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Real ‘Gidget’ to discuss healthy aging for CSUB social work program training
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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UNICEF's Tap Project comes to Bakersfield!
For World Water Day, March 22, The United States Fund for The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) has initiated the Tap Project, a campaign that asks patrons of participating restaurants to donate as little as $1 as payment for the...
Posted by nickdziegler - Mon Mar 17, 2008 15:28:48 PDT
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“AUTISM HEROES” DISCUSSION AND BOOK SIGNING
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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Clinica Sierra Vista Opens State-of-the-Art Dental Facility in Delano
  Clinica Sierra Vista recently opened a new dental facility at 441 Diaz Avenue in Delano that offers general and family dentistry.  The “West Delano Dental Center” is open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30...
Posted by clinicasierravista - Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:45:01 PST
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Rusty Shoop, One Year Later
  Rusty Shoop has been missed by a lot of people this last year. When he and I talked at the Writers of Kern Meeting I asked him if I could interview him and get the word out about his recovery from a brain aneurysm last...
Posted by clr2 - Tue Feb 19, 2008 08:59:22 PST
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March for Babies is new name for March of Dimes WalkAmerica
WalkAmerica, the March of Dimes largest fundraising event, which brought in $117 million nationwide last year, has been renamed March  for Babies.  The new name makes a clear connection to what the March of Dimes is all...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Wed Feb 6, 2008 16:57:35 PST
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The Best Doctor Ever, Dr. Kay!!!
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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kindly Dr.J Foster Campbell
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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Love Through Thick and Thin... Literally!
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...
Posted by citizenjournalist - Fri Jan 25, 2008 16:12:28 PST
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My weight loss story
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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Weight Loss Journey
            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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Personal Weight Loss journey
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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A Resolution to 'Chew On'
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)?...
Posted by whitakerm - Tue Jan 22, 2008 12:15:25 PST
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!!!DR. KOTHARY IS BY FAR THE BEST FAMILY PRACTIONER IN BAKERSFIELD!!!!
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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Weight Loss Story
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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Fundraiser Silent Auction & more. Kidney 4 Johnny Fitzpatrick
Your attendance is requested. We are having a Fundraiser with a Silent Auction & Raffles, Dinner, 50’s Music & Santa Claus! Benefiting Vietnam Vet, John Fitzpatrick. John is having his kidney transplant in later...
Posted by tajwilly - Tue Dec 4, 2007 08:48:07 PST
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The Best Doctor
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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Mark Schamblin, A caring doctor
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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I have a great doctor
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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GOT A GREAT DOC!
DR. THOMAS D. NELSON (DPM) 2627 H. Street    93301       ...
Posted by jackicarter - Mon Oct 22, 2007 14:20:40 PDT
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Best Doctor
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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Prefered Family DR. RAJ PATEL
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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My Favorite Doctor
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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Off-Colored Vegetables Are Good For You - No Joke
Most Kern County residents know that Kern County is a major almond, table grape, and cotton growing region.  But are they aware that this is also a major carrot and potato production region?  In the 1950s and 60s Kern was...
Posted by farmadvisors - Wed Oct 17, 2007 15:17:26 PDT
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Jimmie Sio, MD, PhD
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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Favorite Doctor
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 Favorite Doctor
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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I have the world's best pediatrician!
I have the world's best pediatrician!  Dr. Sun Lee.  Other doctors that I've had in the past don't even COMPARE to her.  When my kids are sick, she hits it on the head every time with what is ailing them.  I've even...
Posted by Radcjb - Wed Oct 17, 2007 08:54:24 PDT
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DR. Y is the best in Bakersfield
Dr. Yokoyama is the best primary care in Bakersfield. He will do just about anything to help out his patients. His staff has been together for quite sometime. One of the few Dr. that will take time out of his busy schedule to talk with...
Posted by algonzal - Wed Oct 17, 2007 08:50:59 PDT
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One of the best doctors in town
If you want a kind, intelligent, caring, understanding and patient doctor look no further than Dr. Vipul R. Dev. He made myself and my wife feel very comfortable and welcomed when we went to see him. On top of being a great...
Anonymous user - Wed Oct 17, 2007 08:44:23 PDT
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A GREAT DOC
I would like to say a special thank you to Dr. Vipul R Dev. Dr. Dev is a very compassionate and caring doctor. From the moment you enter his office you are put at ease. He genuinely cares about you and how you are doing. His compassion...
Posted by KimKing - Mon Oct 15, 2007 16:29:11 PDT
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My Special Doctor
I have a special doctor who has taken excellent care of me for over thirty years.   Her name is Dr. Susan Helper. She has the patience of Job.   Whenever I come in with a ‘list of questions’, she...
Anonymous user - Fri Oct 12, 2007 11:08:14 PDT
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Best Doctor
October 9, 2007     When it comes to the best Pediatrician in town it is without question that it is Dr Hitesh Shah, Dr Stantiago and the entire staff at Southwest Pediatrics. Dr. Shah and staff have cared for our three...
Posted by greenebhs7 - Wed Oct 10, 2007 21:36:01 PDT
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Best doctor ever!
Dr. Elaine Drazin of the Coffee/Hageman Kaiser-Permanente office is by far the best pediatrician I have ever encountered and is the main reason we have been happy Kaiser members for over 19 years.  I am the very over-protective mom...
Posted by surferjoemom - Tue Oct 9, 2007 18:43:53 PDT
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My doctor
My doctor, Dr. Jacquelyn Paul of Clinica Sierra Vista on Dr. MLK Jr. Hwy. is a knowledgeable physician, which I would expect from any doctor in town.  But beyond this, Dr. Paul is caring, compassionate and able to be "in the...
Posted by dutchlady - Tue Oct 9, 2007 18:42:36 PDT
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Great Doc
I agree with the other writers today!  Jacquelyn Kotatac is the greatest...  Why, you might ask?  Because she always listens, I mean really listens and will spend all the time you need.  Very unusual with the doctors...
Posted by brubber - Tue Oct 9, 2007 18:41:15 PDT
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Raju Patel, the Best Doc Ever
In the past, I've had my share of doctor appointments, waiting hours in the waiting room and then as much as another 40 minutes after being placed in the patient room before I get to see the doctor.  WOW, then I got to see the...
Posted by RNGin - Tue Oct 9, 2007 18:38:23 PDT
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Great Doc
I can't say enough in praise of our primary care physician, Dr. Regina Ng, and my dermatologist, Dr. Jeff Crowley.  Dr. Ng is exceptionally thorough and takes a genuine interest in the well-being of her patients. She's the first doc...
Posted by kbriefer - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:33:13 PDT
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Are You an Opti-Mom?
We’ve all heard about the childhood obesity epidemic, the amount of overweight adults in America, but what have you heard about those parents who are obsessive calorie counters and compulsive about their exercise...
Posted by strollergirl - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:19:05 PDT
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Best Doctor-No Contest!
Dr. Emanuel Strategos is the best doctor in town-no contest!  Not only did he diagnose my illness, he is patient, listens,  and answers all my questions.  He  stays abreast of newest trends in...
Posted by DTomasi - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:14:50 PDT
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Great Doc
Dr. Elaine Drazin, M.D. at Kaiser is the best pediatrician in Bakersfield.  She helped my son when he was born with severe asthma survive.  He could have died about 8 times, but she kept him alive with her skills and knowledge...
Posted by wsmoben - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:13:42 PDT
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Dr. Ravi Patel: Excellent in Every Way
Dr Ravi Patel M.D.,F.A.C.P., is a great oncologist.  I have ovarian cancer diagnosed in 2003 for which  I received chemotherapy under his direction in 2003, and continue to receive chemotherapy and treatment under his...
Posted by bettylulu - Mon Oct 8, 2007 17:11:42 PDT
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Great Doc
My primary care doctor, Dr. Jacquelyn Kotarac, is a physician whose excellence is matched by few. She has been a god send to my wife and I. She is extremely knowledgeable and somehow keeps up to date on all areas of her practice. She is...
Posted by johnulman3 - Fri Oct 5, 2007 14:05:51 PDT
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Great Doc
Dr. Richard Hill at Kaiser is a great doctor. He is genuinely concerned about the problem you are having and spends as much time as is necessary to diagnose the problem. He usually can find the answer and if not he quickly sends us...
Posted by mllazybe - Fri Oct 5, 2007 14:03:59 PDT
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Great Doc
Dr. David L. Harmon has been our primary physician since we retired.  We are blessed to have his expertise as we age.  He is always patient and listens to our ills with much empathy and is always eager to get  at and...
Posted by DanielDoiron - Fri Oct 5, 2007 09:24:59 PDT
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A true family physician
My doctor is so good that my wife, my mother-in-law, sister-in-law and brother-in-law have all changed to him.  He is Charlton Wong, MD, with Kaiser Permanente.  He is thorough in his care and attention to each of us and makes...
Posted by MrJim1 - Fri Oct 5, 2007 09:21:59 PDT
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OUR #1 DOC ROCKS
Dr. J. Foster Campbell has been our family doctor for 15+ years. He has taken care of our children, family members, friends, etc. (which can be quite challenging). He has always been there for us even on major holidays, and vacations. We...
Posted by ingoditrust - Thu Oct 4, 2007 09:24:27 PDT
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Got A Great Doc?
I would like to tell you about the wonderful Dr.  I have.  Yes he is in Bakersfield.   I know everyone believes to find a good Dr. you must go out of Bakersfield.  My wonderful Dr. is Dr. Raj A...
Anonymous user - Thu Oct 4, 2007 09:18:44 PDT
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GREAT DOC
My doctor is Dr. Tracey L. Levens at San Joaquin Family Medicine.  She is very special for numerous reasons. To name a few:  She is friendly, conscientious, very knowledgeable, kind, patient, concerned, honest, well organized,...
Posted by marie2 - Thu Oct 4, 2007 09:16:54 PDT
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Dr. Stephen Strategos, MD: Simply the Best!
It’s been over 8 years ago that I was recommended to Dr. Stephen Stragegos, MD. At the time I was told, “He’s an excellent diagnostician,” and boy, that is definitely the truth. Six years ago I was stricken with a...
Posted by Tomasi - Thu Oct 4, 2007 09:16:07 PDT
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