Memorial Hospital: Graded 'A' for Safety
The Leapfrog Group, one of the nation's leading hospital ratings organizations, awarded Memorial Hospital an "A" Hospital Safety Grade in its latest rating report.
Leader in Healthcare Equality
Memorial Hospital has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality Leader in the Human Rights Campaign Foundation’s 2024 Healthcare Equality Index (HEI), the nation’s foremost benchmarking survey of healthcare facilities on policies and practices dedicated to the equitable treatment and inclusion of their LGBTQ+ patients, visitors, and employees.
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Services that we offer
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Emergency Services
Nobody knows when an emergency will arise, so it’s important to know where to go for the right care.
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Heart and Vascular Care
Our heart care team is here to help you with a range of services from prevention and chronic disease management to advanced diagnostic procedures and treatment.
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Maternity
The birth of your baby is likely one of the most exciting events in your life, and Dignity Health wants to make sure you and your family experience a healthy and happy beginning.
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Neuroscience
At Bakersfield Memorial, we offer the latest in advanced technology and care in neurological disorders and neurosurgery.
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Orthopedic Services
Whether your pain is caused by arthritis or sports injuries, we are here to help you get your life back.
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Pediatric Services
The Lauren Small Children’s Center at Bakersfield Memorial Hospital is the first comprehensive pediatric program in Kern County and is fully approved by California Children’s Services.
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Safety has never been more important.
Memorial Hospital received an 'A' grade for patient safety from The Leapfrog Group.
Robert A. Grimm Children’s Pavilion for Emergency Services
Every detail designed with our youngest patients in mind at the only dedicated pediatric emergency department between Los Angeles and Madera.
Classes and Events
Art for Healing
Offering patients, families, and community members an opportunity to experience the healing benefits that may come from creative expression.
Birth and Parenting
Dignity Health Bakersfield hospitals offer a variety of classes and support groups for those who will be delivering their babies, or have delivered their babies, at Memorial or Mercy.
Health and Wellness
Mercy and Memorial Hospitals offer of classes to help you stay healthy.
News
Memorial Hospital and Mercy Southwest join Dignity Health hospitals across California earning the most safety awards than any other health system in the state
May 1, 2025
Dignity Health Strengthens Commitment to Community with Bakersfield Arena, Theater and Convention Center Partnership
February 13, 2025
Dignity Health—Memorial Hospital and Mercy Hospital Southwest Named to U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
December 10, 2024