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Health
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CAPK Launches Hunger Action Month
Community Action Partnership of Kern’s (CAPK) Food Bank is launching a countywide food-finder platform, Vivery, and expanding its use of client-level data as it prepares for added pressure on Kern County’s charitable food network.
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Forum Discusses Ongoing Medi-Cal Cuts and Immigration Updates
Community organizations held a town hall forum and resource fair on August 25 in Bakersfield, where community members gathered to connect with individuals impacted by the Medi-Cal cuts.
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Promotora Symposium Provides Major Updates On Medi-Cal
Building Healthy Communities Kern held a symposium on August 11 to provide health updates on Medi-Cal and local resources. The symposium presented changes affecting immigrants and individuals aged 19-64 with no children, as well as updates scheduled for January and July 2027 and October 2028.
Earlimart School District Continues Free Meal Program for Students
The Earlimart School District (ESD) recently announced that it will amend its policy to provide free meals to students under the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs.
Beyond The Dust Symposium Shines Light on Valley Fever
Valley Fever Institute at Kern Medical held its Beyond The Dust symposium on August 5, providing educational updates on the diagnosis and management of the disease.
San Joaquin Valley Air District Discusses AB 617, Air Pollution in Shafter
On August 8, the California Strategic Growth Council and Community Action Partnership of Kern (CAPK) invited the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District to provide an update on the Valley Air Quality efforts being made in Shafter.