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Having a hard time relaxing? Find out how to soothe your nerves and body with these great massage tips. More


National Health Top Story

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A study finds that most smokers who kick the habit do it without patches or nicotine gum. More
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Whether to a child spilling boiling water in the kitchen or a fire fighter battling flames to save lives… burns happen. And they happen here in Kern County. Yet despite a booming population, burn victims in Bakersfield and it’s surrounding communities have always had to drive to Los Angeles or Fresno to receive proper burn treatment and subsequent rehabilitation….. Until Now! More

In The U.S. 700,000 strokes occur each year—one every 45 seconds. These grim numbers designate stroke as the nation’s leading cause of death, stealing a new victim every three minutes.More

At san Joaquin Community Hospital’s Bariatric Solutions, we’re here to help you on your weight loss journey! As a recognized Center of Excellence for Bariatric surgery and a Gold standard Program for health Management resources (HMR) , we’re here to help you meet your weight loss goals – through either our surgical or non-surgical programs. More go to link below also click to view video on profile page. More

At San Joaquin Community Hospital, every birth is special. Our caring and dedicated staff recognizes that individual patients have different needs and desires. Working with your family physician, obstetrician and pediatrician, we can strive to make the birth of your child a very special event for you and your family. More More

San Joaquin Community Hospital's mission is to share God's love with our community by providing physical, mental and spiritual healing. It is a big responsibility, and one that is enthusiastically embraced by our caregivers, staff members, physicians, our organizational leadership and our Boards. Click Here to see our profile page.

Jacqui Pitt, RN - Manager of Grossman Burn Center walks you through several preventative measures regarding burn prevention and safety. More


Healthy Heart

Are you at risk for heart disease? Use this calculator to find out. More


Get Healthier!

Jump-start your weight loss program by following these small weight loss tips — one step at a time. More

A woman's guide to feeling and looking her best. More

Learn how to tell these 2 conditions apart. More

There are many treatment options for GERD and the symptoms of heartburn. Find out if surgery is right for you. More

Pneumonia treatments vary, depending on the severity of your symptoms and the type of pneumonia you have. More

Evidence is mounting that alternative medicine can play an important role in the prevention and treatment of illnesses and conditions. More

Jackie Parks On Health

Researchers say drinking even a few regular soda drinks a week can increase a person's odds of developing pancreatic cancer.More


Researchers find that the way mothers play with their babies can affect their children's brain development. More


Government health experts remind adults that many diseases can be prevented by staying current on vaccinations. More


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