Cancer Care
As part of our commitment to providing superior patient care, we offer a comprehensive range of cancer treatments and therapy options close to home so those facing cancer can focus on recovery with the support of friends and family.
Mercy Hospital Southwest: Graded 'A' for Safety
The Leapfrog Group, one of the nation's leading hospital ratings organizations, awarded Mercy Hospital Southwest an "A" Hospital Safety Grade in its latest rating report.
High Performer in Healthcare Equality
Mercy Hospital Downtown and Mercy Hospital Southwest have been recognized as LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performers 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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Your new patient tower coming 2025
Expanding humankindness: The Thomas M. Hardt Tower at Mercy Hospital Southwest
Mercy Hospitals of Bakersfield has been providing acute care services to our community for more than 110 years. To meet the needs of our growing westside community, we're excited to announce the opening of our new patient tower, featuring an additional 106 beds, including 18 private NICU suites.
Services that we offer
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Cancer Care
As part of our commitment to providing superior patient care, we offer a comprehensive range of cancer treatments and therapy options close to home so those facing cancer can focus on recovery with the support of friends and family.
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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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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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Weight Loss
It’s time to find your way to better health, to living a healthier life. Weight loss surgery may be what you need to finally make the change.
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Women's Services
Addressing a woman's individual health care needs is a commitment we make by providing comprehensive care and support at all stages of her life.
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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.
Orthopedic Services
Whether your pain is caused by arthritis or sports injuries, we are here to help you get your life back.
Weight Loss
It’s time to find your way to better health, to living a healthier life. Weight loss surgery may be what you need to finally make the change.
Women’s Services
Addressing a woman's individual health care needs is a commitment we make by providing comprehensive care and support at all stages of her life.
Baby Friendly
We’re proud that our hospitals are designated as Baby-Friendly Hospitals, the highest accreditation for birth centers.
Emergency & Urgent Care
Rest easy. Expert emergency care is close by. Select your arrival time and wait from the comfort of your home.
COVID-19 Vaccine Update
Protect yourself, those you love and your community. Anyone interested in receiving the COVID-19 vaccine can visit MyTurn.ca.gov to schedule an appointment.
Classes and Events
Weight Loss Seminar
If you think surgical weight loss might be right for you, start your journey here.
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 classes to help you stay well.
Cancer Care
Treating Your Mind, Body and Spirit
As part of our commitment to provide superior patient care, we offer a comprehensive range of cancer treatments and therapy options close to home so those facing cancer can focus on recovery with the support of friends and family.
News
Cardiac Program and Family Birth Center to be Named Following Transformational Multi-Million Dollar Gift to the Friends of Mercy Foundation
Memorial Hospital and Mercy Southwest join Dignity Health hospitals across California earning the most safety awards than any other health system in the state
