Health for Life - Fall 2018

EPILEPSY WORKSHOP + SOCIAL EPIL S WORKSHOP + SOCIAL

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G R E E T I NG S

CEO Russell Judd discusses what makes Kern Medical different

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I N P I C T U R E S

Valley Fever Walk, mud volleyball tournament, and more

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COMM U N I T Y PA R T N E R

Helping the homeless of Kern County

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COMM U N I T Y H E A L T H Support and assistance for epilepsy patients

8 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) 326-5241 Kandiss.Bigler@kernmedical.com

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L A R R Y ’ S S T O R Y

Inspiring the community with a miraculous recovery

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M E D I C A L A D VA N C E S I Special procedure will save lives at Kern Medical P R A C T I C E P R O F I L E Neurologists bring expertise to the South Valley

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DATE Saturday, December 8, 2018 DATE Saturday, Dec mber 8, 2018

LEARN AND CONNECT WITH OTHERS IN YOUR QUEST TO BE SEIZURE FREE Learn about advances in diagnosis and treatment, dietary therapies, new devices, safety, lifestyle choices and wellness. AND CO NECT WITH OTHERS R QUES TO BE SEIZURE FREE r about advances in diagnosis and tr at ent, dietary therapies, new devices, safety, lifestyle choices and wellness. • Q+A time to ask your questions • Become a better advocate • Find resources • Q+A time to ask your questions • Become a better advocate • Find resources • Learn about research opportunities • Translation services will be available • Lunch will be provided • Advanced registration is required • Fee: $10/person (scholarships available) • Learn about research opportunities • Translation services will be available Lunch will be provided Advanced registration is required • Fee: $10/person (scholarships available)

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P E R F O R MA N C E H E A L T H

Avoiding concussions with mindful exercise

TIME 10:00am - 2:00pm TIME 10:00am - 2:00pm

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L A N E ’ S S T O R Y

Family refuses to give up after a severe head injury

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LOCATION Marriott Convention Center LOCATION Marriott Convention Center 801 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 801 Truxtun Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93301 RSVP 800.564.0445 EndEpilepsy.org/Bakersfield RSVP 800.564.0445 EndEpilepsy.org/Bakersfield

M E D I C A L A D VA N C E S I I How the latest technology at Kern Medical helped save a life

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G I V I NG B A C K

Preventing unnecessary accidents with proper safety

Kern Medical 1700 Mount Vernon Avenue Bakersfield, CA 93306 (661) 326-2000

Health for Life is published by Kern Medical as a community service. It is not intended to give medical advice. If you have questions about medical con- tent, or are seeking personal medical advice, please contact your health care provider.

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