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Join us for the 4th Annual BFMC/HPN Senior Health Expo!
BFMC/HPN Main Campus
4850 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Saturday, October 22
9 a.m. – 12 p.m.

FREE and open to the public!

Free Flu Shots and Health Screenings
Senior Resources, Vendors
Representatives from Aetna, Anthem, Humana, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare, and WellCare by Health Net
Raffle Prizes
Free Food and Refreshments
Live Entertainment
And more…

For more information, please call BFMC/HPN Marketing at (661) 846-4662

Click Here for Event Flyer

Beginning Monday, September 19, 2022 BFMC/HPN members may receive their 2022 flu vaccination.

BFMC Main Campus
Bakersfield Family Medical Center
4580 California Avenue, 2nd Floor
Bakersfield, CA 93309
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

BFMC Oak Tree
Oak Tree Medical Group
432 South Mill Street *
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
* Vaccine clinic will move to 20960 Sage Lane beginning October 3
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

BFMC Kern Valley
4308 Birch Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Wednesday, September 28, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, September 29, 2022, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
By appointment only
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

These clinics are open to members of BFMC/HPN only.

Important information about public safety power shutoffs

For more information visit:

PG&E Website
Southern California Edison Website

IMPORTANT: If PG&E or Southern California Edison needs to turn off electricity in an area for safety, all customers who receive power in that area will be affected.

Bakersfield Family Medical Center / Heritage Physician Network members may receive their 2021 flu vaccination on the following dates:

BFMC/HPN Main Campus
4580 California Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Beginning September 20, 2021
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

BFMC/HPN Main Campus - Pediatric Department
4580 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
September 20, 2020 - November 26, 2021
Every Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522
Please bring your child’s immunization card

Oak Tree Medical Group
432 South Mill Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Beginning September 20, 2021
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

BFMC/HPN Kern Valley
4308 Birch Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Wednesday, October 6, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Thursday, October 7, 2021, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522
These clinics are open to members of BFMC/HPN only.

The Summer 2021 Health Watch Magazine is now available! Featured articles include:

COVID-19 Vaccine: What You Need To Know
Navigating Through Our Network: Understanding the Referral and Authorization Process
BFMC/HPN Quality Improvement Program
Rollin' Thru the Drive-Thru: Senior Coffee Club and Arts and Crafts

Click here to read!
BFMC/HPN Health Watch is published as a community service for friends and members of Bakersfield Family Medical Center / Heritage Physician Network.

Your best protection from COVID-19 will be a combination of getting a COVID-19 vaccine, wearing a mask, staying at least 6 feet away from others, avoiding crowds, and washing your hands often. No one tool alone is going to stop the pandemic.

Learn about the benefits of COVID-19 vaccination so you’ll be ready when a vaccine is recommended: https://www.

Bakersfield Family Medical Center / Heritage Physician Network members may receive their 2020 flu vaccination on the following dates:

BFMC/HPN Main Campus
4580 California Avenue, 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309
Beginning September 14, 2020
Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

BFMC/HPN Main Campus - Pediatric Department
4580 California Avenue, Bakersfield, CA 93309
September 18, 2020 - November 20, 2020
Every Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522
Please bring your child’s immunization card

Oak Tree Medical Group
432 South Mill Street, Tehachapi, CA 93561
Beginning September 14, 2020
Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522

BFMC/HPN Kern Valley
4308 Birch Street, Lake Isabella, CA 93240
Monday, September 14, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Monday, September 21, 2020, 8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Call to schedule your appointment: (661) 846-4522
These clinics are open to members of BFMC/HPN only.

Thank you to all our heroes.

The majority of people exposed to COVID-19 only experience minor to moderate symptoms. Symptoms? Please call first at 661-616-9764 before entering a BFMC service site.

Bakersfield Family Medical Center is waiving cost-sharing for medically necessary screening and testing for COVID-19 for HMO members.

We are working closely with the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to monitor COVID-19. The safety of our patients, employees, physicians and our community is our primary concern.