Valley Fever Cases are on the Rise

People and animals can get sick when they breathe in dust that contains the Valley fever fungus. This fungus usually infects the lungs and can cause respiratory symptoms including cough, fever, chest pain, and tiredness.

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Visit our Mobile Health Clinic

Kern County Public Health is proud to offer our state-of-the-art mobile health clinic that travels to areas within Kern County. Launched in 2019, this mobile health clinic is custom-designed to provide the health services that are needed most within our various communities.

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Know Your Numbers

Join Kern County Public Health for Know Your Numbers. The 7 week program offers free health screenings and fitness and nutrition classes to areas in Kern County. Almost 78% of Kern County adults are overweight or obese. Let’s combat chronic disease and obesity together.

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Waste Hunger Not Food

Kern County Public Health oversees and coordinates the transport of donated food from schools to distribution sites where the food will be made available to residents in need.

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EMS Services & Certification

Know Your Numbers

Birth & Death Records

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A Healthier Kern

“A Healthier Kern - One Heart at a Time" is a year-long campaign in response to the evolving landscape of public health challenges. In the wake of the recent pandemic, our community experienced a state of emergency, necessitating an immediate crisis response. However, as we move forward, we recognize that numerous public health challenges persist, demanding a comprehensive, long-term approach.

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