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How Innovative Technology Changes Lives – Jan’s Story
Adventist Health Bakersfield and Adventist Health Specialty Bakersfield are proud to offer the latest advancements in cardiac care, including the revolutionary new device called the leadless pacemaker. Leadless pacemakers offer…
moreCare you can trust
We are thrilled to announce that Adventist Health in Central California has earned an A safety rating from Leapfrog.
morePriscilla’s story: “Cancer saved my life”
At just 33, Priscilla Garcia faced the unthinkable: a stage 4 breast cancer diagnosis while also confronting a long-standing struggle with opioid dependence.
moreVIPink celebrated “Memories and Milestones”
Adventist Health proudly hosted VIPink: Kern County’s Breast Event of the Year on October 2, 2025, celebrating 12 years of “Memories and Milestones” with more than 500 guests.
moreA new era of care
Construction is underway on the Advanced Care Pavilion, a 20,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility adjacent to the AIS Cancer Center that is set to transform healthcare access for the Central Valley.
moreNew Robotic Surgical System Offers More Power and Control
The surgical team at Adventist Health Bakersfield made history on June 17, 2025, becoming the first in Kern, Tulare, and Kings counties to utilize the da Vinci 5 robotic surgical system.
moreJoin Us at VIPink
Join us on October 2, 2025, for VIPink, the breast event of the year!
moreSmall gestures make a big impact
For Robert Shupe and Marino Callahan, what began as heartbreak became a powerful reminder that no act of kindness is too small.
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