foster Care team. This rewarding role provides an opportunity to advocate for children and youth in foster care by coordinating healthcare services, supporting caregivers, and improving health outcomes. If you are passionate about making a meaningful impact in your community while enjoying a collaborative and supportive work environment, we encourage you to apply.

- Support children and youth in foster care during some of the most important moments in their lives.
- Advocate for health, safety, stability, and well-being for vulnerable populations.
- Build meaningful relationships with children, caregivers, social workers, and community partners.
- Use your nursing skills beyond bedside care through case management, coordination, education, and advocacy.
- Help ensure children receive timely medical, dental, developmental, and mental health services.
- Play a vital role in improving long-term outcomes for foster youth.

Collaborative & Supportive Environment
- Work alongside social workers, physicians, behavioral health providers, schools, and community agencies.
- Be part of a multidisciplinary team focused on holistic care

Apply today!

Did you know some people who have HIV don’t even know it?Knowing yours is a simple act of self‑love, and we’re here to m...
06/05/2026

Did you know some people who have HIV don’t even know it?
Knowing yours is a simple act of self‑love, and we’re here to make it easy. 💛
Come get a FREE rapid HIV test and learn your status with confidence.
It’s quick. It’s easy. And it’s one of the best things you can do for your health.

📅 Wednesday, June 24, 2026
🕙 10 AM – 1 PM
📍 The Center — 707 18th St., Bakersfield

While you’re here, you can also:
✨ Explore helpful community resources
✨ Take a guided tour of The Center
✨ Check out the Community Threads Free Clothing Closet 👕

Interested in hosting a resource table?
Sign up by June 15 and contact Katrecia at (661) 868‑1210.

Come by, bring a friend, and take charge of your health. One quick test can make a big difference. 🌟

-love

Stop using these products now to prevent injury, death, and other serious hazards. ⚠️🚫 Sierra 125U Youth All-Terrain Veh...
06/05/2026

Stop using these products now to prevent injury, death, and other serious hazards. ⚠️

🚫 Sierra 125U Youth All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
The recalled youth ATVs violate the federal mandatory ATV safety standard, posing a risk of serious injury or death.
Stop using immediately. Contact Lil Pick Up for a full refund.
Contact: 951-245-5663 or email [email protected]

🚫 Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys
The recalled Orb Funkee squeeze toys may contain fibrous tremolite (asbestos) in the sand, which can cause adverse health issues if inhaled.
Take the recalled toys away from children, stop using them immediately. Contact The Orb Factory for a refund.
Contact: 800-741-0089 or email [email protected]

🚫 Portable Hook-On Chairs
The recalled portable hook-on chairs violate the mandatory standard for portable hook-on chairs because the crotch restraints can be removed without the use of a tool and infants can fall through an opening, posing a deadly fall hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled portable hook-on chairs immediately and contact PandaEar to receive a full refund.
Contact: Email [email protected]

🚫 Bethlehem Lights 10-inch Illuminated Ribbon Spheres
The LED lights on the recalled illuminated spheres can overheat, posing a risk of serious injury or death from a fire hazard.
Consumers should stop using the recalled illuminated spheres immediately and contact Bethlehem Lights for a full refund.
Contact: 877-661-8324 or email [email protected]

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Ready, set...SAFETY! Before the cannonballs, the snacks, the sunshine - grab your summer essentials:-Sunscreen-Sunglasse...
06/04/2026

Ready, set...SAFETY! Before the cannonballs, the snacks, the sunshine - grab your summer essentials:
-Sunscreen
-Sunglasses
-Life Vest
-Water Watcher Lanyard
Pool days are better when safety's packed first.

Ready to launch your food business? 🚚🔥Our updated Mobile Food Facilities Permit Process page is now live!From choosing y...
06/03/2026

Ready to launch your food business? 🚚🔥Our updated Mobile Food Facilities Permit Process page is now live!
From choosing your menu to passing inspection, we guide you through every step of getting permitted in Kern County. If you're operating a food truck, trailer, cart, or stand — you likely need a health permit.
Start your journey with confidence.

Learn more: www.kernpublichealth.com/permitting-compliance/food/catering-trucks-carts
Questions? We’re here to help:
📞 (661) 862‑8740
📧 [email protected]

Stop using these products now to prevent entrapment, amputation, battery ingestion, magnet ingestion, and other serious ...
06/02/2026

Stop using these products now to prevent entrapment, amputation, battery ingestion, magnet ingestion, and other serious hazards. ⚠️
🚫 Mainstays 9‑Drawer Fabric Dressers (Walmart)
Unstable if not anchored—posing deadly tip‑over and entrapment hazards to children.
Stop using immediately and keep out of children's reach. Refund available.
Contact: 800‑925‑6278 or visit at www.walmart.com/help or https://corporate.walmart.com/recalls

🚫 Giantex Lounge Chairs
Pinch‑point hazard can amputate fingers when adjusting the chair.
Stop using immediately; refund available.
Contact: 844‑242‑1885 or email at [email protected]

🚫 Misco Light‑Up Racket Sets (Missry Associates)
Button‑cell batteries accessible to children—can cause internal burns or death if swallowed.
Stop using and keep away from children; refund available.
Contact: 800‑336‑4726 or email at [email protected], or visit https://miscotoys.com/

🚫 Luminous Fidget Spinner Balls (Anzmtosn)
Mini flashlight allows easy access to button‑cell batteries—posing a deadly ingestion hazard.
Stop using immediately; refund available.
Contact: 832‑829‑9488 or email at [email protected]

🚫 MiniWarGaming / Primal Horizon Disc Magnets
High‑powered magnets can be swallowed and attract inside the body, causing intestinal perforations or death.
Stop using immediately; refund available.
Contact: 888‑561‑6860 or email at [email protected]

🚫 Lithium Coin Batteries (Proudly American Store)
Not in child‑resistant packaging—posing a deadly battery ingestion hazard.
Stop using and store away from children; refund available.
Contact: [email protected]

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1800 Mount Vernon Avenue
Bakersfield, CA
93306

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16613213000

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