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The California State University, Bakersfield alumni nursing chapter is holding its third annual “Spirituality: The Power of Hope” seminar on Monday, Sept. 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Doré Theater at CSUB.
The...
Posted by CSUB1
- Wed Aug 27, 2008 11:58:04 PDT
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08/18/2008 my brother, Michael Boyer, had been taken to the hospital for what we had thought was a spider bite or staph infection that was getting out of control, which caused his face to swell to where his eyes were swollen...
Posted by samantha0918
- Mon Aug 25, 2008 12:05:31 PDT
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The Bakersfield Rollergirls overcame a staggering set of obstacles to extend a three-bout winning streak with a dramatic last-second win against a very evenly matched Ventura County Derby Darlins team Saturday, Aug. 16 at Freedom Park...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Mon Aug 18, 2008 14:23:01 PDT
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Research confirms the conventional wisdom that successful people work hard, and rebound from setbacks. In short, they persist. People who successfully maintain their New Year's resolutions for two years report an...
Posted by PeteStrongin
- Thu Aug 7, 2008 11:48:27 PDT
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"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." ~ E. Roosevelt
Self esteem seems to be a major issue in our society today and not only for children but for adults too. As humans, our feelings and...
Posted by bbinning
- Thu Jul 17, 2008 15:02:55 PDT
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Yet another new diet to add to the overcrowding diet isle, but wait… this one might actually work.
A client of mine recently sent me an email asking me to custom make a corset for her. She wanted a heavy duty,...
Posted by snaresofvenus
- Tue Jul 15, 2008 10:37:28 PDT
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Fires Put Pregnant Women, Infants at Risk
March of Dimes provides tips to protect those most vulnerable during disaster
(Bakersfield, CA , July 8, 2008) March of Dimes urges pregnant women and families with young infants...
Posted by vwagner
- Tue Jul 8, 2008 16:10:25 PDT
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There is no other time in a woman's life which massage can have such important an application than during pregnancy. When we begin to...
Posted by vlightworker
- Mon Jun 23, 2008 15:17:50 PDT
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Don’t know what your kids should do over the summer? Look no further! In-Shape offers a fun, active summer camp that’s sure to WOW even the pickiest youngster!
Held at In-Shape Sport Laurel Glen on Ming Ave,...
Posted by michelle10161
- Tue Jun 10, 2008 13:24:59 PDT
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So you want to hike the Grand Canyon rim to rim in a day?
That was a question I heard echoed over and over. Then the second question was “WHY” and “ARE YOU CRAZY”? My usual response would be...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Thu Jun 5, 2008 14:45:55 PDT
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On Saturday, June 7, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will present “Nutrition and Eating Problems with the Autistic Population,” a workshop led by Michele Chynoweth, RD, CDE. The workshop will be held at the Kern County...
Anonymous user
- Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:46:06 PDT
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My name is Jolie Brouttier and for the past two years I have been struggling with Anorexia. I used to be a chubby girl and muscular female, who played softball for thirteen years (from TBall to Varsity fast pitch). That's the old me,...
Posted by bakobornnraised
- Mon Jun 2, 2008 13:09:03 PDT
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In-Shape Health Clubs welcomes all Bakersfield residents to a Summer Kick-off Party this Saturday, May 31! All Three Bakersfield In-Shape locations will be hosting events to help members and non-members relax and enjoy the...
Posted by michelle10161
- Wed May 28, 2008 10:33:37 PDT
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This spring, as One Book One Bakersfield One Kern read "Fast Food Nation," local high school students participated in a poster contest to show their health consciousness.
The topics to choose from were either "National...
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Tue May 27, 2008 17:27:38 PDT
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One strategy to enhance nursing education is the use of high fidelity human simulators in the clinical setting. These simulators provide the nursing student unique learning opportunities to practice in highly technical and very complex...
Posted by ddawkins
- Mon May 19, 2008 13:33:04 PDT
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BAKERSFIELD – In-Shape Health Clubs has announced the addition of Catalin Chira as Director of Tennis/Head Tennis Pro for their Laurel Glen facility. Chira will play a critical role in developing Laurel Glen’s tennis...
Posted by michelle10161
- Tue May 13, 2008 10:03:04 PDT
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Not too long ago on a Monday, a coworker of mine rode his bicycle to work. My wife had recently taught my 5-year-old son to ride a bike at the same time she herself learned how to ride. I was so proud...
Posted by mcastellanos
- Mon May 12, 2008 14:02:18 PDT
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The University Counselor Training Clinic at Cal State University Bakersfield offers individual, couple, family, and group counseling services to members of the Bakersfield community. The clinic is open Monday through Thursday, afternoons...
Anonymous user
- Mon Apr 21, 2008 09:21:44 PDT
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California State University, Bakersfield will host Kathy Kohner Zuckerman, the woman who inspired the movies and television series “Gidget,” in a talk titled “Models of Healthy Aging.” Zuckerman will be speaking...
Posted by CSUB1
- Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:17:33 PDT
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Join the Kern Autism Network and The Bakersfield JAM to Celebrate Autism Awareness Month on Saturday, April 12, at 7:00 p.m. for a night of basketball and fun! There are group ticket rates and a Buy One Get One Free offer from the...
Anonymous user
- Sun Apr 6, 2008 16:37:52 PDT
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On Saturday, April 19, 2008, the Kern Autism Network will present “The Evidence on Complementary & Alternative Medical Interventions for Autism,” a workshop led by Dr. Linda Copeland. The workshop will be held at...
Anonymous user
- Wed Apr 2, 2008 13:52:37 PDT
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Obviously Bike Bakersfield's favorite outdoor activity is cycling! Our favorite places to ride include: the full 32 miles of Bakersfield’s wonderful bike path, out around HartPark, Panorama, and just commuting to...
Posted by XBikeBakersfield
- Tue Apr 1, 2008 09:34:54 PDT
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On Sunday, March 30, 2008, the Kern Autism Network welcomes Dr. Barbara Firestone, author of “Autism Heroes,” to Barnes & Noble Booksellers at 4001 California Avenue, Bakersfield, for a discussion and book signing from 2...
Anonymous user
- Mon Mar 17, 2008 13:50:28 PDT
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March 15, 2008
About a month ago, I read with interest the article about Rusty Shoop and his recovery from a brain aneurysm. Then a couple of weeks later, I read with interest the article about Kern Medical Center,...
Posted by shminner
- Mon Mar 17, 2008 13:09:17 PDT
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I am writing in response to this weekend's articles about obesity and teens. They were excellently written with great attention given to the daily realities of obesity. I am a Registered Dietitian, so I know...
Posted by TylerJ241
- Mon Jan 28, 2008 17:14:56 PST
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On May 11, 2004, I received a phone call from my doctor telling me to come in concerning the results on my test. It was cancer. One thing I knew for sure was that the Lord would take care of me.
My doctor sent me to another doctor who...
Posted by Sunsetbee
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:17:50 PST
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I would like to say that my OB/GYN was gods gift to me. Dr Arthur Parks was a godsend. I have to say he was the most compassionate yet very funny and talented Doc. His staff is very professional and understanding, always taking the extra...
Posted by onefine49er
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:16:20 PST
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Dr.Campbell has been our Dr. for many years now and he is very kind, knowledgeable and easy to talk to. Years ago he even wrote me a prescription at Costco for one of my children while he was there with his family...
Posted by girlsmom
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:14:03 PST
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I have had to battle my weight since high school and during the course of
25 years, I have lost over 400 pounds on five different diet plans. I
always reached my goal weight on these plans, but I could never keep the
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Posted by citizenjournalist
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:12:28 PST
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Do you just wake up one day and find yourself 100 pounds overweight? Not likely. That wasn’t the case with me. I carried around that extra weight for over 25 years. Of course I have tried every trendy diet along the way and I...
Posted by bestcherylc
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:11:11 PST
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For most, weight management is a life long struggle; it is no different for me. Even now as I work as a personal trainer and assist people in reaching their body image...
Anonymous user
- Fri Jan 25, 2008 15:50:53 PST
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I have always struggled with my weight, but managed to keep it under control in high school by playing soccer and running cross country. At the age of 18 I was in a serious car accident that included leg and ankle injuries; unable...
Posted by karaleemom
- Tue Jan 22, 2008 16:07:00 PST
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The top 3 New Year’s resolutions always include weight loss or fitness (Journal of Clinical Psychology) or some variation on the theme. If so many of us make such goals, why is 66% of our population overweight or obese (CDC)?
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Posted by whitakerm
- Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:15:25 PST
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In my humble opinion Dr. Hemmal Kothary is one of if not the best Family Practitioner in Bakersfield. My experience started a little over 7 years ago when Dr. Kothary was a 4Th year resident at Kern Medical Center and my son...
Posted by nmdedo
- Wed Jan 9, 2008 15:03:34 PST
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Back in the late 1980's I had the stomach stapling done to loose weight. At that time, I weighed 367 lbs; I got down to 190 lbs; that was my lowest weight, but I still looked good because I am 5' 11".
Within 5 years I had...
Posted by CALLMEMSTRACY
- Thu Jan 3, 2008 12:01:33 PST
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Before Jaime Chavarria understood what was happening with her son, she watched as he tried to deal with his sensory overload his own way.
“At four years old, we had a mess in the house every day: behaviors, beating...
Anonymous user
- Tue Dec 4, 2007 08:25:43 PST
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There is a small group of women here in Bakersfield and around the world that you may not know about. These women are called Doulas. A Doula is a woman who is trained to care for another woman throughout her pregnancy and...
Posted by RedMouse
- Mon Nov 26, 2007 08:51:16 PST
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Dr. Regis DeBarros, formerly of Clinica Sierra Vista, currently of Kaiser Permanente, is my choice for the best doctor in Bakersfield. He has been my family's doctor for eight years, including my sister, nephews, daughter, and...
Posted by karaleemom
- Mon Nov 12, 2007 11:41:41 PST
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For patient care, “bedside manner” and professionalism, Dr. Mark Schamblin has to be among the best in Bakersfield.
Dr. Schamblin operated on my broken leg I suffered in a golf-cart accident recently. Opting...
Posted by Gwenspen
- Wed Nov 7, 2007 11:11:45 PST
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In October 2005, I attended my 30 year high school reunion weighing 215 pounds. I was mortified for all my old school mates to see me so overweight. It was after the reunion that I decided I was finally going to make some...
Posted by juliedickerson
- Mon Oct 29, 2007 13:48:15 PDT
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Do I have a great doctor? The answer is yes.
Several years ago I had the misfortune to come down with the shingles - painful. My right leg went numb and I fell, unable to walk. I spent a month in skilled care.
My physician S. T....
Posted by citizenjournalist
- Fri Oct 26, 2007 11:48:14 PDT
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DR. THOMAS D. NELSON (DPM)
2627 H. Street 93301
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Posted by jackicarter
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 14:20:40 PDT
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On Saturday, November 3, the Kern Autism Network will present a workshop focused on Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) led by Jaime Chavarria. The workshop will be held at Hilton Garden Inn Bakersfield, 3625 Marriott Drive,...
Anonymous user
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 14:17:43 PDT
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I went to Dr Darshan Shah for my breast enhancement, Dr Milan shah for my botox and laser resurfacing. i had the MOST AMAZING experience of any doctors office ever. I went to Dr D because he was voted best in Bakersfield...i...
Posted by Russo841
- Mon Oct 22, 2007 14:07:43 PDT
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Dr. Kothary.... He's located in Highgrove Medical center.. He's straight to the point, he cares for his patients, and the best part is i have never had to wait over 10 min to be called in to see the doctor... So hands down he's a...
Posted by roxygrl21
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 17:26:28 PDT
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I first started seeing Dr. Raj Patel when he was in practice at Kaiser Permanente. I was 15 years old at the time. When Dr. Patel left Kaiser to open up his own office it saddened me because I had Kaiser Insurance at the time.
Over the...
Posted by Mathews4
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 17:24:47 PDT
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The Best Dr. In town is Dr. Pankaj Shukla. He is caring and understanding and every time you go see him, he always has time to answer all your questions. He never makes you feel like your taking up his time like other...
Anonymous user
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 15:29:37 PDT
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Dr. Sio at the Kaiser Ming offices has been my physician for over 9 years. In this time I have found him to be a caring physician who takes the time to listen and truly evaluate his patients' symptoms (I'm sure Kaiser management...
Posted by nathan9999
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 09:00:07 PDT
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Dr. Malladi S. Reddy is my favorite doctor. This opinion is based on seeing approximately 15 doctors during my lifetime. He takes time with each patient and is not afraid to touch the patient during the examination. It...
Posted by wnewbury
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 08:58:28 PDT
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Our family's favorite doctor is Dr. Bradley Davis. He takes time with children and adults in order to explain his concerns or findings. When necessary, he recommends second opinions or expertise--I guess you could say he is not...
Posted by victor_joyce
- Wed Oct 17, 2007 08:57:46 PDT
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