Medical Specialties

In late April 2009, news reports began to surface about a new strain of influenza.

A 10-year-old in California tested positive for a virus that was a unique combination of influenza virus genes never previously identified in either animals or people. Two days after this first diagnosis, an 8-year-old, living 130 miles away in California, also tested positive. There was no known connection between these patients...

Where will never be a gondola with hot chocolate service that ushers one up Everest just as there will never be a quick and easy way to lose weight. In a country where the majority of citizens are overweight, Bakersfield ranks number seven for most overweight metro cities according to the 2009 Gallup Healthways Well Being Index. ..

Were’s the good news about Valley Fever: if you get it and you’re living in Bakersfield, you couldn’t be in a better place...

We spoke with dietitians and the Kern County Health Department to discover the whens and whats of good nutrition.

One drop is all doctors and laboratory specialists need in order to unlock the secrets of your health. But how?

One local company is using state-of-the-science prosthetics to give people the chance to lead normal lives.

The days of the country doctor are well behind us. So what should you expect when you are admitted to a hospital today?

Raise your hand if you know someone with the plague! We're betting Dr. Royce Johnson will be the only one to do so. He told us about some of the most uncommon disease infecting Kern today.

The heyday of the candy bar is over! We wanted to know what local organizations, like hospitals and the health department, are doing to promote healthy eating in our community. Get on board...

Your kids aren't the only ones who need them; you need immunizations, too. And not just the flu shot. There are a number of inoculations that can keep you healthy. Don't forget to ask for a lolly pop.