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Quality care that makes you feel at home.

Moving is never simple. But some things can be. Dignity Health is here to make sure high-quality health care is already unpacked and ready in your neighborhood.

Download our Local’s Guide and get a free coffee on us!

Looking for the best places to find the tastiest food, the most aesthetic lattes, or the finest nature exploration? Our Bakersfield and Kern County Local's Guide is the perfect tool to get you started in finding the things you love around your new home. You can also find convenient care locations throughout the area with health care providers who can answer your wellness questions.

We’ve gathered some info to help you make the most of your new move. You can find our favorite places and even more valuable resources in our Bakersfield and Kern County Local’s Guide.

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 Here’s a sneak peek at what you can find inside the guide.

 Like what you see? Download our Bakersfield and Kern County Local’s Guide to find more resources like these. 

  • Earthquake safety tips

    An earthquake can happen without warning, so it’s important to run through safety measures with the people in your house. Our Local’s Guide outlines important steps to take before, during, and after an earthquake.

  • Get wildfire-ready

    It is important to get your home, family, and pets ready for evacuation before a wildfire occurs. We provide three big steps in our downloadable guide you should take to prepare for any potential wildfire.

  • Community resources

    Stay up to date by signing up with ReadyKern, an emergency notification system that alerts residents and businesses about natural disasters and other crises. You can find this resource and many more in our free guide.

  • Find an outdoor oasis

    Looking for a spot to have a quick family picnic? See beautiful Monarch butterflies? Get all the hiking you could need close to home? Find these places and more in our Bakersfield and Kern County Local’s Guide.

  • Good grub

    Bakersfield and Kern County have a wealth of good food for every mood. Feast your eyes on our physicians’ favorite places to eat—from Italian delicacies to traditional basque options—by taking a look at our Local’s Guide.

  • Family fun

    Bakersfield and Kern County offer excitement-filled activities for the whole family. In our guide, we provide spots to teach your kids (and yourself) about plants and animals native to the area, the history of the county, and more.

Emergency rooms nearby

Quality care right around the corner

  • Comprehensive Blood & Cancer Center
  • Dignity Health Medical Group Golden Empire Cardiology
    • 3838 San Dimas Street, Building B, Suite 201, Bakersfield
    • (661) 321-3161
  • Dignity Health Neuroscience Institute
  • Dignity Health Surgical Specialists – Southwest
  • Dignity Health Urology Center – Southwest
  • Dignity Health Women's Center – Southwest
  • Dignity Health Wound Care & Hyperbaric Center
  • Dignity Health Women’s Center–Southwest
  • Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield

  • Dignity Health Medical Group - Bakersfield (Southwest)

  • Family Birth Center at Memorial Hospital

  • Family Birth Center at Mercy Hospital Southwest

Your doctor doesn’t have to come out of a moving box.

When you’re new to the area, you need the resources that can help you settle in. For all of your health care needs, Dignity Health is here. Find a physician nearby for all of your care and wellness needs.