Health for Life - Winter 2017

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G R E E T I NG S

CEO Russell Judd heralds Kern Medical’s 150th Anniversary

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I N P I C T U R E S

Kern Medical initiates a clinical trial to improve treatment of Valley Fever

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COMM U N I T Y H E A L T H Valuing the lifesaving gifts of blood and organ donation

12 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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P R A C T I C E P R O F I L E

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Kern Medical endocrinologists lead fight against the diabetes epidemic

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CO V E R S T O R Y

Robotic surgery conquers a young man’s mysterious pain

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MAT E R N A L C H I L D H E A L T H County supervisor, her preemie find safe haven at Kern Medical H E A L T H T E C H NO L OG Y Self-check-in guards privacy, tracks wait times

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H E A L T H S P O T L I G H T Medication guidance: Straight from the pharmacist

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G I V I NG B A C K

JJ’s Legacy provides comfort, calming respite

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