BLACK HISTORY MONTH HIGHLIGHT: Living History: Personal Stories and Community Celebrations of Black Heritage Our Chief Health Equity Officer, Traco Matthews. and Lilli Parker of the Bakersfield Senior Center, joined Studio 17 to share the significance of storytelling in preserving history, especially Black history. They shared their personal connections to history, as well as events happening in the Bakersfield Senior Center that highlight the cultural significance of music, history, and storytelling. Check out this segment here: https://lnkd.in/gWwPSKZh
Kern Health Systems
医院和医疗保健
Bakersfield，California 5,111 位关注者
Dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated, managed health care delivery system.
关于我们
Kern Health Systems, known as Kern Family Health Care, was established in 1993 as a managed care health plan, and is the largest health plan in Kern County. Kern Health Systems is committed to providing quality health care to our members. It is important to ensure good health through continuity of care by connecting each member to a provider of their choice within our provider network. Our extensive provider network includes the Traditional and Safety-Net Providers that historically delivered care to Medi-Cal recipients and private providers throughout Kern County and some parts of Los Angeles County. We believe good patient/physician relationships and effective preventive care are true indicators of our success. We also offer a continuum of care that extends beyond doctor visits. With a full range of health education classes and Care/Disease Management programs, we provide quality educational and preventive services to the population we serve. We are able to achieve this through partnerships with our providers and community-based organizations within Kern County. The difference is clear: We hold the standard high when it comes to quality health care for our members. Our Mission: Kern Health Systems is dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed health care delivery system. As Kern Health Systems continues to move forward, we will continue to uphold our mission of being dedicated to improving the health status of our members through an integrated managed healthcare delivery system. As the healthcare landscape has been transformed, we will pursue tomorrow with community and provider innovation, enhanced member access, and strengthened member health and wellbeing...Together.
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https://www.kernhealthsystems.com
Kern Health Systems的外部链接
- 所属行业
- 医院和医疗保健
- 规模
- 501-1,000 人
- 总部
- Bakersfield，California
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- 政府机构
- 创立
- 1993
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- HMO
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2900 Buck Owens Blvd
US，California，Bakersfield，93308
Kern Health Systems员工
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: FIGURES OF EXCELLENCE Today we celebrate Dr. Alexa Irene Canady, who is the first African American woman neurosurgeon! Dr. Canady dedicated her surgical career to pediatrics, and is best known for her her patient-centered approach to care. She also invented the programmable antisiphon shunt, which is used to treat hydrocephalus, a condition where too much fluid builds up in the brain. Dr. Canady was chief of neurosurgery at the Children's Hospital of Michigan from 1987 until her retirement in June 2001. She holds two other honorary degrees: a doctorate from the University of Detroit-Mercy, awarded in 1997, and a doctor of science degree from the University of Southern Connecticut, awarded in 1999. Her legacy of compassion and innovation continues to inspire us in our mission to provide the best quality care to our members. #BlackHistoryMonth #BlackExcellence #BHM
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BLACK HISTORY MONTH HIGHLIGHT: Shaping Tomorrow’s Leaders: How Faith and Education Drive Change in Kern County Our Chief Health Equity Officer, Traco Matthews, along with CSUB President Vernon Harper, joined Studio 17's Black History Month special! They discussed the importance of the intersection of faith and education, as well as CSUB’s new Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree program—an initiative supported by Kern Family Health Care to improve healthcare outcomes in Kern County. Check out this discussion here: https://bit.ly/4iziMtZ
Shaping Tomorrow's Leaders: How Faith and Education Drive Change in Kern County
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CELEBRATING BLACK HISTORY: FIGURES OF EXCELLENCE This #BlackHistoryMonth, we celebrate the Black trailblazers of the medical field. One such trailblazer was Vivien Thomas. Vivien Thomas was a skilled surgical technician and researcher who developed techniques and tools that contribute to today's modern heart surgery. Thomas is most known for developing the Blalock-Thomas-Taussig Shunt, which is still used to treat congenital heart disease to this day. Despite many racial and educational challenges, his contributions transformed cardiovascular care, and Thomas was awarded an honorary doctorate in 1976 from Johns Hopkins University. We are inspired by innovators like Vivien Thomas, whose drive to save lives continues to influence our drive to improve and grant better quality health care. #BlackExcellence #BHM
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Meet Shontea Chatman—Senior Claims Examiner at Kern Family Health Care.??Growing up in Wasco, Shontea's journey has been shaped by faith and family. Inspired by her great grandmother, who went from picking cotton to owning a cotton field, Shontea's story reflects a similar perseverance and strength. Shontea has always had a passion for helping people through health care, which lead her to work here at Kern Family Health Care. We're proud to share Shontea's story this #BlackHistoryMonth and take inspiration from her resilience and dedication.
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Congratulations to Traco Matthews, Chief Health Equity Officer, on receiving the “Runners Rising Award” from the CSUB Alumni Association! Click the link below to learn more about Traco’s impactful work in the community and why he is so deserving of this honor.
Today, the CSUB Alumni Association celebrated the 2025 Rising `Runner awardees ?? Each year during Homecoming Week, the Rising `Runner program recognizes CSUB alumni of the last 10 years who are making an impact in their career and community. The deans of CSUB's four academic colleges — as well as the Antelope Valley campus — choose a `Runner each year in consultation with their faculty and staff. ?? Marisa Mead, California State University, Bakersfield in the Antelope Valley ?? Juan Carlos Vieyra Navarro, College of Arts and Humanities ?? Traco Matthews, College of Business and Public Administration California State University, Bakersfield ??Jose Ruezga, College of Natural Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering ?? Maria Santana, College of Social Sciences and Education Read all about the awardees, here: https://bit.ly/3QEKfhX #RunnersOnTheRise #RunnerPride
CSUB celebrates 2025 Alumni Rising `Runner awardees by California State University, Bakersfield
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We were honored to chair the 2025 Love Links Luncheon today, a heartfelt event dedicated to expressing gratitude to those who support Links for Life and its mission of promoting early detection. With over 215 attendees, the luncheon was a truly special gathering. Debbie Hankin’s survivor story was deeply moving, and Jay Tamsi’s account of caring for his mother during her breast cancer journey was incredibly inspiring. Thank you, Links for Life, for your unwavering commitment to serving our community and providing vital support to those in need of support during a very critical time.
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For our #ThrowbackThursday, we want to take it back to the lovely cooking demonstration brought to us by Blue Zones Project! Our team had the opportunity to learn a new recipe and explore different nutritious ingredients. A special thank you to our Wellness program for their efforts in organizing this event and promoting health and wellness to our staff.
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February is American Heart Month, and today is #WearRedDay! Today we wear red to raise awareness for heart disease. Heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States, and the #1 threat to women's health. Drop a ?? in the comments if you're wearing red today!
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Join our team as a Network Operations Supervisor! We are looking for a motivated leader to develop and oversee our network and telecommunications infrastructure, drive project management, mentor and develop a highly-talented team, and stay ahead of industry trends! If you are passionate about telecommunication systems in the health care sector, apply today! Visit https://bit.ly/40MdIuK to learn more.
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