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Caring for the community beyond the hospital walls led to the founding, in 1991, of the Department of Special Needs & Community Outreach. Today, the department operates more than 70 programs in Arvin, Shafter, McFarland, Bakersfield, Delano, Lake Isabella, Ridgecrest, Taft, and other outlying communities in Kern County where there is limited access to health care and related services. The department’s programs target low-income, uninsured, or underinsured individuals, as well as Kern County citizens with unmet health needs, including migrant farm workers and other disenfranchised populations. The department frequently collaborates with more than 30 public, private, and nonprofit organizations.
Community Programs
Support Groups
Support is an important part of treating the emotional aspects of illness and recovery. Mercy and Memorial Hospitals offer the opportunity to find encouragement and information with the following support groups:
Volunteer Information
As a Volunteer, you are an important part of the healthcare team. Your contribution is appreciated as you help to provide a high standard of service to our patients.
Visit our Volunteer Services
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• CHW Learning Center
• CHW Outreach Center
• Community Wellness Program
• Homemaker Care Program
• Value Enhancement Program
• Bariatrics Support Group
• Breast Cancer Support Group
• Ostomy Support Group
• Mended Hearts Support Group
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