Health for Life - Fall 2016

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G R E E T I NG S

CEO Russell Judd welcomes you to Kern Medical

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I N P I C T U R E S

Kern Medical and the County of Kern celebrate a new beginning

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COMM U N I T Y H E A L T H Community leaders check in on caregivers, breastfeeding P R A C T I C E P R O F I L E Sophisticated urology care right here at home

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CO V E R S T O R Y

An injured teen’s brave journey to her diploma

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N E W S Y O U C A N U S E Shielding skin from sun a top priority H E A L T H T E C H NO L OG Y New equipment lends hand to patients, caregivers

We hope you enjoy this edition of Health for Life. Comments about the publica- tion can be directed to the Marketing & Communications Department: Kandiss Bigler Director of Communications Kern Medical (661) 868-8401 Kandiss.Bigler@kernmedical.com

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H E A L T H S P O T L I G H T : S U I D s

Kern Medical champions safe sleep for babies

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G I V I NG B A C K

Grant helps prevent harm to young athletes

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