Residents of Bakersfield have several healthcare options available to them, including regional providers Kaiser Permanente, Encompass Health, Adventist Health, and Dignity Health. There are no dedicated children’s hospitals in Bakersfield. Advanced Women’s Health Center, Inc. offers a full range of services to women at every stage of life.
U.S. News ranks Adventist Health Bakersfield as the #1 hospital in the area. Adventist Health Bakersfield received the Leapfrog Group “A” Rating for patient safety and is high performing in six procedures and conditions, including:
Bakersfield Memorial Hospital, one of three Dignity Health facilities in the area, rates as high performing in four procedures and conditions, including:
Mental health providers are trained to help you manage and care for your emotional and behavioral wellbeing. These providers can include a variety of mental health professionals, commonly including psychologists, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, and family and marriage counselors. An important distinction can be that a psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is trained to diagnose and treat mental illness with prescription medicine. A psychologist and other counselors typically have a masters degree, and are trained to treat through counseling. Whichever provider you choose, a mental health provider can be a crucial component in your overall health journey.