Kern County's proposed $4 billion budget includes cutting 35 public health positions and reducing health funding by 25%, concerning residents who spoke at Monday's public meeting.

Faced with increased costs and loss of funding from the state and federal governments, Kern County Public Health is looking ...

Kern County officials and the public discussed the recommended budget for fiscal year 2025-2026 on Monday and Tuesday, with a ...

Kern County Public Health proposes $3.58 million in service cuts affecting over 6,000 patients, with reductions to STD ...

Rabies, a virus transmitted through the bite of an infected mammal, poses a serious health risk."Rabies generally leads to ...

County officials stressed that while programs are being scaled back amid budget cuts, essential services will remain even if how they’re provided changes. Several county departments are looking at ...

The Kern County Board of Supervisors faced strong opposition during Tuesday's meeting as they discussed proposed budget cuts that would eliminate 35 public hea ...

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Stations are set up at the Kern County Public Health vaccine clinic located in one of the pavilions at the Kern County Fairgrounds. The clinic plans to administer about 1,000 vaccines at this site.

The Kern County Public Health Services Department announced Thursday that local providers can now administer the Pfizer vaccine to those who are 12 to 15 years old. It is yet another segment of ...

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